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Walking Beside Students: A Journey of Inclusion and Advocacy 

My journey into higher education and eventually to AHEP didn’t begin in a conference room or a training session. It began with a moment of tough love.
Sep 8, 2025
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Sitting at the Senate: An exclusive tour of the University of London’s HQ

Senate House is a striking art deco building and was purpose built as the administrative headquarters for the University of London (UoL). It is also used as an impressive back drop by the TV and film industry.
Sep 8, 2025
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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.
Aug 6, 2025
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2025 SIG Reflections

This academic year has seen a world of fantastic events and initiatives from AHEP’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as well as many new SIGs joining the team. Our coordinators have come together to share their reflections from the 24/25 academic year.
Aug 5, 2025
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UK Higher Education in 2025: If You’re Waiting for Things to Settle Down… You Might Be Waiting a While

Now’s the time to be brave, clear-eyed, and yes, a little bit radical. Here are seven things’ universities can do this year to not just stay afloat but genuinely move forward with purpose.
Jun 30, 2025
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Admissions at Full Tilt: Why now is the time to look again at how things really work

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.
Jun 30, 2025
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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.
Jun 23, 2025
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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.
Jun 23, 2025
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