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London based. Into travel, politics, music and literature. Seeking out a better world.
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fascinatorfun.bsky.social
Neither did I but this essay from Nick Clegg is a sharp reminder about the misplaced nostalgia about the “Special Relationship” and, maybe, after his years of working in the US for Facebook (🤬😡) he has a better feel for it than many a politician

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
What Trump Doesn’t Understand About ‘America First’
It’s time for Europe and the United States to accept how different they actually are.
www.theatlantic.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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michae.lv
I can't quite believe it, but, it appears that the person responsible for this at the University of Warwick has had a Vogue photoshoot about the rebrand, explaining his 'journey from the world of luxury [goods marketing] into higher education' vogue.sg/university-o...
Universities aren’t often spoken of as ‘brands,’ but Warwick leans into that idea. What does thinking of a university as a brand unlock—and what can it achieve when done well? Seeing a university as a brand unlocks coherence and confidence. A brand is about more than design, it’s about identity and consistency. When you align your values, your story and your impact, you become more than a place, you become a movement. At Warwick, brand isn’t just a communications tool, it’s a strategic asset. It helps us attract brilliant minds, forge global partnerships and create a distinctive space in a competitive world. When done well, a brand doesn’t limit, it liberates. What drew you to the world of higher education, and how do you see its role evolving in society today? My journey from the world of luxury into higher education has been one of purpose and transformation. After years of working with global brands, I was drawn to higher education as the next frontier of influence, a space where knowledge, identity, and opportunity intersect. Universities aren’t just places of learning, they are platforms for societal impact. Their role today is to be both anchor and catalyst: rooted in rigorous teaching and research, yet agile enough to respond to global challenges and cultural shifts. How has your background in the luxury sector shaped the way you approach storytelling and brand building at the University of Warwick? Working across premium and luxury sectors—fashion, real estate, travel and beyond—taught me the value of emotion, detail, and differentiation. In those worlds, a brand isn’t just a badge, it’s an experience, a feeling, a story that lives in people’s hearts. At the University of Warwick, I’ve brought that same mindset to higher education: crafting narratives that are both strategic and human.
July 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
abstarred.bsky.social
Given his personal circumstances that is an ungenerous take. Sure, criticise his politics as much as you like. But to call him "scum" only adds to the race to the bottom.
July 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM