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The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) is the UK's expert quality body for tertiary education.

🖥️ https://www.qaa.ac.uk/

(Community guidelines: http://ow.ly/PAxJ50iko8T)
👥 Connect and collaborate at our upcoming International Members Networking Community event on 19 November.

📆 19 November 2025 | 09:00–10:00 UTC
💻 Online
🔗Register here: events.qaa.ac.uk/event/cf0a19...
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
✨Don't miss out on our upcoming Forum for Thought: Reimagining external examining on 13 November.
💻 You can find more details about the event & register here: buff.ly/VIExcMi
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
👥Engage in focused, high-level discussions shaped by the latest sector updates at our upcoming Specialist and Independent Providers Networking Community event.
📆 18 November 2025 | 09:30-11:00
💻 Register here: buff.ly/b7r8C15
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Register now to attend the Forum for Thought: Reimagining external examining.
🗓️ 13 November 2025 | 14:30-15:30
💻 buff.ly/VIExcMi
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🎓 The Quality Exchange brings together quality leads across UK higher & tertiary education for open, peer-led discussion on quality assurance and enhancement.

👥 Open to colleagues at UK member institutions, especially those leading on quality & standards.

💻 Register here: buff.ly/cnfajh1
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
✨Last week, we were pleased to visit Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) to congratulate them on successfully completing our Elective Quality Review (EQR).

💭To find out more about EQR:
💻Visit our website: buff.ly/ueCPprm
📨 Or email us to set up a meeting: UKservices@qaa.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The new Apprenticeships Programme in Wales is scheduled to start on 1 August 2027.
QAA's full consultation response is available on our website here: buff.ly/8dqxiQ1
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Mae disgwyl i’r Rhaglen Prentisiaethau newydd yng Nghymru ddechrau ar 1af Awst 2027.
Mae ymateb llawn QAA i'r ymgynghoriad ar gael ar ein gwefan: buff.ly/8dqxiQ1
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
💭Join our upcoming Forum for Thought: Reimagining external examining.
13 November 2025 | 14:30-15:30
💻 Register here: buff.ly/VIExcMi
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Reposted by QAA
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education @qaa.ac.uk spotlights Norland in new case study, highlighting its successful journey to securing indefinite degree awarding powers 🎓

📖 Read the full case study: norland.ac.uk/qaa-features-norlands-degree-awarding-powers-journey

#HigherEducation
QAA features Norland's degree awarding powers journey
Norland's Mandy Edmond featured in case study from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education on degree awarding powers.
norland.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚀 We’re excited to share that STEP has launched a new set of collaborative projects for 2025, bringing together colleges, universities, student associations, and sector bodies to address shared challenges and enhance learner experiences across Scotland’s tertiary sector: buff.ly/CqEKxGq
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌏Last week we were pleased to attend the British Council's UK-Vietnam Higher Education Forum.
🔎Find out more about how the accreditation process here: buff.ly/N2BsxjW
💻Join our free webinar on 2 December to learn more about the IQR process and benefits of accreditation: buff.ly/DCbVYoe
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🔎Designed to support higher education practitioners in maintaining quality during challenging times, Practice Matters: Issue 2 is now live for QAA members.

💻Read it here: buff.ly/D5xySu4
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
👥 QAA and the Center for Learning Innovations & Customized Knowledge Solutions (CLICKS) is jointly delivering a two-day, interactive workshop in Dusit Thani, Dubai, UAE on 10 & 11 December.
💻 Register for the event now: buff.ly/ckL2Va0
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
👥 There's still time to join our International Insights Networking Community event on 6 November.

💻 Find out more and register here: buff.ly/Tg0NDNe
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
💭 Are you leading or overseeing undergraduate, postgraduate, or foundation programmes in UK higher education? Join our Programme Leaders Network.
🔎 Open to UK QAA Member Institutions
💻 Find out more details and register now: buff.ly/bGXADV2
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🚀We are proud to be partnered with the Higher Education Transformation Expo 2025!

🗓️The event is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 19th & 20th November.

🔗Register for your free ticket now: buff.ly/9hsE9iI

#HETransformation
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
👥 Our Executive Director of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Rob Stroud is in Kazakhstan this week, discussing quality assurance, transnational education and accreditation.

💻 Find out more about our international accreditation work on our website: buff.ly/8yf0uIQ
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
👉 Make sure to apply by Monday 3 November for a chance to secure up to £15,000 through the Collaborative Enhancement Projects (CEP) scheme.

💻 More information & apply here: buff.ly/Xv1o0Ge
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔎 QAA and the Student Strategic Advisory Committee have released a new report highlighting how inaccessible language in higher education can create barriers for students.

📚Read the full news story here: buff.ly/sUNIiQq
🔗Find the report on our webpage: buff.ly/dZ91L6W
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Norland College on achieving Degree Awarding Powers. Full blog on the process here 👉 buff.ly/twJhulm
🔎 If you're interested in what our DAPs service can do for your institution, you can find out more on our website: buff.ly/zHIUxaE
📬 Or email us at UKservices@qaa.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📰We have published a new Country and Territory Report on Qatar.

🔗More details about the report here: buff.ly/IdYKW8n

📩 If you’re interested in finding out more about QAA’s International Insights package, please email membership@qaa.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🌟There’s still time to join QAA Membership for 2025–26!

💻 Find all the benefits of membership and how to become one here: buff.ly/bxT1oAY

📬 Get in touch with us & direct any questions to UKservices@qaa.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🌍 Join QAA’s International Insights Networking Community on 6 November!

👥 Open to QAA International Members & Full International Members.

💻 Find more information about the event and register here: buff.ly/Tg0NDNe
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🗞️ The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks a critical moment for UK higher education.

💻 Join Helena Vine and Eve Alcock from our Public Affairs team for a member-exclusive briefing on the implications for quality and standard: buff.ly/QOfeT68
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM