Harriet Swain
@harrietswain.bsky.social
Journalist writing about higher education
Jo Grady anticipates the budget fallout and calls for higher education leaders to stand up for universities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
At the budget brink - Research Professional News
Jo Grady says it is time university leaders stood up for higher education
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Jo Grady anticipates the budget fallout and calls for higher education leaders to stand up for universities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Anna Mountford-Zimdars and colleagues explore why the higher education social mobility industry needs a shake-up. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Fair question - Research Professional News
Anna Mountford-Zimdars, Louise Ashley, Eve Worth and Chris Playford inspect higher education’s social mobility industry
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November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Anna Mountford-Zimdars and colleagues explore why the higher education social mobility industry needs a shake-up. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Rosalind Gill assesses the significance of the latest funding settlement for research and development. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
From commitment to achievement - Research Professional News
Rosalind Gill explains what the recently announced R&D allocation means for UK growth
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November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Rosalind Gill assesses the significance of the latest funding settlement for research and development. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Sarah Stevens assesses what should happen now that the post-16 white paper has been published. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
From paper to practice - Research Professional News
Sarah Stevens says realising the vision behind the skills white paper will mean engaging universities
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October 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Sarah Stevens assesses what should happen now that the post-16 white paper has been published. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Andrew Jones sets out ideas for using the pause to REF 2029. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
After the break - Research Professional News
Andrew Jones suggests how to use a pause to the next Research Excellence Framework
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October 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Andrew Jones sets out ideas for using the pause to REF 2029. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Mark Corver highlights the data sets that will direct higher education strategy this autumn www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Data sets - Research Professional News
Mark Corver identifies key numbers for higher education to watch this autumn
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October 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Mark Corver highlights the data sets that will direct higher education strategy this autumn www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Sanjush Dalmia suggests talking points for the Labour Party conference around research. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Research team - Research Professional News
Sanjush Dalmia suggests Labour Party conference discussion points around Britain’s R&D future
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September 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Sanjush Dalmia suggests talking points for the Labour Party conference around research. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Louise Thompson explains how smaller political parties could influence higher education policies.https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-views-of-the-uk-2025-september-small-voices/
Small voices - Research Professional News
Louise Thompson says smaller political parties can still have influence on higher education policy
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September 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Louise Thompson explains how smaller political parties could influence higher education policies.https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-views-of-the-uk-2025-september-small-voices/
Diana Beech looks ahead to the political party conferences. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Conference lobby - Research Professional News
Diana Beech asks what universities should expect from the 2025 political party gatherings
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September 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Diana Beech looks ahead to the political party conferences. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Douglas Dowell argues that UK researchers need certainty about future association to Horizon Europe. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Continuing horizons - Research Professional News
Douglas Dowell says after thriving in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, the UK needs certainty
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September 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Douglas Dowell argues that UK researchers need certainty about future association to Horizon Europe. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Vivienne Stern argues that the next few months will be critical for universities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Piecing things together - Research Professional News
Vivienne Stern argues that universities face profound changes but could be a source of optimism
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July 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Vivienne Stern argues that the next few months will be critical for universities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Raj Jethwa calls on unions to learn from experience when it comes to pay negotiations. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Collective experience - Research Professional News
Raj Jethwa argues that by conceding on pay affordability, university unions could secure progress elsewhere
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July 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Raj Jethwa calls on unions to learn from experience when it comes to pay negotiations. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Chris Skidmore and David Pilsbury call for regional international higher education champions. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Beyond borders - Research Professional News
Chris Skidmore and David Pilsbury suggest how regionalising international education could have national impact
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July 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Chris Skidmore and David Pilsbury call for regional international higher education champions. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Rebekah Smith McGloin says doctoral education must learn to adapt to increased pressures. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Doctorate’s prescription - Research Professional News
Rebekah Smith McGloin argues that doctoral education must be open to change
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July 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Rebekah Smith McGloin says doctoral education must learn to adapt to increased pressures. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Reposted by Harriet Swain
The Lord Cormack Fellowship is a month-long paid fellowship with @thehousemag.bsky.social
✅ Comprehensive introduction to political journalism
✅ Applications open to anyone over the age of 18
✅ Paid and provided with London accommodation
Apply now 👇
✅ Comprehensive introduction to political journalism
✅ Applications open to anyone over the age of 18
✅ Paid and provided with London accommodation
Apply now 👇
The House Magazine’s Lord Cormack Fellowship
The Lord Cormack Fellowship is a month-long paid fellowship with Parliament’s magazine, The House.
