Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA)
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The representative body for senior university managers in the UK and Ireland.
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We are very excited to announce that Helen Galbraith has been elected as our next Chair and will be succeeding Nicola Owen.
You can find out more about Helen, her history at AHUA and her vision for the future of the association and sector. Click here to read Helen's blog: bit.ly/467tfcD
You can find out more about Helen, her history at AHUA and her vision for the future of the association and sector. Click here to read Helen's blog: bit.ly/467tfcD
Deadline approaching!
Are you ready to take the next step in your higher education leadership journey?
The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme is designed for professionals who are considering a move into the most senior Professional Services roles.
Apply here before 20th Nov: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
Are you ready to take the next step in your higher education leadership journey?
The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme is designed for professionals who are considering a move into the most senior Professional Services roles.
Apply here before 20th Nov: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Deadline approaching!
Are you ready to take the next step in your higher education leadership journey?
The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme is designed for professionals who are considering a move into the most senior Professional Services roles.
Apply here before 20th Nov: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
Are you ready to take the next step in your higher education leadership journey?
The Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme is designed for professionals who are considering a move into the most senior Professional Services roles.
Apply here before 20th Nov: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
In this new blog series, Dr Catherine Eagleton and Catriona Cannon will be bringing together a number of inspiring and thought-provoking writers from across the higher education sector to set out their vision for the future of libraries.
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
In this new blog series, Dr Catherine Eagleton and Catriona Cannon will be bringing together a number of inspiring and thought-provoking writers from across the higher education sector to set out their vision for the future of libraries.
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
The deadline for Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme is fast approaching.
The programme is designed for director level staff considering a move into the Registrar / COO role and will assess readiness for such a leadership position.
Deadline: 20th November 2025 at 9am.
Apply here: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
The programme is designed for director level staff considering a move into the Registrar / COO role and will assess readiness for such a leadership position.
Deadline: 20th November 2025 at 9am.
Apply here: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The deadline for Aspiring Registrar and COO Programme is fast approaching.
The programme is designed for director level staff considering a move into the Registrar / COO role and will assess readiness for such a leadership position.
Deadline: 20th November 2025 at 9am.
Apply here: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
The programme is designed for director level staff considering a move into the Registrar / COO role and will assess readiness for such a leadership position.
Deadline: 20th November 2025 at 9am.
Apply here: bit.ly/42Az2Fr
Will a proposed levy on international students derail regional growth? In our latest blog, Martin Vincent partner and Head of Education at Weightmans explains why stronger governance is key to making sure HE funding and the devolution agenda work together.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4nE5LSc
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4nE5LSc
September 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Will a proposed levy on international students derail regional growth? In our latest blog, Martin Vincent partner and Head of Education at Weightmans explains why stronger governance is key to making sure HE funding and the devolution agenda work together.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4nE5LSc
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4nE5LSc
Missed the AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 or just need a recap? Our Executive Director @bvulliamy.bsky.social has got you covered with his latest blog summarising the vital discussions and key takeaways.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/3VTD1cb
Read the blog here: bit.ly/3VTD1cb
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Missed the AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 or just need a recap? Our Executive Director @bvulliamy.bsky.social has got you covered with his latest blog summarising the vital discussions and key takeaways.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/3VTD1cb
Read the blog here: bit.ly/3VTD1cb
Last week our Executive Director @bvulliamy.bsky.social appeared on the Wonkhe Show Podcast to discussed the merger announcement between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent
Click here to listen: bit.ly/4gxJD9O
Or search for 'The Wonkhe Show' wherever you listen to your podcasts
Click here to listen: bit.ly/4gxJD9O
Or search for 'The Wonkhe Show' wherever you listen to your podcasts
September 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Last week our Executive Director @bvulliamy.bsky.social appeared on the Wonkhe Show Podcast to discussed the merger announcement between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent
Click here to listen: bit.ly/4gxJD9O
Or search for 'The Wonkhe Show' wherever you listen to your podcasts
Click here to listen: bit.ly/4gxJD9O
Or search for 'The Wonkhe Show' wherever you listen to your podcasts
We are very excited to announce that Helen Galbraith has been elected as our next Chair and will be succeeding Nicola Owen.
