Strategic Development Programme Seminar Series

Each year, alongside the Strategic Development Programme, we organise seminars for SDP alumni and other senior Professional Services staff, offering a platform to explore key issues facing higher education.

For this event, we are delighted to welcome Wendy Appleby, Vice-President (Operations) at the University of Southampton, who will share her perspectives on the current priorities and challenges shaping the sector.

The event will also include a Q&A session following the speaker’s talk, as well as dedicated time for networking. This provides a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow SDP alumni and other senior professional services colleagues, exchange ideas, and strengthen your professional network in a welcoming and engaging setting.

Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh insights and build meaningful connections within the Professional Services community.

• Professional Services staff in a strategic role
• SDP alumni
• Further details regarding our eligibility criteria

Number of sessions: 1

Wendy Appleby is Vice-President (Operations) at the University of Southampton, a role that she took up in October 2021. Wendy has worked in higher education for over 35 years across eight higher education institutions in London and Hampshire. At the University of Southampton, the Vice-President (Operations) provides strategic leadership to the University's professional services, which include HR, estates and facilities, communications, student, alumni and education services, IT, faculty operating services, legal, governance, and compliance and research and innovation services. The VP (Operations) is also the Secretary to the University's Council.

You do not have to be an SDP alumnus to attend this event, but it is aimed at Professional Services Staff in a strategic role.

One half day session

• Professional Services Development Programme Level 3