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Higher Education in devolved nations

Posted by Niamh Lamond on
With a career working for universities in Northern Ireland, England and, since 2021, Wales, Niamh Lamond, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Swansea University, discusses the differences in the devolved nations' approach to HE.

Reciprocal Mentoring: getting comfortable with being uncomfortable talking about race

Posted by Dr Kavita Powley on
With the launch of the AHUA's Reciprocal Mentoring Programme, Dr Kavita Powley, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion discusses learnings from a similar scheme hosted by her institution, City, University of London. The AHUA Reciprocal Mentoring Programme is open to AHUA members and senior professional service staff of colour to build mutual understanding between those currently in senior leadership roles and aspiring leaders.

Spotlight on: Royal Agricultural University (RAU)

Posted by Graham Pollard on
Based in the beautiful ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is the UK’s smallest public university. Graham Pollard, COO, shines a light on an institution which, though small, has a big impact.

From students in a learning community to an adversarial relationship between customers and providers: litigation is in the air

Posted by Karen Stephenson on
Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, discusses the litigation by aggrieved students currently working its way through the courts.

Update on Higher Education in Scotland

Posted by Dr Jim McGeorge on
In a year that has seen many changes across government and the HE sector as a whole, Dr Jim McGeorge, University Secretary & Chief Operating Officer at the University of Dundee, examines recent developments in Scotland.

Analysing Student Welfare in HE

Posted by Simon Merrywest on
With the increase in media coverage surrounding student suicide, Dr Simon Merrywest, Director of Student Experience at the University of Manchester, discusses key issues.

National Security Bill

Posted by Gary Attle on
Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve, discusses why higher education institutions need to be aware of the National Security Bill and may need to adjust their frameworks to manage security risks.

Meet our Members: James Granger

Posted by James Granger on
“I wouldn’t have it any other way.” James Granger, Chief Operating Officer at University of Chichester reflects on his career history and the future of HE.

An (Ofsted) Inspector Calls……days in the life of an Ofsted nominee

Posted by Helen Galbraith on
Prepare for Ofsted inspections and be proactive in ensuring inspectors understand your provision. Thoughts and insights on a recent inspection from Helen Galbraith, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) at the University of Chester.

Five things University staff need to know about kindness and its super-powers

Posted by Susie Hills on
In celebration of KindFest, Susie Hills, CEO and Co-Founder at Halpin explores five ways in which kindness affects universities.

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