Posted by Guest Author on On Friday 24th June 2016, the results of the EU referendum were announced in favour of the UK leaving the EU. Here we round up some of the reactions and comments from across the sector.
The EU Referendum and Higher Education
Posted by Nicola Owen on With the EU referendum taking place on Thursday 23rd June, we asked AHUA members to share their reflections on what the EU referendum has meant for them, their institutions and the day-to-day business of universities. Here we present three viewpoints from leaders of different institutions across the UK.
Neverendum Referendum – Reflections of a Former Quebecer
Posted by Robin Geller on The question of independence has been discussed by the people of Quebec for decades and today they still remain part of Canada. What can the UK learn from the Quebec referenda? In light of the upcoming UK referendum, Robin Geller, Registrar at the University of Bristol, provides her first-hand insights on the “Neverendum Referendum”.
Securing a Sustainable Funding Model
Posted by James O'Kane on James O’Kane, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses why securing a sustainable funding model for higher education in Northern Ireland must be a key priority for the new Northern Ireland Assembly. As we all deal with the challenges of change, AHUA members in England, Scotland and Wales will, hopefully, feel a little better on reading this blog.
The €20 Million Question: Will you be ready for the General Data Protection Regulation?
Posted by Guest Author on Rebecca McCall, University Solicitor at the University of Huddersfield and Chair of the Association of University Legal Practitioners (AULP), looks at the new General Data Protection Regulation and gives advice on how universities should prepare for it.
Universities – Red Tape Doesn’t Rule
Posted by Graham Donelan on In this blog post, Graham Donelan, University Secretary at Liverpool Hope University, looks at the various regulations within which universities must operate, and asks whether a level playing field can ever be possible.
Kids Company – Five Things I Learnt About Governance
Posted by Guest Author on Chris Ince, University Secretary at SOAS, University of London, reflects on the collapse of Kids Company and the governance lessons that can be applied to higher education.
HE Governance in the USA – Through the Looking Glass
Posted by Andrew West on Andrew West recently attended the annual conference of the Association of Governing Bodies of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in Washington DC. AGB describes itself as the premier organisation centred on governance in higher education in the USA, thus covering some of the territory filled in the UK by the CUC’s work with the LFHE, alongside AHUA.
Strength in Diversity
Posted by Liz Winders on Liz Winders, Secretary and Registrar at Sheffield Hallam University and Chair of the AHUA reflects on this year's Spring Conference in Cambridge, and the key themes that emerged during the event.
Expert-ease – Shared Services in Scotland
Posted by Gerry Webber on Shared Service centres are not just efficient and effective for institutions, they are also the preferred choice for staff. Angus Warren, CEO of APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) argues that procurement could be a model for other professional services. APUC is the procurement centre of expertise for Scotland's universities and colleges.