Aurora Programme
Applications are now open for the Advance HE Aurora Programme 2026/27 commencing on Thursday 21 January 2027. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form by 5pm on Friday 16 October 2026.
Programme Dates
Welcome and Introduction - Thursday 21 January 2027 (Online - Zoom) 10:00 - 12:30
Identity, Impact and Voice - Thursday 28 January 2027 (Online - Zoom) 10:00 - 15:00
Core Leadership - Friday 5 March 2027 (Online - Zoom) 10:00 - 15:00
Action Learning Set 1 - Thursday 18 March (Online - Zoom) 10:00 - 15:00
Politics and Influence - Monday 12 April 2027 (Online - Zoom) 10:00 - 15:00
Adaptive Leadership - Tuesday 11 May 2027 (Online - Zoom) 10:00 - 15:00
Your Future in HE - Friday 11 June 2027 (Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Hull) 09:30 - 16:00
Action Learning Set 2 - Wednesday 23 June 2027 (Delegates Self-host) 10:00 - 15:00
Applicants must be able to attend all sessions. Transfers will be restricted to 1 free transfer per person.
Developing Future Leaders for Higher Education
Aurora is delivered by Advance HE, aimed at enabling more women to develop the leadership side of their careers and so address the under-representation of women leaders in the sector. The Aurora programme is run in partnership with universities based on workshop events, mentoring, action learning sets and self-directed learning. An opportunity to enable the sharing of best practice, insights, and experiences.
Most leadership development programmes are aimed at leaders already in the role, however, Aurora is also suitable for women at early or mid-point in their career. Aurora is designed to enable a wide range of women, in academic, professional and research roles, to engage with leadership development to support their potential career progression. It aims to enable women to think of themselves as future leaders and to better understand leadership and whether they want to develop their career in this direction.
For further details visit the Advance HE Aurora pages
For further information about what you can expect from the Aurora Programme, visit the 'About Aurora' Advance HE pages where you can find details about the Development Days and Action Learning Sets.