Navigating change in higher education
Higher education in the MENA region is evolving rapidly. Institutions face growing expectations from students, accelerated digital transformation, financial pressures and global competition. At the same time, universities must comply with complex regulatory frameworks while demonstrating social impact and responding to global priorities such as equity, diversity and inclusion, climate action and regional stability.
Strong leadership and innovative strategies are essential. Advance HE works alongside higher education leaders to co-create solutions that deliver meaningful change and long-term success.
Today, we have successfully empowered creative energies and built leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills and innovative thinking needed to excel in academic and administrative roles in public higher education, which aligns with the government’s national priorities.
His Excellency Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, former Minister of Education, UAE
Why work with Advance HE
By working with Advance HE, institutions benefit from:
- Global expertise with local insight – drawing on experience across diverse higher education systems.
- Evidence-based approaches – grounded in research, data and sector best practice.
- Collaborative solutions – working with you, not just for you, to co-create strategies and outcomes.
- Sustainable impact – ensuring that initiatives deliver lasting change beyond the consultancy period.
Our consultancy services are designed to help institutions thrive in a dynamic higher education environment.
Our areas of support
Meet our experts
Our consultancy team brings together thought leaders and practitioners with deep experience in higher education transformation. Each expert combines global knowledge with regional understanding to deliver solutions that work for your context.
Charles Knight
Director of Educational Excellence
Advance HE
David Bass
Director of Inclusion and Governance
Advance HE
Stuart Norton PFHEA
Head of Educational Excellence
Advance HE
Fiona Lennoxsmith
Head of Leadership, Governance
and Management
Advance HE
Louise Lumsden SFHEA
Head of Fellowship and Teaching
Excellence Awards
Advance HE
Jonathan Neves
Head of Research and Surveys
Advance HE
Dr Ruth Gilligan
Assistant Director, Inclusive Institutions
Advance HE
Karen Hustler SFHEA
Head of Accreditation
Advance HE
