Welcome to HELM
HELM programmes have been designed to assist individuals and organisations to identify their capacity needs within their specific context and align individual leadership development pathways with organisational objectives. The activities focus on developing individuals’ capacities in key areas required to support various dimensions in the higher education system and on building communities of learning and practice to strengthen the higher education systems. The outputs from each activity will combine to strengthen university governance and performance and contribute to positive sectoral outcomes.
HELM Programmes

Dean & Heads of School Programme
The Impact of
our Programmes
“It was a great opportunity to understand and share ideas from peers after a great presentation by the facilitators.”
– Head of Department, UWC 2018
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