About Us

The Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA) is the representative body for senior University managers (Registrars, Chief Operating Officers, Heads of Administration, University Secretaries) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with Associate Members in other countries.

The AHUA aims to represent the collective views of members on key issues and policies to the higher education (HE) sector, government and other stakeholders. It also brings together members to exchange information, share knowledge and experience, and to develop colleagues who aim to fill senior roles in HE administration. Our national sponsor is Shakespeare Martineau.

To view our constitution and governing documents please click here

Executive Officers

The Executive Committee consists of:

five Officers, five Regional Convenors, up to five elected members, up to four co-opted members (including the organiser of the next conference) and a representative of the Committee of University Chairs.

All posts are held for three years except for the conference organiser.

Nicola Owen
Chair
Registrar and Secretary and Chief Operating Officer- University of Birmingham
Mike Shore-Nye
Deputy Chair
Senior Vice President, Registrar and Secretary- University of Exeter
Eileen Schofield
Deputy Chair (Nations)
University Secretary & Chief Operating Officer- University of Stirling
Michaela Boryslawskyj
Honorary Secretary
Registrar and Secretary- Leeds Beckett University
Helen Galbraith
Honorary Treasurer
Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer- University of Chester

Other Executive Members

Name AHUA Role Employer Institution Job Role
Wendy Appleby Regional Convenor for AHUA South University of Southampton Vice-President (Operations)
Richard Taylor Regional Convenor for AHUA Midlands Loughborough University Chief Operating Officer
Lynda Brady Regional Convenor for AHUA North Edge Hill University University Secretary
Louise Nadal Regional Convenor for AHUA London London School of Economics and Political Science School Secretary
Stuart Fancey Regional Convenor for Scottish Secretaries’ Group University of Strathclyde University Secretary
Rachel Brealey Elected Member University of Leeds Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Young Elected Member London School of Economics and Political Science Head of Administration and Chief Operating Officer
Helen Watson Elected Member City, University of London Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Wilcox Elected Member Durham University University Secretary
Stephen Dudderidge Co-optee University of Derby Chief Operating Officer
James Dunphy Representative CUC Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Oliver Representative CUC Interim Executive Director
Mike Shore-Nye Host of Spring Conference 2026 University of Exeter Senior Vice-President and Registrar and Secretary
Ben Vulliamy AHUA Executive Director AHUA Executive Director
The AHUA has 138 member institutions and is managed by an elected Executive Committee.

Register for the Online Quarterly Briefings

In addition to our popular regional meetings, we’re excited to announce a new series of quarterly online briefings, designed to keep you at the forefront of the higher education landscape.

These free sessions are an essential resource for all members, providing a direct line to critical, real-time insights that impact your role and institution.

Click here for more information