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.
#UHR26, our flagship virtual conference, once again delivered exceptional value and high-quality professional development for HR colleagues across our member universities. Designed to fit around busy working lives, the fully virtual format enabled teams from across the sector to come together for three engaging days of learning, collaboration and connection. Delegates benefited from an inspiring mix of headline speakers, specialist workshops and interactive breakout sessions, alongside valuable opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer learning. Bringing together leading voices from within and beyond the sector, #UHR26 sparked important conversations around the challenges and opportunities shaping HR in Higher Education today. Following such a successful and impactful event, we are already looking ahead to #UHR27 and another opportunity to bring our community together next year.
The UHR Awards 2026 celebrated the creativity, innovation and impact of people professionals across Higher Education, shining a light on forward-thinking practice that strengthens organisational culture and drives performance across UK universities. The awards recognised exceptional individuals and teams whose work is making a meaningful difference across the sector, while supporting shared learning and professional development within the HR community. Winners were announced during the UHR Conference 2026, providing a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements, leadership and innovation taking place across our member institutions.
Demystifying Finance and Budgeting in the HE sector (for Non-Accountants)
Join People Puzzles to hear about experiences and lessons learnt in delivering significant change across a variety of sectors, often turning loss making organisations and businesses into profitable concerns. Three people experts with proven ability to increase revenue and reduce costs will share how they drive growth by solving HR and people issues quickly and cost-effectively.
Join us at the next online UHR Business Partner Network Meeting to connect, share learning, and shape practice. At this meeting, the headline topic for discussion will be 'Data-driven decision making and people analytics'.
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.
