UHR (Universities Human Resources) is the professional organisation for Human Resources practitioners in the United Kingdom and Eire universities.
The association is divided into geographical areas, members of which meet several times a year to exchange news and disseminate best practice. Each area group nominates a member to serve on the Executive Committee, together with a number of directly elected representatives and officers.
The Executive Committee, including the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, meets every four months to formulate policy, plan activities and give strategic direction to the association. UHR is assisted by a part-time Executive Director.
A three day residential conference is held each year in the spring and development days are held throughout the year on topics such as employment law.
UHR works with associated bodies such as Universities UK, UCEA and GuildHE to offer co-ordinated responses to consultations by bodies such as the Funding Councils and government, and to share information and best practice.
If you wish to get in contact with UHR, you can visit the Contact Us page.
UHR is a special interest organisation of Professional HE Services Ltd. The PHES section of the website explains the reasons for joining PHES and how the relationship works.
There are also lots of acronyms in the sector, so we have compiled a useful list.
As we approach the end of our current strategic plan, we reflect on past achievements and begin planning for the future. This report outlines member feedback from our most recent consultation survey, capturing valuable insights on UHR’s support and future direction.
Our plan outlines how we will support, strengthen and champion the HR profession in higher education through clear priorities, focused activity and collaborative working over the period 2026–2030. Learn more.
Our UHR Chair, Margaret Ayers, shares "I have been continually impressed not only by the scale of activity UHR delivers, but by
the values that underpin everything we do - collaboration, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to the development of people
across the sector. UHR is growing stronger through its networks, learning from its members, and continuing to deliver meaningful, future-focused support". Our Annual Review focuses on the achievements of the last year.
