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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 20h

💬 The public are "putting an awful lot of hope on the idea of apprenticeships...It’s partly because we’ve been so bad at doing them that people can put all of that hope on to them because they’ve got so little experience of them."

@bobbyduffy.bsky.social quoted in @timeshighered.bsky.social

Badenoch’s number caps plan would cut 100,000 university places

Tory leader to use conference speech to attack ‘debt trap degrees’ and pledge more money for apprenticeships

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · 8d

Real mix of university and FE leaders in packed room for panel with Skills Minister on how we need to work together to deliver the skills strategy, great to do this jointly with @et-foundation.bsky.social @hepi-news.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · 8d

Starting in 20 mins in Leonardo hotel, with Minister for Skills Baroness Jacqui Smith, lots to discuss on HE given the week's announcements... @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @hepi-news.bsky.social

The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 8d

🚨Starting soon! 🚨

Join us at 12pm in the Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool, for our discussion on the future of HE and skills, hosted with the Education Training Foundation ⬇️

The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 9d

🌹 TOMORROW: Don't forget to join us Labour party conference as we discuss the future of higher education and skills with our panel featuring skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith ⬇️

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 8d

🚨Starting soon! 🚨

Join us at 12pm in the Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool, for our discussion on the future of HE and skills, hosted with the Education Training Foundation ⬇️

The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 9d

🌹 TOMORROW: Don't forget to join us Labour party conference as we discuss the future of higher education and skills with our panel featuring skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith ⬇️

The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 13d

EVENT | The future of higher education and skills, together

Join us and the Education and Training Foundation at Labour party conference as we hear from HE and skills minister Jacqui Smith and our panel

📅 Tuesday 30 September, 12:00–13:15
📍 Leonardo Hotel Suite 3/4/5, Liverpool

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 10d

'No such thing as society'? Just 11% support Thatcher's view

'No such thing as society'? Just 11% support Thatcher's view on anniversary of famous interview, study finds

New research tests public attitudes to four influential political statements

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · 15d

Margaret Thatcher's interview with Woman's Own was this day in 1987 - the furore over the quote annoyed her, as she thought she was getting across subtle Hayekian ideas. These cut-through quotes are rare but interesting - we tested Starmer, Gove and Mandelson versions...

The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 15d

NEW: Just 11% of the public today agree with Margaret Thatcher’s declaration that there is "no such thing as society" – but this rises to 49% among those who are presented with her full quote.

💬❓Our new study tests how context shapes public reaction to four influential political statements ⬇️

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Nick Radcliffe @njr0.bsky.social · 15d

“Countless experiments show that around 10 per cent of the public don’t understand simple percentages”
— Prof @bobbyduffy.bsky.social, quoted on Peter Kellner’s blog.
kellnerp.substack.com/p/ignorance-...

He could have said one in ten , but I guess Bobby is a take-no-prisoners kind of a guy.

“Ignorance is Strength”. Was Orwell’s Big Brother right?

Yes – for populists. Parties like Reform rely on voters overstating the scale of today’s problems

kellnerp.substack.com

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 21d

🤞 We're delighted to be part of a team that's been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community in the @timeshighered.bsky.social awards, for our work documenting the impact of the London Living Wage ⬇️

King's College London shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards | King's College London

King’s has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, recognising its leadership in environmental sustainability and commitment to supporting local communit...

www.kcl.ac.uk

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 23d

💡 "There’s substantial evidence of independent benefits on skills development, self-esteem, sense of wellbeing, civic engagement and openness to diversity."

💬 @bobbyduffy.bsky.social spoke to the Guardian about whether it still pays to go to university

➡️ www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 26d

🇬🇧 ⚠️ 72% of Reform UK supporters say people like them are powerless to change things in the country – a higher proportion than even non-voters, and well above Conservative and Labour supporters

From our latest study into democratic disconnect in the UK ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/big-dec...

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Out today - which is what I'd call timely - our work with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social on who Reform voters and Reform considerers are. And the challenges they'll face keeping this coalition together. Pleasure working with you @luketryl.bsky.social ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/from...

From protest to power? Inside Reform UK's changing support base - UK in a changing Europe

Reform has steadily grown in popularity over the last year and topped More in Common’s vote intention polling since May. This report from UK in a Changing Europe and Reform UK makes clear, however, th...

