Coventry University Framework - Professionally Accredited (CUFPA)
Advance HE Fellowship demonstrates a personal and institutional commitment to professionalism in learning and teaching in higher education. It provides individuals with recognition of their practice, impact and leadership of teaching and learning and is recognised internationally. Each of the four categories have their own application forms, mapping documentation and guide. Below are the panel dates for this academic year. Please note that results will be released in the week following each panel and certificates from Advance HE and feedback on Aula will be available two/three weeks after the Panel.
CUFPA Panel Dates 2026/2027
| Submission Start Date | Submission End Date | Panel Dates | Results From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 5th August 2026 | Wednesday 30th September 2026 | Tuesday November 17th 2026 | Wednesday 18th November 2026 | |
| Tuesday 1st December 2026 | Tuesday 2nd February 2027 |
Tuesday March 23rd, 2027 |
Wednesday 24th March 2027 | |
| Tuesday 9th March 2027 | Tuesday 4th May 2027 |
Tuesday June 22nd, 2027 |
Wednesday 23rd June 2027 |
Please note that a 24 extension after the final submission end date may be given, but only in exceptional circumstances.
Enrolling onto the Aula sites
Link to Aula: CUFPA PSF 2023 - D1 to D3 - Professional Recognition with Advance HE.
Coventry University Group Staff -Please click on this link AdvanceHE Recognition - You will then be able to enrol yourself on to the Aula site, D1 D2 and D3 for staff from Coventry University Group. (The aula will appear under Communities and Training in your Aula list)
Coventry University Group staff applying for D4 please contact AEPDAdmin to be added to the D4 Aula site.
Partner Institutions and non Coventry University Group staff please use the Aula Link provided for your institution.
Which category of Fellowship is right for me?
Initially, if you are not sure which category of Fellowship to apply for you may find this link from Advance HE useful. The Fellowship Category Tool has been designed to assist you in selecting the category of Fellowship that is the closest match to your current practice :-
What should I do next?
It is recommended that you book on to one of the Advance HE Professional Recognition webinars or workshops.
You can access the booking system via the following links on each page or access the academic courses and workshops booking system via the Staff Portal. You can login in with your usual University username and password. Type in 'Advance' to go straight to the appropriate page.
There are regular webinars/workshops for those wishing to apply for Fellowship of Advance HE. The workshops are:
- Applying for Advance HE Fellowship (D1 - D3)
- Applying for Principal Fellowship (D4)
- Question and Answer webinars - aimed at those working on their application.
- Review of final draft via email prior to submission.
Putting together a D1-D3 application will be expected to take about a week of dedicated days, once you have collected the relevant information and written your content.
Registration for the CUFPA Direct Route Scheme for Professional Accreditation with Advance HE (Aula)
The CUFPA scheme is supported via the Aula platform. Follow the link below to register on the: CUFPA PSF 2023 - D1 to D3 - Professional Recognition with Advance HE . Make sure you use your staff email address and register as a student (Do not register as an educator as you will not be able to submit your application). Once you have registered on the CUFPA PSF 2023 - D1 to D3 - Professional Recognition with Advance HE, you will see it in your Aula list under communities and training. Make sure you register early, to access supporting materials and avoid missing any deadline.
Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education (PGCAPP)
If you are on a career academic and teaching and have been teaching in HE (UK or International) for less than five years, you are required to take the PGCAPP. This is a teaching qualification for inexperienced teachers which gives you Advance HE Fellowship on successfully completing the course.
However, If you are an experienced teacher and hold a teaching qualification such as a PGCE (secondary) or PgCAP FE then the CUFPA route is the right one for you
Contact AEPDAdmin if you need initial information. Attending a workshop or webinar is strongly recommended.
AEPD Admin Team - aepd@coventry.ac.uk