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Bluesky!
We are MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities.
The voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role of modern universities.
We are MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities.
The voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role of modern universities.
"The budget’s quietness on HE is as significant as its announcements. There was little recognition of the HE’s role as a driver of growth, skills, research, innovation, productivity or regional development."
- Rachel Hewitt
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- Rachel Hewitt
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Budget increases pressure on universities under most strain - Research Professional News
International student levy, visa reforms and rising pension costs promise trouble ahead, says Rachel Hewitt
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November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"The budget’s quietness on HE is as significant as its announcements. There was little recognition of the HE’s role as a driver of growth, skills, research, innovation, productivity or regional development."
- Rachel Hewitt
@resprofnews.bsky.social
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- Rachel Hewitt
@resprofnews.bsky.social
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Students who study and later work in the region they grew up in are often “marginalised” in government policy despite their role in driving local economic growth, says @millionplus.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
Students who stay in home region ‘marginalised’ by policymakers
School-leavers incentivised to move away from local area to attend university, despite the benefits that staying put can bring, according to MillionPlus
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October 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Students who study and later work in the region they grew up in are often “marginalised” in government policy despite their role in driving local economic growth, says @millionplus.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
Modern universities help towns and cities retain talent and drive local growth, says new MillionPlus briefing
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October 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Modern universities help towns and cities retain talent and drive local growth, says new MillionPlus briefing
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In my latest podcast, Rachel Hewitt - CEO of
@millionplus.bsky.social - said that universities should not see mergers as a way of saving money, but they can help set a new strategic direction for institutions.
Listen to the full episode here: insideyoured.com
@millionplus.bsky.social - said that universities should not see mergers as a way of saving money, but they can help set a new strategic direction for institutions.
Listen to the full episode here: insideyoured.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In my latest podcast, Rachel Hewitt - CEO of
@millionplus.bsky.social - said that universities should not see mergers as a way of saving money, but they can help set a new strategic direction for institutions.
Listen to the full episode here: insideyoured.com
@millionplus.bsky.social - said that universities should not see mergers as a way of saving money, but they can help set a new strategic direction for institutions.
Listen to the full episode here: insideyoured.com
Listen to MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt on the latest Inside Your Ed podcast
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
Does the Higher Education system need more 'super universities'?
@dkernohan.bsky.social and Rachel Hewitt joined me to examine the details and implications of the new collaboration between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent.
Listen here: insideyoured.com
Does the Higher Education system need more 'super universities'?
@dkernohan.bsky.social and Rachel Hewitt joined me to examine the details and implications of the new collaboration between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent.
Listen here: insideyoured.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Listen to MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt on the latest Inside Your Ed podcast
"In 2025, with the support of their institutions, modern university students are doing everything they can to succeed. It’s time the system worked just as hard for them."
MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/03/l...
MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/03/l...
Life at a modern university in 2025: the changing nature of study - HEPI
This blog was kindly authored by Rachel Hewitt, Chief Executive, MillionPlus, the Association of Modern Universities Every year, surveys like HEPI’s Student Academic Experience Survey offer a snapshot...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"In 2025, with the support of their institutions, modern university students are doing everything they can to succeed. It’s time the system worked just as hard for them."
MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/03/l...
MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/03/l...
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Thousands of young people in the UK have received their A-level results, with a record number offered a place at university.
Free to read, now with response from UUK, @russellgroup.bsky.social, University Alliance and @millionplus.bsky.social.
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Free to read, now with response from UUK, @russellgroup.bsky.social, University Alliance and @millionplus.bsky.social.
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Record number of young people offered a place at university - Research Professional News
Results day data show number of 18-year-old students offered a place has hit new high
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August 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Thousands of young people in the UK have received their A-level results, with a record number offered a place at university.
Free to read, now with response from UUK, @russellgroup.bsky.social, University Alliance and @millionplus.bsky.social.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Free to read, now with response from UUK, @russellgroup.bsky.social, University Alliance and @millionplus.bsky.social.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
We have welcomed the announcement today of a new Graduate Guarantee for qualified nurses and midwives in England - bit.ly/3Hgi47P
August 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We have welcomed the announcement today of a new Graduate Guarantee for qualified nurses and midwives in England - bit.ly/3Hgi47P
"Too much of higher education innovation is incremental; transformational innovation is rare. But it is happening – if we choose to see it, support it, and scale it."
Terrific piece by University of East London VC Prof Amanda Broderick for @wonkhe.bsky.social today
wonkhe.com/blogs/higher...
Terrific piece by University of East London VC Prof Amanda Broderick for @wonkhe.bsky.social today
wonkhe.com/blogs/higher...
Higher education leadership is at an inflection point – we must transform, or be transformed
The metrics by which higher education judges itself are out of date, argues UEL vice chancellor Amanda Broderick. It's time to optimise for purpose, not prestige
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July 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"Too much of higher education innovation is incremental; transformational innovation is rare. But it is happening – if we choose to see it, support it, and scale it."
