David Gilani

Head of Student Engagement & Governor @MiddlesexUni. Volunteers @The_AHEP. Founder @SPAJournalism. Posts student belonging research and doom-scrolls on politics

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@nickhillman @jim_dickinson It’s a provocative article… but I’d much rather read about those interactions with the author that might bring out a bit more nuance.

Out of interest… Has anyone ever explored changing POLAR / IMD makeup of graduates over time and links to grad premium? Surely a factor?

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@david_ntu @NottmTrentUni @NTUadbe Thanks for the kind words, David - hope that you and your colleagues found it a useful dive into student belonging for the year ahead

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@emaslin94 Haha love the honest reflection, Emma. I would say that one of the weirdest parts of a PhD is how often you have to be confronted by what you planned / wrote / predicted not THAT long ago and say, "what was I thinking!?" I guess a sign of progress?

[Justin Baragona @justinbaragona]

This might be the best public apology from a celebrity that I've ever read.

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

Some great analyses of online engagement across POLAR groups here by @kellyedmunds et al. - Really nice to see a study that's honest with the challenge of how single interventions are rarely enough to address attainment / awarding gaps

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@jim_dickinson Oh this is a classic. I think if we’re being honest as a sector… this scenario could apply to perhaps up to 50% of unis that have personal tutoring provision

[OM @Ola_Michalec]

As I'm in the middle of four (🥲) R&Rs this summer, must say, there is a world of difference between a reviewer who is committed to making *your idea* lucid and well structured
Vs
One who arbitrarily wants you to engage with *their* idea, even if irrelevant to the argument

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

A welcomed step forward in restoring the idea that politics should be about service. I would say that this should go further and include a ban on MPs taking second jobs in the media. Can journalists really hold politicians to account when they share an employer?

[Pippa Crerar @PippaCrerar]

EXCL: MPs will be prevented from taking on second jobs that fail to meet new test of putting constituents first, under government plans to “turn the page” on era of sleaze and scandal. My interview with Commons leader Lucy Powell 👇🏼 https://t.co/86lbyzzoul

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@jim_dickinson A compelling point, Jim. Do you know if there’s data available on how many / what proportion pay fees up front?

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@s_rana_ Beautiful work 👏

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

I just re-watched Luca on Disney+, so this felt particularly relevant.

What a better place the world is when we all get to be comfortable in our unique strangeness.

[Henrik Karlsson @phokarlsson]

"It is rare for people to come into themselves if no one is excited and curious about their core, their potential."

[Saloni @salonium]

We don't hear enough about public health successes. Here's one.

Trachoma, a major bacterial cause of blindness, has declined massively across Africa over the past few decades, after directed efforts to provide antibiotics, clean water & improve hygiene.

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

A huge well done to everyone in #TeamMDX who has led us to the best National Student Survey results we've ever had. Onwards and upwards...

[Middlesex University @MiddlesexUni]

Exciting news! We’ve achieved our best results ever in the National Student Survey 2024 🎉

We're so proud to have ranked 10th in the UK and 4th in London for overall undergraduate student positivity 🏆

Read more and find out what else we achieved 👉 https://t.co/VdX6mxEPQL

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

With thanks to @SEHEJ_RAISE, I've now published an article from my PhD on student belonging.

A short, reflective piece on how to avoid simplistic and deficit approaches to building belonging amongst underrepresented student groups.

https://t.co/HaWMCSKDfA

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@drjennings I can't quite think how to articulate myself on this... but I feel like mortgage percentage is also likely to be correlated with areas that were Conservative in 2019... and thus where Labour was targeting their campaign efforts?

[Jim Dickinson @jim_dickinson]

By tomorrow well over 60 MPs will have been former SU sabbatical officers. Note to Starmer - they’re a great bet for ministerial jobs. Will understand the required relationship between the Civil Service and ministers very fast.

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

To quote the West Wing: “Decisions are made by those who show up.”

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

Half a life ago, I got to work with Darren on the first Southampton Fairness Commission. He’s a hard-working, decent and passionate person who I know would be great for Southampton. So great to see him get this opportunity to represent Itchen 🌹

[Darren Paffey MP @darrenpaffey]

Thank you to everyone who has helped in this last weekend of campaigning. The message people are giving us is loud and clear: it’s time for change!
Remember that if you want change in Southampton Itchen, you have to vote for it.
#VoteLabour🌹🇬🇧

[David Gilani @DavidGilani]

@drdomthompson This really is fantastic work 😂👏

[Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward]

The Tories are running a fake fact check scam against the BBC debate.

See how they've renamed and rebranded their website to make it look like something it's not.

Spread the word. Don't let them get away with it.

#bbcdebate