Alan Roberts

Higher Education policy specialist. Serial SU CEO. Bassist @WickedSplinters Partner @CountrcultureUK. Trustee @Abersu Scouser. Opinionated

[Dan Fow @danfow02]

So many highlights of MSC this year, but the biggest highlight for me is that despite the challenging times we find ourselves in, staff across the movement are working so bloody hard in the student interest to give them the best experience possible. Some incredible work going on.

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

Some food for thought around credit/support scenarios for students in any progressive thinking about access.

[Jim Dickinson @jim_dickinson]

So far there’s basically nada evidence that there’s any demand for single modules in the LLE.

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

@virginmedia Thanks for replying. Yes the only thing updating is the time it will be resolved, which has kept on moving later since yesterday with no explanation. From 1pm yesterday to 9pm to 2am to 2pm today and now tonight. It’s very difficult to believe

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

@virginmedia why is it taking so long to fix the broadband in my area (Walthamstow) I have no tv or internet and waiting for a working day to have this fixed is unacceptable!

[christhebarker @christhebarker]

So what I really wanted was a bingo card that I could cross off all the Tories from as they lose on July 4th. But it didn't exist. So I made one. AND YOU CAN HAVE ONE TOO! Order it now in time for election night and you can play along at home: https://t.co/Emm6yYCdxZ

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

Fantastic study tour of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. Thanks @jim_dickinson @livia_scott_ Mike Day and surprise John Cox

Lovely to spend time with Bath Spa, Norwich Arts, Durham, Salford, Limerick, Strathclyde, Lincoln, Manchester, Westminster, Exeter and Lancaster SUs

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

Latest episode just out, where we also provide a contrasting approach to elections management in an SU

[Jim Dickinson @jim_dickinson]

NEW on Wonkhe SUs: Membership Services Show: Cost of living , student experience fund, elections https://t.co/M5YZ3DeMCG

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

@nikefootball I quite like it!

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

Friends! Membership Services Conference 2024 is taking place on the 14th and 15th August in Manchester Met.

Allons-y!

[Jitu Rajoriya @jitu_rajoriya]

@PicturesFoIder Here we won even while playing the game

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

However I’m not so opposed to suggesting it!

[Livia Scott @livia_scott_]

@the_alan We were introduced to them as “the student uniform”, and there’s something in that about belonging and what helps students physically feel part of a community that is worth exploring. No, before anyone gets excited I’m not suggesting every UK SU buys overalls.

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

This was, as ever, endless fun, creative and exhausting. I now know more things that I didn’t know I needed to know…about ice, amongst other things!

[Jim Dickinson @jim_dickinson]

And I was especially lucky to have these partners in crime along for the ride who made it all happen @livia_scott_ @the_alan @mikedaynations

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

@paulallenmedia

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

@jim_dickinson Thank you Jim! I can just about move today.

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

@ThomSnape Thank you Tom!

[Livia Scott @livia_scott_]

Oh and if you hosted a session or had some thoughts and ideas you want to write about it, do send a blog our way! We always want to hear from more membership services teams, so do give us an email! @jim_dickinson [email protected]

[Livia Scott @livia_scott_]

What an absolutely lush Membership Services Conference that was! There’s a whole to of people to thank for making it such a wonderful event, but big props to @nusuk, @nativecampus, @the_alan and the fantastic @TheUnionMMU staff and team for hosting. Legends the lot of you!

[Alan Roberts @the_alan]

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[Seán C @TheSonicScrew]

THIS. IS. EUROVISION.

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[Let 3 @Let3Mrle]

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