There are over 215,000 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:

PGCAP – 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 for internal colleagues?)

NUPRS Experiential Route – for experienced academics, professional services staff, technical colleagues, and postgraduate researchers who teach or support learning, including those at partner institutions (link for internal colleagues?)

Across both routes, NUPRS provides opportunity to gain professional recognition, enhance profiles, and join a network committed to shaping outstanding student experiences.

Link to Grad School page?

HEA Fellowship Recognition

There are over 215,000 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:

Two Routes to Fellowship

Choose the pathway that best suits your experience and role

PGCAP

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 for internal colleagues ›

NUPRS Experiential Route

For experienced academics, professional services staff, technical colleagues, and postgraduate researchers who teach or support learning, including those at partner institutions.

Link for internal colleagues ›

Across both routes, NUPRS provides opportunity to gain professional recognition, enhance profiles, and join a network committed to shaping outstanding student experiences.

Link to Grad School page?

Information about graduate school support and resources for postgraduate researchers can be found through our Graduate School portal.

Fellowship Statistics

Current fellowship recognition across Northumbria University

992 Fellows

186 Senior Fellows

19 Principal Fellows

760 NUPRS applicants since 2018

??% academic colleagues with HEA Recognition

61 Professional Service & Technical colleagues with HEA Recognition

Data correct as of November 2025