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The rise of portfolio careers, and what that means for higher education

by Charlotte Stewart | Nov 6, 2023 | Strategy & Transformation

Change is a concept not unfamiliar to many colleagues working in the higher education sector. Whether it concerns regulation, rankings, or the financial landscape, change is perhaps one of the few constants we are likely to see. And for all the frustrations it causes,...

Doing Wellbeing Well for Gen Z Students

by Charlotte Stewart | Oct 2, 2023 | People & Culture, Strategy & Transformation

As a sector, Higher Education is well-rehearsed in making the case for the economic benefits of completing a university degree. Current political discourse often reminds us of this too. A graduate is likely to contribute to the UK skills profile, begin to pay back...

Why channelling kindness can help Chinese students thrive at university

by Charlotte Stewart | Aug 22, 2023 | Strategy & Transformation

Research from York St John University* has examined the experiences of Chinese students during their studies in the UK, considering issues such as language barriers, social interactions, academic achievement and psychological adjustment. These were explored through a...

Why consultation with a wide range of people brings so many benefits

by Rob Drury | Aug 16, 2023 | Strategy & Transformation

It’s good to talk – getting the right people around the table Higher education institutions, by their very nature, include with all kinds of professional and academic specialisms, personal contexts, and insights. Even better than that, we’re in the business of...

Higher Education Strategy Round-Up: Your Go-To Guide

by Charlotte Stewart | Jul 6, 2023 | Strategy & Transformation

Strategy. It’s a word we love to use, but one we’re perhaps less keen to implement meaningfully. Most universities have one, but many don’t. Broadly speaking, a strategy denotes where an organisation is now, where it wants to be, and how it might get there. Some...

The Power of the Review

by Susie Hills | May 22, 2023 | Strategy & Transformation

I’ve always been very interested in “the power of review”. It seems to me that many institutions are pretty good at “plan and do” but less at “review”. Given how much we’ve had to plan and do over recent years, often under extreme pressure, there is much that we...