Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstNormal Guy @guy-normal.bsky.social · 30/08/2026A single can of diet coke from the little Sainsbury's on a Sunday afternoon is known in the trade as "The Gentleman's Purchase" 25711
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Just over a week on from an earthquake which killed at least 300 people, Colombian universities have been rallying their communities to assist disaster efforts. Georgia Louise Luckhurst reports #highered #earthquake #edusky ow.ly/yA7t50ZBoUf 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The Bloomsbury Institute has been barred from sponsoring international students to study at its central London campus, two months after its licence was suspended www.timeshighereducation.com/news/bloomsb... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comBloomsbury Institute loses right to sponsor student visasProvider allowed to continue teaching existing overseas students for ‘short period’ but some may need to transfer or consider leaving the country 022
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026University of Bristol loses appeal against unfair dismissal and discrimination ruling in case of anti-Zionist academic David Miller, who says he looks forward to having his career "reinstated" www.timeshighereducation.com/news/bristol... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comBristol loses appeal over ‘anti-Zionist’ academic’s dismissalClaims of harassment made by sociologist David Miller also thrown out by appeals body 143
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026A record number of young people in Scotland have secured places at university or college, with the pass rate for all the country’s exams increasing www.timeshighereducation.com/news/scottis... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comScottish Highers: record numbers secure university placesProportion of A-C grades grows for second year in row while more people secure first choice place via Ucas 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 21/07/2026More than half of Andy Burnham’s newly announced Cabinet attended the universities of Cambridge or Oxford, making it the most Oxbridge-heavy administration of recent years. Georgia Louise Luckhurst reports #reshuffle #Oxbridge #edusky ow.ly/tfAC50ZqPbf 022
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 10/07/2026UK universities set for another “highly competitive” clearing round in August as higher-tariff institutions look to scoop up domestic students in face of international student downturn www.timeshighereducation.com/news/univers... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comUniversities prepare for ‘highly competitive’ clearing roundHigher-tariff institutions expected to recruit larger share of students but providers across the board report strong application figures 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Students’ positivity about all aspects of UK higher education courses has increased despite the problems facing the sector, according to the latest National Student Survey results. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reports #EduSky #Higheredtimeshighereducation.comNSS 2026: positivity scores up across the board despite pressuresStudents more positive about teaching and free speech but some institutions still perform poorly on course management 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Offering home fee status to EU students would “make a very difficult financial situation worse”, @viviennestern.bsky.social of @universitiesuk.bsky.social warns, with domestic students likely to lose places as a result www.timeshighereducation.com/news/univers... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comUniversities ‘will cut domestic places’ if EU secures lower feesCost concerns may force institutions to ‘ration’ Erasmus+ participation, warns Vivienne Stern 111
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Offering home tuition fee status to EU students would “make a very difficult financial situation worse”, the chief executive of Universities UK has warned, with domestic students likely to lose places as a result #Erasmus+. Georgia Louise Luckhurst reports #highered #edusky ow.ly/1SCH50Zl9Z0 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 07/07/2026A specialised school for nannies is to become the world’s first university dedicated solely to early childhood after its plans were signed off by the regulator. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reports #EduSky #higheredtimeshighereducation.comNorland nanny college granted university statusInstitution to become Norland University of Early Childhood after gaining approval from the Office for Students 023
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 07/07/2026American students are relying on AI to support their writing assignments far more than their Australian or British peers, according to data collected by Turnitin. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reportstimeshighereducation.comAI usage higher among American students, finds TurnitinHalf of all students’ work assessed by company’s detection tools shows ‘at least some’ evidence of AI writing 021
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 05/07/2026“Citizens’ assemblies” can be used to tackle some of higher education’s biggest problems, according to staff and students who have helped devise climate policy for the University of Westminster. Georgia Louise Luckhurst reports #highered #citizens ow.ly/Ps4350Zk4z1 133
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 01/07/20262023-24 accounts finally published by University of Dundee - admit “complete breakdown in cash management” and a “lack of expenditure control” at top of the institution www.timeshighereducation.com/news/complet... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.com‘Complete breakdown in cash management’ at Dundee, accounts showLong awaited accounts reveal leaders departed crisis-hit institution with large pay outs despite presiding over period where costs grew by almost half 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 30/06/2026One of the world’s biggest testing services has acquired one of its main rivals as universities continue to re-evaluate how to assess students’ readiness for HE. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reportstimeshighereducation.comAdmissions testing giants agree mergerETS acquires ACT as universities adopt more flexible approaches to standardised testing requirements 022
