Students come to @UniOfSurrey for international opportunities! 41% of respondents to the 2024 acceptors survey reported that opportunities to study & work abroad were a key reason they chose us as their firm choice. UUKI #Global2025: Going abroad is clearly a positive investment

International mobility #Global2025 encourages international students to come to UK HEIs, w big economic contributions to the UK in the process. In 2021/22 the net economic impact of international students was c. £41.9 billion, with each non-EU student contributing apprx £96,000

Good morning! I’m delighted to be here in Woburn House, attending the UUKi Global Mobility Conference 2025,  #Global2025 representing @UniOfSurrey. This morning we’re exploring ‘a new generation’: students who expect a high degree of internationalisation as part of their career

Delighted to present findings of @SurreyCbe’s recent report on inward investment at the London @Gatwick_Airport Economic Summit on a super panel of experts from government & commerce: place-based growth, partnerships & policy coordination are my takeaways! @SurreyPolitics

A privilege to be part of our Horizon Europe project #Redemos_eu workshop at the International Centre for Defence & Security in Tallinn Estonia today; currently discussing the next steps for democracy in Europe. @SurreyCbe @SurreyPolitics

Delighted to be speaking at this afternoon’s #TNE2024 panel at @UUKIntl’s conference today, discussing @UniOfSurrey’s transnational education strategy & next steps, alongside @QAAtweets colleagues Piers & Shannon!

Delighted to moderate the panel on the future of Georgian democracy ahead of October’s crucial parliamentary elections with clear & courageous insights by all 3 panelist about pushing back on government intimidation & the need to promoter a free & fair election.

Very privileged to be present here in Tbilisi at @REDEMOS_eu public stakeholder conference on the future of Georgian democracy ahead of next month’s key elections. First panel examining democratic vs autocratic powers. @SurreyCbe @SurreyPolitics

"Graduation this Friday, and look at what @SurreyPolitics has achieved this year: 1st for Teaching in the country in today’s 2024NSS results. It is So rewarding to see how highly our students have valued their time with us. Come join us!" @UniOfSurrey @UniSurreyNews

Grey skies but a warm welcome @UniOfSurrey ‘s Open Day today, fabulous to welcome so many interested students to @SurreyPolitics !

Absolute delight to be interviewed for @BBCLondonNews’s Asad Ahmad this evening discussing electoral prospects for Surrey! Class act all the way. @UniOfSurrey @SurreyPolitics @SurreyCbe

Delighted on behalf of @SurreyPolitics & @SurreyCbe to host https://t.co/NtLIW7LZ4D this evening! Welcome to the wide range of local Surrey businesses attending for a focused appraisal of local & regional business trends.

A privilege as Chair of the @UUKIntl Asia Network to convene our London-based meeting today @UUKevents, usefully reviewing regional higher education trends in recruitment, collaborative partnerships & student mobility; supported insights from @BritishCouncil colleagues.

Delighted that @SurreyPolitics’ Dr Laura Chappell is today leading the 2-day SECEUR_UACES @SecuringEurope workshop on European Security & Defence, here @UniOfSurrey; super opportunity to dig into critical UK-EU issues. @SurreyCbe

Fabulous piece in The Conversation on the electoral impacts of MPs stepping down by @SurreyPolitics election supremo Dr Alia Middleton!

We are delighted to announce that Dr Jamie Shea, Visiting Professor in Practice in the Department of Politics between 2019-2024, has been awarded the CMG! 👏 https://t.co/fV8A2E3LyH

3/3: General election time! Let’s think about the role that universities play in engaging with local, regional & national communities. Can we do more to demonstrate our relevance & impact? Let’s start the conversation in our new Surrey Policy Network.

2/3: Ensuring academic research is discoverable, relevant & deliverable is a hallmark of @UniOfSurrey. Delighted our new Surrey Policy Network launched yesterday ca support this goal.

1/3: Delighted to be the inaugural Chair of the new Surrey Policy Network of @UniOfSurrey! The SPN launched yesterday, auspiciously, given the goal of plugging our community of academics more firmly into policy-making. Find out more about the SPN here:

Excited to announce a new part time Associate Tutor role in Politics for the upcoming autumn here @SurreyPolitics! Come & contribute to a top tier department with super students & wonderful colleagues: