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Meet our Members: James Granger

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“I wouldn’t have it any other way.” James Granger, Chief Operating Officer at University of Chichester reflects on his career history and the future of HE.

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.

Meet our members: Gavin Douglas

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"The exciting bit is the chance to change and shape the University." Gavin Douglas, Registrar and Secretary at University of Plymouth, discusses his HE career with the biggest challenges and enjoyable aspects too.

Meet our members: Andrew Boggs

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“Spending every day problem solving is also a major motivator.” Andrew Boggs, University Clerk at Kingston University, offers insights into his higher education career.

Meet our members: John McCarthy

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Work hard, play hard, be kind. John McCarthy, Associate Chief Operating Officer at the University of Salford, offers insights into his higher education career.

Twenty not out: how higher education has changed in 20 years

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A lot has happened since 2001. David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, reflects on how higher education has changed, or not, over the past 20 years.

Opening a new university: ARU Peterborough

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A new university, a new chapter, a new challenge. James Rolfe, Chief Operating Officer of Anglia Ruskin University, and Professor Ross Renton, Principal of ARU Peterborough, share their vision for the new university, and how it came to fruition.
Jim McGeorge, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, University of Dundee.

Meet our members: Jim McGeorge

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There is no typical day for a senior university leader. Meet Jim McGeorge, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Dundee. Jim shares his passion for working in such a liberal, diverse sector, and discusses the value in being an all-rounder.

Meet our Members: Ester Ruskuc

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From piano lessons to policy. Meet Ester Ruskuc, Director of Strategy and Policy at the University of St Andrews. Ester reflects on her career, current responsibilities, and pressing challenges.

Reflections of a Registrar: Alison Blackburn

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Alison Blackburn, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Salford, offers her reflections on 38 years in Higher Education, and what it means to retire at this particular point in time.