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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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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Book review: Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge

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Online Governance Programme

Online Governance Programme

Devised as a Masterclass introduction for all those in governance roles. Application deadline: Monday 3rd October 2022.
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The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme

The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme

Aimed at senior university staff looking to move into the role of Registrar / Chief Operating Officer. Application deadline: 12 December 2022.
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Secretaries Programme

Secretaries Programme

Aimed at University Secretaries seeking to become strategically-oriented governance advisers. Deadline for applications: Friday 30 September 2022.
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Book review: Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge

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Paul Greatrix, Registrar at The University of Nottingham, reviews Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge which explores a range of research on the impact of the 'education industry' on HE.
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Establishing Governance Arrangements for a University Start-up

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With over £70m of government funding secured to date across three phases of delivery, ARU Peterborough is due to open its doors to students in September. Paul Bogle, ARU Secretary & Clerk, shares his thoughts on setting up governance arrangements for an innovative partnership based, university start-up venture.
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Meet our Members: Mark Milton

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"I work with so many knowledgeable and skilled people it makes my role much easier." Mark Milton, Chief Operating Officer, University of South Wales, discusses his career history after recently joining the HE sector.
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Abrahart v The University of Bristol: Mental Health and implications for the sector

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With student wellbeing processes ever-evolving in HEIs, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, looks into how a recent case has implications for the sector.
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  • Upcoming Events

  • Scottish Secretaries, Autumn 2022

    University of Edinburgh, Business School, Room 4.04, 29 Buccleuch Place, EH8 9JS
    Regional Groups

  • AHUA Midlands, Autumn 2022

    Online Meeting
    Online Events, Regional Groups

  • AHUA - UUK - CUC Tripartite Liaison Meeting, Autumn 2022

    Online Meeting
    Liaison Meetings
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  • Latest Resources

  • ARCP 2023 Brochure

    Posted By Catherine Webb

  • Legal Update from Mills & Reeve, Burness Paull and Carson McDowell, September 2022

    Posted By Tamsin Dyson

  • Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme Brochure 2023

    Posted By Catherine Webb

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