Gemma Derrick
@gemmaderrick.bsky.social
Professor (Research Policy and Culture) at University of Bristol. Meta- research, peer review, academic audit and knowledge systems. Epistemological boundary rider and curious pragmatist towards evidence for research culture change.
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💥New: The People Culture and Environment element of REF2029 is already changing the sector, we shouldn’t give up on it now
✍️ @gemmaderrick.bsky.social Amy Devenney, Lizzie Ville & Rhian Pennie
#PeopleCultureEvironment #ResearchCulture #REF2029
✍️ @gemmaderrick.bsky.social Amy Devenney, Lizzie Ville & Rhian Pennie
#PeopleCultureEvironment #ResearchCulture #REF2029
The People Culture and Environment element of REF2029 is already changing the sector, we shouldn’t give up on it now - Impact of Social Sciences
The future of the People Culture and Environment element of REF 2029 is currently under scrutiny. Drawing on interviews with institutional decisionmakers as part of the COMET study, Gemma Derrick, Amy...
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September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💥New: The People Culture and Environment element of REF2029 is already changing the sector, we shouldn’t give up on it now
✍️ @gemmaderrick.bsky.social Amy Devenney, Lizzie Ville & Rhian Pennie
#PeopleCultureEvironment #ResearchCulture #REF2029
✍️ @gemmaderrick.bsky.social Amy Devenney, Lizzie Ville & Rhian Pennie
#PeopleCultureEvironment #ResearchCulture #REF2029
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Next, Gemma Derrick on how Heuristics can be used to judge what is a quality research output
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October 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Next, Gemma Derrick on how Heuristics can be used to judge what is a quality research output
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With work on REF paused, should getting rid of the whole thing be on agenda?
Is it QR's defence, or outdated policy's "monster"?
Views from @gemmaderrick.bsky.social, @kieronflanagan.bsky.social and others, in @fionamcintyre.bsky.social analysis.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Is it QR's defence, or outdated policy's "monster"?
Views from @gemmaderrick.bsky.social, @kieronflanagan.bsky.social and others, in @fionamcintyre.bsky.social analysis.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
REF at a crossroads: revamp or get rid? - Research Professional News
Pause intensifies debate on whether exercise is QR’s essential defence or outdated policy’s “monster”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
With work on REF paused, should getting rid of the whole thing be on agenda?
Is it QR's defence, or outdated policy's "monster"?
Views from @gemmaderrick.bsky.social, @kieronflanagan.bsky.social and others, in @fionamcintyre.bsky.social analysis.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Is it QR's defence, or outdated policy's "monster"?
Views from @gemmaderrick.bsky.social, @kieronflanagan.bsky.social and others, in @fionamcintyre.bsky.social analysis.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
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In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID Conference in Bristol (3-5 September 2025), we are happy to announce this year's Women in Science Policy (WISP Event).
Read more here: www.stienid2025.org/wisp
And don't forget to register to take part!
Read more here: www.stienid2025.org/wisp
And don't forget to register to take part!
Women in Science Policy (WISP) | STI-ENID2025
www.stienid2025.org
August 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID Conference in Bristol (3-5 September 2025), we are happy to announce this year's Women in Science Policy (WISP Event).
Read more here: www.stienid2025.org/wisp
And don't forget to register to take part!
Read more here: www.stienid2025.org/wisp
And don't forget to register to take part!
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In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID conference in Bristol (3-5 September, 2025).
Thanks to our generous sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social, Digital Science, @clarivate.com, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social, @overton.io, UKRN, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and @elife.bsky.social
Thanks to our generous sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social, Digital Science, @clarivate.com, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social, @overton.io, UKRN, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and @elife.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID conference in Bristol (3-5 September, 2025).
Thanks to our generous sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social, Digital Science, @clarivate.com, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social, @overton.io, UKRN, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and @elife.bsky.social
Thanks to our generous sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social, Digital Science, @clarivate.com, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social, @overton.io, UKRN, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and @elife.bsky.social
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Americans are more likely to have a negative view of swearing than Australians or Britons
Americans: 43% have a negative view
Australians: 34%
Britons: 33%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Americans: 43% have a negative view
Australians: 34%
Britons: 33%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Americans are more likely to have a negative view of swearing than Australians or Britons
Americans: 43% have a negative view
Australians: 34%
Britons: 33%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Americans: 43% have a negative view
Australians: 34%
Britons: 33%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
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Britons are more regular swearers than Australians or Americans, but what are their top swear words?