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Michael Foran announces University of Oxford talks on "freedom of expression in the sex and gender debate" - called off after protests - will now go ahead www.timeshighereducation.com/news/oxford-... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comOxford academic reschedules lectures cancelled after protestsLaw professor will deliver talk on gender identity and sex next term after disruption forced abandonment of previous event 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026A tough gig, but an excellent hire - SOAS provost Joanna Newman to take over as vice-chancellor at @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/soas-pr... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comSOAS provost to take over as v-c at strike-hit GoldsmithsJoanna Newman joins under-pressure creative arts institution in the autumn 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Goldsmiths, University of London has appointed a new vice-chancellor as it battles financial turmoil. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reportstimeshighereducation.comSOAS provost to take over as v-c at strike-hit GoldsmithsJoanna Newman joins under-pressure creative arts institution in the autumn 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026UK to close Turing exchange scheme when it rejoins Erasmus+ www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-clos... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comUK to close Turing exchange scheme when it rejoins Erasmus+Post-Brexit programme established by Boris Johnson’s government shuttered after supporting 200,000 participants 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Universities need to be more ambitious and not just rely on cutting jobs as a way to balance the books, says former education secretary David Blunkett www.timeshighereducation.com/news/univers... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comUniversities too reliant on cuts to balance the books – BlunkettFormer education secretary says mergers the solution for institutions in financial crisis as he calls for more ‘ambition’ in higher education 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstTimes Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 10/06/2026UK universities could be forced to rethink participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ exchange scheme if they end up being charged the international student levy on all enrolments, a political scientist has warned. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reportstimeshighereducation.comLevy puts participation in Erasmus in doubt, says Europe expertAnand Menon criticises ‘absurdities’ of government policy, pointing to contradictions in UK’s efforts to rejoin flagship exchange scheme 012
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026UK universities may be forced to rethink Erasmus+ participation if they end up being charged international student levy on all enrolments, warns @anandmenon.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/levy-pu... via @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comLevy puts participation in Erasmus in doubt, says Europe expertAnand Menon criticises ‘absurdities’ of government policy, pointing to contradictions in UK’s efforts to rejoin flagship exchange scheme 037
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 05/06/2026looking to speak to those working in higher education with thoughts on whether they're seeing/increasingly concerned about right-wing extremism on campuses - 'incel' culture, etc. message me if you'd be willing to chat! #journorequest 132
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 02/06/2026DfE says growth of free-to-access software means Disabled Students' Allowance should be for 'exceptional' circumstances only. This could force learners to drop out, campaigners warn www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student... First @timeshighered.bsky.social piece from @georgialouluck.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comStudents ‘may drop out’ if disability support grants cut backCampaigners say UK government has not thought through plans to phase out support in favour of ‘freely available’ software 023
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 27/01/2026looking to speak to freelancers in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors for a story - if that's you, drop me a message! #journorequest 002
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 19/08/2025my piece for @artukdotorg.bsky.social up now - on jenny saville and motherhood artuk.org/discover/sto...artuk.org Jenny Saville's drawings in the long shadow of the Renaissance Madonna | Art UK Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK, featuring over 600,000 artworks by over 60,000 artists. 063
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 04/08/2025second week overseeing news on the @artsprofessional.co.uk team - here's my interview with roy luxford of @edintfest.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstArts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · 15/07/2025Luckhurst joins Arts Professional as news editor buff.ly/5CdGnNP #ChangingFacesbuff.lyLuckhurst joins Arts Professional as news editor - Arts ProfessionalGEORGIA LUCKHURST has been appointed news editor for Arts Professional. She will take up the role at the end of this month, succeeding NEIL PUFFETT who, after three years, has decided to relocate overseas.... 031
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 14/07/2025it's official! i'm joining @artsprofessional.co.uk to head up the news desk as news editor. excited doesn't cover it. arts and culture workers: message me if you have stories to share, or fancy a coffee! www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac...artsprofessional.co.ukLuckhurst joins Arts Professional as news editor - Arts ProfessionalGEORGIA LUCKHURST has been appointed news editor for Arts Professional. She will take up the role at the end of this month, succeeding NEIL PUFFETT who, after three years, has decided to relocate over... 040
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstNormal Guy @guy-normal.bsky.social · 06/07/2025please can i come to the party tonight? i promise won't do the spoken word poetry banking advert bit again (three beers later) Here's to the kitchen thinkers. The M&S tinnie drinkers. The bathroom queue winkers. The champagne flute clinkers. Here's to the people that make this gathering, a party. 6638133
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 04/07/2025this is lovely! i didn't study at UEA, but understand the course is brilliant. but as someone who did a creative writing MA, i can vouch for how lovely it is to spend a year focusing on poetry (or whatever *your* vibe is) with a group of people who care about it as much as you do. apply apply! 111