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨 POLLING ALERT 🚨

We asked more than 4,000 Reform voters what makes them tick. And found 5 segments within a very broad Reform coalition. Many disagree with each other on fundamental issues.

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · Aug 8

We’ve just published a unique new study to really understand why more people are considering voting Reform UK

‘Decoding Populism’ was a joint effort with
@yougov.co.uk @policyatkings.bsky.social Faster Horses &
@liambyrnemp.bsky.social

Read it in @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/article/9657...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · Aug 8

We’ve just published a unique new study to really understand why more people are considering voting Reform UK

‘Decoding Populism’ was a joint effort with
@yougov.co.uk @policyatkings.bsky.social Faster Horses &
@liambyrnemp.bsky.social

Read it in @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/article/9657...

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 Calling all @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social doctoral & postdoctoral researchers - applications are now open for the The King’s Parliamentary Research Internships programme to engage directly with the inner workings of parliament & policy.

➡️ Apply by 17 Aug: kcl.targetconnect.net/user/app/job...

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School for Government @schoolforgovt.bsky.social · Aug 4

🎙️ New podcast alert!

In episode 1 of the School for Government Podcast, @michael-sanders.bsky.social sits down with Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB to explore what it takes to make good evidence based policy with lasting impact.

➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-sch...

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · Aug 1

This is just very poor - and likely affects perceptions: we asked people to estimate what % of prisoners are foreign born in 2017, and average guess in GB was 34%, nearly 3x actual of 12% then (and now!)

Irresponsible to turn non-story into scary sounding headline @benpageresearch.bsky.social

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · Jul 15

Lord Grade on the clearly documented harms to children from online platforms “I don’t know how the tech leaders sleep at night. Maybe they just count the clicks” - key lecture at @strandgroup.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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Keele World Affairs @keeleworldaffairs.bsky.social · Jul 8

Does when you were born shape who you are? @bobbyduffy.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DUh...

Generations - Does When You are Born Shape Who You Are? Professor Bobby Duffy Kings College

YouTube video by Keele World Affairs

www.youtube.com

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · Jun 26

‘The No10 communications team has banned any official from speaking at events that include question and answer sessions, or where the media are expected to be in attendance’. Ridiculous. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

The government should not ban public servants from speaking in public | Institute for Government

New guidance will damage the quality of government and public discourse.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · Jun 20

NEW: NHS research and innovation at risk if academic partnerships deprioritised

Our new report with King’s Health Partners warns university health partnerships are being sidelined — despite saving lives and boosting the economy.

➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nhs-res...

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NHS research and innovation at risk if academic partnerships deprioritised, report warns

There is urgent need to prioritise university health partnerships now to deliver the 10 year health plan for the NHS, King’s Health Partners Executive Director says

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · Jun 20

New report from @kingshealth.bsky.social and @policyatkings.bsky.social - clinical academics have declined as a % of the medical workforce just when we really need their innovation and the better care outcomes they produce
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/nhs-inn...

NHS innovation ‘at risk’ as university partnerships deprioritised

Report highlights fragmentation of academic links with health system as research drops off NHS agenda

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · Jun 18

Yep we're the "forgotten middle child", for all sorts of reasons, not least having two v noisy siblings, one with all the money, one that got all the attention. Tried to make case that our hinge status makes us important in here, but not sure I really believed it...

www.thetimes.com/magazines/th...

Generation X: the middle-aged voters politics forgot

Why are the Conservatives heading for electoral disaster? They obsessed over boomers and millennials and neglected us 45 to 58-year-olds, says Professor Bobby Duffy

www.thetimes.com

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · Jun 12

Brilliant panel of European university leaders in conversation with Alison Wolf on common and distinct challenges - such a variety of systems driven by long histories, but just about all facing political, leadership or financial crises @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social

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Bobby Duffy @bobbyduffy.bsky.social · Jun 9

Packed house for the great Prof Jim Fishkin talking about his new book on how deliberation can help cure the ills of democracy, joint event with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social and @policyatkings.bsky.social

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Keele World Affairs @keeleworldaffairs.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thinking back to @bobbyduffy.bsky.social visit in Nov ‘23…Does When You Were Born Shape Who You Are?
www.kwaku.org.uk/Video.html

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