Leadership and strategy

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University management, strategy and innovation – from policy, institutional culture, branding and community collaboration to staff training and support
By Eliza.Compton, 9 October, 2025
Legacy giving provides a valuable and sustainable source of income for charities but it’s still relatively untapped in the higher education sector. With universities and students under increasing financial pressure, now is a good time to make it a priority. Here’s how to get started
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 30 September, 2025
When university resources are limited, innovation doesn’t always begin with boardroom decisions or major funding. Sometimes it starts with one conversation and a willingness to act on it. Here’s how university staff can drive change through grassroots leadership initiatives
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 22 September, 2025
Practical examples of how universities can promote free speech on campus from Dennis Hayes, the director of Academics for Academic Freedom
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 August, 2025
The skills that make effective teachers – adaptability, empathy, presence and reflection – also shape impactful university leaders. Here, Bill Owen shares leadership lessons he learned in the classroom
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 18 July, 2025
To reap the benefits of industry-academia collaborations, researchers and higher education institutions need to be clear about goals from the outset, understand each party’s differences and communicate
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4minutes