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Welcome to Universities Human Resources

The key organisation for HR professionals in higher education in the UK

Find out more about UHR

UHR - an Introduction

For those newer to the sector or not yet on top of how UHR can help them, we will be releasing a set of mini-films this year, the first of which is online now. We promise this series won’t extend endlessly and become a kind of X-Men style franchise, not least because we tried the costumes on and they didn’t fit. But when given the chance to explain our work, the UHR team weren’t at all shy. Hope you enjoy.

An introduction - watch now

 

UHR Awards 2025

The winners of the 2025 UHR Awards for Excellence in HR were proudly announced at our annual conference on Wednesday 14 May. We’re excited to showcase the outstanding teams, projects, and individuals who are leading innovation across the sector. Discover the winners and runners-up, and learn more about their impactful work.

2025 Award Winners

 



News

UHR Announces the winners of the 2025 Awards for Excellence ...

16/05/2025

Emma Walton-Pond

The 2025 UHR Awards for Excellence in HR celebrate the outstanding achievements of higher education HR teams and individuals, recognising their vital role in driving innovation, wellbeing, and organisational success across the sector.

Tribute to former UHR Chair Paul Boustead

10/01/2025

Emma Walton-Pond

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former UHR Chair Paul Boustead, a remarkable leader whose contributions to HR in Higher Education, unwavering integrity and warm collegiality have left an enduring legacy.

UHR Member Survey Report 2024

01/11/2024

Emma Walton-Pond

The UHR Member Survey Report 2024 outlines member feedback from our most recent consultation survey, capturing valuable insights on UHR’s support and future direction.

All news

 

Upcoming Events

UHR Connects North

09/10/2025

Manchester Metropolitan University

UHR Connects is a series of regional, in-person, one-day development events that will enable HR staff at all levels to connect face-to-face, at low cost and at a venue a little closer to home. Each event includes presentations from HE sector experts sharing best practice and relevant research topics, as well as insight from UHR colleagues, and lots of opportunities for networking and discussion.

Time to Talk: Strategic Efficiency Gains - Transforming Recr...

14/10/2025

Online via MS Teams - 10:00-11:00

How the University of Southampton achieved significant operational efficiencies through a managed service approach for their recruitment and agency staffing needs, alongside Tate recruitment.

Wise Wednesday: What is new in Immigration and what is comin...

15/10/2025

Online: 12:30-1:30pm

Part of our 'Wise Wednesday' legal webinar series, Eversheds Sutherland will join us to look at what is new in immigration and what is coming next.

 

UHR mentoring platform

Our mentoring scheme is open to all UHR members and aims to pair mentors with mentees to develop specific areas of expertise related to human resource. We’re excited to partner with SUMAC, who are hosting our membership platform, meaning that sign-up and matching of mentors and mentees will be hassle-free.

Learn more

 

 

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