Ways to enhance your institution’s change agility How to involve and empower staff to make changes that can have a big impact on their roles and the institution as a wholeKristy-Jai ChantreyThe University of Newcastle, ߣߣƵ
Campus Talks: Two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a universityHear Anton Muscatelli of the University of Glasgow and Alex Zelinsky of the University of Newcastle, ߣߣƵ, discuss the complexities of successfully running a universityAnton Muscatelli, Alex ZelinskyUniversity of Glasgow, The University of Newcastle, ߣߣƵ
Six actionable strategies to be a successful ambidextrous leaderAmbidextrous leadership requires not only strategic planning but also a deep understanding of the needs – current and future alike – of the research group, institution or organisation. Here are six aspects to consider in its implementationGreta Faccio, Valentina LorenzonIndependent consultant, Independent academic
Seven tips for successful collaborations with other institutionsCollaborating with other institutions is a complex process, but in the current education environment, it can be transformative. Here’s how to make it work for all parties involvedSami MohamedDubai Medical University
How to achieve interdisciplinary research? Focus on the peopleRestructuring research domains around four communities allowed academics to find their natural home, writes Andrew Linn. Here’s how to do itAndrew LinnUniversity of Westminster
Giving voice and taking action: equity-driven leadershipWays for leaders of community colleges to encourage collective practices that advance equity and social justice for their institutions and the wider communityPamela L. Eddy , Kim VanDerLindenWilliam & Mary, University at Buffalo
Three ways to create lasting change towards sustainability in your universityProgress towards sustainability falters when institutions don’t understand how change works. Here, Nicola Rieg explains how to apply concepts from organisational change management to integrate sustainability in higher educationNicola RiegUniversity of Surrey
Enhance inclusivity by switching to a more equitable work allocation model A new approach to academic work allocation at the University of Newcastle promotes an inclusive working environmentNicole BagnallThe University of Newcastle, ߣߣƵ
Developing a GenAI policy for research and innovationEstablishing a framework to guide AI use in research is vital for ensuring institutions are and remain fully compliant Helen Brownlee, Tracy Moulton The University of East Anglia
Building blocks of a successful staff-student environmental, social and governance committeeTo embed sustainability across institutions can be challenging. Find out how a staff-student environmental, social and governance committee can align priorities and drive meaningful changeEmily CentenoESCP Business School
Everything you wanted to know about National Teaching Fellowships but were afraid to ask…The UK’s National Teaching Fellowships were established to recognise excellence in teaching and student learning. Fellow James Derounian asks if the scheme fulfils its goalsJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
Ways to create time and mental space for strategic innovation in higher educationFrom breaking down silos to simplifying administrative processes, find out how university leaders can better position their institutions to adapt and innovateCatherine WehlburgAthens State University
How to navigate your first steps into university leadershipMoving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leaderKingsley Omeihe, Ibiyemi Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
A blueprint for hiring innovative educatorsAcademics in Pakistan found the rules for hiring university teachers were letting well-rounded candidates, with real-world experience, slip through the cracks. Here’s how they changed and improved the situationAsghar ZaidiUniversity of Oxford
Taking on academic leadership even if you are not prepared for itThe call to leadership can come before you feel ready for a more senior role, as happened to David Waller. Here he shares what he has learned from five years as a department headDavid WallerUniversity of Technology Sydney
Change is coming, whether higher education likes it or notUniversities may talk about digital transformation, but are yet to translate it into action. Here’s how to start building the momentum for change, instead of standing still Andrew GreenwayPublic Digital
Growing into an academic leadership roleWhat qualities in new faculty members predict success in academic administrative leadership? Here, William Owen explores the traits that can see junior faculty transition effectively into more senior rolesWilliam J. Owen University of Northern British Columbia
Campus Talks: How technology is reshaping the 21st-century campusWhen hybrid learning and immersive technology can connect and engage students working in any location, where does that leave all those lecture halls and libraries? We ask two US experts about how universities are adapting to the digital transformationStephen W. Harmon, Lev GonickGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Arizona State University
Taking an administrative office performance from process-focused to people-drivenImproving processes can start with an objective to help team members be happy in their jobs while supporting their office’s activities. These steps focus on staff, faculty and students rather than systemsJoanna DaaboulUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
It’s time: how to get your department off X With a flurry of HE professionals leaving the platform, here’s how to notify your followers and provide alternative options for staying up to dateNed PotterUniversity of York
Equity without whiteness: what leaders get wrong in pursuit of an equitable campus How can equity be advanced within a system that protects the status quo, and how can university leaders make a difference? Jordan Harper, Rozana Carducci and Adrianna Kezar examine howJordan Harper, Rozana Carducci, Adrianna KezarMorgan State University, Elon University, University of Southern California
Campus Talks: How to prepare for university leadershipMiddlesex University vice-chancellor Shân Wareing talks about the need to make the path to senior roles transparent and why confidence is not the be-all and end-all of leadershipShân WareingMiddlesex University
Tips for moving from learning designer to educational leaderLearning designers have all the skills to make great leaders. Here’s how to transition into the rolePaul Moss, Richard McInnes, Simon MarekAdelaide University
Campus Talks: Higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK governmentWhat will the UK’s new Labour-led parliament mean for university funding, research impact, international student flows and free speech on campus? Two higher education leaders share their perspectives on the challenges aheadVivienne Stern, Chris DayUniversities UK, Russell Group
We can face the challenge of corporatisation by embracing subversive leadershipEducational developers must balance the corporatisation of higher education with providing transformative education. To do this, subversive leadership is the key, argues Richard McInnesRichard McInnesAdelaide University
