“What I wish I’d known at the start”, Insights from leaders of seven curriculum transformation projects.

Hamova, A., Power J. and Harkins B. (2026) “What I wish I’d known at the start”, Insights from leaders of seven curriculum transformation projects. QAA Connect Conference 10th July 2026. University of Bath.

This presentation shares insights from leaders of curriculum transformation programmes across UK higher education. Drawing on lived experience, it highlights key lessons on consultation, stakeholder engagement, culture change, governance, and evaluation. It offers practical considerations to support effective, sustained institutional transformation in complex, high-impact reform contexts.

Key takeaways

• Practical insights from sector leaders – real-world lessons from those leading complex curriculum transformation programmes. 

• What works (and what doesn’t) – key pitfalls and success factors in consultation, engagement, and implementation. 

• Actionable strategies for change – clear, experience-driven guidance to support sustainable, institution-wide reform