What is hea?

HEA, or Higher Education Academy, was a UK organization dedicated to improving the quality of higher education learning and teaching. It doesn't exist as an independent entity anymore but its legacy continues to influence higher education practice.

Key aspects of the HEA included:

• Fellowship: The HEA offered a range of professional recognition awards (Fellowship, Senior Fellowship, Principal Fellowship, and National Teaching Fellowship) for individuals involved in teaching and supporting learning in higher education. These awards demonstrated a commitment to professionalism in teaching. The link for this is Fellowship.

• Professional Development: HEA provided professional development resources and training programs for academics and support staff involved in learning and teaching. They aimed to enhance teaching practices and promote innovation in education. The link for this is Professional%20Development.

• Research and Evidence-Based Practice: The HEA supported research into learning and teaching and promoted the use of evidence-based practice in higher education. The link for this is Research%20and%20Evidence-Based%20Practice.

• Subject-Specific Support: The HEA provided subject-specific resources and networks for academics in different disciplines. These networks allowed academics to share best practices and collaborate on teaching and learning initiatives. The link for this is Subject-Specific%20Support.

• UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF): The HEA developed and maintained the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. This framework is widely used as a benchmark for professional practice in the sector. The link for this is UK%20Professional%20Standards%20Framework%20(UKPSF).

• Merger: HEA merged with Advance HE in 2018. Advance HE continues to champion teaching excellence through similar pathways. The link for this is Advance%20HE.