Tom Vause
@cheese12233.bsky.social
Business, Computing and Partnerships Librarian in HE
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Awww c'mon CILIP. Using an AI generated cat in an article is absolutely ridiculous. As if the profession isn't already dealing with enough AI-caused nonsense, we don't need it from our professional body too!
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November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Awww c'mon CILIP. Using an AI generated cat in an article is absolutely ridiculous. As if the profession isn't already dealing with enough AI-caused nonsense, we don't need it from our professional body too!
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Will be at this event this time next week. Hope to see some of you there!
We've got a great day planned at the in-person day of #ALN25.
Keynote, workshops, short papers, lightning talks, sponsor talks, a wellbeing space and a tour of the Manchester Poetry Library.
Can't wait to see you there!
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a...
Keynote, workshops, short papers, lightning talks, sponsor talks, a wellbeing space and a tour of the Manchester Poetry Library.
Can't wait to see you there!
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a...
July 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Will be at this event this time next week. Hope to see some of you there!
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Quite the numbers! New SLC figures outline the scale of unregistered franchise provision.
Quite the numbers! New SLC figures outline the scale of unregistered franchise provision.
More than £1bn in tuition fees over the last three years has gone to unregistered providers
New figures from the Student Loans Company show the scale of franchise provision where OfS has no direct regulatory oversight
wonkhe.com
April 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Quite the numbers! New SLC figures outline the scale of unregistered franchise provision.
Quite the numbers! New SLC figures outline the scale of unregistered franchise provision.
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NEW on Wonkhe: For IHE chief executive Alex Proudfoot, it is time to strengthen all academic partnerships, not just some buff.ly/1kkcj7b
April 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: For IHE chief executive Alex Proudfoot, it is time to strengthen all academic partnerships, not just some buff.ly/1kkcj7b
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NEW on Wonkhe: 25 unanswered questions about the collapse of ABA bit.ly/3FSmYH5
April 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: 25 unanswered questions about the collapse of ABA bit.ly/3FSmYH5
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OfS publishes case report into Applied Business Academy (ABA). There were serious concerns about the Diploma in Education & Training (DET) course. DfE has acted against all DET courses, changing the model. But, as ABA folded, OfS investigation stopped.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...
Applied Business Academy: investigation finds serious concerns - Office for Students
Only six per cent of student placements offered as part of Applied Business Academy’s (ABA) Diploma in Education and Teaching course were suitable, an Office for Students (OfS) investigation has found...
www.officeforstudents.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
OfS publishes case report into Applied Business Academy (ABA). There were serious concerns about the Diploma in Education & Training (DET) course. DfE has acted against all DET courses, changing the model. But, as ABA folded, OfS investigation stopped.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...
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NEW on Wonkhe: With a week to go in HESA’s staff record consultation, Claire Toogood sets out the importance of professional services staff representation in the data bit.ly/3Rixd9Q
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: With a week to go in HESA’s staff record consultation, Claire Toogood sets out the importance of professional services staff representation in the data bit.ly/3Rixd9Q
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It’s not franchising per se that is the problem. Spending time banning the system won’t necessarily deal with the issues. Same applies to requiring registration, but that’s a necessary starting point. Good summary of options from DK this morning.
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wonkhe.com/blogs/the-fr...
The franchise problem may not have a quick answer
Will simply regulating franchise providers directly solve our concerns about fraudulent provision? David Kernohan isn't sure
wonkhe.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
It’s not franchising per se that is the problem. Spending time banning the system won’t necessarily deal with the issues. Same applies to requiring registration, but that’s a necessary starting point. Good summary of options from DK this morning.
wonkhe.com/blogs/the-fr...
wonkhe.com/blogs/the-fr...
The most interesting option listed below in this interesting article is the 25% of total provision is franchise. This would cause some issues in the sector.
NEW on Wonkhe: Will simply regulating franchise providers directly solve our concerns about fraudulent provision? David Kernohan isn't sure bit.ly/4iE6twM
March 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The most interesting option listed below in this interesting article is the 25% of total provision is franchise. This would cause some issues in the sector.
