Tom Lewis

Political Affairs @universitiesuk, 24 London

[Julian Jessop @julianHjessop]

Any income above the Personal Allowance, which is the amount of income on which you do not have to pay tax, should be taxed...

[Steven Swinford @Steven_Swinford]

Exclusive:

Tuition fees will rise in line with inflation and maintenance grants will be restored for the poorest students under government plans to bolster the finances of struggling universities

The Times has been told that plans drawn up by officials would mean tuition fees, which have been frozen since 2017, rising by 13.5 per cent over the next five years to £10,500

Poorer students would be shielded from the impact by the reintroduction of maintenance grants, which were worth up to £3,500 until they were abolished by the Conservatives in 2016

https://t.co/ghwtUgRnmy

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Sir Patrick Vallance KCB has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Science) in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk.

[Sam Freedman @Samfr]

Love the election morning traditional of intensely politically engaged people telling each other to vote on social media.

[Lewis Goodall @lewis_goodall]

97%+ of over 65s are registered to vote. Only 2/3s of 18-24 year olds are on the register. If you turn 18 on or before 4th July you can register to vote right now.

Do not lose your democratic birthright! It matters so much.

It only takes 5 minutes.

https://t.co/GwNNxTOaBC

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

From the COVID-19 pandemic to fibre broadband tech, universities help the UK rise to challenges and embrace opportunities📈

See our vision for how university research and innovation can spark growth and help build a better future🌟
https://t.co/UMktWTAvDs

[UCAS Corporate @ucas_corporate]

📢With the aim of removing the initial financial hurdle to attending higher education, today we’ve announced that students in receipt of free school meals will no longer have to pay for their university application.

Find out more: https://t.co/Uje4nlOp91

[Kristian Johnson @kristianj23]

📺 The Cost of Learning 📺

Trying to stay warm, juggling part-time jobs and the impact on their mental health.

I followed the lives of three university students in Leeds to find out how they are tackling the cost of living crisis.

👇👇👇 WATCH 👇👇👇
https://t.co/sFB7URtnaa

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

Today marks one year since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. In the face of a humanitarian crisis, we ask what can our universities do to help Ukraine?

In our inaugural podcast episode, we speak to two members of our Twinning Scheme to find out👇

https://t.co/S0PxUzjwyz

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

🚨We’re launching a podcast! 🎙️

'The future of higher education today' brings people together to talk about the big issues universities are facing💭

Our first episode will be launching this Friday (24 February) wherever you get your podcasts!👇

[Tim Durrant @timd_IFG]

So what does @instituteforgov think about these GPC files? We've been chatting about it in the office - of course - and here are a few thoughts...

[Financial Times @FT]

Education secretary to resist Home Office cuts to overseas students https://t.co/rIIN75yJQM

[Tom Lewis @TomLewisPA22]

'It is in our nature to respond to challenges with innovation and creativity. This has worked in the past and will continue in the future'

....my reflections of a recent @universityappg meeting on #InternationalHE 🌏

https://t.co/0hiLpAuxtT

[Tom Lewis @TomLewisPA22]

Wonderful to bring together an excellent panel to discuss International Higher Education for @universityappg. 🌍

Some insightful points on:
👉soft power + economic contribution
👉diversification of recruitment

@CSkidmoreUK @nickhillman @CaraCAitchison

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

Antisemitism is wrong and should absolutely not be tolerated at universities or anywhere in society

We're committed to working with vice chancellors, staff and students to address this head on and eradicate hatred from campuses

[Tom Lewis @TomLewisPA22]

Wonderful evening of Christmas carols at @RoyalAlbertHall - really put us in the festive spirit 🎄 #RAHChristmas

[University APPG @universityappg]

"International students make a significant economic and cultural contribution to the HE sector and UK"

@RishiSunak celebrates the positive impact of international students and the success of the International Education Strategy at @CommonsLiaison (1/2)

[University APPG @universityappg]

"You can't be a science superpower if you are stuck behind a home office visa wall" - George Freeman. #CPC22

[Tom Lewis @TomLewisPA22]

Fantastic time at my first party conference #CPC22. From MP spotting, to discussing the salient issues and standing firm against those wishing to talk down the HE sector... @JoePiercyUUK @universityappg @UniversitiesUK @HEPI_news @unibirmingham @SussexUni