Links
This is a detailed description of our links to other organisations in the broader academic community. There is a similar list for other organisations in the research community; and one for other links which may be of interest.
Association of University Administrators
AUA is the professional association for all higher education managers and administrators, members are informed of current issues and providing opportunities for professional development and sharing of best practice. Networking opportunities through conference, regional activities and, increasingly, electronic networking will ensure that you are never isolated from your colleagues and can share information and expertise.
Department for Education (Northern Ireland)
The Department of Education is responsible for education provision in Northern Ireland at all levels from schools to higher education.
European Community Project Managers' Association
Established in early 2006 as a forum for Project Managers to exchange information and share experiences of issues and challenges relating to co-ordinating and managing FP6 projects.
HERO: Higher Education & Research Opportunities in the UK
Backed by Higher Education funding and Research Councils, this has links to all UK higher education institutions and information for students, researchers, business and HE staff.
Higher Education Funding Council for England
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research in universities and colleges in England.
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales concerned with the funding of colleges and institutions of higher education in Wales. It also has the power to fund higher education in further education colleges.
Map of UK Research Institutes with web links
The map shows research council funded and other research related sites in the United Kingdom that are not directly affiliated with universities. The name of an institution or site is a link to that institution. The colour of the associated star indicates the affiliation of the institution. An alphabetical grouped list of sites is also available.
Map of UK Universities with web links
"This is by far the easiest and the best way of locating and linking to a British University" Net User, Issue Seven. You can link to various sections of a University website, e.g. the Home Page, the Research Office, etc. Use the radio buttons to the left of the map.
Scottish Higher Education Funding Council
Funders of universities and colleges in Scotland
The British Academy, established by Royal Charter in 1902, is the national academy for the humanities and the social sciences. It is an independent, self-governing fellowship of some 750 scholars, elected for distinction and achievement in one or more branches of the academic disciplines that make up the humanities and social sciences.
The Joint Costing and Pricing Steering Group
The Joint Costing and Pricing Steering Group was formed in July 1997. It is a representative group, bringing together members from universities and colleges, from the funding bodies for UK higher education and from Universities UK, Standing Conference of Principals, Universities Scotland and Higher Education Wales. The JCPSG's primary objective is to assist and encourage higher education institutions to apply best practice in the costing and pricing of their activities. This will foster the integration of financial and academic considerations, ensuring that decision making is better informed and also that pricing decisions are taken with the benefit of robust full cost data. Whether you are a senior manager leading institutional strategy or if you are working in the field of systems, processes or e-learning, JISC infoNet has resources that can help you improve the support for, and quality of, learning and teaching in your institution. Resources are freely available to institutions and individuals in the further and higher education sectors, with this website the main access route to their services.
The Leadership Foundation provides a dedicated service of support and advice on leadership, governance and management for all the UK's universities and higher education colleges.
The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK dedicated to promoting excellence in science
Academies and learned societies
The Royal Academy of Engineering brings together over 1200 distinguished engineers who come from all engineering disciplines. Their aim is to promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of the people of the United Kingdom. The Academy assists the development of policy on engineering issues at a national level by formulating policy statements and submitting expert evidence to Parliamentary and Government bodies; supports engineering education from the age of 13 through to Chartered Engineer status; encourages engineering research and closer contacts between the industrial and academic worlds; and promotes the public understanding of engineering through publications, lectures and conferences.
Overseas
Association of Commonwealth Universities
The Association of Commonwealth Universities is a global network of outstanding human and scientific resources, which serves member institutions by advancing international co-operation and understanding in higher education, and by providing a broad range of services and facilities.
Missing link?
Have we missed one of your favourite or most useful links? Would you like a link to something within a site, like the page describing grant programmes, rather than the top level? Tell us so! Please email resources@arma.ac.uk and tell us the links we should add and why!