You can find out more about Helen, her history at AHUA and her vision for the future of the association and sector. Click here to read Helen's blog: bit.ly/467tfcD
You can find out more about Helen, her history at AHUA and her vision for the future of the association and sector. Click here to read Helen's blog: bit.ly/467tfcD
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We are very excited to announce that Helen Galbraith has been elected as our next Chair and will be succeeding Nicola Owen.
You can find out more about Helen, her history at AHUA and her vision for the future of the association and sector. Click here to read Helen's blog: bit.ly/467tfcD
You can find out more about Helen, her history at AHUA and her vision for the future of the association and sector. Click here to read Helen's blog: bit.ly/467tfcD
The AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 has now commenced. Stay tuned for our conference updates throughout the day on highlights from our plenary’s, workshops, speakers and sponsors #AHUA2025
September 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 has now commenced. Stay tuned for our conference updates throughout the day on highlights from our plenary’s, workshops, speakers and sponsors #AHUA2025
How can UK universities create a more sustainable future? Our new blog post introduces the Organisational Efficiency Maturity Assessment model, helping institutions move beyond short-term fixes and make strategic choices for transformation and change.
Click here to read the blog: bit.ly/4mHJz9M
Click here to read the blog: bit.ly/4mHJz9M
August 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How can UK universities create a more sustainable future? Our new blog post introduces the Organisational Efficiency Maturity Assessment model, helping institutions move beyond short-term fixes and make strategic choices for transformation and change.
Click here to read the blog: bit.ly/4mHJz9M
Click here to read the blog: bit.ly/4mHJz9M
The Gillies report sparks key questions about leadership. @bvulliamy.bsky.social argues that true progress comes from cultural evolution, not easy process fixes, helping institutions build an agile future.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4mHrPuy
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4mHrPuy
August 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Gillies report sparks key questions about leadership. @bvulliamy.bsky.social argues that true progress comes from cultural evolution, not easy process fixes, helping institutions build an agile future.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4mHrPuy
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4mHrPuy
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Plenary
As individual savings shrink, collaboration is key. Our plenary explores the barriers to partnership—from regulatory uncertainty to starting conversations—and how to move past them to build resilient, lasting connections.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
As individual savings shrink, collaboration is key. Our plenary explores the barriers to partnership—from regulatory uncertainty to starting conversations—and how to move past them to build resilient, lasting connections.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
August 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Plenary
As individual savings shrink, collaboration is key. Our plenary explores the barriers to partnership—from regulatory uncertainty to starting conversations—and how to move past them to build resilient, lasting connections.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
As individual savings shrink, collaboration is key. Our plenary explores the barriers to partnership—from regulatory uncertainty to starting conversations—and how to move past them to build resilient, lasting connections.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Plenary
HE faces new challenges. Our panel explores if government-regulator-university relationships are fit for purpose, and how to balance competition with collaboration. We'll discuss what must change for the sector to thrive.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
HE faces new challenges. Our panel explores if government-regulator-university relationships are fit for purpose, and how to balance competition with collaboration. We'll discuss what must change for the sector to thrive.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Plenary
HE faces new challenges. Our panel explores if government-regulator-university relationships are fit for purpose, and how to balance competition with collaboration. We'll discuss what must change for the sector to thrive.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
HE faces new challenges. Our panel explores if government-regulator-university relationships are fit for purpose, and how to balance competition with collaboration. We'll discuss what must change for the sector to thrive.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
Led by Eileen Schofield and Alistair Jarvis, they look at the practical outputs and thorny questions considering the action points for individual institutions and the sector more broadly.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
Led by Eileen Schofield and Alistair Jarvis, they look at the practical outputs and thorny questions considering the action points for individual institutions and the sector more broadly.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
August 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
Led by Eileen Schofield and Alistair Jarvis, they look at the practical outputs and thorny questions considering the action points for individual institutions and the sector more broadly.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
