Johnny Rich
@johnnyrich.com
Director, ResearchPlus
Also: CEO, PushTalks | Author (The Human Script and other works) | Speaker | #HigherEd Specialist
Personal account - any views are all my own fault.
Web: johnnyrich.com
Also: CEO, PushTalks | Author (The Human Script and other works) | Speaker | #HigherEd Specialist
Personal account - any views are all my own fault.
Web: johnnyrich.com
“Fewer, longer grants” is inconsistent with the Government's stated aim of growth in every postcode.
Research sparks innovation, and businesses establish or scale up near where that research happens. Investing in research is investment in a place.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/larger-...
Research sparks innovation, and businesses establish or scale up near where that research happens. Investing in research is investment in a place.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/larger-...
‘Larger, fewer grants’ could harm Burnham’s regional agenda
Changes to grant system suggested by Chris McDonald could ‘mistakenly’ further concentrate funding in the golden triangle, academics warn
www.timeshighereducation.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
“Fewer, longer grants” is inconsistent with the Government's stated aim of growth in every postcode.
Research sparks innovation, and businesses establish or scale up near where that research happens. Investing in research is investment in a place.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/larger-...
Research sparks innovation, and businesses establish or scale up near where that research happens. Investing in research is investment in a place.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/larger-...
Why did the rabbi catch a taxi to synagogue when he heard the blowing of the ram’s horn?
Because he was shofar-driven. #weakendpun
L’Shanah tovah.
Because he was shofar-driven. #weakendpun
L’Shanah tovah.
September 12, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Why did the rabbi catch a taxi to synagogue when he heard the blowing of the ram’s horn?
Because he was shofar-driven. #weakendpun
L’Shanah tovah.
Because he was shofar-driven. #weakendpun
L’Shanah tovah.
I write regularly for a chiropractic magazine. It’s a spinal column. I can show you my back issues. #weakendpun
September 5, 2026 at 6:36 AM
I write regularly for a chiropractic magazine. It’s a spinal column. I can show you my back issues. #weakendpun
I’m having one of those moments when my pedantry distracts me from the real outrage.
Reform UK’s statement claims they are “victims of a hoax perpetuated by climate change activists”.
Aaaargh! They mean “perpetrated”.
Reform UK’s statement claims they are “victims of a hoax perpetuated by climate change activists”.
Aaaargh! They mean “perpetrated”.
September 4, 2026 at 7:17 AM
I’m having one of those moments when my pedantry distracts me from the real outrage.
Reform UK’s statement claims they are “victims of a hoax perpetuated by climate change activists”.
Aaaargh! They mean “perpetrated”.
Reform UK’s statement claims they are “victims of a hoax perpetuated by climate change activists”.
Aaaargh! They mean “perpetrated”.
I heard about an attack in which a handbag was used as a lethal weapon. It was as an accessory to murder. #weakendpun
August 29, 2026 at 7:45 AM
I heard about an attack in which a handbag was used as a lethal weapon. It was as an accessory to murder. #weakendpun
The shiny fabric used to upholster my armchair wasn’t the right choice. It’s all worn out because it was sat in. #weakendpun
August 22, 2026 at 7:08 AM
The shiny fabric used to upholster my armchair wasn’t the right choice. It’s all worn out because it was sat in. #weakendpun
Reposted by Johnny Rich
If only the TPA had published their report on woke courses, rather than pretending to, then Suella would have had more examples…
moremeansbetter.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/t...
moremeansbetter.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/t...
Too woke to publish
The Telegraph ran an article about a report on Mickey Mouse degrees, but the TPA hasn’t actually published the report.
moremeansbetter.wordpress.com
August 20, 2026 at 4:17 PM
If only the TPA had published their report on woke courses, rather than pretending to, then Suella would have had more examples…
moremeansbetter.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/t...
moremeansbetter.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/t...
@suellabraverman.bsky.social trots out the hackneyed 'Mickey Mouse courses' adage and, when challenged by #BBCRadio4 #WATO to give an example, she cites two less than impressive examples.
August 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
@suellabraverman.bsky.social trots out the hackneyed 'Mickey Mouse courses' adage and, when challenged by #BBCRadio4 #WATO to give an example, she cites two less than impressive examples.
I joined a brass band, but they kicked me out when I turned up with a potato. They said they didn’t need a tuber player. #weakendpun
August 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
I joined a brass band, but they kicked me out when I turned up with a potato. They said they didn’t need a tuber player. #weakendpun
A friend was going to have gender reassignment surgery but changed his mind at the last minute. The doctor said he was a near miss. #weakendpun
August 8, 2026 at 7:24 AM
A friend was going to have gender reassignment surgery but changed his mind at the last minute. The doctor said he was a near miss. #weakendpun
August 1, 2026 at 5:39 AM
When I was young, my teacher told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. I’ve learned since that apparently that’s ’identity theft’. #weakendpun
July 25, 2026 at 7:15 AM
When I was young, my teacher told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. I’ve learned since that apparently that’s ’identity theft’. #weakendpun
I lost my job as a car mechanic for swapping my overalls for a tuxedo. I blame my boss for telling me to change attire. #weakendpun
July 18, 2026 at 6:56 AM
I lost my job as a car mechanic for swapping my overalls for a tuxedo. I blame my boss for telling me to change attire. #weakendpun
#PartyConference season is approaching. If you're going to Labour, Conservatives, Reform, Greens or Lib Dems, the team at @wonkhe have built a superb listings tool for fringe sessions, socials and events related to higher education, education, research and skills.
