Members of University Design Forum are valued for their professional expertise and contribution to the development of an understanding of design and its impact on higher education. The core criteria for membership of the forum is that members should either be active in higher education or engaged in providing professional services to higher education relating to the built environment. The role of members requires a regular contribution to the aims and objectives of the forum including supporting and contributing to the orchestration of events or publications. It is intended to maintain a 50/50 balance of equal member numbers from academia with consultants and companies.