Hack Global Higher Education Consultancy

from strategy to practice | curriculum transformation |faculty development | impact evaluation

About me

Dr Catherine Hack Director and Lead Consultant, Hack Global Higher Education.

As an independent Higher Education consultant, I bring over nine years of specialised experience delivering strategic and operational excellence to institutions across the UK and international markets. My practice centres on transforming complex educational challenges into sustainable, impactful solutions.

Strategic Approach

My consultative methodology combines deep sector expertise with practical implementation, ensuring sustainable organizational change through:

Strategic Partnership & Diagnosis
Collaborating with senior leadership teams to identify critical challenges and co-create innovative solutions that align with institutional vision and sector demands.

End-to-End Project Leadership
Managing comprehensive initiatives from initial solution architecture through to measurable impact evaluation, ensuring sustainable outcomes and institutional capacity building.

Curriculum Innovation & Transformation
Leading institution-wide curriculum reviews that enhance academic quality, employability outcomes, and strategic positioning in competitive markets.

Faculty Excellence Development
Designing and delivering targeted professional development programs that elevate teaching practice, modernize assessment approaches, and directly improve student engagement and achievement.

Generative AI Integration
Providing strategic guidance on institutional AI adoption, developing frameworks that maximize educational benefits while ensuring ethical implementation and equitable access for all stakeholders.

Thought Leadership & Sector Insight
Contributing expert analysis and forward-thinking perspectives informed by comprehensive understanding of higher education trends, policy developments, and emerging sector challenges.

Value Proposition

I deliver measurable transformation through evidence-based strategies, fostering institutional resilience and competitive advantage in an evolving educational landscape.