Latest from the AUA


Coronavirus: Through the eyes of a postgrad student

Published on May 5, 2020 by Kelli Wolfe / 1 Comment

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates , PgCert , Professional Development , Work and Covid

Coronavirus: Through the eyes of a postgrad student Kelli Wolfe | University of Roehampton I’m the type of person who always tries to “look on the bright side”, find the “silver linings” or generally embody Pollyanna in all ways. In the current climate, that can be a challenge for us all, especially those not naturally […]

Navigating the uncertainty

Published on May 1, 2020 by Dr Andrew West FAUA / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Consulting , AHEP Updates

Navigating the uncertainty | AUA can help The agenda for HE has changed beyond recognition in a few short weeks as the sector, alongside wider society, has responded to the pressing demands of the Coronavirus pandemic. It is probably safe to say that those working in higher education have never experienced times like this and […]

Using resources effectively

Published on Apr 23, 2020 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates , PgCert , Previous AUA CPD Framework , Professional Development

Using resources effectively Using resources effectively is a behaviour which is all about being able to successfully identify and make the most productive use of all kinds of different resources, including: people, time, information, networks and budgets. The AUA offers its members access to a variety of useful resources, however, we firmly believe that the […]

Keeping Perspective – AUA’s “Future HE Professionals” Project | AUA Blog

Published on Apr 20, 2020 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Strategy Development , AHEP Updates

Keeping PerspectiveFuture HE Professionals Project Update Chris Ince | AUA Chair | Secretary and Registrar | London Metropolitan University Back in February this year I wrote to members about AUA’s ‘Future HE Professionals’ project – a collaborative research project to help us understand the needs of HE professional services into the future and to inform the […]

Perspectives | Vol 24.2

Published on Apr 19, 2020 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates , Perspectives , Publications

Perspectives | Volume 24.2 Perspectives: Policy and practice in higher education is the AUA’s monthly journal which provides higher education managers and administrators with innovative material which analyses and informs their practice of management. The journal is published four times a year, and is available to AUA members in both hard copy and online. Members can […]

Making home working…work – Members only

Published on Apr 17, 2020 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates , Work and Covid

Home working

Published on Apr 17, 2020 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates , Work and Covid

April 2020 Member Spotlight – David Gilani

Published on Apr 16, 2020 by David Gilani / 1 Comment

Category: Member Spotlight

The April member spotlight is on David Gilani, Deputy Network Coordinator for the Student Experience & Engagement themed network Why do you do it? Student experience and engagement is a real passion of mine and so I was delighted that the AUA set up a themed network specifically on the topic. It’s a field that […]

University Challenge?

Published on Apr 16, 2020 by Joanne Caldwell / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates

University Challenge? Joanne Caldwell | CDT Manager | The University of Salford My session was going to be about the current research I am undertaking as part of my Doctorate in Education (EdD). My research looks at the professional identity of professional services staff and if their relationship with academic staff has had an impact […]

Remote working: feeling less remote | AUA Blog

Published on Apr 15, 2020 by Helena Torres / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates , Work and Covid

Remote working: feeling less remote Helena Torres | Centre Administration Manager, Brussels | University of Kent As I write this I am entering my fifth week of working from home after the move to remote teaching and working for all staff at the University of Kent’s Brussels Centre on 13th March.  At the time we […]