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How safe can we make our universities?

How safe can we make our universities?

The HE sector seems confused about what is meant by safeguarding, and how far universities should go to ‘take care’ of their students. The debate seems to be taking us beyond the letter of the law to make campuses as safe as possible for students who choose to invest their time, future life prospects and future debt with at university.
A seven-step approach to ‘remote’ problem solving with your team

A seven-step approach to ‘remote’ problem solving with your team

The seven-step approach to successfully handling serious problems - step back and immediately begin a process to help you gain a calm and thorough understanding of the problem.
The strategic benefits of university Global Centres: lessons from 3 models

The strategic benefits of university Global Centres: lessons from 3 models

When strategically aligned and appropriately resourced, UK University centres based internationally can have an immensely positive impact on a university’s profile in its chosen region.
Update on Living Black at University 

Update on Living Black at University 

Reflecting on the work of the Living Black at University Commission Senior Consultant Osaro Otobo asks if enough action is being taking by UK universities to improve the university experience of both Black students and staff.
The case for strategic marketing in HE – 3 reasons to put a marketer in your leadership team

The case for strategic marketing in HE – 3 reasons to put a marketer in your leadership team

A frustrating moment in my HE career was being told by a Vice Principal (PVC) that “we [academics] will develop ...
Update on the Financial sustainability of HE providers in England

Update on the Financial sustainability of HE providers in England

Last month the Office for Students (OfS) published its November update on the financial sustainability of higher education providers in England. Halpin Consulting Fellow Will Spinks outlines why it is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the generic financial challenges and risks that the English Higher Education sector is currently facing.
Kindness is Contagious

Kindness is Contagious

Both kindness and unkindness are contagious and we can chose to spread either through the way in which we work. Simple things such as slowing down so we are more aware of ourselves and those around us and taking care in the way in which we use communication tools such as email. We can build a kinder workplace one act at a time.
When is an interim the right answer to a vacancy?

When is an interim the right answer to a vacancy?

Vacancies give you an opportunity to stop and think, and to probe into an area that you won’t get once you have filled that post. When might it be the right time to pause, and use interim resource?
5 things NHS charities need to know about major gift fundraising

5 things NHS charities need to know about major gift fundraising

There are over 200 NHS Charities across the UK  and hospital fundraising is often focused on community fundraising ...
World Mental Health Day 2024: A kindness manifesto for fundraisers

World Mental Health Day 2024: A kindness manifesto for fundraisers

Kindness in the workplace can lead to increased health, happiness and team performance. In advance of World Mental ...
The Challenges of Fundraising Recruitment – How interim roles can deliver impact with Richard Sved

The Challenges of Fundraising Recruitment – How interim roles can deliver impact with Richard Sved

In the final of our series on interim roles, Consulting Fellow Richard Sved speaks about ‘steadying the ship’ and enacting strategic change carefully.
The Challenges of Fundraising Recruitment – How interim roles can deliver impact with Harpreet Kondel

The Challenges of Fundraising Recruitment – How interim roles can deliver impact with Harpreet Kondel

A fundraising interim role can be challenging but bring about positive change in a relatively short period of time.