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Facilitating successful change in a university environment

Posted by Kim Newton-Woof on
We cannot stand in the way of change. Our challenge is to manage that change as best we can, for the benefit of our students, our colleagues, our institutions. Kim Newton-Woof, AHUA coach and facilitator, offers guidance on facilitating successful change in a university environment.

Rip it up (and start again): Lessons for crisis management

Posted by R3S Global on
Bowie. Soul II Soul. Adam and the Ants. The 1980s music pantheon might hold the answers to the pandemic. Caroline Thomas, University Secretary at Leeds Beckett University, and Alison Kennell from R3S Global, offer seven top lessons for managing crisis at our universities.

Asking the Provost: How should registrars change in these changing times?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on
Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, speaks to the Provost and Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Janice Kay, to gain insights on how we can best adapt to the challenges of COVID-19.

Life in Lockdown: John Rushforth

Posted by John Rushforth on
Cutting hair. Editing videos. Building a pond. There have been many firsts for John Rushforth, Executive Secretary of the Committee of University Chairs, since lockdown began. John shares his experiences of remote working for our Life in Lockdown series.

A Six-point Plan to Defend Freedom of Speech in our Universities

Posted by Tony Strike on
Freedom of speech must be defended in our universities. Tony Strike, University Secretary at the University of Sheffield, and Smita Jamdar, Head of Education at Shakespeare Martineau, offer their six-point plan for protecting intellectual debate on our campuses. 

Life in Lockdown: Alastair Merrill

Posted by Alastair Merrill on
Water cooler chats aren’t just for the office. Alastair Merrill, Vice-Principal (Governance) at the University of St Andrews, shares his experiences of remote working for our Life in Lockdown series.

Building stakeholder confidence with integrated reporting

Posted by Kim Ansell on
The Office for Students has announced a phased resumption of regulatory requirements to reduce bureaucracy and burden. Kim Ansell, Senior Advisor and Managing Consultant at Advance HE, suggests we use this time to review how we report on the sustainability of our universities. Integrated reporting could provide our stakeholders with a clearer, fuller picture. 

Asking the Vice-Chancellor: How should registrars change in these changing times?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on
Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, speaks to his Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor Sir Steve Smith, to gain his insights on how we can best adapt to the challenges of COVID-19.

Why have a new Higher Education Code of Governance?

Posted by John Rushforth on
John Rushforth, Executive Secretary, and Amanda Oliver, Policy Manager, of the Committee of University Chairs outline the importance of the new Higher Education Code of Governance . 

Overcoming the Challenges of Virtual Meetings

Posted by Kim Newton-Woof on
Virtual meetings are here to stay. We must address their challenges to ensure discussions with colleagues remain productive and valuable. Kim Newton-Woof, AHUA coach and facilitator, offers advice on overcoming the challenges of virtual meetings.