Safe Spaces for the Snowflake Generation or for Genuine Freedom of Speech?
Posted by Alison Jones on In her latest blog post, Alison Jones, University Secretary at the University of Bradford, asks whether safe spaces on university campuses just offer protection for the "snowflake generation" of students, or are they part of the answer to an inclusive approach to freedom of speech.
Embedding QA in an International Startup – 5 Lessons from XJTLU
Posted by Guest Author on Sylvia Franke worked for three years as Director, Centre for Academic Affairs, at XJTLU (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University) in Suzhou, China. This was during the early days of this UK-Sino joint venture, during which many QA lessons were learnt. More recently, Sylvia worked in the Student Lifecycle Support Programme at the University of Bristol.
VCs’ Salaries – Go Compare and Justify
Posted by John Rushforth on John Rushforth, Executive Secretary of the Committee of University Chairs (CUC), gives his personal views on the debate around Vice-Chancellors' pay and benefits and discusses the justification of salaries of HE senior leaders. What follows does not represent any of the views or policies of the CUC.
“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”
Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, reflects on lessons from Exeter’s Transformation Programme and the establishment of a new Strategic Delivery Unit.
“Sensible” and “Interesting”; the Welsh Approach to Student Maintenance and Fees from 2018
Posted by Rebecca Davies on Rebecca Davies, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer at Aberystwyth University, weighs in on the changes to the Welsh Funding Policy and reflects on how it will look for the new 2018 student intake.
The New Regulatory Framework – Fit for All?
Posted by Graham Donelan on Graham Donelan, University Secretary at Liverpool Hope University, takes a look at Section 75 of the Higher Education & Research Act and asks for those in the sector to voice their thoughts on the new system.
Time Please! On the Tenure of Registrars
Posted by Paul Greatrix on Inspired by the latest research by HEPI on the tenure of Vice-Chancellors, Dr Paul Greatrix of The University of Nottingham, conducts his own study into the tenure of his own role of Registrar. With 53 participants from the sector, he uncovers the results of the average tenure and those who have been in office for over ten years, discussing what it means for the future of the role.
Meet Our Members: Kim Frost, University of London
Posted by Kim Frost on 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 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 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.