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Advance HE Clerks and Secretaries Network Event 2027

Secretaries and Clerks are pivotal to board success. This event provides those new and continuing in the role an opportunity to work together on issues critical for their own professional contribution and that of their governors.

In collaboration with AHUA, this event is for a nationwide network of governance professionals, where Secretaries, Clerks, and governance professionals come together to collaborate, share good practices, and exchange experiences regarding the central challenges they face in their roles and within their respective institutions. 

As governing bodies and senior management teams rely on the expertise of professional staff, including Clerks and Secretaries, this event provides a valuable opportunity to collectively address the changes necessary to meet the evolving demands of the operating environment. Attendees will have the chance to explore the shifting policy and regulatory landscape that the sector faces, understanding its implications for the ongoing development of governance professionals' roles and requirements. 

Moreover, this event serves as a platform for governance professionals in higher education to gain insights from the approaches and experiences of other institutions. Learn from lessons garnered in various sectors and explore how they can be adapted and applied within the unique context of higher education. 

This is a standalone one-day event. 

Booking information

Date: 12 May 2027
Delivery: In Person event (central London)

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Who is the event for?

This event is designed to support and bring together Registrars, Clerks, Secretaries and governance professionals and will be of use to those with experience in university governance along with individuals just starting out on their career.

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Booking Information

Date: 12 May 2027

Delivery: In Person event (central London)

We are pleased to offer a 5% early booking discount on bookings made before 30 September 2026:

Member Ticket: £375 and Member Early Booking: £350
Non-Member Ticket: £490 and Non-Member Early Booking: £465

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Learning Outcomes

  • Further build networks with other governance professionals across higher education. 
  • Explore the shifting policy and regulatory landscape that the sector faces, understanding its implications for the ongoing development of governance professionals' roles and requirements. 
  • Learn from lessons garnered in various sectors and explore how they can be adapted and applied within the unique context of higher education.  
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Speakers

Aaron Porter

Associate Director (Governance)
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Advance HE
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Aaron leads on Advance HE governance activity through the delivery of our national Governor Development Programme which engages with around 900 governors across the UK on an annual basis. He has extensive experience leading reviews of over 25 governing boards. Aaron was previously President of the National Union of Students (NUS) and also chair of trustees for the organisation.
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