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QAA Membership provides vision, expertise and guidance for staff and students.
QAA Membership is for higher education institutions in the UK and around the world that want to secure academic standards, demonstrate excellence in quality of education, and enhance the student learning experience.
Benefits of QAA Membership
Membership spans many themes and topics, underpinned by events, networking and development.
Our members
Our membership body includes a strong representation of providers of different types, missions and sizes.
Membership activity in 2024-25
Outputs relating to this year’s membership themes can be found within our Sector resources area; and all upcoming events, networks and training are available here.
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.
QAA Membership Calendar of Events and Publications 2024-25
Publication date: 24 Mar 2025
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.
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.
Membership Resources site
All staff and students in QAA Member institutions can access our Membership Resources site. The site gives access to a wealth of resources including briefings, case studies, country reports, research outcomes, and materials relating to our events.
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