Very glad that at least German broadcasters took some notice of the massive march yesterday - it was great.

Great to be out with London region UCU UCL-UCU Stop the Destruction of Higher Education KCL UCU is balloting! SOAS UCU on march to parliament to demand decent wages, conditions and pension for UK HE sector.

🎉 WE ARE RECRUITING 🎉 Passionate about #WasteReduction and the #CircularEconomy? Want to be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in our community? APPLY NOW to join us as Project Manager for #TheWheelMerton!🔁 Merton Council Merton's Climate Action Group sustainablemerton.org/post/job-alert…

Excellent blog article by the brilliant IIPP MPA students Charles Beaudry and Daniela A. on where the UK finds itself in its advancement of the #Agenda2030 👇

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network UK, part of SDSN, has met at IIPP for the first time since its launch to review its achievements so far towards achieving the United Nations #SDGs and plan the next steps. Read our news story ➡️ bit.ly/42qBhbD

How are #cities around the world using innovation to solve challenges in their regions? At the MOIN Gathering, #PublicSector practitioners, leaders and academics are coming together to share insights and lessons on experimental tools for governing public good. #IIPP_MOIN

📣 The 2023 #SustainableDevelopment Report is out! What is the state of #SDGs at the midpoint of #Agenda2030, & where does your country rank? Explore the data and read the full #SDR2023 now ➡️ dashboards.sdgindex.org

How is the UK doing on #SDG performance? IIPP's Anca Tacu, Dr #KateRoll & Abby Hauver led research on the UN Global Compact Network UK #MeasuringUp report to find out, and called on UK Prime Minister & stakeholders to take immediate action to improve. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3ULbiIV

We have co-authored a statement with the @uniofyork Vice Chancellor, Professor Jeffery. wonkhe.com/blogs/a-shared… We each want a return to negotiations and call on our UCEA and UCU to make this happen as soon as possible. #ucuRISING

Can #SDG data drive transformational #change? What are the challenges in #monitoring and #reporting on the SDGs and the opportunities to harness the power of #data more effectively? Read our MPA students Charles Beaudry and Daniela Alvarado's blog here: bit.ly/3JM7402

🎉 We are delighted to announce that we have made it to the finals of the 2023 Merton Best Business Awards #BusinessAwards in the 🌟Charity of the Year🌟 category! Congratulations to all of our fellow finalists👏🏿💚 🏆 Winners will be announced at the #MertonBest Awards event in October!🍾💫

Whatever the politics of abandoning a wealth tax, the economics are terrible, especially if your key objective is growth. The UK's current taxation system encourages rent extraction over productive investment. Me in The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We're here at #SDGActionWeekend! As United Nations Secretary-General states, "The #SDGs need a global rescue plan. Let's fight for the better future that everyone deserves."

#SDGSummit is underway and only 15% of targets on track. Now is the time to turn #SDGs into concrete action. Missions can help transform the SDGs into real investment pathways. New paper for UN DESA which I will bring to the #SDGSummit ➡️ ow.ly/jptB50PKcFH

IIPP & Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Ed co-hosted a workshop to support Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE). In the lead-up to COP28, SDSN UK member institutions, UK government & civil society discussed ways to advance ACE & engage all citizens in climate action. Read here: ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/publi…

The Pathfinder review highlights the potential of actions to reduce emissions & bring major health benefits 🚨But increased ambition & more evidence is urgently needed to accelerate a just transition to #NetZero🚨 Read the report➡️ bit.ly/49AGzpo #HealthyClimateAction

My manifesto for @UCU GS is built on almost 15 years experience, working at every level of our union & many conversations with members across post-16 education. I believe I have the skills & experience needed build a more democratic & united UCU. #Vicky4GS vickyblakeucu.uk/manifesto

We have a fantastic vacancy for a PDRA here at UCL Biochemical Engineering: Scaling of Vaccine Bioprocessing Manufacturing Grade 7 Applications now welcome. Deadline 8 May. ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…

Inspired by 'The Future of UK Manufacturing' event, Anca Tacu, Policy Adviser in STEaPP’s Policy Impact Unit and Vax-Hub, reflects on the fundamental role of manufacturing in building a thriving and resilient UK economy buff.ly/4bwi6ld Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council High Value Manufacturing Catapult Institute for Manufacturing (IfM)