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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)

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QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 16

🔊 QAA has published new Advice & Guidance for the 2024 UK Quality Code, covering quality management, student engagement & partnerships.

👉 Read the full news story here: buff.ly/WBMVGYi

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QAA @qaa.ac.uk · 24d

✨ #AdultLearnersWeek is here! We believe in second chances and that it's never too late to learn.

💻 We’re delivering 3 sessions for #AdultLearnersWeek- join us on the 16th, 17th, or 18th September.

🔗 Register your interest now: buff.ly/MmbSEyL

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · 24d

✨ Mae #WythnosAddysgOedolion yma! Rydym ni’n credu mewn ail gyfleoedd ac nad yw byth yn rhy hwyr i ddysgu.

💻 Rydym yn cynnal 3 sesiwn fyw ar gyfer #WythnosAddysgOedolion- ymunwch â ni yn fyw ar: 16 Medi, 17 Medi, 18 Medi

🔗 Gofrestru eich diddordeb nawr: buff.ly/1w4Aw5g

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · 26d

🚀Registration is now open for our Quality Insights Conference, which will take place online on October 2.

🌟 Registration is free for staff and students of QAA Member institutions.

🔗 For more information and to register visit our website: buff.ly/LcDQPV4

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Sep 1

📢 Remember to get your FREE ticket to the HE Transformation Expo 2025!

📌 Taking place in Birmingham at the NEC on 19th & 20th November

🙌 Register here: buff.ly/yjiXrfV

#HETransformation

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Aug 1

📢 Welcome all QAA members to a new membership year!
🤝 Whether you've just renewed your membership or you're new to this QAA community, we're thrilled to have you here! 🙌

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 25

🗞 What’s the media saying about UK higher education- and why does it matter?

🔎 Our weekly Sector News Digest helps you stay ahead of the headlines that shape strategy, reputation and policy across the UK.

🔗 Read the full digest now (members only): buff.ly/Jz4Mo3n

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 25

📢 We are excited to announce our partnership with the Higher Education Transformation Expo 2025!

💥 The Expo is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on the 19th & 20th November this year.

🚀 Register now for your free ticket to join us: buff.ly/uyi0p2j

#HETransformation

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 24

🔎 Missed our recent webinars on the UK Quality Code Advice and Guidance?

💭 Don’t worry- you can watch the full recordings here!

📑 Principle 8: 🔗 buff.ly/o37mu56

📑 Principle 2: 🔗 buff.ly/OpNQ2On

📑 Principle 1: 🔗 buff.ly/BzJfr8Y

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 18

👏 A huge thank you to the 40 members of the Writers and Readers Groups who generously contributed their time and expertise to shape the UK Quality Code Advice and Guidance.
🎓 Your collaborative spirit and insights have been invaluable in creating a resource that truly reflects the sector's needs.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Jul 3

Quality assurance processes will become increasingly important in maintaining trust in academic standards, writes @evealcock.bsky.social @qaa.ac.uk, highlighting the importance of consistent approaches by QA agencies as well as opportunities by #AI tools.
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#EUAExpertVoices

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great to be involved in helping to develop Principle 2 - 'Engaging students as partners'. The sector-owned Student Engagement Framework for Scotland features in the guidance and got a shout out at yesterday's launch event 💙

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 16

🔊 QAA has published new Advice & Guidance for the 2024 UK Quality Code, covering quality management, student engagement & partnerships.

👉 Read the full news story here: buff.ly/WBMVGYi

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · Jul 18

👏 Scotland’s colleges & universities are stepping up — together!

The first year of the Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) brought collaboration, innovation & real progress. Now it’s time to turn ideas into action.

📖 Read the story: bit.ly/4o1HsyO

@qaa.ac.uk @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social

STEP Forward: Scotland’s Colleges and Universities Collaborate to Enhance Tertiary Education - College Development Network

Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) has wrapped up its first year — and it’s already making an impact. Designed to bring colleges and universities…

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 Calling all student changemakers!

