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‘”…but we have always done it this way!”’| AUA Blog
Published on Nov 8, 2019 by Laura Whitmore and Matthew Scott / No Comments
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Laura Whitmore | Academic Services Manager | University of Gloucestershire Matthew Scott | Faculty Administrator | University of Gloucestershire It seems ironic to say, but change has always been a constant within the UK Higher Education sector. This is even more evident in the current climate due to the continued political uncertainty in the UK. […]
Navigating the way to success through good governance
Published on Nov 8, 2019 by Tory Cliffe and Lisa Baker / No Comments
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Tory Cliffe | Governance Officer | University of LincolnLisa Baker | Deputy University Secretary / Head of Governance | University of Lincoln Sustainability starts and finishes with governance. A University cannot flourish without adherence to its principles. As the higher education sector becomes increasingly business like and consumer focused, governance is being subjected to the […]
Out with the old and in with the new | AUA Blog
Published on Nov 8, 2019 by Nick Allen / No Comments
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Nick Allen Executive Officer | Office of the Vice Chancellor University of Northampton University of Northampton by MCW Architects. Copyright Peter Landers / Jim Stephenson 2018 Moving home can be one...
AUA USA Study Tour | AUA Blog part two
Published on Nov 7, 2019 by Samantha Jones and Lucy Heming / No Comments
Category: AHEP Blog , International opportunities
Written by Samantha Jones (University of Liverpool) and Lucy Heming (Imperial College London). Washington DC In May 2019, a group of 12 AUA members from different UK institutions visited the USA fo...
Sustainability in Higher Education | AUA Blog
Published on Oct 31, 2019 by Tina DeNeen / No Comments
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Sustainability is the theme of the upcoming Autumn Conference of the AUA and I am honoured to participate as a panellist during one of the sessions. I have been asked to share my characterisation of t...
Attracting and retaining the next generation of HE administrators | AUA Blog
Published on Oct 29, 2019 by Pritesh Nathubhai and Francoise McKay / No Comments
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Attracting and retaining the next generation of HE administrators is a working session at the AUA Autumn Conference 2019. Here our session speakers talk about the journey that lead to this point. Wi...
Operational excellence and Lean management | AUA Blog
Published on Oct 29, 2019 by Hannah Lowry and Kate Moss / No Comments
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The LEAN Registry | Slimmer, stronger, sustainable? is a working session at the AUA Autumn Conference 2019. Here our session speakers talk about the journey that lead to this point. Hannah Lowry and...
A tale of two countries | AUA Blog
Published on Oct 29, 2019 by Sharon Barnes, Clare McWilliams, Sophia Harding / No Comments
Category: AHEP Blog , International opportunities
A tale of two countries: Sharing knowledge and experiences with HEIs in the USA is a working session at the AUA Autumn Conference 2019. Here our session speakers talk about the journey that lead to th...
HE has deep historical roots. But is it really possible to learn from the past?
Published on Oct 24, 2019 by Matthew Andrews / No Comments
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Matthew Andrews University Secretary and Registrar University of Gloucestershire. History surrounds us. Our universities are amongst the oldest and most long-lived institutions of any type to be foun...
Demystifying Project Management | AUA Blog
Published on Oct 23, 2019 by Esther Bray / No Comments
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Every company I’ve worked for has had something in common, wanting to get things done. The context and challenges have varied, but delivery has always been key. After all, an organisation’s vision...