Reposted by Adam TateHigher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026New Post: Back to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/09/03/b...hepi.ac.ukBack to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange - HEPIJoin the Policy Institute at King’s College London and HEPI on Tuesday 15 September, from 6.30pm to 7.45pm, at Bush House, London, for a free event exploring the future of higher education in… 014
Reposted by Adam TateBERA @beranews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026📝 NEW BLOG POST Scaffolding dyslexic pupils from diagnosis to critical awareness: A practitioner’s reflection By Sesan Olawale, University of Benin Nigeria Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/scaffolding-dys… 001
Reposted by Adam TateChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Office for Students promises a "no surprises" approach to future regulation in review of University of Sussex court ruling, with enforcement action only being taken where necessary www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ofs-pro... via @seher-education.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comOfS promises ‘no surprises’ approach after Sussex rulingRegulator says it will adopt more collegiate attitude following High Court defeat 001
Reposted by Adam TateHigher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 22/08/2026New Post: WEEKEND READING: More than a market: what the financial crisis reveals about UK higher education www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/08/22/w...hepi.ac.ukWEEKEND READING: More than a market: what the financial crisis reveals about UK higher education - HEPIThis blog was authored by Dr Andra le Roux-Kemp, Associate Professor in Law at the University of Lincoln and a DBA Higher Education Management student at the University of Bath. In the UK higher… 011
Reposted by Adam TateBERA @beranews.bsky.social · 27/07/2026📝 NEW BLOG POST Back to school: Tackling the emotionally based school avoidance crisis By Dr Michelle Jayman, Naomi Carter & Jonathan Glazzard Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/back-to-school-… 001
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I'm grateful to @neiderthomasgm.bsky.social for the care & effort he has put into designing a website for me. He took the time to understand what I wanted, what I do, how best to present them & worked in partnership to ensure it was right. Thank you, see my website: www.dradamtate.com #educationdradamtate.comDr Adam Tate | Inclusive Education Leader & Academic — UKSenior Lecturer at Arden University, education researcher, and founder of Fahr Beyond. Champion of inclusive education and social justice across the UK and beyond. 010
Reposted by Adam TateJim Dickinson @jimdickinson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026NEW on Wonkhe: The Decent Homes Standard arrives in… 2035 bit.ly/4gkglgU 011
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Ten minutes to go until this evening’s #LTHEchat :) This evening we will be discussing digital education specialists' professional identity, recognition, and collaboration in higher education. Still time to read through the blogpost before we get started tonight. lthechat.com/2026/06/21/c...lthechat.comConstructing the professional identity of Digital Education Specialists in UK higher education: perceptions, networks, and the value of CPDJoin us on Bluesky for #LTHEchat on Wednesday 24th June at 8pm BST with guest Abbi Shaw (@abbis.bsky.social) to discuss professional identity, recognition, and collaboration in higher education. To… 051
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 19/06/2026From a couple of years ago, How do we include #LGBTQ Early Career HE staff doi.org/10.25416/NTR...doi.orgHow do we include LGBTQ+ Early Career AcademicsThis presentation was delivered at the Queering Academia conference 2024 held at the University of Westminster and is based on our article published in HERD. 000
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Assessment in Higher Education conference off to a start with @carlessdavid.bsky.social discussing human and non-human feedback sources - what are human strengths? #AHE2026 @ahenetwork.bsky.social 020
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Aww it is messages like this, that help make what we do as educators stop and think about the impact of what we do. The hard work was down to the resilience and determination shown by this fabulous mentee, he deserves all that's come to fruition. Very proud. #education #mentoring 020
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 11/06/2026With us now in #Pride month, it is a good time to reshare our article: Including LGBTQ+ early career higher education staff: learning from the policy and practice for supporting LGBTQ+ students www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #lgbtqiaourmonth #HigherEd #LGBTQtandfonline.comIncluding LGBTQ+ early career higher education staff: learning from the policy and practice for supporting LGBTQ+ studentsThis discursive paper addresses the lack of recent robust research on the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+) Higher Education (HE) staff, particularly Early... 021
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Delighted to share my latest blog piece written for @hepi-news.bsky.social based on my research into the influences on student behaviour. www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/06/03/d... #HigherEd ##HigherEducation #studentshepi.ac.ukDesigned to behave? How universities shape student behaviour through physical space and why it matters - HEPIJoin HEPI and Unite Students for a webinar on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 11am to 12pm, marking the launch of the fifth annual Unite Students’ Applicant Index 2026. Drawing on one of the sector’s mos... 010
Reposted by Adam TateJonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Off to their lives. Goodnight Blue Sky 1547447889
