Association of University Administrators (AUA) - promoting excellence in higher education management

The AUA exists to advance and promote the professional recognition and development of all who work in professional services roles in higher education, and to be an authoritative advocate and champion for the sector.

This section contains more information about AGM, AUA Constitution, Board of Trustees, Council, AUA President and AUA National Office Staff.

AUA Membership offers the opportunity to gain an understanding of the key issues and new ideas in HE management, both nationally and internationally. Networking opportunities through Annual Conference, regional activities and e-bulletins will ensure that you are never isolated from your colleagues and can share information and expertise.

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Our Events

AUA organises an annual programme of seminars, workshops and conferences. The Annual Conference is the largest professional development conference in the HE calendar, with around 130 sessions and keynote presentations.

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Postgraduate Certificate

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice (higher education administration & management), known as the PgCert, is designed to meet the development needs of professional services colleagues working in Higher Education.

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CPD Framework

AUA has developed the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to support the continuous professional development of all professional services staff working in the sector.

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Career Development

We're committed to supporting our members both in their day to day work and their progression throughout their career. This section contains development support and the jobs noticeboard.

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Geographical Networks

Find out about the member institutions and their contact details in your region and across the UK.

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Special Interest Groups

Through Special Interest Groups we seek to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience and good practice in specific areas of professional activity in higher education.

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Partners

This section contains information about existing partners and how you can benefit from a fruitful relationship with AUA.

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Newslink

Newslink is our quarterly newsletter containing professional development opportunities, forthcoming events, sector and colleague news, interviews and more.

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perspectives

perspectives: Policy & Practice in Higher Education provides higher education managers and administrators with innovative material which analyses and informs their practice of management.

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Good Practice Guides

Our Good Practice Guides provide clear, written guidance on good practice in HE administration and management based on the expertise of our members.

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Other useful publications

This section contains information about other publications that AUA have produced.

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Getting in touch couldn't be more simple. Either contact us at head office in Manchester or find your local contact in your region.

This section contains our contact details, an online enquiry form and the regional contacts and members.

Upcoming AUA Events

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9 February - Planning Forum
10 February - Applicant Experience Meeting
17 February - An auld alliance re-visited. Designing administrative support for joint initiatives between Dijon and Oxford - Matthew Hisbent

A warm welcome from Alison Johns, President AUA

"Welcome to AUA, the Association of University Administrators. AUA is a charitable organisation devoted to promoting excellence in higher education management."

Read Alison's full welcome or learn about our Purpose and Values.

Interested in finding out more about the AUA?

The video below was filmed at our Golden Jubilee Annual Lecture and Awards ceremony, where we celebrated 50 years of the AUA.

Latest News

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Conference & Exhibition 2012

AUA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2012
2-4 April 2012, University of Manchester

We are delighted to announce that the opening plenary at the AUA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2012 will be delivered by Kate Adie. The Conference will open at 13:00 on Monday 2 April 2012. Online booking will be available from 9 November.

Find out more on the Conference Minisite

Jobs Noticeboard

Secretary
On Application, British Universities' International Liaison Association (BUILA).

Interim Academic Registrar
On Application, 4 - 6 months fixed, SE based University.

AUA National Office
Sackville Street Building
The University of Manchester
Sackville Street
Manchester, M60 1QD
Tel: 0161 275 2063
Fax: 0161 275 2036
Email: aua@aua.ac.uk