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🚨 Deadline Approaching: Elevate MENA Call for Submissions – 10 December 2025 🚨 Higher education in the Middle East and North Africa is transforming fast. Are you ready to showcase your impact? As part of your Advance HE membership, you can submit a short case study for our Excellence Showcase Publication – highlighting innovative teaching practices that align with regional priorities like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE’s innovation agenda. Why submit? ✔️Gain international recognition for your work ✔️Share your expertise with peers across the MENA region ✔️Contribute to shaping the future of higher education Spotlight events are FREE for colleagues at Advance HE member institutions – three virtual sessions tackling AI integration, curriculum alignment, and student success. Book your place now! 📅 Submission deadline: 10 December 2025 📖 Publication date: 8 January 2026 🌍 Exclusive to Advance HE Members in MENA 👉 Submit your case study today and be part of the transformation: https://lnkd.in/eVmqDHgJ #ElevateMENA #AdvanceHE #HigherEducation #MENA #TeachingExcellence #AIinEducation

Shaping the future of higher education Our (Re)Designing Higher Education, a 2025‑26 member benefit supports senior leaders to step back, reflect and plan strategically for the future. Over three focused online sessions (Students, Workforce, Institutions), you’ll: • Learn evidence-based strategies from global case studies • Collaborate with peer leaders driving real transformation • Build your institution’s capacity for future-focused change If you’re looking to strengthen your strategy, innovate your practices or drive meaningful change, this programme offers the space, guidance and expertise to help you achieve it. Book your place:https://lnkd.in/ef_95ps9

***Governance News Alert*** In today’s governance news alert, we’re highlighting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second, widely anticipated Budget, which introduces the International Student Levy, sets out new investment in research and development, and announces measures to advance the skills agenda. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDSVCegy #Budget #Governance #HigherEducation #GovernanceNewsAlert

Missed episode 4 of our podcast series, Talking Transformation? 🎧 Catch up now with host Prof. Mark O'Hara, Senior Consultant (Education) at Advance HE, alongside guests Professor Beverly Hawkins, University of Exeter, Dr Samantha Burvill, Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe and Associate Professor Chris McInerney, University of Limerick. Together, they delve into the vital topic of future-facing curricula in higher education. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eRVWCc4E #HigherEducation #Podcast #CurriculumDevelopment #TalkingTransformation

I am so proud of The British University in Egypt women - 40 academic and professional services colleagues - who completed the Advance HE SHE LEADS programme under the leadership of Baljit Kaur Birring and the inspiring agreement of Mohamed Loutfi MBE. Female empowerment is part of the innovative strategic purpose of our university, fully supported by our wonderful HR Director, Marwa Mahmoud and our Deans and Directors. Thank you all, and next up is a Women's Network at The British University in Egypt!♀️🇪🇬

Our Insights team produced an independent evaluation report commissioned by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) for their Black Internship Programme (BIP), a pioneering initiative that has opened doors for Black students and graduates in health data science, creating pathways to meaningful careers and driving sector-wide change. Read the report here https://lnkd.in/eJADGv2u Our researcher Panagiota Sotiropoulou led the review with support from colleagues Dr Anne Rowan and Dr Nkasi Stoll and will present the key highlights at the HDR UK online event to celebrate 5 years of the BIP on 4 December 2025, 11-12:30pm. Learn more and watch live https://lnkd.in/e7d2uE3Y

Personal Development for External Examiners 2026 Multiple cohorts running from January to June As the UK’s only dedicated training programme for external examiners, the Personal Development for External Examiners course is designed to uphold degree standards and foster consistency across higher education by delivering specialist training for examiners. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/egvk_mf2

Wrapping Up an Inspiring Journey: She Leads at The British University in Egypt Yesterday marked the conclusion of the final session of She Leads at The British University in Egypt, a pioneering women’s leadership programme. It has been a privilege to deliver this initiative, aimed at empowering women leaders and fostering growth, reflection, and action. Our final session emphasized Action Learning, ensuring that participants not only gained insights but also committed to applying them in their leadership roles. The engagement and energy throughout the programme were remarkable, and the feedback we received highlights its impact: - “It empowered me as a leader and as a woman.” - “Today’s session was an important follow-up step that ensures accountability for our own skills development.” - “Thank you for giving me this opportunity to listen, learn, and transfer this experience into my work environment.” - “The session gave me a safe space to pause, which I rarely get in my daily leadership role.” These reflections underscore the importance of initiatives like this, which create safe, supportive environments for women to lead with confidence and clarity. A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible women who participated, to Professor Catherine Harper PhD PFHEA for championing this vital work, and to Anisha Sangha for her seamless support. A special acknowledgment to Audrey Linton for co-facilitating the sessions in July. If you are passionate about developing inclusive leadership and empowering women in your organisation, contact me to explore how similar programmes can create impact in your institution. #SheLeads #InclusiveLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ActionLearning #Empowerment Advance HE Barbara Bassa

The Professional Standards Framework (PSF) 2023 in Thai to support educators across Thailand Making the PSF 2023 accessible in Thai is an important step in strengthening professional development and Fellowship pathways across the country. To build on this work, we’re pleased to share a short video that highlights the purpose and impact of the Thai PSF 2023 and how it supports educators and institutions by: • Strengthening access to a globally recognised teaching and learning framework • Supporting professional development and Fellowship pathways • Enabling more inclusive engagement with teaching excellence and leadership in higher education Watch the full video by Dr Issra Pramoolsook, a Senior Fellow at Suranaree University of Technology and learn more about the Thai PSF 2023: https://lnkd.in/ePGsvwvf

Thank you to everyone who joined the Advance HE CEO Roundtable in Dubai. It was a privilege to bring together leaders from both Advance HE member universities and the wider higher education community across the UAE for an evening of meaningful dialogue at Abu Dhabi University’s Dubai campus. The roundtable provided an invaluable opportunity to: ✅ Hear about Advance HE’s evolving strategy ✅ Share institutional priorities and perspectives ✅ Connect with peers in an informal, collaborative setting A special thank you to Abu Dhabi University for hosting us and to all participants for contributing to such a rich discussion about the future of higher education in the UAE. #HigherEducation #Leadership #AdvanceHE #UAE #Collaboration