The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Accessibility Statement The UK's expert quality body for tertiary education QAA is a world-leading quality agency with unmatched experience of providing impartial regulatory and collaborative quality assurance and enhancement. We work across the UK and internationally to ensure that students and learners experience the highest possible quality of education. We are an independent charity, trusted by governments and funding bodies. We work in partnership with higher education providers and colleges, including through constructive challenge, supporting them with enhancement while respecting their academic autonomy. Find out more about us Latest news QAA publishes TQER report for Edinburgh Napier University 23/04/2026 April 23 - 2026 View more New podcast explores how revised Benchmark Statements reflect subject developments 20/04/2026 April 20 - 2026 View more Vicki Stott to Step Down as Chief Executive of QAA 17/04/2026 April 17 - 2026 View more Featured QAA Membership Resources Site All staff and students from QAA Member providers can access our Membership Resources Site. View more Generative Artificial Intelligence Find advice, guidance and resources related to Generative AI, carefully curated by theme. View more UK Quality Code for Higher Education Read the new version of the Quality Code, designed to help providers secure academic standards and assure and enhance quality. View more Upcoming events 27 - 8 April - May 2026 Introduction to Quality April 27 to May 8 - 2026 Online View more 28 April 2026 Northern Ireland Enhancement Conference April 28 - 2026 View more 30 April 2026 Specialist and Independent Providers Networking Community April 30 - 2026 Online View more Blog Hearing voices 20/03/2026 - Tom Lowe, University of Westminster View more A most collegial network 02/03/2026 - Charlotte Scheffmann, East Lancashire Learning Group View more Access all areas 10/02/2026 - Jenny Allen, Head of Access to HE Regulation, QAA View more