Systems and technology in Registry roles
Join the Registry and Records and Digital Special Interest Groups for their event!
Venue: Online
Date: Thursday, 21 May
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Price: Free and exclusive to Members of Registry and Records and Digital SIGs
About this event
This is co-hosted by AHEP’s Registry and Records and Digital SIGs.
Interested in becoming a member of this SIG? Find out more about the Registry and Records and Digital SIGs and join now by completing the short form linked.
About the event
This session is open to all members of the Registry and Records and Digital SIGs. It will look at the use of systems and technology that support our roles, with a focus on Registry roles but also considering the wider use of systems in HE professional services teams.
The co-ordinators from both SIGs will introduce the event with guest speakers including a presentation about implementing a new student records system and also the creation of a Microsoft Digital Champions network. The session will also include a Q&A section with chance for members to engage in discussion around systems and processes.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
Details in brief
Venue: Online
Date: Thursday, 21 May
Duration: 12:30 – 13:30
Price: Free to Members of Registry and Records and Digital SIGs
If you have any questions, please contact events@ahep.ac.uk
This event has been organised and will be hosted by the Registry and Records and Digital Special Interest Groups.
Interested in becoming a member of this SIG? Find out more about this SIG and join now by completing the short form linked.
Speakers
Naomi Tickhill
Head of IT for Corporate Service
Implementing a Microsoft Digital Champions Network
University of Leeds
Naomi Tickhill is Head of IT for Corporate Services at the University of Leeds. With extensive experience across both academic and professional service areas, Naomi is well placed to lead this exciting initiative.
The Microsoft Digital Champions scheme launched in March 2026 and partners with a third‑party provider to deliver targeted Microsoft training to a self‑selected group of Champions, who then share their learning with their wider communities.
In this session, Naomi will outline the journey from initial concept to launch and highlight the impact they expect the scheme to have across the organisation. They will also share the related initiatives that complement this work and spotlight some recent successes.
Julie Kelly
Higher Education Consultant and Non Executive Director
Implementing a new Student Records System
University of Hertfordshire
Julie Kelly is a Higher Education Consultant and Non Executive Director, and the former Academic Registrar at the University of Hertfordshire. She is an AHEP Fellow and has held sector roles including Chair of the ARC Admissions Practitioner Group and member of the UCAS Council. Since retiring, Julie has taken on governance and consultancy roles, including serving as Senior Independent Governor at the University of Kent where she is supporting their merger with the University of Greenwich.
Replacing a university’s student record system is one of the most complex and high stakes transformation projects an institution can undertake. This session explores the operational, regulatory, and organisational challenges involved in delivering such a major change, drawing on real world experience of getting a university ready to start a SRS replacement project. Attendees will leave with practical, experience based strategies to prepare their institution effectively and maximise the chances of a successful implementation.