Emerging leaders, your universities need youWhen a university is undergoing transformational change, emerging leaders are crucial for translating strategy into action. Zoë Allman and Gary Souter share their experience of leading on curriculum changeZoë Allman, Gary SouterDe Montfort University
Why visible senior leadership in sustainability mattersSuccessful or sustainable? Is this the biggest challenge that universities face when striving to reduce their carbon footprint? Jan Evans-Freeman explains where leadership fits into the equation Jan Evans-Freeman University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
How to successfully develop and run interdisciplinary research teamsJohn Domingue explains how to foster a culture of openness and support that encourages and helps staff teams to pursue interdisciplinary research projectsJohn DomingueThe Open University
Campus Talks: Interview with Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of ExeterAcademic, practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research, teaching and impact in the wake of complex digital change and the prisoner’s dilemma of whole-sector transformationMark ThompsonThe University of Exeter
Eight ways to be a better leader in higher education and beyondBeing brave enough to make decisions without worrying about failure is important. Lead the way and you can inspire and develop your team, writes Padma RaniPadma Rani Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Five leadership tips for women in higher educationThe first woman of Indian heritage to head a Russell Group business school shares leadership insights for women in higher education, from mentorship and resilience to self-discovery and embracing your unique identityPalie Smart The University of Bristol
Questions for the next stage of university leadershipWhat do I want my legacy as a woman leader to be? These questions can provide a road map for reflection on and planning an academic career, writes Katia Paz GoldfarbKatia Paz GoldfarbMontclair State University
Three principles for leadership in academiaReflecting on her personal journey, Catherine Moran shares the key guidelines that have shaped her leadership as a woman in higher education in times of changeCatherine MoranUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Campus talks: an interview with Sian Beilock, president of DartmouthSian Beilock, the first woman elected president of Dartmouth in the institution’s 250-year history, speaks about female leadership in higher education and performing under pressureSian BeilockDartmouth
Improve women’s accessibility to leadership by following these stepsWeaving equity practices into talent and succession planning and creating roles that work alongside personal commitments are just two of the ways you can enhance the diversity of your leadership Kim Brooks, Grace Jefferies-AldridgeDalhousie University
Women’s leadership is vital in the evolving landscape of higher educationThe higher education sector is facing unprecedented changes since the pandemic, with technology evolving at a faster rate than ever. Becky Takeda-Tinker and Jenna Tarleton show that women can play a pivotal role in leading the way through this new normalBecky Takeda-Tinker, Jenna TarletonColorado State University Global
Leaving a legacy as a Black female leader in higher educationWomen of colour can leave a legacy that endures far beyond their tenures, writes Menah Pratt. Here, she shares her experience with racism and sexism and describes actions that leave a mark on institutions and students and defy under-representationMenah PrattVirginia Tech
Why have higher education’s female leaders had to wait so long for equal pay?The higher education sector’s gender pay gap stands at 14.8 per cent, three percentage points higher than the UK as a whole. Janet Jones asks why and what we can do about itJanet JonesUniversity of Westminster
Let’s celebrate the qualities women bring to higher education leadership Şerife Eyüpoğlu reflects on her experiences in higher education and the benefits women’s leadership styles can offerŞerife EyüpoğluNear East University
Difference matters – and embracing it can change the world for all womenJoy Johnson reflects on her journey from inner-city hospital nurse to president of Simon Fraser University, and offers her advice on being a woman in leadershipJoy Johnson Simon Fraser University
Empowering women leaders in fighting climate change: a call to action Achieving gender balance goes beyond mere representation, writes Tahseen Jafry. Tackling the climate crisis necessitates a profound shift among the next generation of leaders towards gender-sensitive decision-making processesTahseen Jafry Glasgow Caledonian University
The challenges facing female leaders in higher education – and how to address themWomen still face many hurdles on the road to leadership in higher education. Qiuling Chao outlines how we can overcome themQiuling ChaoXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How small universities can make big digital changesEven tiny institutions can punch above their weight when implementing changes. Chris Porter shares the lessons learned from overhauling library digital services at Birmingham Newman UniversityChris PorterBirmingham Newman University
In trust, we trust: ensure transparency in university endowmentsEndowment funds are important financial safeguards for universities, but transparency on how they are run and governed is an imperative. Here are some ways institutions can inspire confidence in these fiscal safety netsSiri Terjesen, Ahmad Al AsadyFlorida Atlantic University, North Dakota State University
Philanthropists, governing boards and faculty must play active roles in university governanceAll parties involved in donating and managing university funds must play active roles in ensuring such financial gifts are used wisely, if US higher education is to avoid further scandal, write Siri Terjesen and Michael RyallSiri Terjesen, Michael Ryall Florida Atlantic University
Campus interview: Eve Riskin, Stevens Institute of TechnologyEve Riskin, dean of undergraduate education at Stevens Institute of Technology, talks about the power of mentorship, diversity in excellence and what she, as an electrical engineer and computer scientist, thinks about the emergence of generative AI Eve RiskinStevens Institute of Technology
Campus talks: an interview with David Latchman, vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of LondonThe vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement will unlock the benefits of lifelong learningDavid LatchmanBirkbeck, University of London
University administrators can and must act to nurture LGBTQ leadersAdvocacy by straight administrators and expansion of mentoring could increase the number of LGBTQ leaders in higher education, writes Kevin LeonardKevin LeonardSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
A campaign to communicate the impact of university researchWith public perception of US higher education in decline, universities urgently need to send an engaging, integrated message about how their work benefits society, writes Paul M. Rand. Here’s how his institution is doing itPaul M. RandThe University of Chicago
Start your university on a path to resilient net zeroPractical tips on how institutions can improve their resilience to climate threats while on a path towards net zero emissions, by Rob Wilby and Shona SmithRobert Wilby, Shona SmithLoughborough University, University of Leeds