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 27/06/2025The number of Freedom of Information requests the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has decided to "fully withhold" relevant information from has soared by 14 percentage points in the past year, government statistics reveal 👇thestage.co.ukCulture department speeds up Freedom of Information responses but disclosure dropsThe number of FOI requests the DCMS has decided to "fully withhold" information from has soared by 14 percentage points in the past year 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 24/06/2025The Southbank Centre is aiming to champion home-grown talent with a series of live events dedicated to independent British artists working within dance, live art and cabaret. Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/sou... 002
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 24/06/2025Kathy Bourne has vowed to speak up for British theatre’s "immense economic, social and educational value" as she begins her term as president of UK Theatre 👇thestage.co.ukUK Theatre president swears to stand up for sector’s ‘immense value’Kathy Bourne has vowed to speak up for British theatre’s ‘immense economic, social and educational value’ as she begins her term as president of UK Theatre 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 24/06/2025The Barbican has announced its autumn season, in what marks a shift towards "ideas-led" and cross-disciplinary programming 👇thestage.co.ukBarbican autumn season commences five-year creative vision for venueThe Barbican has announced its autumn season, in what marks a shift towards ‘ideas-led’ and cross-disciplinary programming 011
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstHarry Goodwin @hgoodwinjourno.bsky.social · 11/06/2025@thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/3b7e...thetimes.comMenstrual apps harvest data that ‘puts women’s safety at risk’Researchers at the University of Cambridge find that period trackers harvest personal data which can be ‘sold at scale’ 001
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstHarry Goodwin @hgoodwinjourno.bsky.social · 10/06/2025A sad loss, far too soon. I am very grateful to Mr Lachmann's family for speaking with me for this @thetimes.com story: www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...thetimes.comProducer behind Brian Cox documentaries dies in Alps accidentMichael Lachmann, 54, who worked on the ‘Wonders’ series, slipped and fell while coming down the Grands Couloirs glacier in the Vanoise National Park 011
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 05/06/2025the outlook for drama schools continues to look distinctly tough... me for @thestage.co.uk 020
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 04/06/2025More than 80% of those working in the performing arts feel their job security has diminished since the rise of generative AI, a report has claimed 👇thestage.co.ukPerforming arts workers fear job insecurity amid rise of AI, report warnsMore than 80% of those working in the performing arts feel their job security has diminished since the rise of generative AI, a report has claimed 012
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 04/06/2025Really Useful Group chief executive James McKnight has revealed immersive theatre is only going to grow as a "really, really big" priority for the company 👇thestage.co.ukReally Useful Group boss: Immersive theatre is a priority for usReally Useful Group chief executive James McKnight has revealed immersive theatre is only going to grow as a ‘really, really big’ priority for the company 031
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 04/06/2025Hundreds of people have protested the forecast closure of Northern Ireland’s Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, the oldest operating professional theatre outside Belfast 👇thestage.co.ukRiverside Theatre's proposed closure prompts 250-strong protestHundreds of people have protested the forecast closure of Northern Ireland's Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, the oldest operating professional theatre outside Belfast 012
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 03/06/2025updated my website (by which i mean tinkered vainly with a few photos.) if you're interested in learning more about my creative writing/poetry work as well as my journalism, take a look here! www.georgialouiseluckhurst.comgeorgialouiseluckhurst.comgeorgialouiseluckhurst.comGeorgia Louise Luckhurst 010
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 03/06/2025The government has suffered a fourth defeat in the House of Lords over its plans to allow technology companies to train artificial intelligence on artists’ work 👇 thestage.co.ukGovernment dealt further blow to AI plans for copyrighted materialThe government has suffered a fourth defeat in the House of Lords over its plans to allow technology companies to train artificial intelligence on artists’ work. 1114
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 30/05/2025bumping this again because it is worthwhile reading on a WFH friday! 000
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 27/05/2025made me smirk at my desk. a good one if you need to wake up an office day 000
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstHarry Goodwin @hgoodwinjourno.bsky.social · 23/05/2025My piece for @thetimes.com 011
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 06/05/2025hello! front of house workers at london theatres... are you being paid london living wage? i'd love to speak to you for @thestage.co.uk if you aren't! message me here 042
Reposted by Georgia Louise LuckhurstMobius @mobiustheatre.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Hear from @bridgecommand.bsky.social's Artistic Director Owen Kingston on today's announcement of their next season 🚀 in this lovely piece with @georgialouluck.bsky.social @thestage.co.uk You can also catch him today if you're at @londongamesfest.bsky.social 👾 www.thestage.co.uk/news/parabol...thestage.co.ukParabolic Theatre boss: Science fiction is underrated in theatreParabolic Theatre artistic director Owen Kingston has urged theatre to embrace science fiction, as his company unveils the latest instalment in its immersive adventure Bridge Command 052
Georgia Louise Luckhurst @georgialouluck.bsky.social · 19/03/2025hello! i am looking to speak to british theatre leaders with thoughts on trump's interventions into the american arts sector (e.g. at the kennedy center) and if they're worried about the impact it could have here. reply to this if you have thoughts! #journorequest 131