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Unveiling Bold New Opportunities for Development in 2025

At AHEP we pride ourselves on providing new opportunities for the development of higher education professionals and after taking a close look at how we deliver qualifications and engaging with our community, we've decided to retire our beloved PgCert programme. But don't worry—we’ve got something even better lined up. Starting in January 2025, we’ll be rolling out a brand-new MSc in Higher Education Management and Leadership, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University’s Business School (NBS).

Professionalisation in HE student affairs

Developing professionalism in HE professional services is a well-known theme for AHEP members and for AHEP as an organisation. There has been a particular focus during recent years on the Association’s continuing professional development framework – relaunched during the last year as the AHEP Professional Framework (https://ahep.ac.uk/ahep-professional-framework).

A Day in the Life of an AI-Savvy Senior Leader in Higher Education

As we celebrate AI Appreciation Day this July, let's take a journey through a typical day of Dr Emma ‘Techtastic’, the AI-savvy Senior Leader of Innovate University. Her story illustrates how artificial intelligence is revolutionising leadership in higher education, enhancing decision-making, and transforming institutional operations.

Taking your chances – Hugh Jones

When I started my consultancy, having worked in ‘proper jobs’ within the HE sector for the best part of 25 years, one of the early things to think about was how to set a fee. This is an interesting question – it’s not only about how much you’d like, it’s about how much the market can stand, and how little you can charge. You have to learn about how to properly cost things, how to do market research, and all sorts of other aspects of working more commercially.

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