Advance HE Principal Fellowship programme (PFHEA)
The Universities of Bristol, Bath Spa, Bath, and UWE Bristol have come together to offer potential Principal Fellows a programme of workshops, writing retreats and opportunities for peer mentoring.
Advance HE’s Principal Fellowship (PFHEA) recognises substantial strategic leadership and influence in learning and teaching in higher education. It is aimed at individuals who are highly experienced and able to show a sustained record of impact on teaching quality through their strategic leadership institutionally, and/or (inter)nationally. We recommend using Advance HE’s Fellowship Category Tool to check Principal Fellowship is relevant to you.
The programme of events aims to support you in understanding the requirements of Principal Fellowship and help you develop your application. The programme includes an introductory workshop, writing retreats and the opportunity to network with and buddy up with others.
Programme and booking information
Please book each event using the links provided:
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Registration link |
| 2pm – 4pm, Tues 16th April 2024 | Introduction to Principal Fellowship workshop | Senate House PG training room 2.22 | April in-person workshop booking form |
| 10am – 4pm, Thurs 30th May 2024 | Advance HE Principal Fellowship writing retreat MAY | Online (hosted by UWE) | May online retreat booking form |
| 2pm – 4pm, Mon 10th June 2024 | Introduction to Principal Fellowship workshop JUNE | Online (hosted by Bath Spa University) | June online workshop booking form |
| 10am – 4pm, Wed 24th July 2024 | Advance HE Principal Fellowship writing retreat JULY | Newton Park Campus, Bath Spa University | July in-person writing retreat booking form |
| 2pm – 4pm, Wed 11th Sept 2024 | Introduction to Principal Fellowship workshop | University of Bath | TBC |
| 10am – 4pm, Tues 19th Nov 2024 | Principal Fellowship writing retreat | Online (hosted by University of Bath) | TBC |
Event information
Introduction to Principal Fellowship workshop
This workshop is for those interested in, or already engaged in, applying for Advance HE’s Principal Fellowship. We recommend using Advance HE’s Fellowship Category Tool to check Principal Fellowship and this workshop is relevant to you.
This workshop aims to:
- Provide you with an overview of Principal Fellowship and the application requirements
- Explore your approach to strategic leadership
- Relate your own professional activities to Principal Fellowship requirements
- Develop/refine your Principal Fellow application
Principal Fellowship workshop writing retreat
The writing retreats are for those who want protected space to work on their Principal Fellowship applications. Writing retreats will offer structured writing time, alongside the opportunity to book one-to-one appointments to discuss your Principal Fellowship application. Some writing retreats will include those working towards other categories of Fellowship.
