Sign in

Keith Robson

@keithrobson.bsky.social
221 followers 309 following 59 posts

Senior Public Affairs Manager at The Open University in Scotland. Finding my way on this new space. All posts personal etc and rarely that interesting!

PostsRepliesMedia
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Final @snp.org conference event of the day with @uniscot.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Packed lunchtime fringe event with @wwf.org.uk @mairimcallan.bsky.social Energy affordability, just transition and housing all up for discussion. Hoping to squeeze question in about our upcoming rural entrepreneurship report and its findings on housing @ouscotland.bsky.social
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
It’s @snp.org conference today. One fringe meeting down. Been good to network my way around the stalls. Looking forward to @uniscot.bsky.social fringe event later today
033
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Been somewhat inconsistent on fitness front over winter. Going to be a tough spring
38 minutes and 17 seconds time for 12.9K on indoor bike with 372calories expended
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Looking forward to today’s conference #ASPA26
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Another Friday another pre-election conference. This time it is Scottish Labour. Good to get our message out #PartTimeLearningWorks @ouscotland.bsky.social @uniscot.bsky.social
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Thanks to @clairebakermsp.bsky.social for the parliamentary motion marking the 60th anniversary of the white paper 'University of the Air' and the crucial role played by Jennie Lee in setting up what became @openuniversity.bsky.social www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
parliament.scot
*
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Pre-election events continue apace with @collegesscot.bsky.social election hustings and manifesto launch #OpportunityThatWorks
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Pre-election conference season continues with @scottories.bsky.social great to see colleagues from @uniscot.bsky.social
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
@scotlibdems.org.uk conference today. A warm, light hearted and as always generous welcome speech from Cllr Robert Aldridge.
Cllr Robert Aldridge giving welcome speech at Scottish Liberal Democrat conference
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Went for a 5K run inspired by a friend’s social media post. Pleased to have done it and must do it more often!
Image of a horse in a field with Arthur’s Seat in the background.
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Have laptop, headphones and a notepad (thank you @policywise.bsky.social) so ready to study while teenagers is at a gig @ouscotland.bsky.social
Picture of laptop, notepad and pen
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
This should be a good evening. A handful of tickets left so come and join us tomorrow.
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Early Saturday morning so it’s @scottishgreens.org Autumn Conference
Scottish Green Party Conference agenda and a cup of coffee
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
@matt-forde.bsky.social loved the episode with @markpougatch.bsky.social some great insights from a fantastic broadcaster. For his comments on ‘premflix’ see MLBtv
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Always pleasing to use summer recess to push on with my CPD @cipr.co.uk #InvestinCPD
Social Media card stating "I've invested in my career with CPD"
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
@edinburghairport.bsky.social Kudos to staff today. Off the plane and waiting for taxi with our bags in half an hour!
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Spending the next two days discussing debating and thinking about the future of Scotland’s Tertiary Education and hoping that part time students will be at the heart of that thinking @royalsoced.bsky.social @ouscotland.bsky.social @uniscot.bsky.social
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Always an interesting discussion with @davidhumeinst.bsky.social and guests
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Great to be in Glasgow for @ouscotland.bsky.social Knowledge Exchange event with our Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies and partner organisations #OpenSocietalChallenges
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Great cause and still time to participate in their silent auction weareeventpal.com/BeatsonSport...
weareeventpal.com
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
@georgeadam.bsky.social I’m at the fundraiser for the Beatson Cancer Charity. 4 St Mirren Hospitality tickets currently going for £210 for next season. Shall I send you the link to bid in the silent auction? 😂
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
So “free tuition fees” referenced in @scottishgov.bsky.social Programme for Government by @johnswinney.bsky.social but should have added ‘only if a full-time campus undergraduate’. Part time students forgotten again #PartTimeLearningWorks
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
First cycle of 2025 - the classic combination of fair weather cyclist and “all the gear with no idea” - clearly what was called for was a 30k cycle. It is of course all uphill for the last 4k! With 2K left muscles were cramping that I never knew existed! 😂 🚲☀️
010
Reposted by Keith Robson
Donna Smith @drdonnasmith.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Check out my Wise in 5 briefing written for @policywise.bsky.social Should the voting age be lowered to 16 and 17? www.policywise.org.uk/news/policyw... @oupolitics.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
