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.
The Budget 2016: putting the next generation first?
Posted by Vikki Goddard on Vikki Goddard, Chief Operating Officer, University of Salford, highlights key elements of the recent budget for education.
A very long consultation. And a very long green paper
Posted by Paul Greatrix on Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar at the University of Nottingham, discusses the AHUA consideration of the Government’s Green Paper on HE.
Green Paper, Nurse Review, CSR: Trilogy or awaiting a sequel?
Posted by Nicola Owen on Nicola Owen, Chief Administrative Officer at Lancaster University, looks at how the HE landscape is changing as a result of the November announcements from Government.
The Sustainability of UK HE: A Real and Present Danger?
Posted by Ian Creagh on Ian Creagh, Head of Administration and College Secretary at King's College London looks at the future sustainability of UK higher education and examines the risks that the sector is currently facing.