partyconferences.wonkhe.com
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HE Influence – Party conference events 2026
Higher education at all five UK party conferences. Crowd-sourced fringe listings from HE Influence by Wonkhe.
partyconferences.wonkhe.com
July 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM
#PartyConference season is approaching. If you're going to Labour, Conservatives, Reform, Greens or Lib Dems, the team at @wonkhe have built a superb listings tool for fringe sessions, socials and events related to higher education, education, research and skills.
partyconferences.wonkhe.com
partyconferences.wonkhe.com
I failed my driving test. When the examiner said, “Brake, fast”, apparently I wasn’t supposed to start eating a full English. #weakendpun
July 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
I failed my driving test. When the examiner said, “Brake, fast”, apparently I wasn’t supposed to start eating a full English. #weakendpun
Nobody Tableaus like @dkernohan.bsky.social Tableaus.
The intriguing truth about application rates and demography.
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The intriguing truth about application rates and demography.
wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
The intersection between ethnicity, disadvantage, and social mobility via higher education is complex
Entry rates might not be the easiest way to understand it
wonkhe.com
July 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Nobody Tableaus like @dkernohan.bsky.social Tableaus.
The intriguing truth about application rates and demography.
wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
The intriguing truth about application rates and demography.
wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
The good people of #Clacton may be interested in data published today, broken down by constituency, showing the net economic impact of international students (ie. AFTER public costs).
They gain over £2million, amounting to the equivalent of £20 in the pocket of every resident.
They gain over £2million, amounting to the equivalent of £20 in the pocket of every resident.
July 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The good people of #Clacton may be interested in data published today, broken down by constituency, showing the net economic impact of international students (ie. AFTER public costs).
They gain over £2million, amounting to the equivalent of £20 in the pocket of every resident.
They gain over £2million, amounting to the equivalent of £20 in the pocket of every resident.
Reposted by Johnny Rich
Major science facilities to be scaled back, UKRI confirms as it unveils final STFC cost-savings plan. STFC will also reduce project spending, despite £135m of fresh money.
@francesjones.bsky.social got hold of details ahead of imminent announcement.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
@francesjones.bsky.social got hold of details ahead of imminent announcement.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Major science facilities to be scaled back, UKRI confirms - Research Professional News
Science and Technology Facilities Council will also reduce project spending, despite £135m of fresh money
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
July 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Major science facilities to be scaled back, UKRI confirms as it unveils final STFC cost-savings plan. STFC will also reduce project spending, despite £135m of fresh money.
@francesjones.bsky.social got hold of details ahead of imminent announcement.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
@francesjones.bsky.social got hold of details ahead of imminent announcement.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
I made a couple of friends in the park today.
July 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I made a couple of friends in the park today.
I caught a salmon and was told it was best if cured. Sadly the vet couldn’t help. #weakendpun
July 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM
I caught a salmon and was told it was best if cured. Sadly the vet couldn’t help. #weakendpun
#R4Today programme just now - Nick Robinson interviewing Jonathan Agnew about Ben Stokes’ retirement:
NR: I’m just going to stop you there because we’ve got Piers Morgan on the line.
JA: Really? Oh dear.
NR: I’m just going to stop you there because we’ve got Piers Morgan on the line.
JA: Really? Oh dear.
June 29, 2026 at 8:06 AM
#R4Today programme just now - Nick Robinson interviewing Jonathan Agnew about Ben Stokes’ retirement:
NR: I’m just going to stop you there because we’ve got Piers Morgan on the line.
JA: Really? Oh dear.
NR: I’m just going to stop you there because we’ve got Piers Morgan on the line.
JA: Really? Oh dear.
I told my friend all about my obsession with seaweed. He said I should see kelp immediately. #weakendpun
June 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
I told my friend all about my obsession with seaweed. He said I should see kelp immediately. #weakendpun
Calling all wonks! It's arrived: partyconferences.wonkhe.com
Your crowd-sourced, listings app for everything #education #universities #research and #skills related at the #PartyConferences brought to you by @wonkhe.bsky.social
Your crowd-sourced, listings app for everything #education #universities #research and #skills related at the #PartyConferences brought to you by @wonkhe.bsky.social
HE Influence – Party conference events 2026
Higher education at all five UK party conferences. Crowd-sourced fringe listings from HE Influence by Wonkhe.
partyconferences.wonkhe.com
June 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Calling all wonks! It's arrived: partyconferences.wonkhe.com
Your crowd-sourced, listings app for everything #education #universities #research and #skills related at the #PartyConferences brought to you by @wonkhe.bsky.social
Your crowd-sourced, listings app for everything #education #universities #research and #skills related at the #PartyConferences brought to you by @wonkhe.bsky.social
I agree with every word of @davephoenix.bsky.social's letter in today's Guardian on minimum entry requirements to higher education.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
A more integrated education system would benefit all | Letters
Letter: Prof Dave Phoenix says government policy should not focus on who can be excluded from higher education
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I agree with every word of @davephoenix.bsky.social's letter in today's Guardian on minimum entry requirements to higher education.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...