Mark Simpson
@marksimpson73.bsky.social
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Teesside University, Professor of Criminology, Ultra distance runner and music lover. UTB
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April 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Interesting perspectives from #THEDigitalUK keynote panel about the HE sector being behind the digital curve due to underinvestment and legacy architecture. plus outdated pedagogy. Need to lobby suppliers to improve the systems they provide, and we should look more at collaboration/shared services.
Starting with a panel discussion about digital strategy for improving learning outcomes and operational success #DigitalUniversitiesUK
April 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Interesting perspectives from #THEDigitalUK keynote panel about the HE sector being behind the digital curve due to underinvestment and legacy architecture. plus outdated pedagogy. Need to lobby suppliers to improve the systems they provide, and we should look more at collaboration/shared services.
Very Reginald Perrin… my morning train is delayed due to sheep on the line.
March 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Very Reginald Perrin… my morning train is delayed due to sheep on the line.
Thoughts are with family and friends.
Body found in search for missing 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall
Body found in search for missing 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall
February 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thoughts are with family and friends.
Body found in search for missing 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall
Body found in search for missing 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall
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The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas would begin with an initial phase lasting six weeks. Here's what to know.
What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say?
In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would be freed, and hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza daily, a copy of the agreement says.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas would begin with an initial phase lasting six weeks. Here's what to know.
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The Arctic conditions have obviously made it tough going for our runners, but it’s a photographer’s playground up on the Pennine Way.
As the team thaw out their boots and de-ice their cameras, here’s a selection of photos captured throughout day 1 of the Montane Winter Spine Races 2025.
#spinerace
As the team thaw out their boots and de-ice their cameras, here’s a selection of photos captured throughout day 1 of the Montane Winter Spine Races 2025.
#spinerace
January 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Arctic conditions have obviously made it tough going for our runners, but it’s a photographer’s playground up on the Pennine Way.
As the team thaw out their boots and de-ice their cameras, here’s a selection of photos captured throughout day 1 of the Montane Winter Spine Races 2025.
#spinerace
As the team thaw out their boots and de-ice their cameras, here’s a selection of photos captured throughout day 1 of the Montane Winter Spine Races 2025.
#spinerace
youtube.com/watch?v=xU8S...
Not long till @spinerace.bsky.social
Brings back lots of fond memories. I would love to be doing it again, but unfortunately I did not get in this time.
Bring on the Summer Spine 😎😁
Not long till @spinerace.bsky.social
Brings back lots of fond memories. I would love to be doing it again, but unfortunately I did not get in this time.
Bring on the Summer Spine 😎😁
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January 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=xU8S...
Not long till @spinerace.bsky.social
Brings back lots of fond memories. I would love to be doing it again, but unfortunately I did not get in this time.
Bring on the Summer Spine 😎😁
Not long till @spinerace.bsky.social
Brings back lots of fond memories. I would love to be doing it again, but unfortunately I did not get in this time.
Bring on the Summer Spine 😎😁
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NEW: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at the age of 100.
He was elected in the 1976 presidential election for a single term. He enjoyed a remarkable post-presidency, based on philanthropy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
He was elected in the 1976 presidential election for a single term. He enjoyed a remarkable post-presidency, based on philanthropy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
December 29, 2024 at 9:08 PM
NEW: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at the age of 100.
He was elected in the 1976 presidential election for a single term. He enjoyed a remarkable post-presidency, based on philanthropy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
He was elected in the 1976 presidential election for a single term. He enjoyed a remarkable post-presidency, based on philanthropy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Ticket to ride.
December 21, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Ticket to ride.
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Hi Bluesky 👋
We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.
Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.
We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.
Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.
December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.
Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.
We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.
Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.
Excellent panel session chaired by @stephmcgovern.bsky.social with the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities for North East England. The impact of the universities in the region is tremendous.
‘We are greater than the sum of our parts’ Professor Chris Day CBE
‘We are greater than the sum of our parts’ Professor Chris Day CBE
November 25, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Excellent panel session chaired by @stephmcgovern.bsky.social with the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities for North East England. The impact of the universities in the region is tremendous.
‘We are greater than the sum of our parts’ Professor Chris Day CBE
‘We are greater than the sum of our parts’ Professor Chris Day CBE
Great to be at the launch of the Universities for North East England. This collaboration will make a significant difference to the region and beyond. There is much to do, but we are better together.
November 25, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Great to be at the launch of the Universities for North East England. This collaboration will make a significant difference to the region and beyond. There is much to do, but we are better together.
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This looks like a fantastic resource - we need to understand the geography of HE better. @ruairicullen.bsky.social outlines a new mapping of arts, humanities & social science provision, showing worrying cold spots.
wonkhe.com/blogs/there-...
wonkhe.com/blogs/there-...
There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision
New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students. Ruairi Cullen explains
wonkhe.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:42 AM
This looks like a fantastic resource - we need to understand the geography of HE better. @ruairicullen.bsky.social outlines a new mapping of arts, humanities & social science provision, showing worrying cold spots.
wonkhe.com/blogs/there-...
wonkhe.com/blogs/there-...
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Child poverty is a national scandal. I raised this at PMQs last week 👉 www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ub2...
It should be a national mission to end it.
It should be a national mission to end it.
November 18, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Child poverty is a national scandal. I raised this at PMQs last week 👉 www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ub2...
It should be a national mission to end it.
It should be a national mission to end it.
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In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right | Gavin Stephens
In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right | Gavin Stephens
We want to make once-in-a-generation changes so that every force has access to the best tools – and justice isn’t a postcode lottery
* Gavin Stephens is chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council
* Police chief calls for biggest shake-up of policing…
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November 18, 2024 at 3:45 PM
In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right | Gavin Stephens
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About alt text for new Blueskyers:
In settings turn on "require alt text" under "accessibility." Then, whenever you post a photo, just add a short description of the photo. For people with low vision or who are blind, alt text is read by their screen reader, so they know what the image is. 🤩
In settings turn on "require alt text" under "accessibility." Then, whenever you post a photo, just add a short description of the photo. For people with low vision or who are blind, alt text is read by their screen reader, so they know what the image is. 🤩
November 18, 2024 at 2:30 AM
About alt text for new Blueskyers:
In settings turn on "require alt text" under "accessibility." Then, whenever you post a photo, just add a short description of the photo. For people with low vision or who are blind, alt text is read by their screen reader, so they know what the image is. 🤩
In settings turn on "require alt text" under "accessibility." Then, whenever you post a photo, just add a short description of the photo. For people with low vision or who are blind, alt text is read by their screen reader, so they know what the image is. 🤩
November 18, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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Pleased to announce that our Institute for Collective Place Leadership is now official:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kfenby...
www.linkedin.com/posts/kfenby...
Kieran Fenby-Hulse on LinkedIn: Institute for Collective Place Leadership | LinkedIn
I’m really pleased to formally announce the establishment of our new Institute for Collective Place Leadership.
The Institute for Collective Place Leadership…
www.linkedin.com
November 14, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Pleased to announce that our Institute for Collective Place Leadership is now official:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kfenby...
www.linkedin.com/posts/kfenby...
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“There are clear class inequalities in creative higher education and the creative workforce.... It means many talented young people from poorer homes are blocked from highly sought after careers in the arts.”
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
Young working-class people being ‘blocked’ from creative industries, study finds
Sutton Trust calls for improved access to creative education and industry dominated by upper middle-class
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2024 at 1:08 PM
“There are clear class inequalities in creative higher education and the creative workforce.... It means many talented young people from poorer homes are blocked from highly sought after careers in the arts.”
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...