Last week on Wonkhe: As a white paper on the future of post-16 education is expected imminently, Matthew Howling and Poppy Short make the case for the appointment of an HE Commissioner to facilitate mergers and other forms of radical collaboration

The Green Party now has 124,000 members, more than the Conservative Party.

Had a ball last weekend at the wonderful #CheltLitFest 🤩 Brought back great lessons & memories - & seemingly #Covid 🤧 www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/li...

Healthy & helpful to have the opportunity to hear different perspectives to issues on #bbcaa #AnyAnswers www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Excellent points from Ash Sarkar on #bbcqt - privatisation and private equity involvement in what should be public services are bleeding our country dry. youtu.be/MxEnCVbscZY?...

#bbcqt We need FAIR taxation to fund decent public services.

Ash Sarker is the best panellist on the show tonight #bbcqt

I’ll put money on the school hosting #bbcqt being private/independent.

#bbcqt Go Ash!

#bbcqt @matthewsyed.bsky.social Thatcher (Tories) sold off the UK’s manufacturing base which is why we build so little these days…

#bbcqt If we want decent public services, we need to pay tax to fund them - see Scandi countries where higher taxes fund decent services #TaxesFundServices

Does #Trump still really think Putin has any interest in peace in #Ukraine?!

And that’s a wrap for me for #CheltLitFest 2025. It’s been a super weekend of varied events! Rounded off today with The Times Live, Universities Under Fire, & Masculinity & the Manosphere. All interesting, informative & illuminating - plenty of food for thought. Thanks to everyone involved 🤩 #Books

Last week on Wonkhe: For Leanne Timpson, asking questions of students – even if it is uncomfortable – is a catalyst for student inquiry and deeper learning

Last week on Wonkhe: Elsewhere in the world HE institutions jointly buy technology platforms – could the same happen here? Debbie McVitty explores the case for join-up on digital assessment

Really looking forward to this event shortly #CheltLitFest #UniversitiesUnderFire #UCU @ucu.org.uk #HigherEducation #HE #UK www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-s...

Another excellent day at #CheltLitFest Enjoyed Daniel Finkelstein talking to Jonathan Sumption, the Times Debate: Make Britain Great Again, Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist) on six discussions we should have. Rounded the day off with Richard Curtis chatting to his old buddy Ben Elton!

Super first day at #CheltLitFest 2025 🤩 @peterfrankopan.bsky.social on #SilkRoads, @michaelpalin.bsky.social on Venezuela, #TheElectionGenerals, Giuliano da Empoli on the rise of autocrats & tech billionaires, Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson on movie soundtracks. More today #HappyPlace #Books

Fun fact: Bluesky is outperforming Twitter on conversions for my Kickstarter by 900%. Despite it having the most followers of any platform for me, Twitter is converting at lower numbers than EVERY OTHER social media platform I'm using (Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Bluesky).

Fiction ‘brings lectures to life’ as academics face empty classes: University ‘whodunnit’ inspired by attempts to tackle poor attendance as scholars look for novel ways to engage mainstream audiences. Juliette Rowsell reports https://ow.ly/WUfi50X9CYI

Super start to #CheltLitFest @CheltLitFest 2025 enjoying the fabulous @peterfrankopan.bsky.social sharing his expertise about #TheSilkRoads. Hugely illuminating, covered a lot of content very engagingly. Book on my TBR pile - must read! Thanks Peter #RockstarAcademic

What if we measured progress not just by income or life expectancy - but by how well we live with the rest of nature? A major new paper proposes the 'Nature Relationship Index (NRI)' - a bold rethink of development metrics. Here’s why it matters.👇 #NatureRelationshipIndex #GlobalThreads

LearnHigher is the UK's library of learning development resources for higher education. Take a look at the 20 most popular, most downloaded resources http://aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/20-most-popular-resources & if you have a resource of your own, please share it via the submit a resource ... #LoveLD

As the race awarding gap grows, it’s more important than ever to open conversations about race between staff and students, say Yaz Osho and Danielle Chavrimootoo. Embedding anti-racist practices in your teaching can make a real difference – here’s how: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-...

Turning mistakes into learning moments can be powerful. Here’s how to help your students embrace failure in a supportive environment: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/embra... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

#bbcqt First time on #BlueSky for online discussion during the programme having finally given up on Musk’s #Twitter

The #ALTC25 programme is now live. With over 60 sessions including keynotes, workshops, panels & lightning talks, plus ALTC Radio, Group Fest and the Gala Dinner, there’s something for everyone. Join us in Glasgow on 23&24 October to connect, reflect & explore broader horizons: buff.ly/tgySmZO #altc

Learning technology is evolving fast. #ALTC25 is where educators, technologists, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Explore the full programme and register to be part of the conversation: buff.ly/9ADeUW9 #FutureOfLearning #EdTech #altc

#ALTC25 Student Panel: Beyond the Myth of the Digital Native Hear directly from students as they confront the idea that all incoming students are already digitally literate. Explore this year's Annual Conference Keynotes: buff.ly/Ii4rvOR #altc

🚨 Keynotes announced for #ALTC25 - Being a Leader, Not an Algorithm: Human Skills for an AI‑Shaped Future In a world shaped by AI, Dr Knight explores the human side of leadership, challenging tech-as-default thinking & spotlighting the skills that make us irreplaceably human. buff.ly/Ii4rvOR #altc

Whether you're presenting your work, seeking fresh ideas, or simply looking to connect with the ALT community, ALTC25 offers a welcoming and energising space to explore the latest developments in digital education. Don’t miss out – register today: buff.ly/1c6v2Rb #altc #ALTC25 #edtech #AI #education

Trying out BlueSky as an alternative to Elon Musk’s X!