Press and Media

 

The Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA) is the representative body for senior University managers (UK and international), and has spokespeople available to offer commentary across significant HE topics.

AHUA is a network and professional association for the most Executive and Council level leads on Administration, Operations and Governance including roles such as Registrar, Chief Operating Officer, University Secretary, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of Administration.  They can offer authoritative commentary on a wide range of subjects based on their extensive experience of leading professional service teams in HE institutions overseeing all non-academic operations, leadership and governance in UK Universities.

For press and media enquiries, contact Tamsin Dyson, Media and Communications Officer.

Key topic areas include:

  • HE Policy
  • Free Speech
  • Wellbeing
  • Funding
  • Governance
  • HE Efficiency
  • International

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Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme

Applications now open

Designed for experienced professional services colleagues who have the ambition, potential and appetite to progress towards Registrar, COO or similarly pivotal institutional leadership roles.

If you have a talented colleague with the potential to progress into a Registrar or COO role, now is the time to encourage them to take the opportunity.

Bursaries available to four members of staff who identify as Black/Global Majority/Diaspora.

Deadline to apply: Thursday 19 November 2026

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