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Ursula Kelly

@ViewforthHE

Higher education analyst interested in the economic impact, social value and role of HE in society. I also like golf. And poetry.

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Our new Viewforth special report is out today... What is the true economic value of UK higher education - and why does it matter? wonkhe.com/blogs/what-is-… via @wonkhe


And my first ever Spanish Bull Fight.


Just had to witness the Rojales 'Running of the Bulls' this evening. Can guarantee no bulls harmed in this event...


Since Government price-fixing is a big driver in the collapse of a previously world class HE system, not sure that more of the same medicine will cure the disease. thetimes.com/article/f8bbaf…


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If a government grants itself the power to compel private sector #pension schemes to allocate their default investment funds into specific asset classes — potentially aligned with national policy objectives — to what extent does this constitute a form of indirect expropriation?


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Later in the summer, Wessex Archaeology will be looking for volunteers to take part in a community heritage project investigating the maritime heritage of the Forth. See the details below and why not get in touch - can't wait to see what is discovered.

scotfishmuseum's tweet image. Later in the summer, Wessex Archaeology will be looking for volunteers to take part in a community heritage project investigating the maritime heritage of the Forth. 

See the details below and why not get in touch - can't wait to see what is discovered.

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📢A recruitment drive has been started by @lawlessj to attract outstanding international research leaders to Ireland. 💻 Interested applicants are encouraged to begin their application without delay. Apply now: researchireland.ie/funding/global… @Researchirel


Very pleased to have a poem included in the latest issue of Under The Radar magazine, alongside so many good writers @NineArchesPress ninearchespress.com/magazine

ViewforthHE's tweet image. Very pleased to have a poem included in the latest issue of Under The Radar magazine, alongside so many good writers @NineArchesPress   ninearchespress.com/magazine

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Are you interested in developing genuinely interdisciplinary projects that range across all SHAPE and STEM disciplines? Applications for the International Interdisciplinary Research Projects are now open. thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/knowle…

BritishAcademy_'s tweet image. Are you interested in developing genuinely interdisciplinary projects that range across all SHAPE and STEM disciplines? Applications for the International Interdisciplinary Research Projects are now open. thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/knowle…

The answer to this question is YES. Absolutely. And selling themselves completely down the river too by relying on this measure as an indicator of value. "Are UK universities overselling graduate earnings data? "timeshighereducation.com/depth/are-uk-u… via @timeshighered


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“Why pay to attend a football match when you can watch it online? Why go see Taylor Swift or the London Philharmonic in person, when you can download their tracks? ” — @PatPorter76 defends in-person teaching thecritic.co.uk/university-a-g…


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The fabulously talented Australian poet and singer-songwriter, Jaye Kranz, won The Plaza Poetry Prize (60 lines). 1st prize: £4000. Judged by Pulitzer Prizewinner, Natalie Diaz. Find her at jayekranz.com

ThePlazaPrizes's tweet image. The fabulously talented Australian poet and singer-songwriter, Jaye Kranz, won The Plaza Poetry Prize (60 lines). 1st prize: £4000. Judged by Pulitzer Prizewinner, Natalie Diaz.  

Find her at jayekranz.com

Maybe it's time to be radical. Government should make its mind up. Either (a) formally nationalise universities to make them public sector or (b) cut them loose entirely and allow them to sink or swim like other private businesses. Either way might be better than the current mess

“Dipping into the pockets” of universities via a levy on international student fees is “finger in the air” policymaking that will further harm institutions’ financial sustainability, critics say, especially when combined with other visa restrictions timeshighereducation.com/news/six-cent-…

timeshighered's tweet image. “Dipping into the pockets” of universities via a levy on international student fees is “finger in the air” policymaking that will further harm institutions’ financial sustainability, critics say, especially when combined with other visa restrictions
timeshighereducation.com/news/six-cent-…


Just when one might have thought this government couldn't do anything more to hasten HE sectoral collapse . "Hold my beer", some not-so-bright spark in a policy unit said... timeshighereducation.com/news/six-cent-… via @timeshighered


Fascinating archival piece about the Glasgow Underground, well worth watching!

In 1975, James Hogg took a trip on the world’s third-oldest underground railway in the world and admired what he called the "the world's only living transport museum."



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Voters are sick of lectures from the lanyard class. thetimes.com/article/e20cdc…

JimButcher2's tweet image. Voters are sick of lectures from the lanyard class. thetimes.com/article/e20cdc…

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