Led by Eileen Schofield and Alistair Jarvis, they look at the practical outputs and thorny questions considering the action points for individual institutions and the sector more broadly.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
"Managing the Spinning Plates"
Need time to think? Join Rachel Holmes for an interactive workshop designed to bring clarity to your current and future priorities and identify concrete next steps.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
"Managing the Spinning Plates"
Need time to think? Join Rachel Holmes for an interactive workshop designed to bring clarity to your current and future priorities and identify concrete next steps.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
July 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
"Managing the Spinning Plates"
Need time to think? Join Rachel Holmes for an interactive workshop designed to bring clarity to your current and future priorities and identify concrete next steps.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
"Managing the Spinning Plates"
Need time to think? Join Rachel Holmes for an interactive workshop designed to bring clarity to your current and future priorities and identify concrete next steps.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
The UK's immigration policy is undergoing significant changes, and its HE impact and the future of international students is a complex but crucial topic. Dive into our blog from Katharine Brymer to unpack the details and understand what this means for the sector.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/40DP5kS
Read the blog here: bit.ly/40DP5kS
July 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The UK's immigration policy is undergoing significant changes, and its HE impact and the future of international students is a complex but crucial topic. Dive into our blog from Katharine Brymer to unpack the details and understand what this means for the sector.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/40DP5kS
Read the blog here: bit.ly/40DP5kS
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
"Free Speech: Getting the basics right to avoid getting the big things wrong"
Discover how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with Nicola, Joanna and Paul from Shakespeare Martineau.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
"Free Speech: Getting the basics right to avoid getting the big things wrong"
Discover how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with Nicola, Joanna and Paul from Shakespeare Martineau.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
July 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
"Free Speech: Getting the basics right to avoid getting the big things wrong"
Discover how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with Nicola, Joanna and Paul from Shakespeare Martineau.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
"Free Speech: Getting the basics right to avoid getting the big things wrong"
Discover how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with Nicola, Joanna and Paul from Shakespeare Martineau.
Click here to register: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
Presented by Aya Ferguson & Emma Ogden from SUMS Consulting, this workshop is designed to showcase and gathering feedback on a beta model for an organisational efficiency maturity assessment.
For more information and to register click here: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
Presented by Aya Ferguson & Emma Ogden from SUMS Consulting, this workshop is designed to showcase and gathering feedback on a beta model for an organisational efficiency maturity assessment.
For more information and to register click here: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
July 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
AHUA Autumn Conference 2025 | Workshop
Presented by Aya Ferguson & Emma Ogden from SUMS Consulting, this workshop is designed to showcase and gathering feedback on a beta model for an organisational efficiency maturity assessment.
For more information and to register click here: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
Presented by Aya Ferguson & Emma Ogden from SUMS Consulting, this workshop is designed to showcase and gathering feedback on a beta model for an organisational efficiency maturity assessment.
For more information and to register click here: bit.ly/3GLRzXD
Karen Stephenson, and Katherine Brymer, explore how the OfS B3 Conditions of Registration ensure quality education and student success through rigorous standards and documentation.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4ltVszx
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4ltVszx
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Karen Stephenson, and Katherine Brymer, explore how the OfS B3 Conditions of Registration ensure quality education and student success through rigorous standards and documentation.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4ltVszx
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4ltVszx
Is peak efficiency a hidden risk? Simon Perks, Sockmonkey Consulting, explores balancing efficiency with resilience. Too much efficiency leaves us vulnerable. Discover why 'slack' is key to bouncing back.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4lkFNSQ
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4lkFNSQ
July 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Is peak efficiency a hidden risk? Simon Perks, Sockmonkey Consulting, explores balancing efficiency with resilience. Too much efficiency leaves us vulnerable. Discover why 'slack' is key to bouncing back.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4lkFNSQ
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4lkFNSQ
New OfS guidance on free speech duties is here, 6 weeks before the new Act. We're balancing free speech with other legal obligations. OfS Director will meet our members to discuss further.
