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All of these candidates talk about Oxford’s global reach - understandably - but it is a shame that only Baroness Jan Royall mentions Oxford’s contribution/responsibility to the city and region. While Oxford isn’t a ‘Civic University’ every university has a local/place based role.

Grayson Perry showing much greater political insight than much of the UK political pundit class. He is a working class hero from Essex though, so I suspect that explains his wisdom.

Very good analysis from the former news editor of Essex SU’s The Rabbit…

Oh my days. I’ve just realised I’m older than the incoming manager of Manchester United and the next Vice President of the US. This is not how I expected my 40s to start…

Excellent article by Torsten Bell on the importance of local universities to regional growth. Exactly what we're doing in Herefordshire through top-quality academic and practical Bachelors and Masters engineering degrees at New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering Department for Education theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Important thread and why I think those who say last week was largely about inflation are not quite right.

Sam Cook has got to get into the England team.

Really enjoyed doing this podcast with Paul Greatrix. My imaginary university is inspired by two great people James Timpson and the late Bob Kerslake, linking social purpose with the #trulycivic movement.

Really enjoyed listening to this from Paul and Richard Brabner just as I did the previous edition with Jenny Shaw:

Today marks three years since the invasion of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Among the many sectors affected, the higher education sector has faced significant challenges, including damaged infrastructure and displacement and mobilisation of both students and staff. 🧵

Much needed realism

Zelensky's public humiliation should put paid to the idea that Starmer's fawning visit achieved anything, and should force a recalibration of Britain's need for strategic independence from America.

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.

Dear Volodymyr @zelenskyyua, we stand with #Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war. (FM)

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"Welcome home Freddie" Letter in today's Times