Offline, On-Demand, Self-Paced Course
How to Maintain Scholarship and Research Activity as a Consultant or Freelancer in UK Higher Education
Independent work does not mean stepping away from scholarship. Built on more than twenty years in UK higher education at senior executive level, this course is designed for consultants and freelancers who want to maintain a scholarly identity, contribute to sector knowledge and bring research-informed perspectives to their practice. Whilst grounded in the UK context, the approaches translate well for those working internationally or across transnational partnerships.
What you will gain
- Redefining what scholarship means once you sit outside a university post, and why a research-informed identity remains a professional asset
- The practical mechanics: accessing resources, writing and collaboration, research ethics without an institutional framework, and realistic routes to dissemination and publication
- Integrating scholarship with your consultancy identity and building a sustainable plan that holds up against the demands of independent work
How to enrol & pricing
This course will reopen for enrolment in early autumn 2026.
Early Bird rate: £125
Standard enrolment: £149
There is also an option to add two one-hour sessions of wrap-around mentoring support at a discounted rate (£120) if you sign up to the waitlist, giving a saving on the standard rate of £140.
For discounted offers for Course Alumni and for purchasing courses as bundles, see here for details.