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

ULTRA provides opportunities to all those who teach or support learning, or who are educational leaders, at the University to reflect on and evidence their practice and apply for professional recognition.

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:

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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