Reposted by Adam TateChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Students often self-censoring because they fear social and academic consequences of raising controversial topics, OfS survey finds www.timeshighereducation.com/news/self-ce... via @jgro-the.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comSelf-censoring students ‘fear social ostracism and lower marks’Immigration, transgender issues and race among the topics many students avoid talking about on campus, OfS survey suggests 012
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 23/05/2026It was great to catch up with @nickhillman.bsky.social from @hepi-news.bsky.social a few weeks ago in Nottingham A pleasure to showcase our wonderful campus. It was fabulous to discuss the latest developments in HE & forthcoming HEPI blog piece (3rd July) based on my PhD-studen behaviours #higherEd 000
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Having designed, developed, and led an Academic Professional Apprenticeship @bianca-f-o-x.bsky.social and I reflect in our @wonkhe.bsky.social piece on the implications of defunding the L7 provision for Early Career Academics & Teaching quality. wonkhe.com/blogs/thinki... #LTHE #HigherEducationwonkhe.comThinking through staff development following the defunding of the academic professional apprenticeshipOne less discussed implication of the government’s age restrictions on level 7 apprenticeships is upheaval in higher education teacher training. Adam Tate and Bianca Fox try to plot out what comes nex... 021
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026A5 Don't assume everyone will always understand the intent, be prepared to apologise if something doesn't land well. Use humour directed at one's self without undermining your own skills and knowledge. Know your students and what works for them #LTHEChat 161
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026A4 those that are divisive particularly any that incite or poke fun at individuals or groups of people. Also, avoid those that require shared or collective knowledge as it assumes students will share such things, and can lead to misunderstanding. 361
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026A2 a whole range of experiences from the wildly inappropriate humour to the down right offensive, but there are some who maximised humour to keep us engaged and contextualise what was being said. #LTHEChat 020
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026A1 I think it helps provide a human element and build a sense of collegiality, however this must not be at the expense of excluding or belittling anyone as this can be detrimental. #LTHEChat 162
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 18/03/2026This week’s #LTHEchat will be starting in 10 minutes. We will be discussing 'Exploring Academics’ Use of Humour Styles in Higher Education Teaching’ with @hankumna.bsky.social Still time to read through the blogpostlthechat.com#LTHEchatThe weekly Learning and Teaching in HE chat created by the community for the community - Wednesday 8-9pm 033
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 14/01/2026A1 Fortunately, not been down that path. However, I think there is a persistent lingering anxiety that it could be around the corner, and seen the distress and disruption for colleagues across different institutions. #LTHEChat 010
Reposted by Adam Tate@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Are you interested in becoming a member of a future #LTHEchat organising team? We are looking for open practitioners, educators and students, who would be interested in joining a future organising team. If this is you, please complete this expression of interest. docs.google.com/forms/d/17DA...docs.google.comExpression of interest to become a member of a future #LTHEchat organising group or mentor a future teamHello dear #LTHEchat friends, If you would like to support the #LTHEchat as an organising team member, please complete this short form and we will be in touch. Each organising group consists of 2 to ... 046
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Join us for #LTHEchat with @bianca-f-o-x.bsky.social at 8 pm GMT today. lthechat.com/2025/12/07/l...lthechat.comLTHEChat 347: Loneliness in Higher EducationJoin us on Bluesky with guest Bianca Fox (@bianca-f-o-x.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 at 20:00 GMT It is not uncommon at this time of the year to talk about loneliness. From a… 045
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 10/12/2025If you're joining #LTHEchat today and are new to LTHE chats, this guide lthechat.com/lthechat-help/ will explain all.lthechat.com#LTHEchat helpIn January 2025 #LTHEchat moved from Twitter X to Bluesky. Inspired by Deb Baff we will now refer to ‘tweetchats’ as flutterchats. The Bluesky icon is a butterfly and is a symbol of cha… 042
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore Loneliness in Higher Education with @bianca-f-o-x.bsky.social on Wednesday, 8-9pm GMT. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2025/12/07/l...lthechat.comLTHEChat 347: Loneliness in Higher EducationJoin us on Bluesky with guest Bianca Fox (@bianca-f-o-x.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 at 20:00 GMT It is not uncommon at this time of the year to talk about loneliness. From a… 041
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 26/11/2025#LTHEchat is organised by a rolling team of volunteers. Each term 3-4 volunteers join the organising team and are mentored by a previous volunteer. Are you interested in becoming a member of a future organising team? If this is you, please complete this form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comExpression of interest to become a member of a future #LTHEchat organising group or mentor a future teamHello dear #LTHEchat friends, If you would like to support the #LTHEchat as an organising team member, please complete this short form and we will be in touch. Each organising group consists of 2 to ... 097
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Racism has no place in this world, and it is especially disappointing though when it manifests in education. Places professing to be safe and equitable spaces. It hurts even more when that happens to your family. Be warned, I will call you out and my mission is to ensure it stops. 000
