Duncan Ivison

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.

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Duncan Ivison: ‘I have serious questions about the REF’ - Research Professional News Manchester vice-chancellor discusses assessment reform, missed education “superpower” opportunity and political perils

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...

Martha Nussbaum with Duncan Ivison

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!
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💬 “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 leader of top university Duncan Ivison, president of Manchester University, says government’s 6% surcharge plan will ‘hurt the sector’

Levy on international students’ tuition fees not in best interest of UK, says @duncanivison.bsky.social, president and VC of @manchester.ac.uk
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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.

Manchester Launches New Life Sciences Investment Prospectus Discover why Manchester is a top destination for life sciences investment in the UK, with a new prospectus led by MIDAS and Oxford Road Corridor.

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!

YouTube video by The University of Manchester 🎓 Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree Q&A at The University of Manchester

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

Universities are uniquely placed to drive innovation and deliver economic growth “You can’t have an innovation economy without great universities,” says the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester

“You can’t have an innovation economy without great universities,” says @duncanivison.bsky.social Vice-Chancellor of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.

Mayor Andy Burnham visits The University of Manchester to discuss the future of devolution in Greater Manchester The University of Manchester hosted the Mayor Andy Burnham for a discussion on The Future of Devolution for Greater Manchester on 21 March at the Royce Hub.Opening remarks were delivered by Professor ...

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 ⬇️

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Who is Jürgen Habermas? And why is he such a major public intellectual? German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, now 94, is a thinker of global significance. What are his key ideas?

For my first post on this place - an explainer on Habermas for the Aussie TC (no doubt an example of what @bonniehonig.bsky.social memorably called ‘Habermas creep’) theconversation.com/who-is-jurge...