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NEW on Wonkhe: Will simply regulating franchise providers directly solve our concerns about fraudulent provision? David Kernohan isn't sure bit.ly/4iE6twM
March 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: Will simply regulating franchise providers directly solve our concerns about fraudulent provision? David Kernohan isn't sure bit.ly/4iE6twM
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Great article about the importance of *local* public libraries, not just big central ones.
Great article about the importance of *local* public libraries, not just big central ones.
Library closures: What impact do they have on communities who lose them?
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great article about the importance of *local* public libraries, not just big central ones.
Great article about the importance of *local* public libraries, not just big central ones.
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Higher education consortia call on @clarivate.com to drop its proposals on ending perpetual access: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=... (via #SCONUL)
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February 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Higher education consortia call on @clarivate.com to drop its proposals on ending perpetual access: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=... (via #SCONUL)
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Working on the research Skill Up session - Is there any particular area or element of research support you'd like to see in an introductory session? My head is a zoo of complex OA routes at the moment.
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www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update | Academic Libraries North
ALN Staff Development Update #56 – 29 January 2025 This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ...
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February 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Working on the research Skill Up session - Is there any particular area or element of research support you'd like to see in an introductory session? My head is a zoo of complex OA routes at the moment.
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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A framework for the Learning and Teaching of Critical #AI Literacy skills about.open.ac.uk/sites/about....
about.open.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A framework for the Learning and Teaching of Critical #AI Literacy skills about.open.ac.uk/sites/about....
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We're excited to launch the call for papers for the ALN Conference 2025. 18 June online, 11 July at Manchester Metropolitan University
This years theme is Sustainable Innovation: moving forward in challenging times
Details on how to submit are at:
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
This years theme is Sustainable Innovation: moving forward in challenging times
Details on how to submit are at:
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
February 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We're excited to launch the call for papers for the ALN Conference 2025. 18 June online, 11 July at Manchester Metropolitan University
This years theme is Sustainable Innovation: moving forward in challenging times
Details on how to submit are at:
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
This years theme is Sustainable Innovation: moving forward in challenging times
Details on how to submit are at:
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
Hmm this is interesting. Definitely something to keep an eye on...
The government is requiring teaching partners in franchise arrangements to register with OfS? What's that all about?
Me and that @jimdickinson.bsky.social get to the botton of it on Wonkhe.
wonkhe.com/blogs/dfe-st...
Me and that @jimdickinson.bsky.social get to the botton of it on Wonkhe.
wonkhe.com/blogs/dfe-st...
DfE steps in to require franchise partners to register with OfS
Following serious criticisms the government is stepping in to require teaching providers in franchise arrangements to register with OfS. David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson ask whether it will work
wonkhe.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hmm this is interesting. Definitely something to keep an eye on...
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Come join me and my wonderful co-chair in the second Skill Up session 😎
I'm currently making colourful slides.
I'm currently making colourful slides.
New Staff Development update out with lots of lovely stuff for ALN members, including the start of a new series of session - "Skill up with ALN"! www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update | Academic Libraries North
ALN Staff Development Update #56 – 29 January 2025 This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ...
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
January 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Come join me and my wonderful co-chair in the second Skill Up session 😎
I'm currently making colourful slides.
I'm currently making colourful slides.
The first "Skill up with ALN" is presented by me. So if you are interested in all that is involved in being a Partnerships Librarian (and believe me there is a lot) then please come along!
New Staff Development update out with lots of lovely stuff for ALN members, including the start of a new series of session - "Skill up with ALN"! www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update | Academic Libraries North
ALN Staff Development Update #56 – 29 January 2025 This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ...
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
January 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The first "Skill up with ALN" is presented by me. So if you are interested in all that is involved in being a Partnerships Librarian (and believe me there is a lot) then please come along!
