Efficiency Exchange
Using technology to innovate: new MOOC from the Association for Learning Technology
The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) and its members organised a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) earlier in 2013 to help managers and teachers use technology in Higher Education.
Model letter of agreement – facilities sharing
Model agreement for sharing facilities between institutions, developed jointly by Cambridge University and the Association of University Practitioners.
Model letter of agreement – equipment loans
Model letter of agreement for equipment loans between institutions, developed jointly by Cambridge University and the Association of University Practitioners.
Strategic sourcing: new approaches to deliver success
This conference will examine the state of play in strategic sourcing. It will demonstrate how universities can prioritise areas for change, better understand the marketplace for service providers and will offer tips for managing new relationships.
University estates ‘seven times Tesco size’
Universities in the UK occupy property that is seven times bigger than the total estate of Tesco's shops, according to a report from university estate directors.
Let’s talk about efficiency – update November 2013
As mid-winter festivities hurtle towards us, we’re now at a pivotal point, what with UUK’s recent progress report on efficiency and Professor Sir Ian Diamond setting sail for the next leg on the sector's efficiency journey. The Efficiency Exchange is kick-starting its second year by offering a new hub for university managers and administrators in partnership with the Guardian.
HEPA professional development courses: limited spaces are still available
The Higher Education Procurement Academy (HEPA) still has some limited spaces available on the following professional development courses:
Introduction to Procurement – 3 December, London
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Managing research contracts: Report for Brunswick Group October 2013
This report examines research contracts administration and includes benchmarking of resourcing levels and identifies best practice. Produced by Research Consulting for the Brunswick group of research intensive universities, October 2013.
University managers and administrators: why we should value and develop them
Dr David Duncan, Registrar and Secretary at the University of York, talks about valuing university managers and administrators.
What is the role of university leaders in the efficiency agenda?
The way we think and talk about efficiency needs to evolve, says Dr Mark Pegg of the Leadership Foundation.
