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Regulating Freedom of Speech

Posted by Gary Attle on
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill is set to put in place new measures for regulating freedom of speech. Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve LLP reflects on what this may mean for universities. 
Complex, Complicated, Chaotic, Simple - illustration of the CYNEFIN Framework

Moving beyond perfect

Posted by Robin Henderson on
Perfection is problematic. Robin Henderson, Managing Director of MY Consultants and AHUA Development Consultant, shares his views on the risks of seeking perfection. Moving forward, failing fast, and learning from our experiments is a more empowering use of our time.

Spotlight on… BPP University

Posted by Sally-Ann Burnett on
Stronger together. BPP University is building careers through education. Sally-Ann Burnett, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, shines a spotlight on her university.

Significant developments in higher education in the Middle East

Posted by Ivor McGettigan on
The Middle East is strengthening its higher education sector. Ivor McGettigan, Partner and Head of Education at Al Tamimi and Company, provides an overview of developments in the region.

Spotlight on… Aberystwyth University

Posted by Geraint Pugh on
A world without knowledge is no world. Geraint Pugh, University Secretary, introduces Aberystwyth University, located on Cardigan Bay in west Wales.

The value of AHUA learning sets

Posted by James Rolfe on
AHUA learning sets are invaluable to our membership. James Rolfe, Chief Operating Officer at Anglia Ruskin University, shares his experiences of being a learning set member, and the critical insights and support he has gained.

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.

The role of a students’ union CEO

Posted by Ben Vulliamy on
Ben Vulliamy, Chief Executive at University of York Students’ Union, describes the complex and varied role of a students’ union CEO.

Cutting the funding for creative education won’t help the economy

Posted by Vivienne Hurley on
Arts graduates are critical to rebuilding the economy. Vivienne Hurley, Director of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange from Goldsmiths, University of London, warns the Government not to cut funding for creative education.

Three losses defining the students of the pandemic

Posted by Dr Gary Guadagnolo on
Experience, quality, and trust have been lost. Dr Gary Guadagnolo, Director of EAB Research, explores these three losses that defined the student experience during the pandemic.