QAA Membership Calendar of Events and Publications 2024-25
Publication date: 17 Mar 2025
Our Membership calendar provides a schedule of the key events and resources that are part of our Membership programme. These activities support the delivery of our membership themes and topics and the wider work we do with our members to safeguard academic standards, enhance the student learning experience and secure the global reputation of UK higher education.
College HE Policy and Practice Network
Our College HE Policy and Practice Network brings together QAA College HE Members from across the UK, providing a platform to keep up to date with key higher education policy developments, discuss quality-related issues and share practice. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
Conversations with Quality Leads
Our Conversations with Quality Leads series includes policy and strategy updates, as well as exploring priority topics and providing an opportunity for networking. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
International Partnerships, Policy and Practice Network
Our International Partnerships, Policy and Practice Network brings together colleagues from across the UK to share best practices and discuss the latest policy developments and operational challenges impacting international partnerships. The network is open to International Insights members, and is aimed at staff working in international partnership roles at an operational or management level. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
Programme Leader Network
This Network offers a community of practice for higher education programme leaders. It was created in partnership with the University of Warwick. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
PVC International Network
Our PVC International Network is designed to give senior leaders the opportunity to collaboratively explore the current challenges and key priorities in International higher education. Bringing together colleagues in a Pro Vice-Chancellor or equivalent role who are responsible for international provision, these events also provide a platform to hear the latest developments from QAA partners in countries of interest to the UK higher education sector. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
PVC Education Network
Our PVC Education Network is for those in a Pro-Vice-Chancellor or equivalent role. These sessions provides a platform to engage with peers on key higher education policy developments that have implications for quality and academic standards. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
Specialist and Independent Provider Network
This Network brings together specialist and independent providers from across the UK to discuss innovative practice, share ideas and keep up to date with the latest higher education policy developments. It is designed for senior leaders with responsibility for quality assurance and enhancement, teaching and learning, and colleagues who work closely with senior leaders to support the monitoring and evaluation of HE provision. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
Student Engagement Network
Our Student Engagement Network is a space for student representatives and the staff who support them to receive updates from QAA and share their own views on current topics and challenges. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
Wales Quality Network
Our Wales Quality Network aims to provide support to quality practitioners in Wales on matters of policy and practice in areas relating to quality in learning and teaching, quality assurance, and quality enhancement. The Network aspires to collectively enhance higher education in Wales. Resources from previous Networks are available on our Membership Resources site.
Membership 2024-25
Membership supports you to meet regulatory requirements, while focusing beyond the baseline to keep ahead in the challenging higher education environment. In 2024-25 we will be focusing on the following areas - click on the section title for more information.
- Competence-based education
- Innovative approaches to assessment including inclusive assessment, compassionate assessment, optionality and authentic assessment
- Student representation and engagement
- Quality processes that work, support innovation and value externality
- Effective evaluation; Evidencing educational gain; Using data in decision-making
- Understanding differential outcomes and closing awarding gaps
- Implementation of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
- Use of credit
- Student transitions
- Differing modes of study
- Apprenticeships design and delivery
- Supporting students moving between work and study
- Subject Benchmarks Statements
- Refreshing the UK Quality Code Advice and Guidance
- Working with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies
- Delivering and awarding in partnerships
- Postgraduate taught and research provision
- The opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence
- Engaging staff and students in promoting academic integrity across all levels and modes of provision
- Country resources
- International partnerships
- Developing, monitoring and managing risks
- Supporting and enhancing the international student experience
- Ensuring UK HE has a strong voice in Europe and around the world
Over 60 projects on priority topics led by you including:
- Generative AI; Assessment
- Innovative quality processes
- Partnerships
- Student engagement
- Future of exam boards
Formal and informal training programmes and development opportunities including:
Step into Quality
This lively, interactive workshop introduces the key concepts of academic quality and standards in the UK: what they are, why they matter, some of the main internal processes and the relevant sector bodies. We also signpost to useful resources and information.
Introduction to Quality
The course covers the key reference points for quality and standards such as the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, as well as different ways in which quality assurance and enhancement can be managed by a provider.
Quality in Practice
The course builds on foundational knowledge of quality management and reference points, reflecting on challenges and debates in delivering quality assurance and enhancement.
Keep up-to-date with our newsletter
You can also find the latest information about our Membership events, resources and activities in our Member Update newsletter. Members can sign up using this simple form.
Contact us
For further information about QAA Membership, please email us using the button below.