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Spotlight on… Ravensbourne University London

Posted by Christopher Costigan on
Join us on a tour of Ravensbourne University London. Christopher Costigan, University Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, offers insights into the creative and digital arts university, which celebrates alumni such as David Bowie, Stella McCartney, and Andi Osho.

Outside looking in: the student experience from an international perspective

Posted by Hugh Martin on
Quality. Research. Success. Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, shares the international perspective on the student experience in the UK. Hugh considers why they feel the grass is greener on the Western side.

Governance under pressure – academic governance

Posted by Wyn Morgan on
University governance is under pressure. In this new series of posts, Susie Hills, Halpin Joint CEO, speaks with Professor Wyn Morgan, Halpin Consulting Fellow and Professor of Economics at the University of Sheffield. They discuss the pressure that COVID has put on academic governance.

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. 

Governance in times of change: insight-driven decision-making

Posted by Sarah Litchfield on
Agile governance has been vital in the pandemic. Sarah Litchfield, Secretary and General Counsel, and Mat Cooling, Director of Risk and Assurance, at the University of Surrey, explain how data can maximise the efficiency of a governing body.

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.
A diverse collection of colourful pencils.

Board diversity: developing a toolkit for professionals

Posted by Matthew Andrews on
Diverse boards are effective boards. Dr Matthew Andrews, University Secretary and Registrar at the University of Gloucestershire, seeks the views of governance professionals to help develop a new toolkit to support board diversification.
A pile of colourful Lego bricks.

The pros and cons of modularisation: build your own adventure?

Posted by Ant Bagshaw on
The move towards modularisation has begun. Dr Ant Bagshaw, principal management consultant at Nous Group, considers the opportunities and challenges that this will bring to the sector. Are students ready to build their own adventure?

Working in higher education overseas: not designed to make you comfortable

Posted by Hugh Martin on
One travels to run away from routine. Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, reflects on his three years living in the Middle East, and shares advice on how to prepare and succeed.
Jim McGeorge, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, University of Dundee.

Meet our members: Jim McGeorge

Posted by Dr Jim McGeorge on
There is no typical day for a senior university leader. Meet Jim McGeorge, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Dundee. Jim shares his passion for working in such a liberal, diverse sector, and discusses the value in being an all-rounder.