Posted by Guest Author on Alun Thomas, Head of Education Group at Anderson Strathern, outlines the issues around civic engagement for universities in Scotland.
All Change: Appointing a New Vice-Chancellor
Posted by Andy Dodman on Andrew Dodman, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Sheffield, reflects on the challenging process of recruiting and appointing a new Vice-Chancellor.
The Importance of Benefits Realisation
Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, on how to develop an effective benefits realisation plan.
Moving into Higher Education from the Commercial World: A Personal Reflection
Posted by Will Spinks on Will Spinks, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Manchester, is retiring after 11 years in higher education. He reflects on both his time in the sector and his previous career in the commercial world.
Are Universities Doomed to Repeat the Same Mistakes?
Posted by David Duncan on David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the University of Glasgow, reflects on the recurring nightmares that the higher education sector faces.
Bridging the Gap Between Academic and Professional Managers
Posted by Guest Author on How do senior managers in university professional services gain credibility in their roles? Brody Hannan, Kelly Coate and Camille Kandiko Howson explain research into this issue.
Discussion, Debate and Dissent
Posted by Guest Author on Gary Attle, Partner and Head of Education & Governance at Mills & Reeve LLP, on the importance of free speech and robust debate.
The Art of the Possible
Posted by Jane Robinson on Jane Robinson of Durham University discusses the contribution of culture and creativity to teaching, research and wider engagement.
Disclosing Criminal Convictions
Posted by Guest Author on Gayle McFarlane, Partner, and Siân Jones-Davies, Senior Associate, at Eversheds Sutherland, discuss the difference GDPR will make to the disclosure of criminal convictions by applicants and students.
Leading with Vision
Posted by Eamon Mullan on Eamon Mullan is University Secretary at Ulster University. In this post, he considers what being a leader within higher education really means.