People & Culture Archives

Tackling Consultation Fatigue in Higher Education

by Rob Drury | Mar 1, 2023 | People & Culture, Strategy & Transformation

Higher education is a sector that never stays still. When things change so often, it’s important that we know what people are thinking, particularly if we’re planning on making interventions. So, we send out a survey, but find we’re not getting responses. We ask...

The sustainability of university estates goes beyond the ‘green’ agenda

by Emily Owen | Feb 14, 2023 | People & Culture

The university estate forms a pinnacle part of a university’s brand. From ‘red brick’ to ‘plate glass’, architectural design has long been a way to categorise the identity of UK higher education institutions. The links between estates and sustainability are well...

Living Black At University – One Year On

by Osaro Otobo | Feb 3, 2023 | People & Culture

Today marks one year since Living Black at University was published. This research, which Halpin conducted for Unite Students, was a landmark report looking at the lived experiences of Black students in accommodation. Much of the conversation about racism in higher...

Equality in Academic Promotion: providing equal opportunities for progress from Teaching Fellow to Professor

by Professor Gavin Brooks | Jan 31, 2023 | Governance & Policy, People & Culture

The contribution made by teaching staff to universities arguably has never been greater. HESA 2021-22 data shows more than a third of all academic staff now have teaching-only contracts; the highest proportion ever. Income from student numbers is the major financial...

Why you should ditch your values this new year!

by Susie Hills | Jan 2, 2023 | People & Culture

How many times have we seen organisations set out their values and then clearly not use them to guide their day to day business? Values can be taken for granted, ignored or misunderstood. They don’t set out the actions that you intend to take to live them, they don’t...

Navigating maternity leave with bravery and kindness

by Danielle Hill | Oct 24, 2022 | People & Culture

Returning from maternity leave isn’t just a case of stepping back into the workplace on day one, it’s a journey that starts way earlier – and this journey isn’t always easy or spoken about. Halpin Project Manager Danielle Hill shares her experiences and invites others...