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The Subsidy Control Act
With the UK’s departure from the EU, legislation to reflect the separation continues to emerge. Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, explores what this means for HEIs.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-shvets-production-7176323-scaled-e1659953285181-500x500.jpg)
Abrahart v The University of Bristol: Mental Health and implications for the sector
With student wellbeing processes ever-evolving in HEIs, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, looks into how a recent case has implications for the sector.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pexels-photomix-company-518244-500x500.jpg)
The New Protect Duty
Following the government response to the new Protect Duty, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, details the changes and requirements we may expect.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-pixabay-207691-500x500.jpg)
Industrial Action is here again: the complexities of life in UK Higher Education
With a new wave of industrial action taking place across the UK, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, explores the impact on students and institutions.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/tingey-injury-law-firm-yCdPU73kGSc-unsplash-500x500.jpg)
Regulating Freedom of Speech
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill is set to put in place new measures for regulating freedom of speech. Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve LLP reflects on what this may mean for universities.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Significant-developments-in-higher-education-in-the-Middle-East-500x500.jpg)
Significant developments in higher education in the Middle East
The Middle East is strengthening its higher education sector. Ivor McGettigan, Partner and Head of Education at Al Tamimi and Company, provides an overview of developments in the region.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-future-of-student-complaints-a-tale-of-two-processes-500x500.jpg)
The future of student complaints: a tale of two processes?
The Freedom of Speech Bill causes confusion about student complaints. Simon Jennings, Director of Strategic Planning & Governance, Lancaster University, and Susan Matthews, Principal Associate, Weightmans LLP, explain that students need clarity on where to refer their complaints.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Governance-in-times-of-change-500x500.jpg)
Governance in times of change: insight-driven decision-making
Agile governance has been vital in the pandemic. Sarah Litchfield, Secretary and General Counsel, and Mat Cooling, Director of Risk and Assurance, at the University of Surrey, explain how data can maximise the efficiency of a governing body.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/When-the-law-changes-overnight-500x500.jpg)