Aaron Porter
@aaronrossporter.bsky.social
London. Theatre, football, running, reading, travel, dining out, politics ⚽️🏏🎭🏃✈️
Chair, BPP University; Deputy Chair, Goldsmiths University; Trustee @kingsheadtheatre; Non-Exec, IFoA; School governor
Chair, BPP University; Deputy Chair, Goldsmiths University; Trustee @kingsheadtheatre; Non-Exec, IFoA; School governor
If tuition fees had risen in line with inflation in every year since £9,000 fees were introduced (in 2012) they would now be at £13,500.
This September (after only the 2nd inflationary increase in that period) domestic undergraduate tuition fees are £9,535 per year.
This September (after only the 2nd inflationary increase in that period) domestic undergraduate tuition fees are £9,535 per year.
October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If tuition fees had risen in line with inflation in every year since £9,000 fees were introduced (in 2012) they would now be at £13,500.
This September (after only the 2nd inflationary increase in that period) domestic undergraduate tuition fees are £9,535 per year.
This September (after only the 2nd inflationary increase in that period) domestic undergraduate tuition fees are £9,535 per year.
Bridget Phillipson also confirms that care leavers will now automatically be allocated the maximum maintenance support when entering higher education.
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Bridget Phillipson also confirms that care leavers will now automatically be allocated the maximum maintenance support when entering higher education.
Ian Sollom, Lib Dem Universities spokesperson confirms they welcome the increase in maintenance for domestic students, but do not support it being funded by a levy on international student fees and warns of the implications of a possible reduction international students coming to the UK.
October 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ian Sollom, Lib Dem Universities spokesperson confirms they welcome the increase in maintenance for domestic students, but do not support it being funded by a levy on international student fees and warns of the implications of a possible reduction international students coming to the UK.
Laura Trott, Shadow Education Sec accuses the HE sector of having “low value courses” and reiterates that the Tories want fewer going to Uni.
Phillipson in her response: “when the opposition talk of Micky Mouse courses, they never say who shouldn’t be going to university or which courses they mean”
Phillipson in her response: “when the opposition talk of Micky Mouse courses, they never say who shouldn’t be going to university or which courses they mean”
October 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Laura Trott, Shadow Education Sec accuses the HE sector of having “low value courses” and reiterates that the Tories want fewer going to Uni.
Phillipson in her response: “when the opposition talk of Micky Mouse courses, they never say who shouldn’t be going to university or which courses they mean”
Phillipson in her response: “when the opposition talk of Micky Mouse courses, they never say who shouldn’t be going to university or which courses they mean”
Bridget Phillipson confirms that undergraduate tuition fees for domestic students will increase with inflation in England for the next 2 years.
Maintenance support will also increase with inflation.
Maintenance support will also increase with inflation.
October 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Bridget Phillipson confirms that undergraduate tuition fees for domestic students will increase with inflation in England for the next 2 years.
Maintenance support will also increase with inflation.
Maintenance support will also increase with inflation.
A theatre, politics & history crossover
The @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social are staging, “The Gang of Three” about the power vacuum left by Harold Wilson’s resignation & fight for the future of the Labour between 3 friends Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey & Tony Crosland.
kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/6/b...
The @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social are staging, “The Gang of Three” about the power vacuum left by Harold Wilson’s resignation & fight for the future of the Labour between 3 friends Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey & Tony Crosland.
kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/6/b...
The Gang Of Three — By Robert Khan & Tom Salinsky
Three feuding cabinet giants fight to be PM
kingsheadtheatre.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A theatre, politics & history crossover
The @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social are staging, “The Gang of Three” about the power vacuum left by Harold Wilson’s resignation & fight for the future of the Labour between 3 friends Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey & Tony Crosland.
kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/6/b...
The @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social are staging, “The Gang of Three” about the power vacuum left by Harold Wilson’s resignation & fight for the future of the Labour between 3 friends Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey & Tony Crosland.
kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/6/b...
Rory McIlroy joins the Golf GOATs
April 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Rory McIlroy joins the Golf GOATs
Great to be back at the @kiaoval.com for the first Surrey home game of the 2025 cricket season (vs Hampshire).
Absolutely glorious weather for it.
Absolutely glorious weather for it.
April 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Great to be back at the @kiaoval.com for the first Surrey home game of the 2025 cricket season (vs Hampshire).
Absolutely glorious weather for it.
Absolutely glorious weather for it.
April 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
March 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
After the win against Villa last night, Oliver Glasner now averages 1.5 points per game at Palace (highest of any Crystal Palace manager in the Premier League era).
