Academic development, often referred to as educational development in some regions, is a field committed to bridge scholarship, practice, and policy to drive meaningful transformation in universities. At the core of this process lies the concept of agency, understood as the capacity to exert control over the actions, influence the environment and bring about change in our reality (Albert Bandura, 2001). In the context of academic development, agency is reflected in our role as change agents, influencing learning, teaching, and institutional strategies at multiple levels. Exercising agency involves challenging limitations, reconciling conflicting demands, and aligning individual and collective aspirations with broader goals. Through this engagement, we inspire teachers, students, and institutional leaders to explore new approaches that redefine the purpose and impact of higher education.