policywise.org.uk
PolicyWISE briefing highlights need for consistency on Voting Age across the UK and Ireland | policyWISE
The latest Wise in 5 briefing from PolicyWISE reveals a patchwork of voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds across the UK and Ireland. While young people can vote in devolved elections in Scotland and ...
154
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
6K canal run in Manchester in the sunshine. Time for cool down, shower, pint and then dinner with colleagues. Happily paid the £1.20 Manchester tourist tax! Looking forward to tomorrow’s @policywise.bsky.social roundtable
020
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Thanks to @orkneymsp.bsky.social for dropping by our stall in the Scottish Parliament last week and talking about the importance of widening access to education particularly within rural and remote areas.
Liam McArthur MSP standing next to The Open University in Scotland pop-up banner at stall in the Scottish Parliament.
031
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Catching up from last week's visit to the Scottish Parliament. Thanks to @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social for dropping by our stall and talking about the importance of lifelong learning
Richard Leonard MSP visiting the stall of The Open University in Scotland in the Scottish Parliament
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Like a fine wine I’m going better with age!😂🏃‍♂️
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Good to back on the indoor bike after not being able to get it working over the winter. Seems to have fixed itself 😂 Another string to the fitness campaign bow. My watch tells me k did far more calories than the @zwift app 🚴‍♀️
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
A wee 5K shuffle around the estate today. No strength training after today - saving that joy for tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Lovely day for a 5K run along the canal🏃‍♂️
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Good to get a 6K run in with some lovely weather. I had to have an extended rest at the top to let a 5K event go past 🏃‍♂️
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Good to get out of the office and meet people at the Prosper 'In Conversation' event with @ianmurraymp.bsky.social Some great questions from the audience and considered responses from Ian about the challenges facing many sectors across the country and the opportunities too.
Ian Murray MP with Sara Thiam CEO Prosper
011
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Now up after lunch is @johnswinney.bsky.social #ASPA25
100
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Great morning’s discussion so far from the electoral landscape to industrial strategy #ASPA25
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I see we have claims and counterclaims about the “protection of free tuition fees” in Scotland. Can I please point out that you’re only talking about full-time undergraduates and once again forgetting about part time students! @scottishlabour.bsky.social @thesnp.bsky.social
andthesnp.bsky.social
Bluesky
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
The first edition of the OU research newsletter is out now. Check it out! www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
linkedin.com
OU research newsletter | LinkedIn
The Open University | The latest news about world-leading research at The Open University.
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
@lothianbuses.bsky.social Top marks to the very cheery driver of No.11 to Hyvots (bus 1088). Greeting and saying bye to everyone with enthusiasm!
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Going to be a great day. Come and join us!
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Back here again. C’mon @thejamtarts.bsky.social
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Shaping up to be a great day. Tickets are selling fast so don't delay. Looking forward to seeing many old faces there and meeting new ones too!
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
How hard is it for Scottish Government Ministers and MSPs in general to remember that ‘free tuition’ relates to full time undergraduate students? Watching back this morning’s committee evidence session and three inaccurate references already twenty minutes in. Part time students forgotten again!
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Interesting presentations and discussions this morning. Fair to say not a lot of upbeat messaging from the latest tracker
000
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Normally avoid political comments due to my job but I'm furious as one of her former constituents. Feels like we were all taken for a ride. How do you stand at the polling stations knowing your house is up for sale the next day? We're due a proper explanation from our 'local champion'. Shameful!!
010
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Lovely to bump into @catheadley.bsky.social at this tonight. A really interesting talk from Lord McFall - an Open University graduate and I refrained from cheering when he mentioned us!😂
110
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Even I’m starting to feel festive…
100
Reposted by Keith Robson
Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 20/11/2024
🥳 10,000 Followers on Bluesky 🥳 To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours! Best of luck :)
17341292
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Funnily enough I was discussing this route to a PhD yesterday as I look to get my PhD application up and running. So go on and take a look!
020
Keith Robson @keithrobson.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
6K run. The hills were a killer today 🏃‍♂️
020