In pictures: the fourth Efficiency in Higher Education Conference

By Efficiency Exchange -

2 April 2015

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The fourth Efficiency in Higher Education Conference on 25 March brought together some of the individuals working to make higher education more efficient and effective to share their experiences and knowledge with others. Here are some images from the day.

In his keynote, Professor Sir Ian Diamond told delegates that it is not just about being efficient but about "getting the message out" about the sector's achievements in efficiency. — In his keynote, Professor Sir Ian Diamond told delegates that it is not just about being efficient but about “getting the message out” about the sector’s achievements in efficiency.

The 4th Annual Efficiency in Higher Education Conference aimed to disseminate the findings of Sir Ian's second report into efficiency and effectiveness in universities. — The 4th Annual Efficiency in Higher Education Conference aimed to disseminate the findings of Sir Ian’s second report into efficiency and effectiveness in universities.

Jeremy Clayton of BIS (right), seen here with Geraint Johnes, urged the sector not "rest on its laurels" with the government demanding further efficiencies. — Jeremy Clayton of BIS (right), seen here with Geraint Johnes, urged the sector not “rest on its laurels” with the government demanding further efficiencies.

A lively discussion between Bob Rabone, of the University of Sheffield, Nolan Smith of Hefce, Dr Ghazwa Alwani-Starr of AUDE and the University of London's Chris Cobb focused on delivering the efficiency agenda. — A lively discussion between Bob Rabone, of the University of Sheffield, Nolan Smith of Hefce, Dr Ghazwa Alwani-Starr of AUDE and the University of London’s Chris Cobb focused on delivering the efficiency agenda.

The audience included university leaders and senior higher education professionals.

Niamh Lamond from FX Plus led a sell-out workshop on the benefits of sharing services.

In a panel discussion on innovation, effectiveness and the student experience, Angela Walker of the University of Leicester explains the Flattening the Hierarchy project.

Dr Brent Pilkey presents University College London's Connected Curriculum: a new strategy for research-informed teaching. — Dr Brent Pilkey presents University College London’s Connected Curriculum: a new strategy for research-informed teaching.

The University of Northampton's Nick Petford (left) and Alison Johns (right) give an insight into leadership, change and the future of the efficiency agenda. — The University of Northampton’s Nick Petford (left) and Alison Johns (right) give an insight into leadership, change and the future of the efficiency agenda.

This event was intended to provide insight and guidance to senior higher education professionals on how they can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their institutions.

Another aim of the event was to set the agenda for efficiency in higher education.