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Increase in cyber security attacks requires a sector-wide strategic response

Posted by Henry Hughes on 6th July, 2021

Cyber security attacks are on the rise. Henry Hughes, Director of Security at Jisc, offers several preventative approaches and reactive defences to help strengthen our universities against cyber crime.

Finding our civic voice: the first year of the Civic University Network

Posted by Richard Calvert on 9th May, 2021

The civic role of universities is a vital piece of the jigsaw for COVID recovery. Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy and Operations), at Sheffield Hallam University, reflects on the first year of the Civic University Network. 

It’s time to get smarter about efficiency

Posted by Richard Calvert on 11th April, 2021

Efficiency is a hard sell in the education sector. But it has never been more important. Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy and Operations), at Sheffield Hallam University, explains why efficient universities will manage better in the turbulent years ahead.

Asking the Chair of Council: How should registrars change in these changing times?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 20th January, 2021

Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, speaks to his Chair of Council, Sarah Turvill, to gain insights on how we can best adapt to the challenges of COVID-19.

Asking the Provost: How should registrars change in these changing times?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 2nd November, 2020

Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, speaks to the Provost and Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Janice Kay, to gain insights on how we can best adapt to the challenges of COVID-19.

Asking the Vice-Chancellor: How should registrars change in these changing times?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 22nd September, 2020

Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, speaks to his Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor Sir Steve Smith, to gain his insights on how we can best adapt to the challenges of COVID-19.

Future HE Professionals: Insights and Resources

Posted by Dr Andrew West on 19th August, 2020

Learn about the Future HE Professionals project undertaken by the Association of University Administrators (AUA). Dr Andrew West, Strategic Adviser to the AUA, introduces the project, its methods, and how to access its valuable insights.

Saul Among the Prophets: the Role of the Registrar

Posted by David Duncan on 23rd June, 2020

David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, reflects on the role of the registrar in the age of COVID.

Learning How to Enhance the Digital Experience for Students and Staff

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 27th February, 2020

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, shares his experiences of developing the iExeter App for staff and students.

Can you Teach an Old Registrar ‘Dog’ New Tricks?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 20th November, 2019

Mike Shore-Nye shares his experience of design thinking approaches to service development and problem solving within Professional Services at the University of Exeter.