Aaron Porter

3 weeks ago | advance-he.ac.uk | Aaron Porter

Together with sector partners CUC, UUK, GuildHE, IHE and AHUA, we have begun a discussion about what elements of governance are working well and what could be improved as part of a new project, The Big Conversation: shaping the future of higher education. In the first of our Big Conversation sessions, jointly hosted with AHUA, we engaged with Chairs, governors and governance professionals across the UK to examine whether higher education governing bodies are sufficiently strategic.

1 month ago | advance-he.ac.uk | Aaron Porter |Alistair Jarvis

In today’s higher education landscape, governing bodies (GBs) face the complex challenge of balancing the immediate financial pressures of running an institution with the long-term strategic vision necessary to be a sustainable organisation in the context of their vision and strategy. Turbulence and volatility appear to be a constant in the sector which place enormous demands on governing bodies.

1 month ago | proboat.com | Aaron Porter

In my professional life, I’ve dismissed most artificial intelligence (AI) tools I stumble across as manifestations of a flawed invention consistently oversold by hubristic tech bros and investment con-artists. For editors and publishers, AI applications are a reliable source of soberly stated falsehoods and elliptical reasoning—distractions more notable for amusing errors than brilliant solutions.

2 months ago | proboat.com | Aaron Porter

A flawless laid teak deck has long defined the aspirational expectations for yacht owners, but scarcity of the hard, rot-resistant tropical wood and shifts in aesthetic sensibilities and a market for weight-sensitive designs have led naval architects, boatbuilders, and refit yards to explore alternative natural-fiber decking options that still look elegant and feel good under your feet.

Nov 20, 2024 | marineandmaritime.com | Anne Dunbar |Aaron Porter

IBEX is North America’s marine technology trade show dedicated to advancing the business of boating. Focused on the recreational marine industry, it’s held at Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, USA in October. IBEX says the acquisition of the magazine will marry the vitality of its live trade event with the magazine’s depth of editorial coverage, creating a platform for technical education, professional development, and independent editorial exploration of defining industry trends.