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Fergal Keane on his struggles with depression, PTSD, alcoholism and his search for happiness.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I spent 30 years trying to unlock the secret to happiness
Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solution
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Fergal Keane on his struggles with depression, PTSD, alcoholism and his search for happiness.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hope they pay the levy then?
Plumbers, builders and shop managers should be recruited as working class "apprentice priests" to end middle class dominance in Church of England pulpits, a vicar has said
Thanks to Rev @alexdjfrost.bsky.social for talking to me about this edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dyn...
Thanks to Rev @alexdjfrost.bsky.social for talking to me about this edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dyn...
Church plea to find working-class priests - The Times
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January 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hope they pay the levy then?
Great blog from @ahuauk.bsky.social
Thought of the fortnight blog: Number 7 in our blog series, this edition we asked our members ‘What is your favourite inspirational quote and why?'
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4gaXeSM
Read the blog here: bit.ly/4gaXeSM
January 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Great blog from @ahuauk.bsky.social
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The University of Leeds has become the first Russell Group university to officially announce that it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media site X.
It will, however, be alive and well on Bluesky.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
It will, however, be alive and well on Bluesky.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
January 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The University of Leeds has become the first Russell Group university to officially announce that it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media site X.
It will, however, be alive and well on Bluesky.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
It will, however, be alive and well on Bluesky.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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The sad and surprising tale of how a series of terrible decisions by a regulator pushed one of our best known theatre schools out of undergraduate higher education. wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
January 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The sad and surprising tale of how a series of terrible decisions by a regulator pushed one of our best known theatre schools out of undergraduate higher education. wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
Tom Baker Christmas message 2024
YouTube video by Cygnus Alpha Events
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December 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
December 15, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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Massive respect to Chorley FC who will open their ground between midday & 3pm on Christmas Day.
They want to provide food and drink for anyone who might be struggling or spending Christmas on their own.
What a touch from the National League club! 👏👏👏
They want to provide food and drink for anyone who might be struggling or spending Christmas on their own.
What a touch from the National League club! 👏👏👏
December 3, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Massive respect to Chorley FC who will open their ground between midday & 3pm on Christmas Day.
They want to provide food and drink for anyone who might be struggling or spending Christmas on their own.
What a touch from the National League club! 👏👏👏
They want to provide food and drink for anyone who might be struggling or spending Christmas on their own.
What a touch from the National League club! 👏👏👏
@alex.ihe.ac.uk sets out an unequivocal response to the OfS decision to pause regulatory activity.
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Hate to say we told you so
Independent HE has faced issues with registration and degree awarding powers processes for years. For Alex Proudfoot, the OfS decision to pause this statutory activity is the latest in a long line of ...
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December 3, 2024 at 8:32 AM
@alex.ihe.ac.uk sets out an unequivocal response to the OfS decision to pause regulatory activity.
wonkhe.com/blogs/hate-t...
wonkhe.com/blogs/hate-t...
This is absolutely wonderful - The Townsend Studio at the University of West London.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnBp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnBp...
The launch of The Townshend Studio at the University of West London
YouTube video by University of West London
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December 2, 2024 at 10:19 PM
This is absolutely wonderful - The Townsend Studio at the University of West London.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnBp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnBp...
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Our journal is now on Bluesky!
Follow for peer-reviewed articles that inform the practice of management in higher education
Follow for peer-reviewed articles that inform the practice of management in higher education
🌟 We're on BlueSky! 🎓✨
Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education journal brings you insights on global higher ed policy and practice. Follow us for updates, research, and more! 📚🌍
#HigherEd #PolicyMatters #Research #PerspectivesJournal @charlotteverney.bsky.social
Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education journal brings you insights on global higher ed policy and practice. Follow us for updates, research, and more! 📚🌍
#HigherEd #PolicyMatters #Research #PerspectivesJournal @charlotteverney.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Our journal is now on Bluesky!
Follow for peer-reviewed articles that inform the practice of management in higher education
Follow for peer-reviewed articles that inform the practice of management in higher education
Kate Bush - December Will Be Magic Again
YouTube video by Symphonyofflowers
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December 1, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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"Government has a part to play, but the two sectors [HE and FE] need to find common cause, and quickly." Spot on blog from @hughesdavid.bsky.social and @chrishusbands.bsky.social via @hepi-news.bsky.social
bit.ly/3YYIbF4
bit.ly/3YYIbF4
A post-compulsory education system which works for all - HEPI
A coherent skills ecosystem demands urgent collaboration between colleges, universities, and employers to address economic and social fragmentation.
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November 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM
"Government has a part to play, but the two sectors [HE and FE] need to find common cause, and quickly." Spot on blog from @hughesdavid.bsky.social and @chrishusbands.bsky.social via @hepi-news.bsky.social
bit.ly/3YYIbF4
bit.ly/3YYIbF4
Another bad case of Saab-shrinkage spotted today.
It's probably been washed at the wrong temperature and put through a hot cycle in the tumble-dryer.
It's probably been washed at the wrong temperature and put through a hot cycle in the tumble-dryer.
November 25, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Another bad case of Saab-shrinkage spotted today.
It's probably been washed at the wrong temperature and put through a hot cycle in the tumble-dryer.
It's probably been washed at the wrong temperature and put through a hot cycle in the tumble-dryer.
Happy weekend everybody!
November 22, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Happy weekend everybody!
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Hold on to your hats folks. 2025 is going to be a bumpy ride 😲
The House of Commons education committee will not be looking into any higher education issues when it announces its first inquiries under new parliament, I have learned.
One former DfE-er calls it "staggering" given challenges facing universities.
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One former DfE-er calls it "staggering" given challenges facing universities.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
November 22, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Hold on to your hats folks. 2025 is going to be a bumpy ride 😲
They say "never read the comments".
I wonder if anybody at Jaguar has dared look below the line..... 😑
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtF...
I wonder if anybody at Jaguar has dared look below the line..... 😑
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtF...
Jaguar | Copy Nothing
YouTube video by Jaguar
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November 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM
They say "never read the comments".
I wonder if anybody at Jaguar has dared look below the line..... 😑
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtF...
I wonder if anybody at Jaguar has dared look below the line..... 😑
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtF...
The H5N1 Bird Flu is spreading rapidly amongst livestock in the US and there are now 45 confirmed cases in humans.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/o...
Opinion | The U.S. Response to Bird Flu Is Not Reassuring the World
The U.S. needs to reassure the world it has the outbreak under control.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:01 AM
The H5N1 Bird Flu is spreading rapidly amongst livestock in the US and there are now 45 confirmed cases in humans.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/o...
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Very encouraging evidence that a strong graduate premium still exists for individuals, the economy & communities all over the country. HE is a long term investment in the individual and ultimately in our society and we’re fools if we see it as a cost. www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/news/...
New analysis reveals graduates in every region earn at least a third more
Universities UK’s new analysis of government LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data demonstrates those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t.
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Very encouraging evidence that a strong graduate premium still exists for individuals, the economy & communities all over the country. HE is a long term investment in the individual and ultimately in our society and we’re fools if we see it as a cost. www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/news/...
Some really shocking statistics here - the UK in a post-COVID, post-Brexit mess....
Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Some really shocking statistics here - the UK in a post-COVID, post-Brexit mess....
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November 19, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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This piece I've published today at Jisc's blogs gives you a flavour of some of the topics I've been looking at here
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analytics.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2024/11/1...
The new wave of university localism – Data analytics
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November 18, 2024 at 2:38 PM
This piece I've published today at Jisc's blogs gives you a flavour of some of the topics I've been looking at here
analytics.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2024/11/1...
analytics.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2024/11/1...