Professional Development
“You don’t need to be a genius or a visionary, or even a college graduate for that matter, to be successful. You just need framework and a dream.”
Michael Dell
In this category we discuss the AUA professional development tools. Learn about the Mark of Excellence, the AUA CPD Framework, and what they can do for you, your career and your institution.
PgCert | Our alumni share their experience
Published on Feb 20, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , PgCert
David Duell Research Projects Facilitator (Post-Award) | University of Birmingham As I do not have an undergraduate degree, I was attracted by the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate qualification on the basis of my experience working in the HE sector. The programme built a real interest in policy and the professional climate, as well as […]
Developing self and others
Published on Feb 13, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , CPD Framework , PgCert , Professional Development
Developing self and others Developing self and others is a behaviour that focuses on demonstrating commitment to ongoing professional development: both your own and that of the people around you. The AUA can help you to strengthen this behaviour in many different ways. For example, you could start your professional development journey by using our […]
What exactly is the AUA CPD Framework and how can it help me?
Published on Jan 29, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , CPD Framework , PgCert , Professional Development
What exactly is the AUA CPD Framework and how can it help me? Whether you’re new to the AUA or a longstanding member; the likelihood is you’ll have heard the AUA CPD Framework mentioned in one form or another. From our professional development events programme to our member-led networks and our publications, the AUA CPD […]
Seize the day: one thing can lead to another | AUA Blog
Published on Jan 20, 2020 by Oliver Cooper / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , PgCert , Professional Development
Seize the day: one thing can lead to another | AUA Blog When people ask about why they should join the AUA, what they get out of it, it can on occasion be hard to put into words, the tangible benefits we receive. Somehow, the cliché of ‘you get out what you put in’ never […]
January Member Spotlight – Katie Akerman
Published on Jan 16, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , Member Spotlight , PgCert
The January member spotlight is on Katie Akerman, who is a moderator for conference session proposals. Katie is a Fellow of the AUA, and also an assessor for the AUA’s PgCert. Why do you do it? I was one of the first graduates of the AUA’s PgCert and was involved with all sorts of things […]
The Mark of Excellence | Congratulations to Durham University
Published on Dec 5, 2019 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , Mark of Excellence
The Mark of Excellence Congratulations to Durham University Three years after becoming the first university to be awarded the AUA Mark of Excellence, Durham University has successfully achieved the Mark for a further three years. Despite experiencing a significant amount of change throughout the whole institution, Durham has successfully managed not only to further develop […]
November Member Spotlight | Diane Perrin
Published on Nov 21, 2019 by Diane Perrin / No Comments
Category: Mark of Excellence , Member Spotlight
The November member spotlight is on Diane Perrin, Project Manager in the Programme Management Office at the University of Salford. During her time as a member, Diane has been involved with and contrib...
Dinosaurs and diplomas | AUA Blog
Published on Nov 12, 2019 by Alex Holmes / No Comments
It all seemed so simple and straightforward at the time; three study days, a couple of assignments, and job done. Easy, right – what could possibly go wrong? Well, the birth of our first child (...
Meet Ruth Coomber | AUA Career Stories
Published on May 13, 2019 by Ruth Coomber / No Comments
Category: Career stories , PgCert
Ruth Coomber MAUA | Division Manager | Cardiff University Ruth volunteers as a delivery partner for the PgCert, is an AUA Advocate and she was our Member of the Year in 2018. We were keen to find out...
February Member Spotlight | Catherine Cobbett
Published on Feb 14, 2019 by Catherine Cobbett & / No Comments
Category: Member Spotlight , PgCert
The February member spotlight is on Catherine Cobbett, Head of Academic Quality at Leeds Trinity University and AUA PgCert Mentor representative at the Board of Studies. Why do you do it? I have been ...