Advance HE partners with higher education institutions worldwide to enhance outcomes for staff, students and society. As a member-led organisation, we work collaboratively across the sector to drive improvement and innovation.

Our strategic goals

We focus on three priorities that reflect the needs of our members and the sector:

  • Enhance confidence and trust in higher education
  • Address systemic inequalities and advance education to meet the evolving needs of students and society
  • Support the work of our members and the higher education sector
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Our expertise

We are experts in higher education, with a particular focus on teaching and learning, governance, leadership development and equality, diversity and inclusion. We work with our network of global associates and partners, and with people, providers and systems around the world, to understand different contexts and challenges in the higher education sector, and to deliver solutions.

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How we deliver impact

Our support includes:

  • Professional development programmes
  • Events, fellowships and awards
  • Surveys, consultancy and enhancement services
  • Membership and its associated benefits including accreditation of teaching quality, convening of networks, research and resources
  • Equality charters advancing gender and race equality in higher education and research

Our purpose

We help higher education transform lives by unlocking the potential of its people.

Our vision

We believe in the transformative power of higher education for individuals and communities. Our vision is of inclusive, sustainable and high-performing institutions and systems.

Our Board

Our Board provides leadership by setting our strategic direction and guiding policy, while ensuring robust oversight of our finances and organisational performance.

Our executive team

Our Executive Team ensures that we work to support the development of inclusive, sustainable and high-performing institutions and systems.

Locations

UK Registered Office: Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington, York YO10 5BR

Ireland Registered Office: First Floor, Penrose 1, Penrose Dock, Cork T23 KW81

Operational Addresses:

Advance HE First floor, Napier House, 24 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6AZ

Advance HE IC 2.12 Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, York Science Park, York YO10 5DG