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One version of the truth: business intelligence at Nottingham Trent University
‘One version of the truth’ holds the key to providing timely and accurate management information across the institution, explains James Lacey, Finance Director at Nottingham Trent University.
Efficiency Exchange on the Guardian higher education network: launches today
A new hub for university managers and administrators launches today on the Guardian Higher Education Network - in partnership with the Efficiency Exchange.
Working for a smarter, stronger sector: efficiency and effectiveness in higher education progress report...
Progress report on efficiency and effectiveness in higher education - Universities UK November 2013
Efficiency Exchange on the Guardian: launches Tuesday 12 November
On 12 November the Efficiency Exchange and the Guardian Higher Education Network will launch a new hub for university managers, administrators and service providers, leading with Professor Sir Ian Diamond on the future of the efficiency agenda.
Procurement update – November 2013
A roundup of news and comment about university procurement, brought to you in partnership with HEPA the professional development service for all university staff who buy goods and services.
National Academic Workload Management Conference – 12 December 2013
The aim of the conference, sponsored by the Leadership Foundation, is to share Academic Workload Management knowledge and experience with the sector. Several universities, as well as the Leadership Foundation and KPMG, will report on their observations and involvement with the project. UWE will share information and talk about the challenges which the University has faced with its own model and system.
Date and timings: Thursday 12 December 2013 – Registration at 09:30 for 10:00 start (UK Local time). Venue: UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre in Bristol.
Procurement training opportunities: for all staff who buy goods and services
Do you buy goods and services at your university? If so, you might be interested in this range of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge offered by HEPA, LUPC and SPCE.
Cost sharing groups and VAT exemption: developing good practice
Hefce has published a circular letter inviting bids for funding for developing and disseminating good practice in shared services; specifically in applying the Value Added Tax (VAT) cost sharing exemption, as implemented in the Finance Act 2012. The total value of the funding available is £250,000. We anticipate funding up to 10 projects, with the level of funding depending on the scale and outcome of each project. All Hefce-funded institutions are eligible to apply, including further education colleges offering higher education. The deadline for proposals is noon on Monday 16 December 2013.
Let’s talk about efficiency – October 2013
A roundup of news and comment on efficiency in higher education.
Dear Nick: 30% collaborative spend is vital – and GeM can help
Your focus on encouraging universities to move towards the magical Diamond Report figure of 30% collaborative spend is hugely important. What is more, it is already happening because of one sector-defining tool: GeM. So said Richard Haggerty in his open letter to Nick Petford, following his keynote speech at COUP on 9 - 11 September in Liverpool.