AHUA Hosts a Conversation with Asif Ahmed (Members only) - July 17th, 10:30-11:15
Book now: bit.ly/3T0sgDO
AHUA Hosts a Conversation with Asif Ahmed (Members only) - July 17th, 10:30-11:15
Book now: bit.ly/3T0sgDO
June 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
New OfS guidance on free speech duties is here, 6 weeks before the new Act. We're balancing free speech with other legal obligations. OfS Director will meet our members to discuss further.
AHUA Hosts a Conversation with Asif Ahmed (Members only) - July 17th, 10:30-11:15
Book now: bit.ly/3T0sgDO
AHUA Hosts a Conversation with Asif Ahmed (Members only) - July 17th, 10:30-11:15
Book now: bit.ly/3T0sgDO
University governors: Fresh ways to navigate complex risks?
We're hosting a free online workshop with @counterculturellp.bsky.social It's a live exercise with a fictitious institution to tackle critical risks (demographics, regs) Develop strategic responses for your board.
Register: bit.ly/4jWHSmJ
We're hosting a free online workshop with @counterculturellp.bsky.social It's a live exercise with a fictitious institution to tackle critical risks (demographics, regs) Develop strategic responses for your board.
Register: bit.ly/4jWHSmJ
June 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
University governors: Fresh ways to navigate complex risks?
We're hosting a free online workshop with @counterculturellp.bsky.social It's a live exercise with a fictitious institution to tackle critical risks (demographics, regs) Develop strategic responses for your board.
Register: bit.ly/4jWHSmJ
We're hosting a free online workshop with @counterculturellp.bsky.social It's a live exercise with a fictitious institution to tackle critical risks (demographics, regs) Develop strategic responses for your board.
Register: bit.ly/4jWHSmJ
UK universities are in a tough spot, and losing HEFCE's collaborative support isn't helping. @bvulliamy.bsky.social (AHUA) & Brooke Storer-Church (GuildHE) say the competitive market, made worse by HERA 2017, stops the cooperation needed now.
More via @wonkhe.bsky.social: bit.ly/4djoi2p
More via @wonkhe.bsky.social: bit.ly/4djoi2p
May 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
UK universities are in a tough spot, and losing HEFCE's collaborative support isn't helping. @bvulliamy.bsky.social (AHUA) & Brooke Storer-Church (GuildHE) say the competitive market, made worse by HERA 2017, stops the cooperation needed now.
More via @wonkhe.bsky.social: bit.ly/4djoi2p
More via @wonkhe.bsky.social: bit.ly/4djoi2p
Navigating the OfS's expectations on governance can be complex. Our latest blog post by Karen Stephenson and Katharine Brymer provides a clear overview of the documentary evidence required in areas like public interest, management, and accountability.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4me54iA
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4me54iA
May 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Navigating the OfS's expectations on governance can be complex. Our latest blog post by Karen Stephenson and Katharine Brymer provides a clear overview of the documentary evidence required in areas like public interest, management, and accountability.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4me54iA
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4me54iA
Simon Jennings, Chief Corporate Officer at @mtu.ie reflects on his career and the landscape of HE in Ireland.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4d2S23r
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4d2S23r
May 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Simon Jennings, Chief Corporate Officer at @mtu.ie reflects on his career and the landscape of HE in Ireland.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4d2S23r
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4d2S23r
Facing financial pressures while aiming for growth? This new blog from university infrastructure partners UPP explores how strategic partnerships can unlock significant time and cost savings for UK universities.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/42QJpnP
Read the blog here: bit.ly/42QJpnP
April 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Facing financial pressures while aiming for growth? This new blog from university infrastructure partners UPP explores how strategic partnerships can unlock significant time and cost savings for UK universities.
Read the blog here: bit.ly/42QJpnP
Read the blog here: bit.ly/42QJpnP