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Unveiling Bold New Opportunities for Development in 2025

Published on Sep 19, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Updates , Development Monthly September 2024

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

Published on Sep 18, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Updates , Development Monthly September 2024

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).

Celebrating Member Success – Anna Quinn

Published on Sep 11, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates , Career stories

As part of the AHEP’s Student Experience and Engagement Special Interest Group (SIG), we’re conducting our 'Celebrating Member Success' interviews. In this edition we hear from Anna Quinn, Head of Student Services at University of Northampton and The Consent Collective.

AHEP Annual Awards 2025

Published on Aug 27, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates

AHEP's Annual Awards are a way to acknowledge and celebrate our members contributions and achievements, but we need your input! Please take a moment to nominate an AHEP colleague, or even yourself by Monday, 31 March 2025.

Potential in Policy: Opportunities in a Changing Sector

Published on Aug 5, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates

Representatives from AHEP's Policy SIG take us through what the General Election of summer 2024 could mean for HE in the UK.

Out of the Office? DM’s Top Tips for Summertime

Published on Jul 31, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly August 2024 , AHEP Updates

From diving into thought-provoking books, attending stimulating events to exploring engaging media options. This article from the Development Monthly team offers a curated list of personal recommendations for that free time over summer.

Capitalising on Collaboration – How to Build Thriving Communities of Practice in Higher Education 

Published on Jul 31, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly August 2024 , AHEP Updates

Sophie Crouchman & Emma Brookes, Strategic Projects & Research Managers at UHR explore collaboration strategies and sustaining them in the current climate.

Unlocking Potential with Community

Published on Jul 18, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly July 2024 , AHEP Updates

Following the 2024 conference session hosted by the EDI SIG, hear from the Deputy Coordinators why they chose to join this unique community and how it empowers them as HE professionals.

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

Published on Jul 18, 2024 / 2 Comments

Category: AHEP Consulting , AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly July 2024 , AHEP Updates , Development Monthly September 2024

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.

Celebrating Member Success – Emily Maddock Khan

Published on Jun 26, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates , Career stories

AHEP’s Student Experience and Engagement Special Interest Group (SIG), interview series, 'Celebrating Member Success' helps to shine a light on those who are working in these roles, so that others can learn more about the many different ways that we’re approaching this area of work across the sector. In this edition of 'Celebrating Member Success', we hear from Emily Maddock Khan, Head of College Services at the University of Nottingham International College.