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Our benchmark for best practice? Ourselves
Universities can improve their procedures by studying themselves instead of others, says Stephen Yorkstone senior consultant for sustainable futures at Edinburgh Napier University and chair of the Lean HE Hub. (on Times Higher)
University finance: how should we judge value for money? Guardian live chat 7 February
How should universities deliver value for money and maintain their values? Read the comments on our live chat session held on the Guardian Higher Education Network on 7 February.
Efficiency Exchange update 28 January 2014
A round-up of news and comment on smarter working in universities. Now weekly!
Queen Mary University of London: why taking responsibility is good for business
An institution with its origins in Victorian philanthropy values the contributions of all its workers and makes a positive impact on its local community.
Taking a high level view at the University of Cumbria
Janet Whitworth talks about adjusting to her new role as chief operating officer at the University of Cumbria with the requirement for good diary management - and a pair of wellies.
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.
Universities should aim for social value in their procurement
New EU directives call upon public authorities to seek social value in their procurement activities. Universities, while not being public bodies, should nevertheless strive to achieve the same high societal value via their commissioning, Nick Petford Vice-Chancellor of the University of Northampton told the Inside Government Conference on 20 June.