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Delighted that Prof Glazzard & I's article Access & Participation Plans of Universities in England (2020-2024): What do they really say about social mobility? has been accepted by the Journal of Equity in Education & Society Thank you to reviewers & editor. #Education #HigherEducation 011
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 13/11/2025I've been discharged and back at home, Rather exhausted & achy having 15 hours of the time in the hospital on awful plastic chairs. Very grateful to all the staff that took care of me, & thanks to friends & family who sent well wishes, & mum with me at LRI #Fahrs #RareDisease 010
Reposted by Adam TateCGHE @cghe.bsky.social · 12/11/2025🔈New research: Despite significant efforts to widen access to higher education, social mobility is flatlining or declining across wealthier countries. In the UK and US, university is still the dominant route to higher earnings from less advantaged backgrounds. Read more ⬇️ shorturl.at/eHto0 154
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Following on from last night, now more medication prescribed, temporarily it means I'm on 17 tablets a day 😳 However, I'm battling whatever it is I've got. Thank you to all those supporting me 💪 The challenges of living with a #RareDisease #Fahrs 000
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Well a trip to Queen's Medical Centre at 23:00 was not on the cards, but here I am 🤷♂️ 000
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 11/11/2025I can feel the wave of illness brewing, trying my best to fight it. To modify the words of Gandalf... You shall not win! #FahrsDisease #Parkinsons #RareDiseasemedia.tenor.coma man with a beard and long hair is standing in a dark room .ALT: a man with a beard and long hair is standing in a dark room . 020
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Having a rare disease #Fahrs is so difficult, my brain wants me to get up and do things, yet me body aches so much, the chronic fatigue with my body saying...no thanks not doing anything today, just getting up is a massive challenge. Here's to a better day soon. 010
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 05/11/2025A6 let's move beyond the analogue methods of assessment and responsibly use digital systems and tools as part of authentic assessment. #LTHEChat 030
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 05/11/2025A4 Teams has been great for facilitating writing collaborations. #LTHEChat 030
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 05/11/2025A3 being aware that every person has a different starting point and different access to digital systems/platforms. #LTHEChat 040
Adam Tate @dradamtate.bsky.social · 05/11/2025A2 being aware of the latest developments and being open to keep on learning. Advocating for good practice. Having self awareness of what I say and the potential impact, so responsible use. #LTHEChat 020
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Q2 - Do you recognise your own role as a digital leader in education? What does it look or feel like? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @dralison.bsky.social and @bethflloyd.bsky.social 642
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Join us for #LTHEchat with @dralison.bsky.social and @bethflloyd.bsky.social at 8pm GMT today. shorturl.at/uUntvshorturl.atLTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategic ChangeJoin us on Bluesky with guest Alison Purvis (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher educa… 063
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 03/11/2025LTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategic Change Join us on Bluesky with guest Alison Purvis (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher education is evolving rapidly. It’s…lthechat.comLTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategic ChangeJoin us on Bluesky with guest Alison Purvis (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher education is evolving rapidly. It’s no longer just about managing technology; it’s about shaping culture, taking a human-centred approach, and ensuring inclusive practice. In our work, we’ve explored the perceptions and characteristics of digital leadership in higher education. 075
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Q3 - How can “criticality” be differentiated pedagogically from “critical thinking”, encouraging students to engage in deeper andragogical enquiry rather than surface-level critique? Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response @david-t-evans.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.coma woman stands in front of a white board with the words listening 3 written on itALT: a woman stands in front of a white board with the words listening 3 written on it 432
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Q2 - To what extent do educators explicitly teach the meaning and progression of academic descriptors (e.g., criticality, synthesis, evaluation, complexity) rather than assuming students understand them? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @david-t-evans.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.coma woman in a lab coat is asking why would you assume thatALT: a woman in a lab coat is asking why would you assume that 533
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Q1 - How might the use of creative metaphors, such as “superpowers,” reframe students’ perceptions of their academic capabilities and ease imposter syndrome in postgraduate learning? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @david-t-evans.bsky.social 743
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Hello and welcome to this evening’s #LTHEchat. Here early? Say hello and introduce yourself! 241
Reposted by Adam TateLTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Who is excited?! Join us for #LTHEchat with @david-t-evans.bsky.social at 8pm GMT today! Read the blog post at: shorturl.at/tA9pJmedia.tenor.comkermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain with the words i 'm so excited !ALT: kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain with the words i 'm so excited ! 032