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Richard Budd @ddubdrahcir.bsky.social · Sep 3

I was asked by the editor of The Geographer, the @royalscotgeosoc.bsky.social magazine, to comment on the discussion around imposing domestic student fees in Scotland.

This is an online accessible version of my piece.
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#academicsky #studentfees #highered

Fees for Scotland? Best not to

This piece appeared in the Summer 2025 edition of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s “The Geographer”, and is replicated here with their kind permission. The spectre of fees for domestic stu…

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Prof. Pam Birtill @diervilla.bsky.social · Jun 11

Really looking forward to hearing @jmvincent.bsky.social talking about how to support successful transition to employment for autistic students. We need to ensure excellent graduate outcomes for all our students, and disabled students face more barriers when leaving University. #INIP

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Paul Ashwin @paulashwin.bsky.social · Jun 20

Excited to have received copies of the Chinese translation of ‘Transforming University Education: A Manifesto’

Photo of the Chinese translation of the book

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Jun 19

“Retirement never seemed like something that would be in my reach, and it still isn’t. But at WeStillWork, now I can continue to work fifteen-hour days, and occasionally indulge in building perks like Thursday-night bingo.”

Welcome to WeStillWork, the Nursing Home for People Who Can’t Afford to Retire

Looking forward to your golden years, but afraid you’ll never be able to afford it? Our state-of-the-art facility offers elderly corporate drones t...

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Jun 19

Well done! This looks like a great project!

Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · Jun 18

New @nuffieldfoundation.org‬ funded CRAE project!
With collaborators Andy Lamb, Mick Walker, @lauramaycrane.bsky.social, @miriched.bsky.social + Donna-Lynn Shepherd, CRAE's @annaremington.bsky.social + Geoff Bird are leading a project investigating GCSE exam equity for neurodivergent students.

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.bsky.social · Jun 6

If you need a breather from all this bullshit, here's a photo of Earth.

From Saturn.

We're that slightly brighter star at centre right.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · May 26

"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians,” [former Prime Minister Olmert] said."

www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...

'Indiscriminate, Unrestrained, Brutal': Former Israeli PM Calls Gaza Assault 'War Crimes'

"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination," former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert wrote in an op-ed aimed at Israeli citizens.

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · May 21

Yeah Lancaster is good but Bristol is not a bad alternative!!

Dr Rebecca Shepherd @special-stains.bsky.social · May 21

I left Lancaster two years ago, and definitely miss the place. ☺️

Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · May 21

Thanks Rebecca! It was a privilege to speak with you and colleagues @bristoluni.bsky.social and a really positive discussion after too. As for @edreslancaster.bsky.social logos - I do my best!

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · May 12

Really engaging set of provocations from each of the panelists.

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Richard Budd @ddubdrahcir.bsky.social · May 9

A timely reminder of our @centreforhere.bsky.social public online roundtable on Monday next week:

Why is UK HE in crisis, and (how) can we fix it?

Discussants are @gunjans.bsky.social , @ronaldhartz.bsky.social, Kalpana Shankar, and Susan Robertson.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

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Nigel Warburton @nigelwarburton.bsky.social · May 9

ICYMI. 48 animations The History of Ideas by @wearecognitive.bsky.social from my scripts www.openculture.com/2015/09/47-a...

48 Animated Videos Explain the History of Ideas: From Aristotle to Sartre

This year we've been featuring short animated videos from BBC Radio 4, all covering the big questions: How did everything begin? What makes us human? What is love?

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · May 8

“Not a single party is standing up for working class people and Reform offers nothing but division. No plan for the NHS. No plan for transport. No answer to the cost of living crisis. If we want change, we need to come together and demand it.”

drjogrady.bsky.social on BBC Question Time tonight.

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · May 9

Could you mentor a neurodivergent, early career humanities academic? I did this last time: it's not a big time commitment and is massively rewarding. You don't necessarily have to be neurodivergent/in humanities yourself. @ndhumanities.bsky.social

Neurodivergent Humanities Network @ndhumanities.bsky.social · May 8

Remember, you can sign up to our mentorship scheme here: ndhumanities.com/mentorship-s....

Deadline extended to 14 May!

