Upcoming Events
| Event title and details | Date | Location | Book |
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Project and Programme Management for Higher Education Staff This one-day course is designed for HE staff who wish to benefit from a better understanding of the principles and practice of project and programme management (PPM) either for their current or a future role. Topics that will be covered include: Understanding the project/programme lifecycle. Early Bird bookings close: Monday 2 August |
2 September 2010 | Leeds, Queen's Hotel |
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Charity Quiz and Auction Leeds Met will be holding a Charity Auction and Quiz in memory of Chas Burnett. Attendance will be charged at £2 per person and all funds raised will gone towards the British Heart Foundation. For further information please contact the Leeds Met branch |
9 September 2010 |
Leeds Met SU Bar, City Campus, Leeds | No need to book, this is an open event |
| Embracing Change The East Midlands Region will be holding a Seminar Series which will each cover one of the nine key behaviours of the AUA CPD Framework. The first session will be given by Paul Cartwright and Jayne Hughes from the Change Management Unit based at University of Salford. Places for each seminar will be limited to 35 so attendance will be on a first come, first served basis. |
16 September 2010 | University of Loughborough | |
Communication Skills in the Workplace This workshop aims to develop understanding of the value of effective communication in the workplace and the skills and qualities required to be a good Early Bird bookings close: Tuesday 23 August |
23 September 2010 | Manchester, Manchester Conference Centre | |
An Introduction to Marketing: Meeting Real Marketing Challenges The Introduction to Marketing programme is designed for non-marketing staff who wish to benefit from a better understanding of the principles and practice of marketing and apply this to their current role in higher education. The course will be suited to middle managers or academic colleagues with little or no experience of marketing. Early Bird bookings close: Tuesday 7 September |
7 October 2010 | Manchester, Manchester Conference Centre | |
Managing Finance: The Essentials The Workshop provides participants with an insight into and an understanding of the nature, role and operation of the Financial Management process within Universities at both the macro and micro levels. As such, it provides the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to facilitate better cost management, improved planning and budgeting, and more effective financial decision making, linking such decision making to the University’s statutory obligations and overall financial position. Early Bird bookings close: Monday 20 September |
20 October 2010 | Birmingham, Jury's Inn | |
Organisational development: Harnessing people power to maximise competitive advantage in difficult financial circumstances. This session is a must for anyone looking to lead quality improvements and deliver high-quality services amid tighter budget constraints and a growing scrutiny of operational efficiency. Early Bird bookings close: Tuesday 21 September |
21 October 2010 | York, Royal York Hotel | |
International Higher Education Day Meeting The IHESIG's first Day Meeting will be an opportunityfor all AUA members (whether currently in the IHESIG or not) to learn more about the work of the SIG, including the application process for Travel Awards and future plans for Study Tours. There will also be a series of presentations on international topics, including the role of higher education in the fast-developing BRIC countries, international campuses of UK universities and news on the latest developments in Europe and why we should be interested! |
21 October 2010 | London TBC | Bookings open soon |
Annual Lecture We are delighted to be able to have Professor Lord Robert Winston, a household name with an oustsanding science-based broadcast and publication record, delivering this years Annual Lecture. This a free event for Members only - watch out for your invite soon! |
2 November 2010 | London, Grand Connaught Rooms | |
Dealing with Difficult People The purpose of this course is to draw together practical solutions to a variety of difficult people situations. The course examines why people behave the way they do, what lies behind relationship clashes, and provides the manager with a number of tools to counter the most challenging individuals and people situations. Early Bird bookings close: Monday 11 October |
11 November 2010 | Birmingham, Jury's Inn | |
Inside the Registry This workshop is for senior managers who aspire to move to the role of Academic Registrar (or equivalent). The workshop will provide an insight into the role of the Academic Registrar and assist senior managers in identifying how to prepare themselves to take on such a role Early Bird bookings close: Sunday 17 October |
17 November 2010 | London, Crowne Plaza Shoreditch | |
London Regional Conference The 3rd Annual London Regional Conference is open to all AUA members and non-members. The Regional Conference this year will consist of a choice of nine working sessions thoroughout the day, an opening plenary given by Jon Baldwin, Academic Registar, University of Warwick, and a closing planel discussion chaired buy Christopher Hallas, AUA Chair. Bookings will be open very soon! |
30 November 2010 | City University, London | Bookings open September |
Brand Management and Institutional Positioning The programme is designed for staff who wish to benefit from a better understanding of the principles and practice of brand management and positioning within a higher education context. The course will be suited to staff (middle and senior managers) who will benefit from a greater understanding of brand management and strategy. Early Bird bookings close: Tuesday 2 November |
2 December 2010 | Manchester, University of Manchester (Ken Kitchen Room) | |
24th Annual Telecoms Conference The Telecoms conference is a great way to network and meet others from the Telecoms sector, this specialist event for Telecoms managers, Call Centre managers, Facilities managers and staff involved in the day-today running of telecommunications systems and staff planning to update, replace or extend existing systems will allow participants to hear on a range of exciting sessions. |
18-20 January 2011 | Manchester, (venue TBA) | Available soon |
South West Regional Conference Save the date now for the first regional conference in our exciting calendar of Golden Jubilee activities. Further information will be available shortly. |
25 January 2011 | Bristol, University of the West of England | Available soon |
Planning Forum The AUA Planning Forum is an annual event designed to address the current issues faced by those responsible for, or with an interest in, Strategic Planning in Higher Education. |
10-11 February 2011 | Manchester, Manchester Conference Centre | Available soon |
AUA Annual Conference and Exhibition This inspiring conference will offer you the chance to choose from over 100 sessions and listen to exciting speakers from across the HE sector. Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain’s greatest paralympic athletes will deliver the opening plenary. |
18-20 April 2011 | Nottingham, University of Nottingham | Bookings open 1st November |
*Please note that an additional handling fee will be charged for all event bookings from international delegates.
There are also a number of Regional events taking place over the coming months. Please go to the Networks pages and visit your regional page for more information.
For further information, contact the Events Team