UK higher education is structured, governed and funded in a complicated way, especially considering differences between the four nations of the UK. And Student Services covers a broad range of areas – almost all aspects of student life outside of academic learning and teaching.
Many organisations, including professional associations like AMOSSHE, govern and represent different aspects of the sector. And the sector is full of acronyms too, which might confuse you at first. Find out more about these sector organisations and interpret their acronyms here:
Many organisations, including professional associations like AMOSSHE, govern and represent different aspects of Student Services in the higher education sector. And the sector is full of acronyms too, which might confuse you at first.
For a more focused understanding of Student Services, we have a wealth of resources online for you to explore. These include guidance, shared good practice, case studies, policy briefings, research and toolkits. Some of these resources are publicly available, and others are for AMOSSHE members only.
Many higher education sector organisations undertake research that help you understand the sector, your students, and evaluated good practice.
For example, here are some resources you might find useful.
Also, Advance HE has a bank of resources to help you get to grips with UK and global higher education, including culture, governance, finances and organisational structures.
Advance HE has a wealth of resources to help you develop your skills and expertise as a leader in higher education.
You can develop your skills and expertise as a Student Services leader through training and professional development events.
AMOSSHE offers a full programme of events and conferences every academic year, focused on hot Student Services topics, perennial challenges and sharing good practice.
AMOSSHE offers a full programme of events and conferences every academic year, focused on hot Student Services topics, perennial challenges and sharing good practice.
Many other organisations in the UK and around the world deliver events, conferences and training programmes of interest and use to Student Services leaders.
Many organisations in the higher education, student support and leadership sectors, in the UK and around the world, deliver events, conferences and training programmes that may be useful for Student Services professionals. These take place online and/or in person, and many are free to attend.
Also, Advance HE has a wealth of resources to help you develop your skills and expertise as a leader in higher education.
Advance HE has a wealth of resources to help you develop your skills and expertise as a leader in higher education.
Advance HE can also help you develop through accreditation and professional development programmes. For example, leadership programmes for women leaders, Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders, and transitioning to leadership.
Advance HE can help you develop your leadership and management skills through accreditation and professional development programmes designed for leaders in higher education.
It’s easy to stay up to date with the latest news, research, guidance and developments in Student Services. Most sector organisations have free mailing lists, which you can subscribe to.
You can subscribe to regular news feeds about what’s happening in the higher education sector.
You can subscribe to our free updates about UK higher education Student Services from AMOSSHE, including news and events, here.
Subscribe to receive our AMOSSHE communications.
If you’re an AMOSSHE member you get a weekly newsletter full of all the Student Services news, research, guidance and opportunities you need. This also includes upcoming events, job vacancies. It’s an invaluable resource for any Student Services leader.
We have a wealth of resources about Student Services online for you to explore. These include guidance, toolkits, shared good practice, case studies, policy briefings, and research. Some of these resources are publicly available, and others are for AMOSSHE members only.
