vivienne stern
@viviennestern
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Joined December 2009
“I never went to university but I’d love to do a mad PhD”. Love it @thetimes https://t.co/cd9kV0bd0H
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Today's government white paper makes clear that universities are a huge national asset, with a vital role to play in national renewal. 💫 We share the ambition to make an even stronger contribution to economic growth and individual opportunity. 🤝 https://t.co/ffTmUNEa2V
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David Willetts: Conservatives must see higher education as it is, not how they fear it might be https://t.co/hH3kb0d9AO via @conhome
conservativehome.com
The Conservative leadership seems pretty hostile to higher education but Tory voters are not hostile to HE. 11 per cent of Tory voters are negative about universities and 73 per cent are positive.
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The financial impact of government policy decisions on universities
universitiesuk.ac.uk
We estimate the net impact of government policy decisions taking effect in 2025–26 will be a £2.2 billion reduction in funding.
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I was pleased to welcome the Chief Executive of @UniversitiesUK, @viviennestern, to @QUBelfast today to discuss #HigherEducation funding and opportunities for wider collaboration across the sector. Thank you, Vivienne, for a productive discussion. I look forward to continuing to
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Worth reading this in full if you think that universities are simply failing, either to protect free speech or prevent antisemitism ( or quite possibly both). @Wonkhe OfS rebalances the free speech/harassment see-saw on antisemitism
wonkhe.com
A probing exchange with OfS director Arif Ahmed exposes the legal and practical tensions at the heart of campus free speech guidance. Jim Dickinson looks at when happens when promises to Jewish...
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Universities UK has issued a statement on antisemitism, ahead of the anniversary tomorrow of the 7th October attacks. Read in full: https://t.co/r0RQDdpe9I
universitiesuk.ac.uk
Ahead of the anniversary of the October 7th atrocities, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
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I think this has been a very good, thoughtful and balanced series from @BBCRadio4
bbc.co.uk
Listen to the latest episodes of Universities Challenged on BBC Sounds.
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“You just don’t appreciate it. Your universities. Come on. You’re too humble.” Jensen Huang’s £500m investment is a bold vote of confidence in UK universities and their global tech impact. Learn more about our digital and tech contributions: https://t.co/XvhmJmJsmM 🎓📈
universitiesuk.ac.uk
A sector developing and applying advanced technologies and digital tools to drive transformative changes in our economy and society.
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How does @NCCUKinfo bring together 14 years of manufacturing data to build the UK’s future skills?🌟 See NCC's full case study on our website: https://t.co/KhWv2PZf9R
#DegreesOfImpact @BristolUni [1/4]
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🌟How a partnership between five Scottish universities is helping to remove barriers for med-tech ideas to reach patients. See more: https://t.co/KhWv2PYHkj
#DegreesOfImpact
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Weekend Reading: Out of Eeyore’s Gloomy Place (rather boggy and sad) - HEPI
hepi.ac.uk
Universities must embrace change and collaboration to navigate political scepticism and ensure a sustainable, inclusive future.
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Universities are key to driving growth in the UK📈 Professor Duncan Ivison, President & Vice-Chancellor of @OfficialUoM explores how university collaboration can shore up economic growth in @TheTimes 👇 https://t.co/9sfTRICNT4
thetimes.com
Collaboration within the higher education sector is vital for boosting economic growth — a new city-to-city partnership is leading the way
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universities drive growth.....
New @UKHESA data on higher education's engagement with businesses and communities shows the impact universities have in supporting business, boosting job creation and driving economic growth across the UK 💼📈 Find out more on how unis start-up the UK: https://t.co/MCdkJ2xosV
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“We…don’t need any encouragement from anyone to point this out. Indeed I have been enormously frustrated by DFEs refusal to tell us what is on the table. They have been absolutely tight lipped, which is what made us so suspicious.”
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