Sarah Cowan

Head of Policy (HE) @BritishAcademy_ but Tweets of course my own.

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Like the rest of the world (it seems), I'm moving over to bluesky. Find me at @sarahcowan1.bsky.social for HE & research policy, and new outputs from my team at The British Academy

[National Centre for Universities and Business @NCUBtweets]

🚨New report🚨

Today we are launching ‘SHAPE the Future’, a collection of #collaboration case studies that show how humanities partnerships between the universities and businesses are creating positive change

👉 https://t.co/29ILXlw9tm

#SHAPEtheFuture

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

"Because I was asked to. It seems like if you’re given an opportunity to do something to make a difference, and you say no, then you should shut up. And I didn’t feel like shutting up."

Patrick Vallance on why he became DSIT minister. To the point and honest - a strong start.

[Mary Curnock Cook @MaryCurnockCook]

Good to see @RtHonRobHalfon calling out the insulting term 'Mickey Mouse Degrees'
https://t.co/56KYQCMYK1

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

In a bumper week for the HE policy team at the Academy, we're following up yesterday's report on narrowing L3 choices with new, revamped and interactive indicators tracking trends in subject health. https://t.co/tjKJJxQSHD

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Today we've launched research exploring 20 years of education choices made by 16-18 year olds. Students are taking fewer quals over a narrower subject base, prompted by the decoupling of A Levels in 2015. I'll be on @TimesRadio this morning to share more.

https://t.co/JAsw9HcMZZ

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

The British Academy is proud to announce that Professor Susan J Smith @sjs_1869 will succeed Professor Julia Black as President of the British Academy, taking up office in July 2025 as our thirty-second President. Read more about Professor Smith here:
https://t.co/8uxYCtNRJL

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

Don't miss @benwansell alongside Sir John Curtice FBA and @claire_ainsley at our free 'Ask the Experts' panel event on 28 November, which will discuss the UK's political landscape in the aftermath of the 2024 general election. Book now: https://t.co/Ojw4oYBwZS

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

A key challenge of democracy is managing competing interests. In this 10-Minute Talk @benwansell discusses the importance of losers’ consent and "agreeable" disagreement, from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to Brexit. Watch here: https://t.co/vRMdGag5Pv

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

The British Academy has responded to the British Council’s annual Language Trends report, which reveals that 60% of schools in England have faced challenges hiring qualified language teachers. Read the full response here: https://t.co/AXFzIgqMYl

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

At the @BritishAcademy_ summer showcase is an exhibit on Ancient Greek gifts for the gods. This is a product of a visitor’s turn to ‘make an offering’. I wonder what they’re hoping for…..

[Gary Lineker @GaryLineker]

Congratulations to @holland_tom and @DCSandbrook for winning the hugely prestigious 2023 President’s Medal from the British Academy for @TheRestHistory.
It’s the Academy’s highest honour, and we’re really proud to have the show in the @GoalhangerPods stable. Well played 👏🏻

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Just left the building in full swing of preparations for the Summer Showcase starting tomorrow! https://t.co/qCq8sM1pRS

[Finn Baker @FinnBaker3]

BEHIND THE PACK: Keir Starmer has appointed just 50 ministers, five days after taking office.

By this point in 1997, Tony Blair had appointed 85, while both Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron had appointed 93

[School of Advanced Study, University of London @SASNews]

Our final #SASHumanitiesSummit panel with @_sarahcowan_ & @BondandCoyne explored strategies for an effective humanities campaign. Key themes: sustained advocacy, cross-sector collaboration, clear messaging and knowing your audiences

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Labour’s @ChiOnwurah won’t be drawn on who will receive 10 year R&D funding settlements under Labour but gives helpful clarification on how it will work - 10yr commitment upfront but without the immediate financial release.

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Full house for our hustings event on research and innovation tonight. About to get stuck into party policies for supporting the system, including investment and skills #SIThustings24

[Kieron Flanagan @kieronflanagan]

Very audible gasps in the room when he went there… #SITHustings24

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Just heard the apparently media studies don’t increase employability from @JonathanCamrose. You might wish to read this https://t.co/US1eEkknVv

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Very appropriately we’re now discussing the shocking state of HE in political rhetoric and finance, and its consequences on research

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Very appropriately we’re now discussing the shocking state of HE in political rhetoric and finance, and its consequences on research

[Sarah Cowan @_SarahCowan_]

Full house for our hustings event on research and innovation tonight. About to get stuck into party policies for supporting the system, including investment and skills #SIThustings24