Opinion

Meet Our Members: Kim Frost, University of London

Posted by Kim Frost on 10th August, 2017Kim Frost

Kim Frost, University Secretary and Director of Human Resources, University of London

Kim Frost is University Secretary at the University of London, and rather uniquely, he is also Director of Human Resources. Here he talks about the joys and challenges of his shared responsibilities and the variety of his role.

Policy, Principles and People: The Student Funding Debate

Posted by Alison Kennell on 31st July, 2017Alison Kennell

Students at York St John University

Alison Kennell, University Secretary at York St John University, considers the recent discussions regarding university tuition fees and the wider debate on funding policy affecting higher education and students’ personal finances.

Students At The Heart Of… Rem Com?!

Posted by Liz Bromley on 24th July, 2017Liz Bromley

Students on College Green at Goldsmiths, University of London

Liz Bromley, Deputy Vice Chancellor at University of Central Lancashire, and former Registrar and Secretary at Goldsmiths, University of London, considers the role that students play in university governance, particularly with regards to staff pay and benefits.

What Makes Good Leadership During Times of Major Change?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 10th July, 2017Mike Shore-Nye

Image credit: UWTSD University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, presents three key principles institutions should adhere to in times of economic, political and societal turbulence.