The University of Liverpool Teaching Recognition and Accreditation (ULTRA) Framework

ULTRA is accredited by AdvanceHE to meet the standards set out in the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023). Successful applicants gain Fellowship of the HEA/Advance HE.

• Watch: ULTRA welcome and steps to registration

The Introducing ULTRA Handbook (PDF, 1.4MB) provides information on the following:

• An overview of ULTRA and the benefits of professional recognition
• Deciding on an appropriate category of Fellowship
• The ULTRA application requirements and how your application will be reviewed
• The support available to you during the application process

ULTRA dashboard

• LearnWell: ULTRA dashboard

You can use the dashboard to sign up for Teams briefings or watch recorded briefings. The LMS also contains further guidance about the PSF 2023 and links to the Fellowship Category Tool, as well as copies of resources and application forms for each category of Fellowship. Please familiarise yourself with these materials before registering, so that you have an understanding of the requirements of ULTRA before getting started on your application. After registration, you will be given access to the ULTRA Canvas site, where all documentation and support materials can be found.

Line manager guidance

If you are a line manager, please read the guidance about the different routes to professional recognition and when colleagues should register for ULTRA:

• ULTRA guidance for line managers (PDF, 161KB)

Questions?

If you have any general questions about ULTRA or have difficulty accessing the resources from this page, please email: theacademy@liverpool.ac.uk.

To discuss your eligibility for ULTRA, the appropriate category of Fellowship and what evidence you can draw on, please contact the ULTRA Lead, Dr Laura Hills, via email: laura.hills@liverpool.ac.uk.

ULTRA submission dates

The submission dates for ULTRA (PSF 2023 version) are as follows:

UKPSF version of ULTRA - remaining submission dates

The UKPSF version of ULTRA is now only available to colleagues already registered on the programme. If this is the case, your application should be submitted by 12noon on either of the following dates:

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