COP28 and the hidden impact: getting to grips with Scope 3 in higher education
(3-minute read) As the world gathers to discuss strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change, one key aspect requiring attention is Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 and 2 emissions…
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The SUMS Group hosts Cloud migration in higher education event
The transition to Cloud announcement from Unit4 has sparked intense discussion amongst UK Universities. This shift underscores the evolution of the cloud from being merely a market disrupter to an…
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Integrating climate into strategy and planning: Where are we? Where are we going?
Climate change is amongst the most important strategic drivers for universities and all organisations. But it is difficult to integrate into strategy and planning because of its scale and complexity,…
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Being a fertility-friendly employer
It is thought that around 9 to 15% of people in the UK struggle with natural conception; and treatments such as IVF can be emotionally draining, time-consuming and costly. Employees…
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Reinventing the HR Operating Model
Shifts in innovation, ways of working, and changing workforce expectations mean that if HR is to remain relevant and act as a strategic contributor it must transform. HR’s role in…
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The important roles of Professional Dialogue and Dialogic Leadership
Professional Dialogue and Dialogic Leadership Think of the leadership teams you’ve been a part of. Have you ever seen a handful of people dominate, or any disagreement be equated with…
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Beyond the lecture hall: the surprising environmental role of universities
Don’t all young people care passionately about the environment? Shouldn’t all students be aware of the impact of the universities they choose? It’s an easy assumption to make, but I’d…
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HEPI Comparative Study of Higher Education Academic Staff Terms and Conditions
This data, as with any benchmarking, is not an end in itself, but instead signposts the sector to areas that may require deeper investigation. Indeed, performing well comparatively does not…
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