AHUA is the member-led, professional body for senior University managers in Higher Education.

AHUA is the member-led, professional body for senior University managers in Higher Education.

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AHUA Reciprocal Mentoring Programme

AHUA Reciprocal Mentoring Programme

A reciprocal mentoring programme between staff of colour and AHUA members. Deadline for applications: 17 February 2023
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Dr Jonathan Nicholls Memorial Essay Prize Competition

Dr Jonathan Nicholls Memorial Essay Prize Competition

Deadline for entries: 28 February 2023
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Events and meetings

Events and meetings

AHUA organises members-only meetings for its five UK regional groups, plus two conferences per year hosted by members’ institutions.
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From students in a learning community to an adversarial relationship between customers and providers: litigation is in the air

Posted by Karen Stephenson on
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The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme

The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme

Designed for senior university staff looking to make the move to Registrar / Chief Operating Officer.
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Online Governance Programme

Online Governance Programme

Devised as a Masterclass introduction for all those in governance roles.
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From students in a learning community to an adversarial relationship between customers and providers: litigation is in the air

Posted by Karen Stephenson on
Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, discusses the litigation by aggrieved students currently working its way through the courts.
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Update on Higher Education in Scotland

Posted by Dr Jim McGeorge on
In a year that has seen many changes across government and the HE sector as a whole, Dr Jim McGeorge, University Secretary & Chief Operating Officer at the University of Dundee, examines recent developments in Scotland.
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Analysing Student Welfare in HE

Posted by Simon Merrywest on
With the increase in media coverage surrounding student suicide, Dr Simon Merrywest, Director of Student Experience at the University of Manchester, discusses key issues.
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National Security Bill

Posted by Gary Attle on
Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve, discusses why higher education institutions need to be aware of the National Security Bill and may need to adjust their frameworks to manage security risks.
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    University of Derby, Sports Centre (Track and Field room) Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB
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