Terrific piece by University of East London VC Prof Amanda Broderick for @wonkhe.bsky.social today
wonkhe.com/blogs/higher...
Terrific piece by University of East London VC Prof Amanda Broderick for @wonkhe.bsky.social today
wonkhe.com/blogs/higher...
MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, has commented on the government’s NHS Ten Year Health Plan, published today
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July 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, has commented on the government’s NHS Ten Year Health Plan, published today
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📢 A new chair for London Higher 📢
Professor Shitij Kapur, the Vice-Chancellor and President of King's College London, has been elected as the new Chair of London Higher by members of the organisation.
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Professor Shitij Kapur, the Vice-Chancellor and President of King's College London, has been elected as the new Chair of London Higher by members of the organisation.
Read more: buff.ly/Ph5BJAh
July 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
📢 A new chair for London Higher 📢
Professor Shitij Kapur, the Vice-Chancellor and President of King's College London, has been elected as the new Chair of London Higher by members of the organisation.
Read more: buff.ly/Ph5BJAh
Professor Shitij Kapur, the Vice-Chancellor and President of King's College London, has been elected as the new Chair of London Higher by members of the organisation.
Read more: buff.ly/Ph5BJAh
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Wonderful to see Wonder Brothers author Frank Cottrell-Boyce at LJMU with Lord Mayor Barbara Murray inspiring primary children to read, write and speak out loud with Liverpool Learning Partnership and our School of Education.
June 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Wonderful to see Wonder Brothers author Frank Cottrell-Boyce at LJMU with Lord Mayor Barbara Murray inspiring primary children to read, write and speak out loud with Liverpool Learning Partnership and our School of Education.
June 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Labour’s ambitions depend on giving universities financial headroom and a long-term plan, writes Rachel Hewitt for
Research Professional News
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Spending review must align government’s money and mouth - Research Professional News
Labour’s ambitions depend on giving universities financial headroom and a long-term plan, says Rachel Hewitt
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June 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Labour’s ambitions depend on giving universities financial headroom and a long-term plan, writes Rachel Hewitt for
Research Professional News
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Research Professional News
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MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt had a royal time yesterday afternoon at Buckingham Palace for the education garden party
May 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
MillionPlus Chief Executive Rachel Hewitt had a royal time yesterday afternoon at Buckingham Palace for the education garden party
May 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is a timely intervention from the Education Committee
and paints a picture of the starkness of the financial crisis that is impacting across HE, as well as outlining many of its underlying causes. Many in the sector will have a keen eye on the Govt’s response
bit.ly/3YWI11Z
and paints a picture of the starkness of the financial crisis that is impacting across HE, as well as outlining many of its underlying causes. Many in the sector will have a keen eye on the Govt’s response
bit.ly/3YWI11Z
What is the Gov’t doing about the higher education crisis? Committee writes to Education Secretary - Committees - UK Parliament
The Education Committee today publishes a letter to the Secretary of State for Education calling for detail about work the Government is undertaking to support the higher education sector in both the ...
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May 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is a timely intervention from the Education Committee
and paints a picture of the starkness of the financial crisis that is impacting across HE, as well as outlining many of its underlying causes. Many in the sector will have a keen eye on the Govt’s response
bit.ly/3YWI11Z
and paints a picture of the starkness of the financial crisis that is impacting across HE, as well as outlining many of its underlying causes. Many in the sector will have a keen eye on the Govt’s response
bit.ly/3YWI11Z
A place for everything (and everyone)
Rachel Hewitt writes on the untapped potential that can be unlocked by closing participation gaps between regions
www.millionplus.ac.uk/a-place-for-...
Rachel Hewitt writes on the untapped potential that can be unlocked by closing participation gaps between regions
www.millionplus.ac.uk/a-place-for-...
A place for everything (and everyone) - MillionPlus
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April 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A place for everything (and everyone)
Rachel Hewitt writes on the untapped potential that can be unlocked by closing participation gaps between regions
www.millionplus.ac.uk/a-place-for-...
Rachel Hewitt writes on the untapped potential that can be unlocked by closing participation gaps between regions
www.millionplus.ac.uk/a-place-for-...
We are looking forward to joining the @EducationCommittee this morning for an important session on higher education funding bit.ly/4i7Ul6e
8 April 2025 - Higher Education and Funding - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
09:30 - The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
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April 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We are looking forward to joining the @EducationCommittee this morning for an important session on higher education funding bit.ly/4i7Ul6e
Modern universities a vital part of the higher education landscape, says MillionPlus as it launches updated Think Modern Facts and Stats publication
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March 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Modern universities a vital part of the higher education landscape, says MillionPlus as it launches updated Think Modern Facts and Stats publication
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Bluesky!
We are MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities.
The voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role of modern universities.
We are MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities.
The voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role of modern universities.
March 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Bluesky!
We are MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities.
The voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role of modern universities.
We are MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities.
The voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role of modern universities.