Higher Education research is valued, supported, and promoted worldwide, and is used to advance knowledge, enhance practice, and inform policy.

To advance understanding of higher education, through the insights, perspectives and knowledge offered by high-quality research and scholarship. SRHE supports and promotes research, aiming to be the leading international higher education learned society.

Knowledge

We value the research activity and academic freedom of our members, and strive to support, promote and disseminate knowledge of Higher Education to benefit the scholarly community and wider society.

Rigour

We value academic autonomy and integrity, and encourage the highest academic standards – this is fundamental to everything that we do.

Criticality

We aim to be reflective, analytical and evaluative, engaging in issues facing Higher Education, and work with allied organisations to promote research-informed action.

Engagement

We are committed to facilitating discussion and collaboration amongst our members, valuing international, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary exchanges of ideas.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an academic community and workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive and respectful, recognising that a dynamic mix of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enriches the Society and its activities.

Integrity

We strive to provide the highest standard of support for our members, and in so doing, use our income and other finances to fulfil our charitable function and declared mission. We are committed to effective governance. The Governing Council and Society committees reflect on and scrutinise their activities, and seek to improve their function.

Sustainability

We aim to be sustainable in all our activities, to preserve the Society’s long-term viability and influence, and to reduce our environmental footprint.