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We’ve been working with, and representing the needs of, universities for more than 100 years.
To represent those needs of our members, we need to be able to know every nuance and detail that is relevant – and we do. We’re respected all over the world for our knowledge of our sector.
With that knowledge comes a responsibility to bring people along with us. We need to make sure we communicate in a way that is clear, concise and meaningful. Our audience is a diverse group of busy people, we must help them get to the information they need quickly and without confusion.
We know that people with higher reading and education levels prefer reading plain English – because they are busy and they can understand the content better and more quickly. This puts the onus on us to write simply and clearly, despite the complexity of the subject matter.
One of the easiest ways to showcase our knowledge is to show evidence and draw on real-life
examples. We can use our experience to do the analysis and identify the most useful and
relevant pieces of information.
Use real-life examples to show our members the detail of what we’ve achieved with our work. This includes giving concise recommendations, positions and information based on our research and for them to use in their institutions. We must also open our channels to include our members’ voices in our reports and recommendations.
Our stakeholders are looking for us to have the detail on the range of issues facing the sector. This includes bringing together research from other institutions.Â
Cite research, facts, figures with summary explanations for this group – they’re looking for the information in bitesize chunks to be able to understand it at speed.
This group needs explanation for what we say, which means referencing our research, reports and any other information. When we make recommendations we must give clear and understandable rationale.Â
Journalists will be looking for facts, figures as well as the original research and data so they can look through the information for themselves. This group also wants to see real life examples and stories from our members.
ÌðÐÄÊÓƵ recognises that the lockdown measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 could put individuals at greater risk of domestic violence and technology mediated abuse (online harassment).
ÌðÐÄÊÓƵ have policies in place to support staff and students at risk, and this briefing has been specifically developed to support them in doing so during the COVID-19 pandemic. It refers to what universities need to know and what they can do, drawing on expert advice from academics, professional services staff in the sector, along with feedback from external organisations supporting victims/survivors and those concerned about their own use of violence and abuse.
Incidents of domestic and online abuse are increasing while lockdown measures are in place. To support university staff and students at risk, we have developed a briefing and free webinars on addressing domestic abuse during Covid-19. You’ll find information, approaches and contact details for support organisations. We’re collecting resources, strategies and practical approaches being used by institutions for our next briefing.
Our monthly updates are a great way for you to stay up to date with our work, events, and higher education news.