Building Leadership & Culture for a Changing HE Landscape
Universities
With deep roots in the higher education sector, we support universities to strengthen leadership, culture, and governance to meet the needs of a complex HE environment.
Postgraduate Research Student Success
IImproving research culture and widening access to postgraduate research are growing priorities for funders and institutions alike. At AM Coaching & Consulting, we support universities committed to inclusive research cultures by offering tailored training and coaching for postgraduate researchers (PGRs).
Our programme is designed to equip all PGR students—especially those from underrepresented or non-traditional backgrounds—with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive. We focus on supporting students to:
- Navigate the demands of doctoral study with clarity and resilience
- Build strong, constructive relationships with supervisors
- Maintain wellbeing throughout their research journey
- Explore and prepare for both academic and non-academic career pathways
Whether you’re looking to strengthen progression, reduce attrition, or enhance the experience of diverse PGRs, our offer helps embed an inclusive and supportive research environment that sets all students up for success.
Inclusive Curriculum Design & Academic Development
Academic teams are under increasing pressure to embed multiple agendas, such as inclusion, sustainability, and mental health/wellbeing, into the curriculum. This often leads to duplication, overwhelm, and missed opportunities for real impact.
At AM Coaching & Consulting, we help universities cut through the noise by developing integrated, institution-wide curriculum frameworks that make inclusive, values-driven education both achievable and sustainable.
Drawing on deep expertise in inclusive curriculum design, we support the creation of strategic frameworks and quality assurance processes that:
- Empower academic staff with clarity, structure, and support
- Improve student continuation, attainment, and graduate outcomes
- Embed key priorities including sustainability, mental health, and social justice
- Align curriculum development with institutional values and regulatory expectations
Our approach brings coherence to complexity, enabling your teams to build inclusive curricula that work in practice, not just on paper.
Inclusive Student Careers & Employability Development
With rising tuition fees and global competition, students, both Home and International, are making university choices based on career outcomes. In this landscape, employability is no longer a bolt-on; it’s a core part of the student offer.
At AM Coaching & Consulting, we work with university careers services and academic teams to embed employability into the heart of the student experience.
With significant expertise in the space of integrating careers into teaching & learning, our support includes:
- Reviewing and enhancing careers service provision for greater impact
- Up-skilling careers professionals to collaborate effectively with academic teams
- Training academic staff in high-impact teaching and assessment approaches that build employability through the curriculum
We help institutions create joined-up, future-focused strategies that prepare students for success, during and beyond university.
Bespoke Consultancy for Complex Challenges
Every university faces unique challenges and sometimes, off-the-shelf solutions just don’t fit.
At AM Coaching & Consulting, we bring expertise across the student experience, research culture, leadership, and governance. We partner with institutions to design bespoke interventions that address specific priorities and unlock lasting change.
Whether you're navigating a complex issue or exploring a new initiative, we’re happy to explore how we can help.