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Efficiency as a strategic enabler at Edinburgh Napier University

Posted by Lindsay Ramage on
Lindsay Ramage, Head of Research Governance, Edinburgh Napier University, discusses the success of the introduction of Worktribe to manage the ethical review process for research projects.

Going Further, Going Higher: a roadmap to closer collaboration between Universities and Colleges

Posted by Richard Calvert on
Closer collaboration between Higher and Further Education can play a critical role in the Levelling Up agenda, both locally and nationally. But relationships are often strained, and opportunities under-exploited. Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, draws on recent work in this area, and argues for a more consistent investment of time and effort from sector leaders.

Learning to lead in a hybrid world

Posted by Richard Calvert on
As we emerge from a world of lockdowns and remote working, many of us see the future as “hybrid”. But what does this really mean, and what are its implications for staff, students and the wider community? Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, reflects on the opportunities to re-think how we work, but also the challenges for individuals and for leadership.

Unlocking our thinking about space

Posted by Richard Calvert on
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our thinking about how we teach, work and learn in ways we never imagined. Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy and Operations) at Sheffield Hallam University, reflects on the opportunities this creates to re-think campus design and use, and on how we could use campus spaces more efficiently.

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

Posted by Henry Hughes on
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
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
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
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
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
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.