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Duncan Ivison
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President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, Professor of Political Philosophy. Lapsed Sydneysider. Montréalais. Habs fan. Mancunion.
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Levy on international students’ tuition fees not in best interest of UK, says @duncanivison.bsky.social, president and VC of @manchester.ac.uk
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Levy on international students’ tuition fees not in best interest of UK, says leader of top university
Duncan Ivison, president of Manchester University, says government’s 6% surcharge plan will ‘hurt the sector’
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social spoke on behalf of GM Vice-Chancellors, highlighting the importance of place in bringing people together.

And with that, our formal launch draws to a close, thank you to everyone who
made it such a success!

#GreaterManchesterCivicUniversities #GMUniversities
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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From Manchester for the world.

We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.

Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I am at the Labour Party conference for the next couple of days - and we @manchester.ac.uk have a packed program of events we’re running & participating in. See you in Liverpool!
September 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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The 2025 Magazine is out now!

Featuring:
- @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future
- Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize
- Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz

Read it now! 👇
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August 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk.

University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.

Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.

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July 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Welcoming Patrick Vallance, Minister of State (Science, Innovation and Technology) to UoM this week

At @jodrellbank.bsky.social he met the team behind the SKA and climbed the telescope!

On campus, Patrick toured Manchester's thriving innovation ecosystem with @duncanivison.bsky.social.
July 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Oxford Road Corridor and MIDAS have launched a new Life Sciences Investment Prospectus, spotlighting Manchester’s strengths in health innovation.

Discover why the future of life sciences runs through Manchester.
Manchester Launches New Life Sciences Investment Prospectus
Discover why Manchester is a top destination for life sciences investment in the UK, with a new prospectus led by MIDAS and Oxford Road Corridor.
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June 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Hear from our President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison (@duncanivison.bsky.social) as he reflects on what this recognition means for our community. #THEglobalimpact #THEUniRankings
June 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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@julianskyrme.bsky.social is having a chat with @duncanivison.bsky.social and our Vice Dean for Social Responsibility in Humanities and our social responsibility intern. What are they talking about? Find out next week!
June 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Pep Guardiola reflects on receiving an honorary degree, in conversation with President and Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social

Pep shares insights on leadership, education, and the values that have shaped his journey - on and off the @mancity.com pitch.

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🎓 Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree Q&A at The University of Manchester
YouTube video by The University of Manchester
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June 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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“Pep is an innovator and a winner. He’s helped make Manchester a global success story.”
– Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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“You can’t have an innovation economy without great universities,” says @duncanivison.bsky.social Vice-Chancellor of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.
Universities are uniquely placed to drive innovation and deliver economic growth
“You can’t have an innovation economy without great universities,” says the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester
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April 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social recently visited UoM @duncanivison.bsky.social to discuss the future of devolution in Greater Manchester.

🐝 Burnham emphasised the importance of universities in driving regional innovation and collaboration.

Read more below ⬇️

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Mayor Andy Burnham visits The University of Manchester to discuss the future of devolution in Greater Manchester
The University of Manchester hosted the Mayor Andy Burnham for a discussion on The Future of Devolution for Greater Manchester on 21 March at the Royce Hub.Opening remarks were delivered by Professor ...
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March 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
May 21, 2024 at 9:44 AM
For my first post on this place - an explainer on Habermas for the Aussie TC (no doubt an example of what @bonniehonig.bsky.social memorably called ‘Habermas creep’) theconversation.com/who-is-jurge...
Who is Jürgen Habermas? And why is he such a major public intellectual?
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, now 94, is a thinker of global significance. What are his key ideas?
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March 12, 2024 at 3:08 AM