Efficiency Exchange
Introduction to shared services – Jisc InfoKit
This infoKit from Jisc explores the potential for shared services in the sector, given the technologies available to support such collaborative activity, as well as the key issues and cultural barriers. Includes reports and feasibility studies, guidance on benefits, risks and models, plus practical resources.
The impact of cuts on capital investment
Faced with 85% cuts to teaching and capital funding, universities generally have two options if they wish to improve their campuses: borrow or save....
Productive efficiencies in higher education – three case studies
These case studies were selected from the report ‘Making the best better – efficiency and effectiveness in higher education’, produced by Sarah Jackson of the N8 Research Partnership on secondment to BIS.
Shared services to enhance the student experience – Q+A panel debate 3 July
Shared services can deliver efficiencies, value-for-money and a better quality student experience – and yet they raise a number of issues. For example, “What...
Strategic Sourcing in Higher Education – Survey
Senior managers involved in strategic sourcing decisions within UK higher education institutions are invited to participate in a HEFCE and Leadership Foundation funded research project....
Procurement UK Discussion Paper – April 2013
Procurement UK, formed to drive forward the procurement agenda in higher education, publishes its initial Discussion Paper for review and comment.
Operational efficiencies in higher education – three case studies
Universities are increasing their effectiveness by driving operational efficiencies and reinvesting the savings made in front line student services and better research – thereby...
Employee engagement toolkit for higher education
UCEA and UHR have worked in partnership to develop a toolkit on employee engagement specifically for the HE sector.
The project was jointly funded by...
Making the best better – efficiency and effectiveness in higher education – report for...
Making the best better - efficiency and effectiveness in higher education - report for BIS
Universities rise to the efficiency challenge
There is no shortage of people in HE who are willing to talk passionately about their research or most promising student. But do people...