Also 1.6 goals per game & a 40% win ratio.
36 points is also the highest points tally for Palace after 27 games in a PL season. #cpfc
Also 1.6 goals per game & a 40% win ratio.
36 points is also the highest points tally for Palace after 27 games in a PL season. #cpfc
February 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
After the win against Villa last night, Oliver Glasner now averages 1.5 points per game at Palace (highest of any Crystal Palace manager in the Premier League era).
Also 1.6 goals per game & a 40% win ratio.
36 points is also the highest points tally for Palace after 27 games in a PL season. #cpfc
Also 1.6 goals per game & a 40% win ratio.
36 points is also the highest points tally for Palace after 27 games in a PL season. #cpfc
Today marks the 1st anniversary of Oliver Glasner’s appointment as Crystal Palace manager.
The graphic sets out his record in all competitions (44 games).
His Premier League record is:
P38 W14 D12 L13 F58 A46 Pts 54
54 points would constitute a #cpfc record in any Premier League season.
The graphic sets out his record in all competitions (44 games).
His Premier League record is:
P38 W14 D12 L13 F58 A46 Pts 54
54 points would constitute a #cpfc record in any Premier League season.
February 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today marks the 1st anniversary of Oliver Glasner’s appointment as Crystal Palace manager.
The graphic sets out his record in all competitions (44 games).
His Premier League record is:
P38 W14 D12 L13 F58 A46 Pts 54
54 points would constitute a #cpfc record in any Premier League season.
The graphic sets out his record in all competitions (44 games).
His Premier League record is:
P38 W14 D12 L13 F58 A46 Pts 54
54 points would constitute a #cpfc record in any Premier League season.
Like a 2025 version of Ronnie Radford!
What a cracker from Jamie Donley for Leyton Orient.
Magic of the FA Cup!
#facup #leytonorient #mancity
What a cracker from Jamie Donley for Leyton Orient.
Magic of the FA Cup!
#facup #leytonorient #mancity
February 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Like a 2025 version of Ronnie Radford!
What a cracker from Jamie Donley for Leyton Orient.
Magic of the FA Cup!
#facup #leytonorient #mancity
What a cracker from Jamie Donley for Leyton Orient.
Magic of the FA Cup!
#facup #leytonorient #mancity
A very enjoyable afternoon in Manchester, made all the better leaving with a deserved 3 points in the bag for Crystal Palace.
30 points, 12th in the table and very much looking toward a top half finish. #cpfc
30 points, 12th in the table and very much looking toward a top half finish. #cpfc
February 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A very enjoyable afternoon in Manchester, made all the better leaving with a deserved 3 points in the bag for Crystal Palace.
30 points, 12th in the table and very much looking toward a top half finish. #cpfc
30 points, 12th in the table and very much looking toward a top half finish. #cpfc
After the win at Manchester United this afternoon, Crystal Palace now have 30 points after 24 Premier League games.
Our 2nd highest points tally after 24 games in a PL season.
Very much capable of breaking our record PL points tally of 49 points (18/19 & 23/24 seasons).
#cpfc
Our 2nd highest points tally after 24 games in a PL season.
Very much capable of breaking our record PL points tally of 49 points (18/19 & 23/24 seasons).
#cpfc
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
After the win at Manchester United this afternoon, Crystal Palace now have 30 points after 24 Premier League games.
Our 2nd highest points tally after 24 games in a PL season.
Very much capable of breaking our record PL points tally of 49 points (18/19 & 23/24 seasons).
#cpfc
Our 2nd highest points tally after 24 games in a PL season.
Very much capable of breaking our record PL points tally of 49 points (18/19 & 23/24 seasons).
#cpfc
Today’s #premierleague results feels like it settles the relegation spots for the 3 promoted teams; Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton.
Struggle to see how any of them will be able to get past the teams above them now.
Struggle to see how any of them will be able to get past the teams above them now.
February 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today’s #premierleague results feels like it settles the relegation spots for the 3 promoted teams; Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton.
Struggle to see how any of them will be able to get past the teams above them now.
Struggle to see how any of them will be able to get past the teams above them now.
Really enjoyed @mrjamesgraham.bsky.social’s “Brian and Maggie” on Channel 4.
Great dramatisation of an important turning point in modern British history.
But also how we badly miss the quality in-depth political interview.
Great dramatisation of an important turning point in modern British history.
But also how we badly miss the quality in-depth political interview.
January 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Really enjoyed @mrjamesgraham.bsky.social’s “Brian and Maggie” on Channel 4.
