Author
Chris Husbands
Chris Husbands is Director at Higher Futures, and was formerly Chair of the Teaching Excellence Framework.
9 pieces
Newest first, since December 2016
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From improvement to compliance – a significant shift in the purpose of the TEF
Former Teaching Excellence Framework chair Chris Husbands and deputy chair Janice Kay unpick the Office for Students’ proposals for the future shape of the exercise
With Janice Kay
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The Kerslake Collection looks forward to a refreshed civic agenda for universities
The UPP Foundation is publishing a collection of essays in memory of Civic University Commission chair and public servant Bob Kerslake. Richard Brabner and Chris Husbands reflect on Kerslake’s legacy
With Richard Brabner
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The continued success of universities hinges on the response to the generative AI reckoning
The essay assessment is only the most obvious casualty of generative AI. Janice Kay, Chris Husbands and Jason Tangen explain why AI should prompt a total overhaul of education strategies
With Janice Kay and Jason Tangen
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Celebrating excellence in higher education with TEF 2023
As the Office for Students publishes ratings from the Teaching Excellence Framework, TEF panel chair and Vice Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University Chris Husbands reflects on the new exercise
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Do universities matter in post-Brexit Britain?
Natalie Day and Chris Husbands pitch their plan to create a new social compact between universities and the public.
With Natalie Day
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2019 TEF results: three years of seeking out excellence
Chris Husbands finds many reasons to celebrate in this year’s TEF results.
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Can universities heal the wounds of toxic Brexit politics?
The political divisions of Brexit are damaging Britain in the eyes of the world. Chris Husbands wonders whether universities will be able to change the story.
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TEF results – the chair’s post-match analysis
TEF Chair Chris Husbands reflects on the final outcomes, the reaction from the sector, Wonkhe’s own analysis, and some what lessons can be taken forward for the future.
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Busting five common myths about the TEF
Chris Husbands’ phone has been ringing off the hook with questions and concerns about the TEF. As Chair of the new exercise, he tries to put to bed some of the more common misunderstandings about the TEF.