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Today we're running a GuildHE Research Workshop led by The 1752 Group/UKCGE: Developing a toolkit for addressing harassment and sexual misconduct experienced by PGR students. The 1752 Group, a research and campaigning organisation addressing sexual misconduct in higher education, is partnering with UKCGE (the UK Council for Graduate Education) to produce a toolkit for HE institutions setting out what these requirements mean for postgraduate researchers and supervisors. GuildHE Research has set up this opportunity for our members to contribute to the development of the toolkit and ensure that the toolkit captures the full diversity of PGRs and institutions in the HE sector. Rachel Persad / Ellen Graves / Dana Gamble / Sunday Blake / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Dr Brooke Storer-Church

Wow, wow, wow!!! 13th in the world for undergraduate gaming programmes and 11th for PG games courses, according to the esteemed Princeton Review? While I'm blown away by this amazing recognition, I'm not at all surprised because this is what our GuildHE specialist institutions do-- they deliver world-leading programmes and innovative activities right at the cutting-edge of industry. Falmouth's vision for creative technology is leading the charge and its amazing to see it recognised on such a broad stage. Well done, Falmouth University! Emma Hunt Professor Ken Sloan GuildHE GuildHE Research Tara McNicholas ACIM Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA Ruth Talbot Jacqui Smith Department for Education Creative UK

In our latest GuildHE think piece for Wonkhe ‘Government Economic Policy Depends on a Healthily Diverse Higher Education Ecosystem’ Policy Manager Dana Gamble calls for a funding and regulatory settlement that challenges the status quo of generalist higher education models. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ektfgD-u Dr Brooke Storer-Church / Professor Ken Sloan / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Sunday Blake / Ellen Graves / Rachel Persad / Ruth Talbot / Jacqui Smith / Department for Education / John Blake / Office for Students

What a fabulous day: a breakfast seminar hosted by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Advance HE about HE models at which I saw many friends and members (BIMM University, Rose Bruford College, Bath Spa University to name a few)… a late-morning strategy discussion with the LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) senior leadership team, and a wonderful tour of their theatre spaces (see photos!)… a long walk through Victoria Embankment Gardens to soak in the spring vibes and get those steps in… an afternoon spent talking about innovative and responsive HE delivery models as illustrated by one of our newest members, Corndel College London (CCL), which focuses entirely on degree apprenticeships (for now…) A day like today is exactly why I wanted this role: To engage with and build up our community, to think collaboratively and creatively with colleagues about how we navigate what’s to come, and to learn new ways to support our members—I’m so grateful to have this job. Now off to spend an evening with Alison Johns FRSA and the AdvanceHE board. See ya’ll tomorrow! Mark O'Thomas Stephen Court Josh Allerson Rose Stephenson Stephen Farrier Professor Randall S Whittaker David Jones-Owen BSc, FCA Sunday Blake Ruth Talbot Melissa Mulhall GuildHE

Insightful and enjoyable presentations plus supportive conversations at this fantastic joint event today. It’s encouraging that even in challenging times for the sector GuildHE continues to offer such a productive space to think and work collaboratively.

We’ve a fantastic line up of members and sector colleagues speaking at our symposium today, jointly hosted by GuildHE Research and the GuildHE Knowledge Exchange Network with GHE Research Director Professor Emile Bojesen from the University of Winchester and KE Network Chair Mhairi Ambler from Falmouth University. In addition to a policy update from our Head of Research Policy Rachel Persad and Policy Manager Dana Gamble, today will feature a R&I regional collaboration panel and a discussion on leveraging specialisms and creating impact from research. R&I REGIONAL COLLABORATION PANEL ✅ Mhairi Ambler (Chairing), Chair of the KE, Innovation and Place Network, Falmouth University  ✅ Peter O'Brien, Director, Yorkshire Universities  ✅ Mark Corbett, Head of Policy and Networks, London Higher LEVERAGING SPECIALISMS AND CREATING IMPACT FROM RESEARCH ✅ Julie Bayley (Chairing), Director of Research Impact and Culture, Northeastern University London ✅ Bryce Lease, Head of Knowledge Exchange, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - AHRC Impact Accelerator Account and Centre for Performance, Technology and Equity (Expanding Excellence in England (E3) funded centre)  ✅ Lee Miller, Head of Postgraduate Research, Falmouth University - Centre for Blended Realities (E3 funded centre)  ✅ Christian McLening, Director of Research and Development, Arts University Bournemouth - Centre for Plastics Innovation and Curation (E3 funded centre) Today's symposium is held at superb venue Cecil Sharp House. Dr Brooke Storer-Church / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Ellen Graves / Sunday Blake / Professor Ken Sloan

What an honour—congratulations to our beloved GuildHE member The Place on this magnificent patronage. If the Duke of Edinburgh can see the value of small, specialist creative arts institutions, so can we all! Clare Connor Professor Ken Sloan Tara McNicholas ACIM Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA

Starting shortly, we’re thrilled to be hosting an exclusive Masterclass Panel event for the students of GuildHE members in partnership with The Macmillan Prize for Illustration focusing on how illustrators can build a successful career in publishing. Chaired by Professor Paul Fieldsend-Danks, VC of Arts University Plymouth and Director of GuildHE Creative, Pan Macmillan Art Directors Chris Inns and Rachel Vale will be offering a wealth of publishing experience, and insights into their design processes and work, and are joined by picture book creator Diane Ewen, who will bring her illustrator perspective to the panel. The discussion will delve into children’s books and look at how iconic book covers are created and designed, how picture books move from artwork roughs to a beautiful finished storybook, and how publishers work collaboratively with creative talent. The prestigious Macmillan Prize for Illustration is marking 40 years since its inception. The closing date for 2025 entry is on 25 April – find more information at https://lnkd.in/eTBKXufh Dr Brooke Storer-Church / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Rachel Persad / Dana Gamble / Sunday Blake / Ellen Graves

This morning we are hosting a key bespoke session exclusively for GuildHE members, led by Mills & Reeve education law sector specialists, on the critical aspects of a university’s legal and regulatory obligations in respect of student and staff harassment and sexual misconduct, including in respect of new Office for Students Condition E6. Mills & Reeve's specialists Siân Jones-Davies and Siân Jackson will be facilitating discussion of key requirements and expectations and the challenges raised for universities in both the student and staff arenas. We will also consider what the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education has most recently published in a casework note and case summaries. Colleagues will also have the opportunity to share concerns and examples of best practice. This session follows the roundtable for members we hosted with the Office for Students in January on implementing E6. Dr Brooke Storer-Church / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Professor Ken Sloan / Rachel Persad / Dana Gamble / Sunday Blake / Ellen Graves / Susan Lapworth

Fantastic to see GuildHE Executive Board member and VC of ARU Peterborough Professor Ross Renton getting important BBC News coverage about the vital role of higher education in supercharging growth and supporting infrastructure. Ross set out how ARU Peterborough is an exemplar of an institution that prioritises delivering for the needs of its region and communities. The university had hosted a packed Living Lab ARU Peterborough for Opportunity East - The Infrastructure and Growth Conference and Ross lead a panel on the skills challenges and solutions for the East of England. Watch the BBC News interview in full: https://lnkd.in/eiQYiG48 Dr Brooke Storer-Church / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Sunday Blake / Dr Kate Wicklow, FRSA / Dana Gamble / Ellen Graves / Rachel Persad /