Britons
F*ck: 67% use regularly
Sh*t: 65%
Bloody: 54%
Australians
Sh*t: 61%
F*ck: 56%
Bullsh*t: 52%
Americans
Damn: 55%
Sh*t: 54%
F*ck: 47%
👇 more in chart below
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Britons
F*ck: 67% use regularly
Sh*t: 65%
Bloody: 54%
Australians
Sh*t: 61%
F*ck: 56%
Bullsh*t: 52%
Americans
Damn: 55%
Sh*t: 54%
F*ck: 47%
👇 more in chart below
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Britons are more regular swearers than Australians or Americans, but what are their top swear words?
Britons
F*ck: 67% use regularly
Sh*t: 65%
Bloody: 54%
Australians
Sh*t: 61%
F*ck: 56%
Bullsh*t: 52%
Americans
Damn: 55%
Sh*t: 54%
F*ck: 47%
👇 more in chart below
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Britons
F*ck: 67% use regularly
Sh*t: 65%
Bloody: 54%
Australians
Sh*t: 61%
F*ck: 56%
Bullsh*t: 52%
Americans
Damn: 55%
Sh*t: 54%
F*ck: 47%
👇 more in chart below
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
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The 29th Annual #STI2025 isn’t just great talks — it’s about community + fun too!
📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5:
🏃♀️ Morning harbour run
🎨 Banksy treasure hunt
🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game
🖼️ Poster bingo
Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us!
👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1
📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5:
🏃♀️ Morning harbour run
🎨 Banksy treasure hunt
🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game
🖼️ Poster bingo
Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us!
👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1
Registration | STI-ENID2025
stienid2025.org
July 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The 29th Annual #STI2025 isn’t just great talks — it’s about community + fun too!
📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5:
🏃♀️ Morning harbour run
🎨 Banksy treasure hunt
🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game
🖼️ Poster bingo
Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us!
👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1
📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5:
🏃♀️ Morning harbour run
🎨 Banksy treasure hunt
🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game
🖼️ Poster bingo
Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us!
👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1
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The program looks amazing! Looking forward to an engaging and productive dialogue on S&T policy in Bristol!
The 29th Annual #STI2025 isn’t just great talks — it’s about community + fun too!
📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5:
🏃♀️ Morning harbour run
🎨 Banksy treasure hunt
🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game
🖼️ Poster bingo
Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us!
👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1
📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5:
🏃♀️ Morning harbour run
🎨 Banksy treasure hunt
🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game
🖼️ Poster bingo
Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us!
👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1
Registration | STI-ENID2025
stienid2025.org
July 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The program looks amazing! Looking forward to an engaging and productive dialogue on S&T policy in Bristol!
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Excited to share that Digital Science is sponsoring the 29th Annual STIENID Conference in Bristol, 3–5 Sept 2025!
Digital Science has always been a big part of our community — special thanks to Dan Hook for serving on this year’s Scientific Committee.
See you in Bristol!
#STIENID2025
Digital Science has always been a big part of our community — special thanks to Dan Hook for serving on this year’s Scientific Committee.
See you in Bristol!
#STIENID2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Excited to share that Digital Science is sponsoring the 29th Annual STIENID Conference in Bristol, 3–5 Sept 2025!
Digital Science has always been a big part of our community — special thanks to Dan Hook for serving on this year’s Scientific Committee.
See you in Bristol!
#STIENID2025
Digital Science has always been a big part of our community — special thanks to Dan Hook for serving on this year’s Scientific Committee.
See you in Bristol!
#STIENID2025
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Thrilled to welcome @clarivate.com as a sponsor for STIENID2025 in Bristol, 3–5 Sept!
Even more special: Clarivate will sponsor our Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture 2025 — honouring his legacy at the heart of our community.
@bristoluni.bsky.social
#STIENID2025 #EugeneGarfieldLecture
Even more special: Clarivate will sponsor our Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture 2025 — honouring his legacy at the heart of our community.
@bristoluni.bsky.social
#STIENID2025 #EugeneGarfieldLecture
July 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Thrilled to welcome @clarivate.com as a sponsor for STIENID2025 in Bristol, 3–5 Sept!
Even more special: Clarivate will sponsor our Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture 2025 — honouring his legacy at the heart of our community.
@bristoluni.bsky.social
#STIENID2025 #EugeneGarfieldLecture
Even more special: Clarivate will sponsor our Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture 2025 — honouring his legacy at the heart of our community.
