Strategic Plan

Much has changed since our last strategic plan, Ideas Can, concluded in 2020. As we look ahead, we are excited to begin shaping a new strategy that reflects our collective priorities and guides the Federation in the years to come. This strategic planning process will be shaped by the voices of our members, partners, and the broader humanities and social sciences community, ensuring that it supports us all in responding to new and emerging challenges and contributing to a strong and sustainable future. 

While the Federation’s Board of Directors is responsible for approving the Strategic Plan, we believe that whole community participation is essential to its success. We are committed to engaging our members throughout the consultation phase to ensure we reflect a shared vision for the Federation’s future. By learning more about the priorities and aspirations of our community, we aim to develop a strategy that is both grounded and forward-looking.

We are working with Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA) to support the Strategic Plan's development. HESA’s team includes highly experienced facilitators with deep knowledge of the higher education sector.  

Development timeline

• Phase 1: Intensive consultation 
  • A survey of Federation stakeholders (spring) [Complete]
  • A series of engagement sessions with Federation members, stakeholders, and the community (Congress 2025 in-person consultations, summer virtual consultations)
• Phase 2: Strategic development (August 2025) 
• Phase 3: Plan development and finalization (Autumn-Winter 2025)