College-based higher education often reflects the strengths of further education practices applied to the depth and challenge of degree-level study. This dedicated networking community enables quality, professional services, and teaching and learning professionals in QAA member colleges to stay informed, connected and supported as the tertiary education landscape continues to evolve.

Meeting online three times a year, the College HE Networking Community provides a space to explore the latest policy developments, discuss quality priorities and share effective practice with peers from across the UK. The sessions offer practical insight, open discussion and a strong professional community for anyone shaping or supporting higher education in colleges.

The network is chaired by Ann Cotterill, Quality Manager at QAA, and Charlotte Scheffmann, Dean of Higher Education at East Lancashire Learning Group.

Interested in joining the conversation? Visit the QAA events pages to find out more about upcoming meetings, or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk to get involved.

The Executive Leaders (Teaching and Learning) Networking Community is a dedicated space for senior leaders responsible for education, teaching and learning across higher education.

Designed exclusively for executive-level colleagues, this network offers a trusted space to connect with senior peers from QAA and from across the sector. Each session brings together strategic perspectives, sector updates and informed discussion, supported by QAA’s expertise and insight.

Be part of a community where you can exchange strategic ideas, explore innovative approaches to enhancing quality and academic standards, and stay ahead of key policy developments shaping higher education. 

Chaired by Steph Tindall, QAA's Head of UK and International Membership, the network meets online up to three times a year, alongside an in-person Spring Retreat that offers time for deeper discussion, collaboration and reflection with sector leaders.

Interested in joining the conversation? Visit the QAA events pages to find out more about upcoming meetings, or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk to get involved.

The Executive Leaders (International) Networking Community brings together senior leaders responsible for international strategy, provision and partnerships across higher education.

The International Insights Networking Community brings together colleagues from across the UK who are involved in the delivery and management of international partnerships in higher education. This dedicated networking space enables professionals working in international collaboration and partnership management to stay informed, connected and supported in a rapidly evolving global education landscape.

Meeting three times a year online, the International Insights community offers the opportunity to explore emerging policy developments, discuss strategic priorities, and share effective practice with peers managing and developing international partnerships. Whether you are navigating operational challenges or strengthening long-term collaborations, these sessions provide practical insight and a supportive professional network.

Open to International Insights and Full International Members, the network is designed for Heads of Collaborative Provision, International Partnership Managers and colleagues in equivalent roles responsible for building and sustaining global partnerships.

The community is chaired by Dr Max Jaede, QAA Quality Specialist, who looks forward to welcoming you to upcoming meetings. For more information, visit the QAA events pages or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk.

The International Members Networking Community brings together colleagues from member institutions across the globe who are engaged in quality assurance and enhancement in higher education. This dedicated networking space enables QAA International Members to stay informed, connected and supported within an evolving global higher education landscape.

Meeting up to three times a year, the International Members network offers the opportunity to discuss current priorities, explore developments in global partnerships and quality frameworks, and hear updates on QAA’s international activity. The sessions provide a forum to exchange perspectives, share effective practice and connect with peers working across diverse higher education systems.

Open to all QAA International Members, the network supports collaboration and dialogue across the global sector.

The community is chaired by Dr Max Jaede, QAA Quality Specialist, who looks forward to welcoming you to upcoming meetings. For more information, visit the QAA events pages or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk

The Programme Leader Network brings together colleagues who lead or oversee undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation degree programmes across UK higher education. This dedicated networking space enables programme leaders and academic colleagues to stay informed, connected and supported in delivering high-quality learning experiences. 

Meeting online up to three times a year, the Programme Leader community offers opportunities to explore developments in programme design, delivery and evaluation, while sharing innovation and effective practice with peers across the sector. Whether you are refining curriculum or assessment strategies, responding to policy developments or enhancing the student experience, these sessions provide practical insight and a supportive professional network. 

Open to programme leaders, course directors, associate deans and colleagues in similar academic and quality roles, the network provides a collaborative forum for discussion, shared learning and sector insight.

The community is chaired by Lucy Leake, QAA Quality Specialist, Sam Grierson, Director of HE Quality at University College Birmingham, and Emma Macdonald, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University, who look forward to welcoming you to upcoming meetings. For more information, visit the QAA events pages or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk

The Specialist and Independent Networking Community brings together colleagues working in specialist and independent higher education providers across the UK. This dedicated networking space enables professionals to stay informed, connected and supported while exploring the unique opportunities and challenges within this diverse part of the sector.

Meeting online up to three times a year, the community offers opportunities to explore current policy developments, share innovation and effective practice, and discuss the priorities that matter most to specialist and independent providers. These sessions provide a space for the distinctive perspectives of these institutions to be shared and discussed with peers across the sector.

Open to colleagues working in roles related to quality assurance and enhancement, and teaching and learning, the network supports collaboration, discussion and shared learning.

The community is chaired by Ann Cotterill, QAA Quality Manager, and Emma Maskell, Head of Student and Academic Services at Norland College, who look forward to welcoming you to upcoming meetings. For more information, visit the QAA events pages or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk

The Student Engagement Networking Community is a vibrant space to connect, share perspectives, and engage with the latest developments in student representation, student engagement, and quality enhancement. 

Meeting online up to three times a year, the community offers the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, share innovative practice, and shape thinking on engaging students as partners.  These sessions provide practical insight and a supportive professional network. 

Open to staff with responsibility for student engagement, sabbatical officers, and student union staff, as well as quality and academic colleagues across universities, this network promotes meaningful student involvement in quality processes and policy discussions.   

The community is chaired by Lucy Leake, QAA Quality Specialist, and Chase Greenfield, Development Consultant at Student Partnerships in Quality Scotland (sparqs), who look forward to welcoming you to upcoming meetings. For more information, visit the QAA events pages or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk

Central to our vision for the development of the Network is that it must be driven by the sector so we need your ideas, thoughts and help to shape the themes and areas of work which will have the biggest impact for our colleagues and students.

The community is chaired by Professor Stephen Mcveigh, and Phil Maull, who look forward to welcoming you to upcoming meetings. For more information, visit the QAA events pages or contact membership@qaa.ac.uk