@bristoluni.bsky.social
#STIENID2025 #EugeneGarfieldLecture
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@bristoluni.bsky.social University of Bristol is hosting & sponsoring STIENID2025, 3–5 Sept!
The perfect place to rethink our research policy, in a city that lives its values & social justice at its core.
Come for the ideas, stay for the people.
www.stienid2025.org/conferenceinfo
#STIENID2025
The perfect place to rethink our research policy, in a city that lives its values & social justice at its core.
Come for the ideas, stay for the people.
www.stienid2025.org/conferenceinfo
#STIENID2025
Conference information | STI-ENID2025
www.stienid2025.org
July 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@bristoluni.bsky.social University of Bristol is hosting & sponsoring STIENID2025, 3–5 Sept!
The perfect place to rethink our research policy, in a city that lives its values & social justice at its core.
Come for the ideas, stay for the people.
www.stienid2025.org/conferenceinfo
#STIENID2025
The perfect place to rethink our research policy, in a city that lives its values & social justice at its core.
Come for the ideas, stay for the people.
www.stienid2025.org/conferenceinfo
#STIENID2025
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📣 Clarivate presents the 2025 Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture!
Prof Mike Thelwall, a true gentleman of bibliometrics, shared:
“Eugene Garfield inspired me. I met him once and was in awe. This means so much to me.”
A fitting tribute. #STIENID2025
Prof Mike Thelwall, a true gentleman of bibliometrics, shared:
“Eugene Garfield inspired me. I met him once and was in awe. This means so much to me.”
A fitting tribute. #STIENID2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
📣 Clarivate presents the 2025 Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture!
Prof Mike Thelwall, a true gentleman of bibliometrics, shared:
“Eugene Garfield inspired me. I met him once and was in awe. This means so much to me.”
A fitting tribute. #STIENID2025
Prof Mike Thelwall, a true gentleman of bibliometrics, shared:
“Eugene Garfield inspired me. I met him once and was in awe. This means so much to me.”
A fitting tribute. #STIENID2025
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The MetaROR team will also attend @stienid2025.bsky.social.
MetaROR is a partner of STI-ENID 2025. We invite authors of papers presented at the conference to submit their work to MetaROR.
www.stienid2025.org/metaror
Hope to meet you on September 3-5 in Bristol, UK!
@gemmaderrick.bsky.social
MetaROR is a partner of STI-ENID 2025. We invite authors of papers presented at the conference to submit their work to MetaROR.
www.stienid2025.org/metaror
Hope to meet you on September 3-5 in Bristol, UK!
@gemmaderrick.bsky.social
MetaRORpartnership | STI-ENID2025
www.stienid2025.org
July 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The MetaROR team will also attend @stienid2025.bsky.social.
MetaROR is a partner of STI-ENID 2025. We invite authors of papers presented at the conference to submit their work to MetaROR.
www.stienid2025.org/metaror
Hope to meet you on September 3-5 in Bristol, UK!
@gemmaderrick.bsky.social
MetaROR is a partner of STI-ENID 2025. We invite authors of papers presented at the conference to submit their work to MetaROR.
www.stienid2025.org/metaror
Hope to meet you on September 3-5 in Bristol, UK!
@gemmaderrick.bsky.social
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We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
July 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
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Vague rules will not dispel the REF’s climate of caution.
Inclusive assessment needs stronger backing, say Gemma Derrick, Elizabeth Gadd, Simon Hettrick and James Baker.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Inclusive assessment needs stronger backing, say Gemma Derrick, Elizabeth Gadd, Simon Hettrick and James Baker.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Vague rules will not dispel the REF’s climate of caution - Research Professional News
Inclusive assessment needs stronger backing, say Gemma Derrick, Elizabeth Gadd, Simon Hettrick and James Baker
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Vague rules will not dispel the REF’s climate of caution.
Inclusive assessment needs stronger backing, say Gemma Derrick, Elizabeth Gadd, Simon Hettrick and James Baker.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Inclusive assessment needs stronger backing, say Gemma Derrick, Elizabeth Gadd, Simon Hettrick and James Baker.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
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I’ll be at the @stienid2025.bsky.social this September with @diazfaes.bsky.social 🦦 to present something cool we’ve been cooking up that bridges scientific 📚, social 🌍, and epidemiological 🦠 attentions.
June 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I’ll be at the @stienid2025.bsky.social this September with @diazfaes.bsky.social 🦦 to present something cool we’ve been cooking up that bridges scientific 📚, social 🌍, and epidemiological 🦠 attentions.
