From speaking to our members there is a strong commitment to ensuring that the transformational progress made through charters and accreditation over the years is not lost as we navigate the Covid-19 crisis.
We have been working with your teams to flex and change deadlines in this difficult climate. Our priority in the upcoming academic year is to help you implement long term and sustainable solutions to the challenges that have arisen as a result of the pandemic, whilst continuing to strive for institutional excellence in teaching and learning, and inclusivity, two key areas Advance HE recognises have posed particular obstacles.
Athena Swan
The Athena Swan package not only includes access to the accreditation process that can result in the award of the charter, it also includes a range of support to help institutions both enhance their practice and achieve recognition for their commitment in this area.
Being part of an internationally recognised gender equality initiative can help your institution meet its equality legislation requirements, as well as the requirements and expectations of some funders and research council.
Race Equality Charter (REC)
The Race Equality Charter package not only includes access to the accreditation process that can result in the award of the charter, it also includes a range of support to help institutions both enhance their practice
and achieve recognition for their commitment in this area.
This package evidences your institution’s commitment to equality and diversity, meeting your legal and regulatory obligations under equality legislation, as well as the requirements and expectations of some funders and research councils.
Enhancements to equality charters services
In addition to the Charters themselves, Advance HE member institutions also benefit from enhancement services to the Charters that support applications, including:
- national events
- access to the Gender and Race equality good practice database
- videos, materials and guidance
- remote developmental reviews.
Teaching and learning accreditation
We accredit continuous professional development (CPD) programmes which are delivered by higher education providers both within the UK and internationally. Aligning professional development to the UKPSF. Advance HE have developed a range of support and benefits to improve accessibility and value for members.