Ask the expert on… skills, education & regional productivity - Thurs 30 April
With @duncanivison.bsky.social on how universities, colleges & skills systems can better support regional growth, & why producing graduates alone isn’t enough to boost productivity: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...
An extraordinary career & life and a remarkable contribution not just to our field but to European public culture more generally. I always appreciated his synthetic approach to the big questions. I tried to summarize his contribution recently: theconversation.com/jurgen-haber...
I am hugely honoured to be giving this year’s Warrender lecture, especially given the extraordinary array of political theorists who precede me - including Lea Ypi, Quentin Skinner, and David Miller, among others. My topic: ‘How not to defend liberal institutions’. Looking forward to it!
This year's Warrender Lecture will be given by Professor Duncan Ivison ( @duncanivison.bsky.social ), President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester (and political philosopher!).
Deatails of the lecture can be found at the below link.
sheffield.ac.uk/spir/school/...
Lots to get stuck into in the full write-up (link below). And thanks again to @duncanivison.bsky.social for speaking so clearly on what are very challenging issues.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
New episode of Her Place in Theory just dropped!! I had the pleasure of chatting with @duncanivison.bsky.social about the formidable philosopher and public intellectual, Martha Nussbaum.
Listen, subscribe and give the series a rating on Spotify/Apple!
open.spotify.com/episode/7zjS...
💬 “Music is central to our city’s identity, and Manchester has long nurtured artists of global influence. It’s wonderful that the BRITs will be hosted outside London for the first time, and that Manchester has been chosen…
- @duncanivison.bsky.social, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Levy on international students’ tuition fees not in best interest of UK, says @duncanivison.bsky.social, president and VC of @manchester.ac.uk
More from @theguardian.com
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#education #educationnews
Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social spoke on behalf of GM Vice-Chancellors, highlighting the importance of place in bringing people together.
And with that, our formal launch draws to a close, thank you to everyone who
made it such a success!
#GreaterManchesterCivicUniversities #GMUniversities
From Manchester for the world.
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
I am at the Labour Party conference for the next couple of days - and we @manchester.ac.uk have a packed program of events we’re running & participating in. See you in Liverpool!
The image shows an illustrated pair of hands holding open a colorful book filled with abstract, dreamlike visuals such as a moon in space, musical notes with glowing orbs, and the Earth.
The 2025 Magazine is out now!
Featuring:
- @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future
- Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize
- Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz
Read it now! 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Deborah Prentice stood with Duncan Ivison in front of a background of trees and town-square buildings.
Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk.
University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.
Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...
Duncan Ivison and Patrick Vallance smiling in front of the UoM arch, dressed smartly.
Welcoming Patrick Vallance, Minister of State (Science, Innovation and Technology) to UoM this week
At @jodrellbank.bsky.social he met the team behind the SKA and climbed the telescope!
On campus, Patrick toured Manchester's thriving innovation ecosystem with @duncanivison.bsky.social.
Oxford Road Corridor and MIDAS have launched a new Life Sciences Investment Prospectus, spotlighting Manchester’s strengths in health innovation.
Discover why the future of life sciences runs through Manchester.
Hear from our President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison (@duncanivison.bsky.social) as he reflects on what this recognition means for our community. #THEglobalimpact #THEUniRankings
@julianskyrme.bsky.social is having a chat with @duncanivison.bsky.social and our Vice Dean for Social Responsibility in Humanities and our social responsibility intern. What are they talking about? Find out next week!
Pep Guardiola reflects on receiving an honorary degree, in conversation with President and Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social
Pep shares insights on leadership, education, and the values that have shaped his journey - on and off the @mancity.com pitch.
youtu.be/sgibgzrqdqQ
“Pep is an innovator and a winner. He’s helped make Manchester a global success story.”
– Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social
“You can’t have an innovation economy without great universities,” says @duncanivison.bsky.social Vice-Chancellor of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.
Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social recently visited UoM @duncanivison.bsky.social to discuss the future of devolution in Greater Manchester.
🐝 Burnham emphasised the importance of universities in driving regional innovation and collaboration.
Read more below ⬇️
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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