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Dearest gentle readers,
The STI-ENID 2025 conference (3–5 Sept, Bristol) is heating up. Accepted authors have been informed, keynote reveals are imminent, and yes… Lady Whistledown will be there.
Register now or risk missing the gossip: www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
#STIENID2025
The STI-ENID 2025 conference (3–5 Sept, Bristol) is heating up. Accepted authors have been informed, keynote reveals are imminent, and yes… Lady Whistledown will be there.
Register now or risk missing the gossip: www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
#STIENID2025
Registration | STI-ENID2025
www.stienid2025.org
June 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Dearest gentle readers,
The STI-ENID 2025 conference (3–5 Sept, Bristol) is heating up. Accepted authors have been informed, keynote reveals are imminent, and yes… Lady Whistledown will be there.
Register now or risk missing the gossip: www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
#STIENID2025
The STI-ENID 2025 conference (3–5 Sept, Bristol) is heating up. Accepted authors have been informed, keynote reveals are imminent, and yes… Lady Whistledown will be there.
Register now or risk missing the gossip: www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
#STIENID2025
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Prof Keri Facer will open the 29th Annual Science and Technology Indicators Conference on 3 Sept!
Her keynote — “Measuring what matters: reimagining research for a shared future” — invites us to think bigger about research, time and transformation.
Register at www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
Her keynote — “Measuring what matters: reimagining research for a shared future” — invites us to think bigger about research, time and transformation.
Register at www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
July 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Prof Keri Facer will open the 29th Annual Science and Technology Indicators Conference on 3 Sept!
Her keynote — “Measuring what matters: reimagining research for a shared future” — invites us to think bigger about research, time and transformation.
Register at www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
Her keynote — “Measuring what matters: reimagining research for a shared future” — invites us to think bigger about research, time and transformation.
Register at www.stienid2025.org/registration-1
After 2 reminders that my review for a journal with an APC of £3K+ (of which reviewers, or editors do not profit), was overdue I kindly wrote back that since I was completing this review for free, that imposing deadlines on my time, was inappropriate.
My weekend. My time. My choice.
My weekend. My time. My choice.
May 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
After 2 reminders that my review for a journal with an APC of £3K+ (of which reviewers, or editors do not profit), was overdue I kindly wrote back that since I was completing this review for free, that imposing deadlines on my time, was inappropriate.
My weekend. My time. My choice.
My weekend. My time. My choice.
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👀 Ever wondered what happens when research meets Gossip Girl?
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
Spotted! 2025 paper themes | STI-ENID2025
www.stienid2025.org
May 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
👀 Ever wondered what happens when research meets Gossip Girl?
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
👀 Ever wondered what happens when research meets Gossip Girl?
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
Spotted! 2025 paper themes | STI-ENID2025
www.stienid2025.org
May 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
👀 Ever wondered what happens when research meets Gossip Girl?
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊
www.stienid2025.org/themes
Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol
xoxo
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My book Democracy Under Strain is finally out, and I couldn’t be happier. 🥳 It’s been a long, challenging journey—but one that’s shaped me deeply as an academic. Here’s what it’s about 🧵 #DemocracyUnderStrain (1/11)
April 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My book Democracy Under Strain is finally out, and I couldn’t be happier. 🥳 It’s been a long, challenging journey—but one that’s shaped me deeply as an academic. Here’s what it’s about 🧵 #DemocracyUnderStrain (1/11)
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Sign up here for "The Implications of Polycrisis for Higher Education," an online event co-organized by the CHES@UCL and CHET@Bristol. Panellists are Sharon Stein, Basma Hajir and me; the discussant is Richard Hall. #HigherEd, #UKHE, #AcademicSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-implic...
The implications of polycrisis for higher education
This event is part of the #HigherEdSeminarSeries
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March 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Sign up here for "The Implications of Polycrisis for Higher Education," an online event co-organized by the CHES@UCL and CHET@Bristol. Panellists are Sharon Stein, Basma Hajir and me; the discussant is Richard Hall. #HigherEd, #UKHE, #AcademicSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-implic...
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Very many congratulations to Alma Cardi who successfully defended her thesis on 17/2. She completed a #TRRPHD and was supervised by @gemmaderrick.bsky.social. Many thanks to the Examiners @amhwork.bsky.social and James Robson. www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...
February 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Very many congratulations to Alma Cardi who successfully defended her thesis on 17/2. She completed a #TRRPHD and was supervised by @gemmaderrick.bsky.social. Many thanks to the Examiners @amhwork.bsky.social and James Robson. www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...