Mentorship Scheme 2025 – ND Hums

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Paul Ashwin @paulashwin.bsky.social · May 9

This @beranews.bsky.social Blog Special Issue examines possible futures for tertiary education in England and the challenges that are faced by policymakers, institutional leaders, educators and researchers in realising these futures. (1/13) www.bera.ac.uk/blog-special...

Potential pathways towards an integrated tertiary education system in England

This BERA Blog special issue examines possible futures for tertiary education in England and the challenges that are faced by policymakers, institutional leaders, educators and researchers in...

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · May 4

Thanks @jbickie.bsky.social 🙏

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Centre for HE Research and Evaluation @centreforhere.bsky.social · Apr 28

Reminder: our unmissable online roundtable on the crisis in UK HE and how/whether it's fixable.

We'll be hearing from @gunjans.bsky.social, @ronaldhartz.bsky.social, Kalpana Shankar, Susan Robertson, before opening up the discussion.
#academicsky #highereducation
www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

Why is UK HE in crisis, and (how) can we fix it?, Monday 12 May, 12:30pm - Lancaster University

Four experts from different disciplines will provide their overview of why (or if) UK higher education is in a period crisis and what needs to change.

www.lancaster.ac.uk

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Richard Budd @ddubdrahcir.bsky.social · Apr 28

Next week's online @edreslancaster.bsky.social on the 7th of May, 12:30-2pm UK time.

NEET Youth: Education, Needs, Hopes and Aspirations, from Dr Liam Wrigley @leedstrinity.bsky.social

Details and registration: www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

NEET Youth: Education, Needs, Hopes and Aspirations, Wednesday 7 May, 12:30pm - Lancaster University

Concern is mounting about the living standards and prospects of youth, but young people categorised as NEET (not in employment, education, or training) are often among the most precarious, given their...

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Richard Budd @ddubdrahcir.bsky.social · Apr 28

Still time to sign up to our online @edreslancaster.bsky.social seminar this week - Wednesday 30th of April, 12:30-2pm.

Do boys really need saving? A critical exploration of ‘Boy Crisis’ - learning from the Chinese case - Yuhan Wu from @uomseed.bsky.social

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Do boys really need saving? A critical exploration of ‘Boy Crisis’ - learning from the Chinese case, Wednesday 30 April, 12:30pm - Lancaster University

Boy’s underachievement caught the attention of educators in the West in the late 20th century, and many began to examine why boys seemed to be falling behind girls academically and what was ‘inhibitin...

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Apr 29

@edreslancaster.bsky.social @edinburghuni.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social @houseoflords.parliament.uk

Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you would like to watch the evidence session, here is the link and starts at 16.04.22 www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Thanks @lauramaycrane.bsky.social for acting as secretary to committee and teams who supported us.

Parliamentlive.tv

Autism Act 2009 Committee

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Apr 29

Some of our takeaway messages were to:
✅increase funding to improve inclusion across all settings;
✅decouple autism diagnosis and identification of needs;
✅build #autisitc pupils' self-advocacy;
✅develop transition-age services/pathways.

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hugely privileged to give oral evidence at House of Lords Committee of #Autism Act and next Strategy. With @suereviews.bsky.social and Prof Karen Guldberg @unibirmingham.bsky.social we shared evidence on how to improve education and transitions to adulthood for #ActuallyAutistic ppl in England.

Committee room at House of Lords - seated are 11 peers and staff in a semi-circle arrangement. At the front are Sue Fletcher-Watson and Jonathan Vincent and on screen below Karen Guldberg.

Image of Jonathan Vincent and Sue Fletcher-Watson speaking to committee. Jonathan is wearing a blue suit and red tie and Sue is wearing a pink jacket and black top. Both are seated.

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Apr 23

@unisouthampton.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social @edreslancaster.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social @cri-uos.bsky.social @vstrogilos.bsky.social @achalagupta.bsky.social @paulashwin.bsky.social @ddubdrahcir.bsky.social

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Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social · Apr 23

📢 Very happy to share new #OA paper w Michael Tomlinson that unpacks valued and diverse ways ND grads engage in employment following #uni.
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Data show importance of grad capitals and choice for meaningful work. But also how context can either enable or constrain outcomes. Pls share! 📑

Capitals, capabilities, and the conversion of commodities: the case of neurodivergent graduates’ transitions to the labour market - Higher Education

The employment opportunities and outcomes of disabled graduates has gained increased international attention among researchers, policymakers and HE practitioners. This article explores the early emplo...

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