ULTRA is accredited by AdvanceHE to meet the standards set out in the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023). Successful applicants gain Fellowship of Advance HE.
To find out more about the ULTRA, please read the Introducing ULTRA Handbook (PDF, 1.4MB). There is also a video including the ULTRA welcome and steps to registration.
ULTRA dashboard (resources and links to registration)
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The dashboard contains further guidance about the PSF 2023 and links to the Fellowship Category Tool, which you are asked to complete prior to registering.
Lower down, you will find category specific resources, including copies of the applicant guidance, guide to the PSF dimensions and application forms for each category of Fellowship. Please familiarise yourself with these materials to understand the requirements of ULTRA before registering.
To register you can either sign up for a briefing with the ULTRA Lead or watch the briefing video. After the briefing there is a short quiz and then a link to the registration form. After registering you will be given access to the ULTRA Canvas site containing all the documentation and support materials for your application.
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 are as follows. Please submit your application by 12noon.
| Deadline for applications | Applicants to receive outcome by |
|---|---|
| Friday, 15 May 2026 | Friday, 10 July 2026 |
| Friday, 4 September 2026 | Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Friday, 22 January 2027 | Friday, 16 March 2027 |
| Friday, 14 May 2027 | Friday, 6 July 2027 |
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