Insights & events

Interim management in the multi-academy trust sector: a crucial, and often overlooked, level of support

At AQ, we work with a trusted and expert network of interim managers across the education sector, however this level of...

29 April 2026

More trust, more fairness – reflections from the THE Africa Universities Summit

Hugh Martin recently had the privilege of speaking at the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit 2026 in...

24 April 2026

Ask the Recruiter: Key considerations when taking an international school leadership role

Ask the difficult questions to ensure your next overseas post is a good fit, says Hayley Mintern. Originally...

23 April 2026

Highlights from the AQ Women in Tech Event: “How to ensure your organisation thrives in the age of digital transformation”

We were delighted to host our latest Women in Tech earlier this week in partnership with London Business...

23 April 2026

Ask the recruiter: MAT Leadership through mergers and growth

Hayley Mintern shares insights and perspectives gained from supporting a growing number of trusts through periods of expansion,...

21 April 2026

NED Exchange – Summer Networking Event 2026

Date: Monday 15 June 2026 Time: 18.00-21.00 Location: Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4M 7DD Helene Usherwood...

10 April 2026

Inside Track – University Challenge: An interview with Nirmal Borkhataria

Its not newsworthy to highlight that the Higher Education sector has been and is under significant financial pressure....

9 April 2026

Designing the resilient University: Operational excellence and leadership for the new era

Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 Time: 12.30-1.30pm Location: MS Teams Webinar Click here to register for the webinar. Universities are navigating sustained...

18 March 2026

Why colleges must strengthen their HR function to solve recruitment and retention issues

Colleges often state that their number one concern is recruitment and retention. Attrition rates are severe – around 25% of FE teachers...

17 March 2026

AQ Partner with Independent Higher Education (IHE)

We’re pleased to announce our partnership with Independent Higher Education (IHE) – the fastest growing representative body for...

11 March 2026

AQ Women in Tech Event – 20 April 2026

We are pleased to be hosting our next Women in Tech event with London Business School, one of the...

10 March 2026

Independent sector: ‘This is not a short-term dip in demand’

Originally featured in School Management Plus Independent sector upheaval is not a passing storm but a structural reset...

27 February 2026