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Expert-ease – Shared Services in Scotland
Shared Service centres are not just efficient and effective for institutions, they are also the preferred choice for staff. Angus Warren, CEO of APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) argues that procurement could be a model for other professional services. APUC is the procurement centre of expertise for Scotland's universities and colleges.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/University-of-Cambridge-500x500.jpg)
Pilgrimage and Purpose: A Personal Reflection on AHUA
Dr Jonathan Nicholls, Registrary at the University of Cambridge, reflects on his three years as Chair of AHUA, on the key roles members play within their institutions, and looks forward to the forthcoming AHUA Spring Conference hosted by his university.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHUA-105-500x500.jpg)
The Budget 2016: putting the next generation first?
Vikki Goddard, Chief Operating Officer, University of Salford, highlights key elements of the recent budget for education.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Kent-16587731628_ce253415f8_o-500x500.jpg)
Prevent monitoring and the detailed submission
On the 1st April 2016, HEFCE-funded institutions are required to make a detailed submission in response to the Prevent duty. Michaela Boryslawskyj looks at the recent advice note from HEFCE issued on 16th February.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Lab3-500x457.jpg)
Governance of Animal Research
Roger Gair, University Secretary at the University of Leeds, explores the involvement of University governors in the regulation of animal research![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Green-paper-500x500.jpg)
A very long consultation. And a very long green paper
Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar at the University of Nottingham, discusses the AHUA consideration of the Government’s Green Paper on HE.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Glasgow-500x500.jpg)
What are the real funding challenges in Scotland?
Dr Colin Campbell, Head of Policy and Planning at the University of Stirling discusses the implications and potential consequences of the latest funding announcements for HE in Scotland.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/income-image-1-500x500.png)
FREE(?)dom of Information and the uneven playing field
What is the cost of the Freedom of Information Act to universities? Michaela Boryslawskyj, University Secretary at the University of Huddersfield, considers the impact of FOI and alternative ways universities show transparency and accountability.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mccoy-wynne-8905-500x500.jpg)