The future of higher education today

• How do universities lead strategic change?

  Institutional change is a difficult task. Many universities are exploring the importance of leadership through this change to ensure positive outcomes for students, staff and the wider community.In the last year, the financial challenges facing universities have intensified, prompting a closer look at how to refine their missions and respond to current and future needs. Many are focusing on reviewing business models and strategic planning to navigate an evolving higher education landscape. In this episode of The future of higher education today, our panel of experts share their insights on reasons for reviewing their strategy and offer advice for leading successful change programmes within UK higher and further education. This is the second episode of a four-episode series in collaboration with Advance HE. It focuses on governing and leading change and transformation in the higher education sector.

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• What does a successful higher education merger look like?

  Merging with another university isn't easy. But some universities have taken this path recently to help make sure they would be fit for the future.In the last year, universities have been facing difficult financial circumstances. This has meant looking at new solutions and ways of working together, from smaller partnerships and initiatives to more radical options.In this episode of The future of higher education today, our panel of experts share their reflections on what makes a successful merger, including overcoming unforeseen challenges, stakeholder management and lessons learnt.This is the beginning of a four-episode series in collaboration with Advance HE. It focuses on governing and leading change and transformation in the higher education sector.

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• Trailer: The future of higher education today, series 2

  Produced by Universities UK and Advance HE, this four-episode series focuses on governing and leading transformation and change in the higher education sector.Find out more and download transcript: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podcasts

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• Are universities protecting free speech?

  It's easy to talk about the need to promote free speech and academic freedom. But how do universities actually protect free speech day-to-day? In the final episode of the first series of The future of higher education today, free speech policy expert Harry Anderson asks how can we protect free speech while making sure university communities feel safe.Show notes: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podcasts/podcast-are-universities-protecting-freeTranscript: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/field/downloads/2023-03/uuk-podcast-free-speech-transcript_0.pdf

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• Students and drugs

  Universities often take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to drug use or drug abuse. But there’s not much evidence to show that the fear or threat of being kicked out of uni works. In this episode of The future of higher education today, we ask: if current drugs policies aren't working, what would?Show notes: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podcasts/podcast-students-and-drugsTranscript: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/field/downloads/2023-03/uuk-podcast-students-and-drugs-transcript.pdf

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