As we open on not only a new year, but a new decade, the AUA is continuing to ensure that our offering stays relevant and meets the new challenges faced by the HE sector as a whole.
We hope the start of 2020 fills you with excitement and anticipation the year ahead.
This week we released the details of all our working sessions for #AUA2020. The programme promises to be a eclectic mix of subjects and best practice, all centred around of theme of Collaborating for success.
If you've already booked your place you can now start to tailor your Conference experience by choosing those sessions which are most relevant and interesting to you and your role. Instructions for choosing your sessions are below in the red box.
Not booked your place yet? Have a look at our programme offering.
Take your time in reviewing the Keynotes and Working Sessions in the programme to figure out which ones are the most suitable for you. When you're ready, follow these steps:
• Clickhere and log in
• Select the 2020 AUA Annual Conference and Exhibition event and click "Change Booking"
• Choose which Keynotes and Working Sessions you would like to attend
• Click ‘Update’ and this will then update your booking on our system
Our team at the AUA office are on hand if you have any problems.
While you're busy booking for Conference, don't forget the Sunday networking event!
If this is your first AUA Conference or you're coming on your own, our Sunday event is a great way to network in a relaxed and fun environment, before the main event begins. Find out more about the Sunday networking event here.
The AUA is offering one delegate the exciting opportunity to represent us in South Africa at the third AAA annual conference in May. We will prioritise applicants who specify that they are willing to deliver a working session. The successful applicant will receive a bursary of £500 towards travel and accommodation costs as well as free entrance to the conference. What's more, if the successful applicant delivers a working session at the conference, they will also receive 3 free nights of accommodation.
Do you know someone within the sector who could be our next Honorary President? We invite you to nominate individuals to hold office from 01 August 2020 to 31 July 2022.
The AUA President…
Represents the AUA throughout the sector and acts as a key spokesperson on its behalf
Actively participates in the life of the AUA, including delivering the Annual Lecture and contributing to the Annual Conference
Contributes to the development and achievement of our longer term vision and strategy as an experienced independent voice
Liaises regularly with the Chair offering impartial advice and guidance
If you're one of our Southerly members, don't miss the AUA 5th Regional South Symposium: Finding Solutions.
This event aligns with many of the AUA’s professional behaviours and the central theme of this symposium is ‘finding solutions’. We hope that delegates will gain some practical, professional and personal tools, hearing from colleagues who have developed these in the context of working in Higher Education.
Professional development on this part of the update aren't just about new job roles. There are so many ways to make the most of your AUA membership and further both your experience and your network.
If you would like to discuss any of the details below, please feel free tocontact the office.
*New opportunity*
This is an exciting opportunity to manage Postgraduate Research Administration for the University of Bradford.
You will manage a small team of administrative staff to support the entirety of the student life cycle for PGR students from the point of enrolment.
This engaging and participatory workshop offers you an opportunity to assess, reflect upon, and focus your approach to staff development. You will consider what professional development opportunities look like and explore various management techniques to effectively engage staff, from the enthusiastic to the disengaged.
Back by popular demand, this one day workshop provides a good foundation of the principles of Lean and how they apply in Higher Education. It is an opportunity to build on your experience and knowledge of Lean and the tools and techniques for process and service improvement.
Most of us know the feeling – you look at your diary for the week and see a sea of meetings. First thought: When am I going to eat lunch?! Second thought: How am I going to keep on top of my emails (let alone do any follow up actions from said meetings)?!
The AUA’s Student Experience and Engagement network was launched in April 2019 to bring together staff within this field of university administration. We want to create a hub of activity for all of those working within the areas of student experience and/or student engagement. We also want to help those working in other areas of university administration to understand more about this area of work.
AUA Board member, Stephen McAuliffe was December's Spotlight member. Read Stephen's interview here.
'So, what do the AUA actually do?'
We know it's not any easy question to answer (not quickly, anyway), but the next time it comes up, we've got you covered.
By now you should have received your AUA Annual. It's both a celebration of all our collective achievements from that last year and an excellent introduction to the AUA and what we do.
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