Advance HE (HEA) Fellowship Recognition
There are over 219,000 Advance HE Fellows worldwide. Our Northumbria University Professional Recognition Scheme (NUPRS) supports colleagues in gaining Advance HE Fellowship by reflecting on the impact of their education practice and contribution to student learning.
NUPRS is designed to celebrate what our colleagues already do well; inviting them to explore the Professional Values and Core Knowledge that underpin their work and benchmark practice against internationally recognised standards. Accredited by Advance HE, the scheme offers two tailored routes, the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) and the NUPRS Experiential Route.
Two Routes to Fellowship at Northumbria
Across both routes, NUPRS provides opportunity to gain professional recognition, enhance profiles, and join a network committed to shaping outstanding student experiences.
Colleagues are encouraged to participate in the pathway that best aligns with their experience and role.
PGCAP |
NUPRS (Experiential) |
A taught programme for new academic colleagues with less than two years' experience, providing structured support to develop confidence and capability in teaching and learning.
Link to internal pages for colleagues >
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An experience-based route for experienced academics, professional services staff, technical colleagues, and postgraduate researchers who teach or support learning, including those at partner institutions. Link to internal pages for colleagues > |
Postgraduate Researchers: Further information about support and resources for postgraduate researchers to develop their teaching can be found through the Graduate School portal.
Current fellowship recognition across Northumbria University (February 2026):
17 Principal Fellows |
189 Senior Fellows |
1011 Fellows |
Fellowship Case Studies
Gaining SFHEA has affirmed my teaching journey and my creative, justice‑oriented pedagogies in the classroom . It has strengthened my confidence to move beyond the narrow ‘economic man’ model by introducing feminist, approaches such as ‘Barbie in the job market’, and visual/ creative learning tools such as mind mapping and CSR simulations which enable students to question standardised assumptions and imagine more inclusive economic futures.
Dr Nadia Singh, SFHEA, Assistant Professor in Accounting and Financial Management
My journey to achieving Principal Fellowship has allowed me to reflect on my impact as an educator, deepening my knowledge and understanding of effective leadership within education. Students have benefited directly, as that reflection has fed into the design and delivery of programmes to enhance their learning experiences and outcomes.
Prof Paul McKeown, PFHEA, Professor in Law
