Hetan Shah

hetanshah.bsky.social

02 February 2026 16:51

Hot off the press - a letter from the Exec Chair of @ukri.org explaining his plans and in particular the financial position of STFC. It notes curiosity driven research is protected and will make up around half of UKRI spend over the coming period www.ukri.org/news/open-le...

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

london.gov.uk

02 February 2026 16:51

Nine blue plaques are coming to streets across London, honouring the activists, scientists, actors and writers who shaped our city. Their stories live on in the places they lived and worked, helping keep London’s history visible and alive.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

london.gov.uk

22 January 2026 19:46

Great news that arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings are set to be boosted by major new funding from the government. Organisations mentioned - from Natural History Museum to the BFI - are cultural powerhouses. It’s vital they’re supported and protected.

The Sutton Trust

suttontrust.bsky.social

22 January 2026 19:46

It's great that UCAS has announced an expansion of the fee waiver to include care leavers for the 2027 cycle! Care experienced young people often face extra barriers to accessing higher education, so this is a very positive move from UCAS. www.ucas.com/corporate/ne...

Ian McMillan

imcmillan.bsky.social

18 January 2026 13:39

Me with my lovely honorary degree