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The Kids Are Alright – But How Woke Is Your Registrar?

Posted by David Duncan on 5th December, 2018

David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, discusses cultural dissonance on campus.

Investing in the Future of Higher Education

Posted by Richard Calvert on 8th November, 2018

Richard Calvert, Chief Operating Officer at Sheffield Hallam University, shares what got him interested in the Ambitious Futures scheme.

Reflections on Retiring

Posted by Robin Geller on 24th October, 2018

Robin Geller, former Registrar and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Bristol, reflects on her career in higher education and her recent decision to retire.

The Civic University: A Scottish Perspective

Posted by Guest Author on 12th October, 2018

Alun Thomas, Head of Education Group at Anderson Strathern, outlines the issues around civic engagement for universities in Scotland.

Are Universities Doomed to Repeat the Same Mistakes?

Posted by David Duncan on 13th September, 2018

David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, reflects on the recurring nightmares that the higher education sector faces.

Bridging the Gap Between Academic and Professional Managers

Posted by Guest Author on 12th September, 2018

How do senior managers in university professional services gain credibility in their roles? Brody Hannan, Kelly Coate and Camille Kandiko Howson explain research into this issue.

Combatting Racism and Promoting Inclusivity on Campus

Posted by Liz Bromley on 25th April, 2018

Are UK universities institutionally racist? Liz Bromley, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire, reflects.

Ambitious Futures: Developing University Leaders

Posted by Paul Greatrix on 9th January, 2017

The role of university registrar or administrator might not be very well known or understood by graduates as they consider their future careers, so how do we identify and develop registrars, COOs and HE leaders of the future? Paul Greatrix, Registrar at the University of Nottingham, talks about the importance of the Ambitious Futures programme.