Fiona Lennoxsmith

We’re recruiting for a new professor - great opportunity to join BNU and help us develop a truly inclusive research culture. Reshares appreciated. jobs.bucks.ac.uk/vacancy/prof...

HE transformation will only succeed when its people feel safe, supported and connected As the HE sector faces pressure to "transform", Bridgette Bewick and Sarah Hubbard argue that it is compassion that will make transformation sustainable

This week on Wonkhe: As the HE sector faces pressure to "transform" Sarah Hubbard and Bridgette Bewick argue that it is compassion that will make transformation sustainable

All very true. I was out with my son last weekend. He was sold on genuine interest and enthusiasm for teaching his subject, lots of his department of interest turning up for lectures and demonstrations and hanging around for chats. Plus students and positive vibes.

Let’s Talk About Doing Leadership Differently, new ep! For #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating women leaders in HE all week. This ep shares the story of Giselle Byrnes, Provost of Massey University / Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, New Zealand bit.ly/4iqSkmb

The training that I received as a grad student started like this:

Technician: "Ok, you can watch me but you can't talk to me"

It's time to change #ResearchCulture

#HigherEd 🧪

Have you listened to episode 2 of our ‘The Future of Higher Education today' Podcast Series’? "How do universities lead strategic change? Listen now: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podca...

It was wonderful working with our two VC Co-chairs to deliver the Framework for Leading in Higher Education. Their podcast is well worth a listen. #leadership #heleaders #highered

New episode alert! 🎙️ Join us for episode two of "The Future of Higher Education Today," our podcast collaboration with@universities-uk.bsky.social. This episode explores the question: "How do universities lead strategic change? Listen now. bit.ly/433lWBn

I quite like the word engagement - it suggests to me a porosity and a coming together of university and community.

A Diverting UK University Picture Quiz It’s time for a quiz! And rather than create anything new we are revisiting the archives to share this exciting UK university picture quiz from a while back. Say what you see!

A Diverting UK University Picture Quiz

It is say what you see time again and a simple and diverting quiz. And rather than create anything new we are revisiting the archives to share this exciting UK university picture quiz from a while back

wonderfulhighered.com/2025/02/14/a...

What works for leadership in higher education now? Fiona Lennoxsmith and Will Foster introduce Advance HE’s new leadership framework for the sector Fiona Lennoxsmith and Will Foster introduce Advance HE’s new leadership framework for the sector

This week on Wonkhe: Fiona Lennoxsmith introduces Advance HE’s new leadership framework for the sector

Potentially not my most flattering pose - but it is great to have our Leading in Higher Education Framework up and running. #leadership #highered #higheredleadership

Very much looking forward to our Framework for Leading in Higher Education being launched very shortly. Please sign up for updates and come along to our online workshops if you'd like to know more. #highered #leadership #leadinginhe

If you have a lawn let it go for a few months - we turn no-mow May into no-mow easter to mid June. I mow decorative paths through it. Let the dandelions and daisies stay. A small nettle patch. Thyme is great too. And something with rainwater too as lots of insects can stop by for a drink.

NEW on Wonkhe: Working in the higher education sector has become more precarious than ever. David Kernohan tracks the changes through the data https://buff.ly/40QeoQV

Excited to be launching Advance HE's applied leadership symposium. www.advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... We'd love to have your contributions.

@advancehe.bsky.social @charlesknight.co.uk @kim-gov-lead.bsky.social

#leadership #highered #higheredleadership #UK

Simon Ross talks about...The integration of managerial and indigenous ways. Simon Ross Director Indigenous Leadership Program Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Canada Jo Chaffer Key Global Associate Advance HE

NEW PODCAST: Doing Leadership Differently. Join Simon Ross in our second episode where he explores the integration of managerial and indigenous ways, a holistic approach to leading based on wise practices and right relations. Find out more and listen now bit.ly/4g45jIO

Distributed leadership

A human–centric approach to rebuilding trust through education Jan 16, 2025 // As technological advancements reshape our world, education holds the potential to rebuild trust and foster human connection.

"The purpose of education, then, is not just to produce skilled workers but to cultivate individuals grounded in integrity and humanity—individuals who can collaborate across divides and restore trust." www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/human-...

Today we filmed our launch video for @advancehe.bsky.social's Framework for Leading in Higher Education. We can't wait to share this with everyone when we launch in February. #highered #leadership #advancehe

Spent the day in the British Library reading rooms, reading about distributed leadership. Lovely way to spend a day.

🎙️ Exciting News: The Future of Higher Education Podcast Series Teaser Trailer! In partnership with @universities-uk.bsky.social, the 1st episode "What Does a Successful HE Merger Look Like?" drops Wednesday, January 15 at 8 am, featuring an outstanding panel of experts. Find out more bit.ly/4h76msl

NEW on Wonkhe: Navigating uncertain times requires leadership throughout the organisation. Hazel Hutchison explains why universities should be thinking about the “marzipan layer” https://buff.ly/3ZZukQt

A really committed leader will engage their people in creating the change (as will the most skilled salespeople). That way the people can be a part of the solution rather than feel they are being sold it. #leadership

Indigenous Australian artist Alma Nungarrayi Granites, Seven Sisters Dreaming, 2016 #WomensArt

Let's talk about student success podcast - Education for Sustainable Development

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️

The Let's Talk About Student Success Podcast is back with Episode 2, diving deep into Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

Join us for insights that will transform your understanding of sustainability in education: bit.ly/4iHrdUG

#AHEStudentSuccessPod #ESD

Today’s reopening of Spellow Library & Community Hub has been making news headlines this morning.

BBC Breakfast has captured its rise from the ashes.

ICYMI - Watch back to 6.48 on iplayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live...

#ShareTheLight #SpellowReborn

New orgs and individuals added for folks who work on federal higher ed policy
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