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Meet our Members: David Duncan

Posted by David Duncan on 16th July, 2019

David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, discusses what his role encompasses as well as the challenges for his institution and the sector.

Meet our Members: Dr Amanda Wilcox, York St John University

Posted by Amanda Wilcox on 7th February, 2019

Dr Amanda Wilcox talks about her broad and varied role as University Secretary at York St John University.

Meet our Members: Chris Ince, London Metropolitan University

Posted by Chris Ince on 9th January, 2019

Chris Ince shares a day in his life as University Secretary and Registrar at London Metropolitan University.

Meet our Members: Tim Westlake, University of Sussex

Posted by Tim Westlake on 20th December, 2018

Tim Westlake is the Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Sussex. Here he describes his role and the challenges he faces on a daily basis.

Meet Our Members: Jodie Anstee, UWE

Posted by Jodie Anstee on 18th May, 2018

Jodie Anstee is Chief of Staff and Clerk to the Board of Governors / Head of Policy and Strategy at UWE Bristol. Starting life as an academic at the University of Exeter, she joined UWE in 2008 attracted by the institution's ethos and commitment to widening participation. Here she describes her role and what inspires her on a daily basis.

Meet Our Members: Kim Frost, University of London

Posted by Kim Frost on 10th August, 2017

Kim Frost is University Secretary at the University of London, and rather uniquely, he is also Director of Human Resources. Here he talks about the joys and challenges of his shared responsibilities and the variety of his role.

Meet Our Members: Andy Dodman, University of Sheffield

Posted by Andy Dodman on 15th May, 2017

Andy Dodman recently joined the AHUA after taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer at the University of Sheffield. Prior to this he worked as the University’s Director of HR, and brings to the role a people-led approach to management, with particular expertise and interest in personal wellbeing, happiness, and engagement in the workplace.

Meet Our Members: Helen Watson, Goldsmiths, University of London

Posted by Helen Watson on 24th April, 2017

Helen Watson joined Goldsmiths, University of London, as Registrar and Secretary in February 2017. The former Director of Planning at the University of Oxford studied Music at Exeter College and completed her MA in Higher and Professional Education at the Institute of Education. Prior to Oxford she held posts at City University and at Imperial College. Here she talks more about her new role.

Meet Our Members: Andrea Bolshaw, Newman University

Posted by Andrea Bolshaw on 24th February, 2017

Andrea Bolshaw is Registrar and Secretary at Newman University, and Clerk to the University Council. She was worked in higher education for 20 years, and has experience of 5 very diverse institution. Here she gives insight into her role at her current institution.

Meet Our Members: Vicki Nairn, Robert Gordon University

Posted by Vicki Nairn on 8th February, 2017

Vicki Nairn claims to have a low boredom threshold and a high curiosity level – attributes that have served her well in her varied career, and current role as Vice Principal, Corporate Operations at Robert Gordon University.