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Are Board Secretaries the Unsung Protectors of Institutional Reputation?

Posted by Guest Author on 5th April, 2019

Susie Hills, Joint CEO and Co-founder of the Halpin Partnership, explains why an external review is a crucial governance tool.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Strategic and Governance Issues for Senior Managers

Posted by Guest Author on 28th March, 2019

Diane Gilhooley, Partner and Head of Eversheds Sutherland’s UK and International Education Practice, explains why equality is top of the agenda for many institutions.

The Value of Strong Governance in Testing Times: A Perspective from Northern Ireland

Posted by Niamh Lamond on 22nd March, 2019

Niamh Lamond, Chief Operating Officer at Ulster University, discusses the challenges facing Ulster University and the role of its leaders in approaching them.

The Role of Training and Development in Supporting Effective Change

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 6th March, 2019

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, reflects on how staff can be encouraged to flourish in a complex world.

No Deal Feels Real Now

Posted by Tony Strike on 18th February, 2019

Dr Tony Strike is University Secretary at the University of Sheffield and a member of the executive board of the European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR). Here he shares his views as the AHUA representative on the UUK International ‘no deal planning’ working group.

An Outpost of Progress: Notes from AHUA’s First International Learning Set

Posted by Hugh Martin on 14th February, 2019

Hugh Martin, Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer at The British University in Dubai, reports on a visit from AHUA colleagues.

Meet our Members: Dr Amanda Wilcox, York St John University

Posted by Amanda Wilcox on 7th February, 2019

Dr Amanda Wilcox talks about her broad and varied role as University Secretary at York St John University.

The Impact of the Immigration White Paper on Universities

Posted by Guest Author on 23rd January, 2019

Alex Russell, Principal Associate and Head of Immigration at Mills & Reeve LLP, highlights some key aspects of the recent Immigration White Paper.

Meet our Members: Chris Ince, London Metropolitan University

Posted by Chris Ince on 9th January, 2019

Chris Ince shares a day in his life as University Secretary and Registrar at London Metropolitan University.

Meet our Members: Tim Westlake, University of Sussex

Posted by Tim Westlake on 20th December, 2018

Tim Westlake is the Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Sussex. Here he describes his role and the challenges he faces on a daily basis.