Reposted by Tom Vause
New Staff Development update out with lots of lovely stuff for ALN members, including the start of a new series of session - "Skill up with ALN"! www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update | Academic Libraries North
ALN Staff Development Update #56 – 29 January 2025 This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ...
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
January 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New Staff Development update out with lots of lovely stuff for ALN members, including the start of a new series of session - "Skill up with ALN"! www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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Really interesting & brilliantly titled article about postgrad research students use & opinions of GenAI.
A more balanced outcome than a lot of the discourse around AI, especially when I heard an academic proclaim that the written assignment is dead last week!🤦
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A more balanced outcome than a lot of the discourse around AI, especially when I heard an academic proclaim that the written assignment is dead last week!🤦
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
‘A rather stupid but always available brainstorming partner’: Use and understanding of Generative AI by UK postgraduate researchers
Research into the increased use of Generative AI in Higher Education has largely focused on undergraduate study. While many institutions are grappling with the implications for doctoral level, ther...
www.tandfonline.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Really interesting & brilliantly titled article about postgrad research students use & opinions of GenAI.
A more balanced outcome than a lot of the discourse around AI, especially when I heard an academic proclaim that the written assignment is dead last week!🤦
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A more balanced outcome than a lot of the discourse around AI, especially when I heard an academic proclaim that the written assignment is dead last week!🤦
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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We're pleased to announce that our 2025 conference will take place on 18 June & 1 July. Day 1 on 18 June will be online and day 2 on 1 July will be in person at Manchester Metropolitan University. Watch this space for more info coming soon! #ALN25
January 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We're pleased to announce that our 2025 conference will take place on 18 June & 1 July. Day 1 on 18 June will be online and day 2 on 1 July will be in person at Manchester Metropolitan University. Watch this space for more info coming soon! #ALN25
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Research finds that people with a higher level of AI Literacy are less likely to use AI tools. So obviously the recommendation of the article is that we need to scale back AI Literacy training! 🤦
No, no, no, no, NO!
theconversation.com/knowing-less...
No, no, no, no, NO!
theconversation.com/knowing-less...
Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research
People with less AI literacy often see the technology as ‘magical’ and awe-inspiring.
theconversation.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Research finds that people with a higher level of AI Literacy are less likely to use AI tools. So obviously the recommendation of the article is that we need to scale back AI Literacy training! 🤦
No, no, no, no, NO!
theconversation.com/knowing-less...
No, no, no, no, NO!
theconversation.com/knowing-less...
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I know conferences are expensive to run, but what is the point of holding it all if the cost effectively stops the vast majority of professionals the organisation is supposed to represent from attending? 👀 @cilip.bsky.social I’m looking at you among others…
January 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I know conferences are expensive to run, but what is the point of holding it all if the cost effectively stops the vast majority of professionals the organisation is supposed to represent from attending? 👀 @cilip.bsky.social I’m looking at you among others…
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Exclusive: ‘Lots more’ university libraries could drop big subscription deals.
After several institutions drop Elsevier deals, senior librarians say rising costs and severe financial strain have reached a “tipping point”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
After several institutions drop Elsevier deals, senior librarians say rising costs and severe financial strain have reached a “tipping point”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
January 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Exclusive: ‘Lots more’ university libraries could drop big subscription deals.
After several institutions drop Elsevier deals, senior librarians say rising costs and severe financial strain have reached a “tipping point”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
After several institutions drop Elsevier deals, senior librarians say rising costs and severe financial strain have reached a “tipping point”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Another Elsevier paper with obvious AI-written text.
“In summary, the management of bilateral iatrogenic I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time information or patient-specific data, as I am an AI language model. “
“In summary, the management of bilateral iatrogenic I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time information or patient-specific data, as I am an AI language model. “
March 15, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Another Elsevier paper with obvious AI-written text.
“In summary, the management of bilateral iatrogenic I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time information or patient-specific data, as I am an AI language model. “
“In summary, the management of bilateral iatrogenic I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time information or patient-specific data, as I am an AI language model. “