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The home of experts in higher education.

Welcome to Halpin. Our goal is to empower higher education.

We work with institutions that educate future citizens and leaders, and undertake research to transform our world.

But transformation has its challenges. And that’s where Halpin comes in.

Halpin is a unique management consultancy

Our team of expert Consulting Fellows have been hand-selected for their depth of knowledge and experience.

Our network delivers global reach, while maintaining the personal touch.

Helping to shape the debate.

When it comes to higher education sector activity, we stay informed and share our insights widely.

We publish articles and sector reports regularly. Join our mailing list to be the first to receive the latest news.

Seven years of living our values.

We live and work by a defined set of values that shape and influence every area of our business.

Year after year our manifesto guides our operations, our consultancy and our decision making.

Our services

Strategy & Transformation

Strategy & Transformation

Our goal is to create a clear route map from where you are to where you want to be and enable you to get there.
Governance & Policy

Governance & Policy

We can support you to ensure that your governance is agile, effective, transparent and inclusive – the hallmarks of healthy governance.
Fundraising & Alumni Relations

Fundraising & Alumni Relations

Building transformational relationships to increase income. Halpin is the home of experts in higher education fundraising.
People & Culture

People & Culture

Developing organsational culture and having the right people strategies in place is more important than ever.

Delivering impact for HE

Irrespective of size or scope, every one of our projects and clients receives a 6 or 12 month impact review.

This is an opportunity to benefit from additional free advice to ensure that plans are being implemented to maximise institutional success.

Need an Expert?

They’re the cream of the crop, and have been hand-picked for their depth of knowledge, experience and skills.

And they’re the sort of people you like having around, too.

Get to know the team here.

Shaun Horan
Caroline Dunne
Michael DeCristofaro
Rob Drury
Doug Thomson
Professor Michelle Leek
‘Teleola Cartwright
Caroline Usher

Sector reports & articles

Universities’ Response to Black Lives Matter Revisited

Universities’ Response to Black Lives Matter Revisited

Halpin Perspectives on Governance

Halpin Perspectives on Governance

Leading Through Covid – Lessons for HE in Transition

Leading Through Covid – Lessons for HE in Transition

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