GuildHE
Networks
The GuildHE Networks provide an opportunity for senior managers in GuildHE member institutions to network and to have an input into key policy discussions and consultations.
The programmes for Network meetings are set to reflect topical issues of interest or concern for all Network members. Typically they include presentations from external bodies plus an opportunity for practical workshops and discussion.
Some of the networks meet several times in the year and others are ‘virtual’ and receive electronic briefings, meeting only when there are specific matters of concern to GuildHE members. Network arrangements are seen as part of the service that GuildHE provides for its members so are normally free of charge to member institutions.
Network members are usually the senior manager with responsibility for the area concerned. Detailed below is a summary of the Networks –
Contact Us for further information on GuildHE Networks.
Admissions & Recruitment
Meets twice a year. Regular speakers from UCAS. Chair is Graeme Slater, ICMP
Contact – Kate
Alumni & Fundraising
Meets twice a year, for heads of fundraising and development. Recent sessions on small shop fundraising, alumni engagement and GDPR
Contact – Angellique
Environmental
A new Network on environmental and sustainability issues
Contact – Alex
Estates, Finance & ICT
Mailings and events when necessary.
Contact – Angellique
Human Resources
Meets up to three times a year, with regular updates from UCEA. Chair is Giosi Birkett, Director of HR, Newman University
Contact – Angellique
Innovation, Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange (IEKE)
Meets twice a year with additional workshops. The network brings together senior leaders in the areas of knowledge exchange, enterprise, innovation. IEKE works closely with GuildHE Research
Contact – Matthew
International
Virtual, with events in conjunction with UUK International
Contact – Alex/Matthew
Librarians Network
For staff in Libraries and Information Services at member institutions
Contact – Ben
Marketing & Communications
Meets up to three times a year. Discusses issues of Marketing and internal and external comms in HEPs
Contact – Dom
Policy & Planning
For Policy Advisors/Planners/Analysts. Chair is Prof Emma Hunt, Deputy VC, AUB
Contact – Kate
Quality Management
Meets up to three times a year. This network brings together heads of quality to discuss a range of issues which in the past year has included grade inflation, degree algorithms, Quality Code reforms. Chair is Jon Renyard, Director for Student Experience, AUB
Contact – Alex
Registrar/COO
Network aimed at Heads of university administration including registrar and COO positions
Contact – Alex
Research (GuildHE Research)
GuildHE Research runs events and activities for research staff and students throughout the year, and members have access to a range of shared services (separate subscriptions). The current Director is Peter Childs, Newman University www.research.guildhe.ac.uk
Contact – Matthew
Student Support
Contact – Kate
Students Union
Meetings include events with NUS and the Quality Network
Contact – Dom
Teaching and Learning
New Network aimed at Directors of Learning and Teaching
Contact- Alex
ukadia
ukadia is a network open to specialist arts institutions and meets three times a year. The Chair is Prof John Last, VC at NUA. More details of ukadia’s members can be found at www.ukadia.ac.uk (separate subscription)
Contact – info@guildhe.ac.uk
Widening Participation
For staff with responsibility for WP and Access & Participation plans. Chair is Ross Renton, Pro Vice Chancellor Students, Worcester University
Contact – Kate