Latest from the AUA


How should universities position themselves in the forthcoming election?

Published on Feb 26, 2024 / No Comments

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

It is difficult to recall a previous election which higher education went into with such a potentially toxic combination of being in desperate need of investment at a time of acute pressure on public finances, and simultaneously at risk of haemorrhaging the support and goodwill it needs to secure it.

Towards a tertiary system

Published on Feb 2, 2024 / No Comments

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

If you are wondering what tertiary education is, how the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) might be implemented, and what this means for higher education institutions, you are not the only one. Whether you’re wondering or not, it’s a policy issue that will eventually impact the work of all HE professionals and this article outlines the central factors for consideration.

LGBTQ+ History Month 2024

Published on Feb 2, 2024 / No Comments

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

We celebrate and value the diversity of our higher education community and recognise the unique contribution that every individual brings. On this webpage, you can learn more about the LGBTQ+ equality movement by exploring our links to resources and national events throughout the year.

Navigating Free Speech in Modern Day HE

Published on Jan 30, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates

Gaza and Israel. Sex and gender. Immigration and small boats. Race and equity. “Wokism”. These are all highly emotive and controversial topics – and ones which are very hard to avoid in the media, on socials and even among friends.

AHEP Governance Review Volunteer Opportunity

Published on Jan 19, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Updates , Governance

The ‘Squiggly’ Career Journey

Published on Jan 18, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly - January 2024 , AHEP Updates

Jake Harding, Student Enrichment Manager at Manchester Metropolitan University, shares his personal story of switching career paths from teaching to the professional services.

How do you future-proof an Institution?

Published on Jan 18, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly - January 2024 , AHEP Updates

In this article, we contemplate the future of HE and career progression - from Vikki Goddard, Independent HE Consultant and Managing Director of AHEP Consulting, who delves into how we can future-proof institutions.

QSN Symposium 2023 Reflections

Published on Jan 9, 2024 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Blog , AHEP Updates

Andrea Vili from Global Banking School, reflects on the QSN Symposium, focussed around the evolving uses of data to fuel innovation in HE, whilst avoiding making it overcomplicated.

Winter Warmers from Development Monthly

Published on Dec 12, 2023 by / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly - December 2023

Chiara Singh – Editor, Development Monthly Joshua Parker – Marketing Coordinator, AHEP & Development Monthly Development Monthly | #26 December 2023 | ‘Season’s Serenity: Recharge & Renew over the Festive Season’ As winter’s icy embrace settles in and the holiday season beckons, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a warm blanket and immersing yourself […]

AHEP’s First Christmas – Thank You from your AHEP Chair

Published on Dec 11, 2023 / No Comments

Category: AHEP Development Monthly , AHEP Development Monthly - December 2023 , AHEP Updates

Thea Gibbs – AHEP Chair Development Monthly | #26 December 2023 | ‘Season’s Serenity: Recharge & Renew over the Festive Season’ It’s an honour to chair our professional association during such a transformational period in our history, and I’m grateful to follow in the footsteps of such consummate professionals who took the role before me.  This […]