AUCSO, Global. Inspirational leader, Julie Barker, has been appointed to the role Chief Operating Officer of The Association of University Chief Security Officers. AUCSO is the leading organisation for security professionals working in higher and further education around the world. As the former Director of Hospitality and Accommodation Services at University of Brighton for over 25 years, Lead Sustainability Non-Exec Director for CUBO, and Chair of TUCO for six years, Julie is two-time’ winner of the highly coveted Catey Awards. She featured prominently within the Public Sector Top 20 Most Influential from 2011 to 2016 and is a respected consultant to the sector. “I am delighted to be joining AUCSO at a pivotal time in its evolution and development when security and safeguarding has never been so important in ensuring the safety and well-being of campus communities, supporting students during their time with universities whether on site or through resi-life,” she said.