The fellowship aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to political journalism, magazine produc...
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June 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Lord Cormack Fellowship is a month-long paid fellowship with @thehousemag.bsky.social
✅ Comprehensive introduction to political journalism
✅ Applications open to anyone over the age of 18
✅ Paid and provided with London accommodation
Apply now 👇
✅ Comprehensive introduction to political journalism
✅ Applications open to anyone over the age of 18
✅ Paid and provided with London accommodation
Apply now 👇
David Maguire and Alex Bols identify university hot and cold spots in England. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Cross-country learning - Research Professional News
David Maguire and Alex Bols consider the significance of higher education cold and hot spots
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June 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
David Maguire and Alex Bols identify university hot and cold spots in England. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Rachel Brooks explores what a balanced youth mobility scheme and rejoining Erasmus+ would look like for UK universities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
View of exchanges - Research Professional News
Rachel Brooks considers how increased youth mobility and rejoining Erasmus+ could work for UK universities
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May 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Rachel Brooks explores what a balanced youth mobility scheme and rejoining Erasmus+ would look like for UK universities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Kitty Kent explores how some higher education institutions are successfully navigating difficult economic weather. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
A survivors’ guide - Research Professional News
Kitty Kent identifies common features of higher education institutions managing to weather current economic storms
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May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Kitty Kent explores how some higher education institutions are successfully navigating difficult economic weather. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Omar Khan argues that universities can establish legitimacy with the public by tackling inequalities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Equal measures - Research Professional News
Omar Khan argues that tackling inequalities will help universities secure public support
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May 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Omar Khan argues that universities can establish legitimacy with the public by tackling inequalities. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Johnny Rich argues that Trumpian chaos presents opportunities that UK universities cannot ignore. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
World stage - Research Professional News
Johnny Rich argues that UK higher education must seize the opportunities presented by Trumpian dramas
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April 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Johnny Rich argues that Trumpian chaos presents opportunities that UK universities cannot ignore. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Ben Hunt says the OfS’s Student Interest Board is an opportunity to rethink student engagement. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Giving students a say - Research Professional News
Ben Hunt says the Office for Students needs a reset on student engagement
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April 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Ben Hunt says the OfS’s Student Interest Board is an opportunity to rethink student engagement. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
In this week’s Sunday Reading, Lisa Roberts explains why R&D funding should be seen as an investment in the future. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Spring statement, summer spending - Research Professional News
Lisa Roberts urges the government to recognise how R&D can boost the economy
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April 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In this week’s Sunday Reading, Lisa Roberts explains why R&D funding should be seen as an investment in the future. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Nataliya Rumyantseva says UK universities need a more strategic approach to supporting higher education in Ukraine. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Conflict resolutions - Research Professional News
Nataliya Rumyantseva suggests how UK universities can improve support for Ukraine’s higher education sector
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March 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Nataliya Rumyantseva says UK universities need a more strategic approach to supporting higher education in Ukraine. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Reposted by Harriet Swain
Rebuilding Gaza’s universities ‘will need a sustained peace’.
“It is not safe at all to bring students or academics into what is left of universities.”
Important, in-depth piece from @harrietswain.bsky.social.
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“It is not safe at all to bring students or academics into what is left of universities.”
Important, in-depth piece from @harrietswain.bsky.social.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Rebuilding Gaza’s universities ‘will need a sustained peace’.
“It is not safe at all to bring students or academics into what is left of universities.”
Important, in-depth piece from @harrietswain.bsky.social.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
“It is not safe at all to bring students or academics into what is left of universities.”
Important, in-depth piece from @harrietswain.bsky.social.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...