Advance HE, British charity and professional membership scheme for higher education
Advance HE is a charity based in York, England, focused on improving higher education across the United Kingdom. It works with universities and colleges by offering professional recognition schemes, programs, and advisory services aimed at supporting teaching and leadership.
The organization was formed in 2018 when several groups focused on teaching standards, leadership, and equality in higher education merged into one. Its roots go back to earlier efforts to establish recognized professional qualifications for university teachers.
The name reflects its purpose of advancing higher education through professional recognition and support. Staff in universities turn to it for standards and guidance that help them improve their teaching and gain acknowledgment for their work.
The office is located at York Science Park in Heslington, on the eastern edge of the city, and is easy to reach by bus or bike from the city center. Most services are aimed at higher education professionals, so it is worth contacting the organization in advance if you plan to visit.
Advance HE manages the Athena SWAN Charter, a program that encourages universities to address gender equality among their staff. What many people do not know is that the charter has expanded beyond women in science to cover gender identity and expression across all disciplines.
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