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Roberta Blackman-Woods

@rblackmanwoods

Former politician (MP Durham City/Shadow Minister) believer in transformative power of Higher Ed, supporter of T&C/community planning, grandmother, academic,

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If you slash international student visas you will a) slash export earnings b) slash income to towns & cities across the country which can ill afford to lose it and c) slash jobs and opportunities- already 50+ unis are making cuts to jobs and courses.
thetimes.co.uk/article/fc88e9…

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Northumbria Uni(@NorthumbriaUni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Northumbria University is delighted to announce over 100 nurses have now been added to the region’s NHS workforce through our 18-month nursing degree apprenticeship programme.
South Tees Hospitals

Find out more:
northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-…

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Roberta Blackman-Woods(@rblackmanwoods) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Excellent to see voluntary work in Indian Sundarbans documented & recognised in this way. Sharing experiences across continents on how to address climate change is so important. Great that Northumbria Uni is contributing hugely to this area of work Matt Baillie Smith UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳

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Great to welcome Bridget Phillipson to Northumbria Uni and show her our investment in the city incl the amazing NESST project and meet with students to discuss the support they receive to help them thrive. Her understanding of the sector and what we need to succeed is reassuring

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The Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, visited our campus in Newcastle last week. She participated in a campus tour and a roundtable with university and business leaders in the region to discuss creating opportunities for young people. Read more: northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-…

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Roberta Blackman-Woods(@rblackmanwoods) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to welcome Bridget Phillipson to Northumbria Uni and hear from our students how we encourage them to succeed regardless of background and be introduced to ground breaking research that will help develop our economy. Her support for HE was much in evidence and hugely welcome.

Great to welcome @bphillipsonMP to @NorthumbriaUni and hear from our students how we encourage them to succeed regardless of background and be introduced to ground breaking research that will help develop our economy. Her support for HE was much in evidence and hugely welcome.
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It's National Apprenticeship Week!

Stay tuned this week as we will be sharing the perks of Degree Apprenticeships.

For more information on becoming an Apprentice, or to find out how your business could benefit, click here → orlo.uk/5xM4N

It's National Apprenticeship Week! Stay tuned this week as we will be sharing the perks of Degree Apprenticeships. For more information on becoming an Apprentice, or to find out how your business could benefit, click here → orlo.uk/5xM4N #NAW2024 #SkillsForLife
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Was so wonderful to be part of this amazing Fabian Women event with such a talented group of women committed to public service in all its forms. Huge credit to Seema Malhotra MP💙 Christine Megson, Caroline Adams & others. Fantastic to see the brilliant Natasa Pantelic and Joy4DurhamPCC

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Well done @AndyLong and team- an absolutely brilliant launch of the new Northumbria Uni strategy with excellent involvement from staff students and wider community. A key event to help Northumbria continue to deliver such positive outcomes for our students, the region and beyond

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This is such sad news. Tony was my next door neighbour in Parliament St when I entered Parliament and I will never forget his warm and helpful advice. His was a life of incredible public service and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

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Kevan Jones(@KevanJonesMP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m pleased has brought the Post Office scandal and the stories of its victims to wider public attention.

Around 900 people were convicted of Horizon-related crimes but only 93 have had those overturned.

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I’m pleased #MrBatesVsThePostOffice has brought the Post Office scandal and the stories of its victims to wider public attention. Around 900 people were convicted of Horizon-related crimes but only 93 have had those overturned. #PostOfficeScandal (1/3)
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sianushka(@sianushka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m so glad ITV has made this drama about the Post Office Horizon - I was going to say “scandal” but that is too light a word. Grotesque devastating life-destroying miscarriage of justice. If only because it will get the story in front of more people.

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Northumbria Uni(@NorthumbriaUni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 excellent news for our nursing team, winning the prize for Outstanding Support for Students. Huge well done to all involved in this project! Congratulations!! 🏆

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Wonkhe(@Wonkhe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW on Wonkhe: This week on the podcast new immigration figures are out, and we reflect on what they mean both for the new Home Secretary and for university finances. Jim Dickinson Dan Tinkler Andy Westwood Roberta Blackman-Woods wonkhe.com/blogs/podcast-…

NEW on Wonkhe: This week on the podcast new immigration figures are out, and we reflect on what they mean both for the new Home Secretary and for university finances. @jim_dickinson @DanTinklerHE @AndyWWestwood @rblackmanwoods wonkhe.com/blogs/podcast-…
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Roberta Blackman-Woods(@rblackmanwoods) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is an incredibly important and exciting development not only for Northumbria Uni but for the North East economy too. Huge congratulations to all those who contributed to making the bid so successful

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The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) HQ and Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) have done much in recent years to support more women being elected to Parliament. This brilliant and very timely article from Natasa Pantelic points out how much more needs to be done to get gender parity in parliaments across the Commonwealth

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