Become the next Student STEP Topic Lead and help shape the future of Scotland’s tertiary education sector. 🌍💡

Honorarium: £3,000

Apply by 12 Sept ▶️ bit.ly/3TJwLD4

@qaa.ac.uk @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social @scqfpartnership.bsky.social

Call for New Student STEP Topic Lead to Drive Sector-Wide Enhancement - College Development Network

Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) is the national enhancement programme for Scotland’s colleges and universities. STEP is a sector-owned programme of activity that supports…

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QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 16

Hi Julia, thanks for your message. We currently don't include this information on our pages, but it's a really helpful suggestion and it's on our digital product development roadmap as we update our websites 🙂

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Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · Jul 16

NEW on Wonkhe: New guidance from the QAA aims to help providers improve oversight of franchised provision. Helena Vine urges speedy action buff.ly/oXnGtTh

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QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 16

🔊 QAA has published new Advice & Guidance for the 2024 UK Quality Code, covering quality management, student engagement & partnerships.

👉 Read the full news story here: buff.ly/WBMVGYi

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QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 16

There’s still time to join our UK Quality Code webinars! 🧭

🔎 Explore new guidance on strategic quality, partnerships, and student engagement.

Today, 2PM: buff.ly/gXMmt82
Tomorrow, 10AM: buff.ly/WakFQTr | 2PM: buff.ly/WByMgfY

Let’s celebrate sector-wide enhancement! 🎉

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 15

📣 Just 1 day to go! Join our free webinars on 16–17 July to explore new UK Quality Code Advice and Guidance. Learn what’s changed and how to use it in practice.

Tomorrow, 2PM: buff.ly/gXMmt82
Thursday, 10AM: buff.ly/WakFQTr | 2PM: buff.ly/WByMgfY

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 9

🎙️ What’s the value of the UK Quality Code for HE?

💭 Hear from sector voices in our QAA podcast on using the 2024 edition to enhance quality & student experience.

🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/8NdDcOf
🔗 More on the Code here: buff.ly/LCqaWil

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 9

📣 1 week to go until the launch of the new UK Quality Code Advice and Guidance!
👥 Join our events on 16–17 July to hear from experts, explore new chapters and ask questions live.
🔗 Register here for them here:
16th July, 2PM: buff.ly/gXMmt82
17th July, 10AM: buff.ly/WakFQTr | 2PM: buff.ly/WByMgfY

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 4

📢 QAA Members – your latest Sector News Digest is ready!
💥 Designed to save you time and keep you informed, we’ve pulled together key policy updates, sector news and developments from across the UK.

🔗 Read the latest Digest here: buff.ly/JU6KN9a

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 3

👥 In a week's time, join us for the launch of Principle 2 of the UK Quality Code 2024!

📅 17 July | 🕑 14:00–15:30 | Online

Explore how student partnership enriches quality & culture in HE.

🎤 Speakers from Manchester, Leeds Beckett, QUB & QAA
🔗Register here: buff.ly/pUDH4NU

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jul 3

📢 Later this month, join us for the launch of Principle 1 of the UK Quality Code 2024!
📅 17 July | 🕙 10:00–11:30 | Online

Explore how to embed quality into strategy with insights from sector leaders.

🎤 Speakers from Imperial, OU, Westminster & more
🔗https://buff.ly/mUjKANn

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jun 26

🎉 Join us on 16 July (14:00–15:30) for the launch of Principle 8 of the UK Quality Code 2024!

Explore how providers can manage partnerships effectively, with insights from sector experts.

🔗 Register: buff.ly/HjK9CZI

QAA @qaa.ac.uk · Jun 25

📢 Last week to get involved!

Are you a UK HE professional or student ready to shape the sector? Join writing groups for the 2024 UK Quality Code Advice & Guidance.

🗓️ Deadline: 30 June
👉 Express your interest: buff.ly/BhaakgA