Great dramatisation of an important turning point in modern British history.
But also how we badly miss the quality in-depth political interview.
Great dramatisation of an important turning point in modern British history.
But also how we badly miss the quality in-depth political interview.
My favourite #TheTraitors reunited!
January 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My favourite #TheTraitors reunited!
Wonderful day with 80 fantastic student governors from across the UK & Ireland for the @advancehe.bsky.social event to reflect on the current HE environment, their year so far & ongoing objectives
Thanks to @jimdickinson.bsky.social, @liviascott.bsky.social & Dinah Caine for their input #governance
Thanks to @jimdickinson.bsky.social, @liviascott.bsky.social & Dinah Caine for their input #governance
January 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wonderful day with 80 fantastic student governors from across the UK & Ireland for the @advancehe.bsky.social event to reflect on the current HE environment, their year so far & ongoing objectives
Thanks to @jimdickinson.bsky.social, @liviascott.bsky.social & Dinah Caine for their input #governance
Thanks to @jimdickinson.bsky.social, @liviascott.bsky.social & Dinah Caine for their input #governance
I appreciate this isn’t the biggest consequence of Trump’s inauguration, but can someone explain why Gianni Infantino is amongst the VIP guests (basically behind the former Presidents!) at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
January 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I appreciate this isn’t the biggest consequence of Trump’s inauguration, but can someone explain why Gianni Infantino is amongst the VIP guests (basically behind the former Presidents!) at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Most important thing was the 3 points last night.
Awful first half, improved 2nd half. Well taken goals, now Crystal Palace can start to look seriously at the top half of the Premier League table. #cpfc
Awful first half, improved 2nd half. Well taken goals, now Crystal Palace can start to look seriously at the top half of the Premier League table. #cpfc
January 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Most important thing was the 3 points last night.
Awful first half, improved 2nd half. Well taken goals, now Crystal Palace can start to look seriously at the top half of the Premier League table. #cpfc
Awful first half, improved 2nd half. Well taken goals, now Crystal Palace can start to look seriously at the top half of the Premier League table. #cpfc
Terrific thread from @wonkhe.bsky.social’s @jimdickinson.bsky.social on today’s update & Bridget Phillipson’s statement regarding freedom of speech and universities / higher education providers.
Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson has delivered a statement to Parliament on her regulatory approach to higher education - specifically, the future of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. Here’s what’s going on 🧵
January 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Terrific thread from @wonkhe.bsky.social’s @jimdickinson.bsky.social on today’s update & Bridget Phillipson’s statement regarding freedom of speech and universities / higher education providers.
With such attention on HE transformation, delighted to be asked by UniversitiesUK & @advancehe.bsky.social to chair this mini podcast series.
Ep 1 - what does a successful merger look like?
Guests Gayle Ditchburn @profserious.bsky.social & Prof Lesley Haig
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podca...
Ep 1 - what does a successful merger look like?
Guests Gayle Ditchburn @profserious.bsky.social & Prof Lesley Haig
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podca...
Podcast: What does a successful higher education merger look like?
Merging with another university isn't easy. But some universities have taken this path recently to help make sure they would be fit for the future.
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
January 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
With such attention on HE transformation, delighted to be asked by UniversitiesUK & @advancehe.bsky.social to chair this mini podcast series.
Ep 1 - what does a successful merger look like?
Guests Gayle Ditchburn @profserious.bsky.social & Prof Lesley Haig
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podca...
Ep 1 - what does a successful merger look like?
Guests Gayle Ditchburn @profserious.bsky.social & Prof Lesley Haig
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/podca...
Elon Musk was a cheerleader for and bankrolled Donald Trump.
He’s supporting the AfD in Germany.
He doesn’t think Nigel Farage is right wing enough in the UK & have publicly backed Tommy Robinson.
You don’t need any more evidence to know exactly what he is.
He’s supporting the AfD in Germany.
He doesn’t think Nigel Farage is right wing enough in the UK & have publicly backed Tommy Robinson.
You don’t need any more evidence to know exactly what he is.
January 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Elon Musk was a cheerleader for and bankrolled Donald Trump.
He’s supporting the AfD in Germany.
He doesn’t think Nigel Farage is right wing enough in the UK & have publicly backed Tommy Robinson.
You don’t need any more evidence to know exactly what he is.
He’s supporting the AfD in Germany.
He doesn’t think Nigel Farage is right wing enough in the UK & have publicly backed Tommy Robinson.
You don’t need any more evidence to know exactly what he is.