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Vivienne Stern

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Jan 27
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27th January | Vivienne Stern

This year's Holocaust Memorial Day theme is Bridging Generations. This is my response #HolocaustMemorialDayTrust #HolocaustMemorialDay #BridgingGenerations

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Oct 28, 2025
I never went to university but I’d love to do a mad PhD”. Love it @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/09da...
I never went to university but I’d love to do a mad PhD

‘I always thought students spent three years getting stoned, lying that they were into jazz — then got their parents’ mates to give them a job’

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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Oct 15, 2025
Thriving universities are critical to driving growth and opportunity in the UK🌟 📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding. See more on our submission: loom.ly/9gwXOV0

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Oct 9, 2025
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The financial impact of government policy decisions on universities

We estimate the net impact of government policy decisions taking effect in 2025–26 will be a £1.4 billion reduction in funding.

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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Oct 7, 2025
🌟Unis are central to the UK’s future – driving growth, innovation and opportunity across every part of the country. UUK Chief Executive @viviennestern.bsky.social explains why higher education is key to developing a highly skilled, innovative UK workforce.

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Oct 7, 2025
Worth reading this if you think that universities are simply failing to protect free speech or prevent antisemitism ( or possibly both) from @wonkhe.bsky.social wonkhe.com/blogs/ofs-re...
OfS rebalances the free speech/harassment see-saw on antisemitism

A probing exchange with OfS director Arif Ahmed exposes the legal and practical tensions at the heart of campus free speech guidance. Jim Dickinson looks at when happens when promises to Jewish studen...

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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Oct 6, 2025
Universities UK has issued a statement on antisemitism, ahead of the anniversary tomorrow of the 7th October attacks. Read in full: loom.ly/59nKCIQ
A statement from Universities UK on antisemitism

Ahead of the anniversary of the October 7th atrocities, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:

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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Oct 3, 2025
In light of the tragic events in Manchester, we reaffirm our commitment to safe & inclusive universities. Antisemitism has no place in society or on our campuses. 🔗See our guidance: loom.ly/1Mvnups

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Sep 30, 2025
I wasn’t going to mention it… but he didn’t so much scrap it as increase it.
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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 30, 2025
Plans to fund maintenance grants via an international student levy risk harming access. Our analysis shows government policy could cost the sector £1.4bn this year leaving even less to support disadvantaged students. loom.ly/YVKNP-Y

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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 24, 2025
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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 19, 2025
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The University of Bath uniofbath.bsky.social · Sep 17, 2025
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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 22, 2025
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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 23, 2025
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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Sep 23, 2025
I think this has been a very good, thoughtful and balanced series www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - Universities Challenged - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Universities Challenged on BBC Sounds.

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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 18, 2025
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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Sep 15, 2025
He meant well…

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Studiosity studiosity.com · Jun 26, 2025
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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 8, 2025
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Universities UK universities-uk.bsky.social · Sep 10, 2025
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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Sep 9, 2025
Informative. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - Universities Challenged - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Universities Challenged on BBC Sounds.

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Jul 8, 2025
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Boosting foreign students must be part of the industrial ...

As the UK’s fourth largest export industry, universities are a missed opportunity in the government’s plan

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Vivienne Stern viviennestern.bsky.social · Jun 17, 2025
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Weekend Reading: Out of Eeyore’s Gloomy Place (rather boggy and sad) - HEPI

Universities must embrace change and collaboration to navigate political scepticism and ensure a sustainable, inclusive future.

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