Association of University Administrators (AUA)

The Association of University Administrators (AUA) is the professional body for higher education administrators and managers in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The AUA purpose is to advance and promote the professional recognition and development of all who work in professional services roles in higher education, and to be an authoritative advocate and champion for the sector. 

AUA provides professional development opportunities for university managers and administrators in the HE sector to identify and meet those needs through information services, events and conferences. 

AUA is not just committed to the promotion of excellence in HE management through a professional development scheme, an annual conference, specific training events and publications but also the advancement of a code of professional standards through a framework of values and principles that members are expected to follow. AUA members are committed to the continuous development of professional knowledge, skills and practices, and the advancement of higher education through the robust application of those skills and practices.

AUA was formed from a merger of the Association of Polytechnic Administrators (APA) and the Conference of University Administrators (CUA). AUA has established a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including one for Quality Practitioners, which allow members with similar interests to share good practice and develop their understanding of specific areas of HE policy and practice. AUA also have a number of established working groups that discuss key issues and exchange best practice.