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Five Years On: A Story of Untapped Potential

Our new, more detailed 2025 survey tells a story of a profound paradox: a workforce that is more experienced, ambitious, and skilled than ever, yet one that continues to be held back by the stubborn inertia of old systems.

AHEP Is Brilliant…Because You Are

I believe AHEP is brilliant. Every higher education professional should join. As the incoming Chair of AHEP’s Board, I don’t just say this because of my role, I believe it deeply.

Clearing Is Core Business – And It Starts At The Top

Clearing isn’t a bolt-on. It’s not a contingency plan. And it’s definitely not just an “admissions thing”. It’s core business.

Navigating the Storm: Leading Teams Through Change

Most HE professionals share the same drive—so why don’t we talk about our jobs? This article reflects on silence in the sector and how to shift it.

Beyond the myth of future-proofing

Here's a concept that’s often used with good intentions but is ultimately flawed: “future-proofing” students. It’s an attractive notion that revolves around equipping learners with the right tools and mindset to face an unpredictable world.

Haggis, Hands-on Learning, and Higher Education…Reflections from my first AHEP Conference

As someone who is still at the start of their working in higher education journey, this felt like a particularly relevant topic. What I wasn’t expecting was that the word sustainable would be playing double duty - in an environmental sense, and in a professional sense.

Behind the Scenes – The Job Shadowing HE Podcast

Most HE professionals share the same drive—so why don’t we talk about our jobs? This article reflects on silence in the sector and how to shift it.

Compassionate Communication in Higher Education: Leading with Empathy in Challenging Times

"In recent years, the higher education landscape has been marked by rising complexities, shifting expectations, and a palpable increase in the emotional and psychological weight carried by students and staff alike. Against this backdrop, the way we communicate has never been more important or more powerful."

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