Former Bristol mayor Marvin Rees says research-intensive universities must put professors to work on civic challenges caused by academic expansion. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports from #THEwas #highered #regeneration
https://ow.ly/7cBa50ZU1XL

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Higher tuition fees at Russell Group universities could “destroy” the UK’s “incredible” higher education system, a vice-chancellor has warned. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports from #theWAS #highered #tuitionfees
https://ow.ly/FUSA50ZT1ye

That's the thing, before thewas at least some understanding that the people in power didn't believe the lies. But now that there's no veneer of legitimacy to capital and government intertwining, we now also have a bunch of people who legitimately believe this bullshit.

Universities should rethink bans on working with academics in Israel and Russia as growing isolationism is increasingly holding back scientific progress, a university president has argued. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports from #theWAS #highered #collaborations #isolationism
https://ow.ly/SWO050ZT5ms

It has been great to join the @theeventsglobal.bsky.social World Academic Summit in Cape Town this week, co-hosted by @bristoluni.bsky.social and UCT. For more details of what was covered, see @bristoluni.bsky.social's press release: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/se... #AfricaCharter #THEwas

Opinion: Holding us accountable for discoveries made, lives uplifted and societies transformed is a useful purpose for rankings to serve, says University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Mosa Moshabela #highered #rankings #edusky #THEwas
https://ow.ly/ivR150ZRlJJ

South African HE minister says greater use of student loans could form part of the solution for the trouble-hit National Student Financial Aid Scheme #THEWAS #highered

Holding universities accountable for discoveries made, lives uplifted and societies transformed is a useful purpose to serve, says University of Cape Town v-c Mosa Moshabela #THEWAS
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/rankings-should-not-be-dismissed-they-must-keep-evolving

Great to be at the @theeventsglobal.bsky.social World Academic Summit with @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues and our co-hosts UCT. Some important discussions coming up on Knowledge, Justice and Futures - Universities in the age of intelligence. #AfricaResearch #THEwas www.uct.ac.za/research/the...

Women in STEM need more than “advice”, according to a high-flying researcher, who said support should take the form of “action”, or “sponsorship” instead. Chris Havergal reports from #THEwas
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/move-beyond-mentorship-and-sponsor-women-stem-says-scholar

The greatest innovator in modern times was the late great Steve Jobs, along with TheWas changed the world. He must be rolling in his grave with what tim cook has done to the legacy of Apple by the complete suck up he has become with his deals with Taco Trump. Bill gates is on the Epstein files

Are you an Africa Charter signatory attending #THEwas in Cape Town later this month? Join our event on 1 October at UCT to launch:
🌍The #AfricaCharter website
🌍 An implementation framework
parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/signat...
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🎉We're thrilled to announce the THE World Academic Summit will be returning from 29 September - 01 October 2026!

Next year's summit will explore how higher education can shape knowledge, justice and futures in the age of intelligence.

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Universities focused on global health will have to find new sources of funding in the face of the Trump administration’s aid cuts, according to vice-chancellors. Chris Havergal reports from #THEwas
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-collaborations-needed-us-cuts-global-health-funding

‘Explain impact of every research paper’, university leaders told by university president turned education minister Einas Al-Eisa at #THEwas. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports from #KAUST https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/explain-impact-every-research-paper-university-leaders-told

Honored to serve as a Graduate Student Ambassador representing KAUST at the @timeshighered.bsky.social #WorldAcademicSummit 🏔️ We proudly welcomed delegates from universities across the world 🌎, showcasing KAUST's innovation and the warm hospitality of Saudi🇸🇦 #thewas

Leaders of European and UK universities speaking about the “European way” of doing higher ed at #THEWAS. Sebastian Schutze rector at U of Vienna says the block can insist on more balance of humanities, social sciences with sciences. That has “fallen down the drain” in US & China #academicsky

Thewas scrubbing at 9 5/8 so why bow by the corner and fart in power of the booger right? Also chusey berliner Congratulations to the Hall of Fart class: Winnie the Paper Flicker, Dale Murphy, Squidward, Pew Diarrhea