At today’s @OfficialUoM graduation ceremony I had the privilege of meeting inspirational Chancellor and legend that is @lemnsissay. Loved his speech and passion. Proud to have him as my chancellor.
If you are of the opinion that racism in academia doesn’t exist, how do you explain this? bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
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@AllianceMBS and @fujitsu_uk have been collaborating on the "Industry FIVE" initiative, so we were delighted to have @aliowrak, Chris & Fahian join @davegentle at Fujitsu’s @Fujitsu_FDE conference talking a Whitepaper on Trust. @myfanwyfj @AbsieyM promo.manchester.edu.hk/news…
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I ask @MichelBarnier to unilaterally extend Eramus to UK students after #Brexit. They love Europe, they all want the UK back into the European family. Let's not make them the victims of a Brexit they didn’t choose ! 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Is the lockdown of Scottish University campuses a look at the ghost of the Christmas yet to come for English Universities or is it all just inevitable? #wonkhe #university #HE theguardian.com/education/20…
And just like that @BBCNews like many other media outlets today fails to hold the government to account for the disastrous handling of Alevel results and the students who have suffered. #AlevelResults #ExamResults
Appalling statistics that serve to show racism not only exists but thrives in academia. So what can we do to change this? theguardian.com/education/20…
47 fabulous 1st year Manchester ITMB students presenting their projects to 50 employers from 25 companies. @AMBSUndergrad @UoMNews #no1programme
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The @MBSnews students delivered some excellent projects and ideas, pleased to share feedback and discuss our strategic collaboration @aliowrak @MyfEdwards @fujitsu_uk
The very best of luck to my FABULOUS final year ITMBers who are competing in the finals of the @Fidelity_UK case competition today. #proud
In contention for UKs dirtiest cafe, I nominate @sainsburys Heaton Park in Manchester. Exhibit A (the cup wasn't much better):
Fantastic article. Why do institutions of higher education reward research while selling education?
Are US colleges failing at teaching? Instruction is not the same as education, argues John Tagg
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Is training in ‘unconscious bias’ a waste of effort? Kahneman thinks so and he has a Nobel Prize in the subject bit.ly/2YWoGgx
Nobody takes responsibility for tackling racism in my university. Why?
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Minority ethnic Britons face 'shocking' job discrimination. Is academia a safe bubble? theguardian.com/world/2019/j…
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Exciting next phase planned @MBSnews - academia and industry collaboration. Look out for next outcomes and progress with @aliowrak and team with @Fujitsu_Global! Thanks @martin_r101 for brilliant workshop today👍
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“The success of qualifications passports in Europe and beyond is promising. A similar project on a global scale would have a positive impact for refugees with qualifications and for the receiving countries hosting the millions of forced migrants.”
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