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GDPR: One Year On

Posted by Guest Author on 10th July, 2019

On 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation came into force. In this blog post, Andrew Cornforth and Cerys Wyn Davies of Pinsent Masons reflect on the impact the new regulation has had on universities.

Isn’t it Time That More University Registrars and COOs Became Vice-Chancellors?

Posted by Guest Author on 18th June, 2019

Vice-Chancellors have traditionally followed an academic route to become leader of an institution, but increasingly they are coming to the role from different backgrounds, within or even outside the sector. In this blog post, Dr David Llewellyn, Vice-Chancellor at Harper Adams University shares his leadership story.

The Art of Augar: Hitting the Right Notes or a Little Off Key?

Posted by Helen Watson on 10th June, 2019

On Thursday 30th May 2019, the long-anticipated review of post-18 education and funding was launched. Never before has a government review been so quickly and thoroughly dissected, discussed and analysed, but the implications of the review will take longer to realise. In this blog post, Helen Watson, Registrar and Secretary at Goldsmiths, University of London, shares her initial thoughts.  

Dealing with Communications During Reputational Crisis

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 3rd June, 2019

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, shares his recommendations on dealing with communications in a crisis, reminding us of the difference between ‘reputation’ and ‘character’.

The Key Issues for Higher Education in 2019

Posted by Catherine Webb on 30th May, 2019

At our Spring Conference in April 2019, we asked our members and conference speakers what challenges and issues they thought the UK higher education sector is facing in 2019. They comment on the financial health of the sector, the value for money challenge and how they are keeping their campus safe for students and staff.

Integrated Thinking and Professional Services

Posted by Guest Author on 22nd May, 2019

Many organisations have adopted the principles of integrated thinking and reporting to help them navigate the changing expectations of different stakeholders. But what is integrated thinking in the context of higher education, and can it help professional services demonstrate value and make better business decisions for sustainable success? In this blog post, Dr Colin Campbell, Director of Strategic Planning at Newcastle University, shares his views and experience.

What is Good Governance? Hearing Voices from Around the World

Posted by Jonathan Nicholls on 17th May, 2019

Jonathan Nicholls, Secretary at The Open University, discusses the different perspectives of good governance and questions whether it can be defined.

Universities Must Prioritise Support for Student Mental Health

Posted by Guest Author on 3rd May, 2019

Julian Sladdin, Partner at Pinsent Masons, considers how institutions can cope with the increasing demand for student mental health support.

How to Have Fewer Nightmares

Posted by Guest Author on 24th April, 2019

Jenny Shaw, Student Experience Director at Unite Students, reflects on how we can offer adequate mental health support to students living in private accommodation.

Universities, Export Controls and Sanctions

Posted by Guest Author on 15th April, 2019

What is the risk of your institution breaching export controls or sanctions laws? It may be greater than you think. Richard Tauwhare, Senior Director at Dechert LLP explains some of the misunderstandings around how these regulations apply to academic research and commercial collaborations.