Vicky Lewis

Now heading across to Blue Sky. I'd love to see you there. You can find me @drvickylewis.bsky.social

For info: I am now moving over to Blue Sky @drvickylewis.bsky.social

A tale of two 'firsts' in UK HE. @imperialcollege's science and technology research hub in Ghana; and @unisouthampton's planned 'comprehensive' campus in India. This blog explores what they have in common and where institutional strategies diverge. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/strengthening-…

The final blog in my ‘journey through time’ series. A lot has happened in the UK in the last week and, as we embark on a period of change, it feels like a good moment to consider what the coming decade might have in store. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro…

@mikejennings101 Thank you for sharing this. It’s not quite the final part though. There’s one more to come, with some thoughts about 2024-2034!

Final part of series reflecting on state of international & transnational higher education from @DrVickyLewis, this one from 2014-2024. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro… This charts the shift from UK isolationism & hostile environment, through mainstreaming of transnational edu in SDGs /1

A journey through time: Part 3. As those of us based in the UK await the result of the general election, here's my latest blog offering an overview of policy and other developments in international education during the decade from 2014 to the present day. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro…

Further interesting reflections from @DrVickyLewis on the changing international HE landscape, this focusing on 2004-14 (from growing govt engagement interest to austerity & decline). vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro…

@mikejennings101 Good to see your photos of the peregrine chick at Corfe Castle getting a metaphorical outing!

That feeling of listening intently to a paper being presented, and the bit where you find your own argument being destroyed.

A journey through time - Part 2. Reflections from my second decade working in international HE (2004-2014). As we head into a UK general election, it was interesting to recall the impact on #intled of the changing political landscape over this period. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro…

A journey through time - Part 1. Reminiscences from my first decade working in international HE (1994-2004). Hard to fathom that there were fewer than 300 undergraduate students from China in the whole of UK HE in 1994/95! How things have changed. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro…

@mikejennings101 Thanks @mikejennings101 - though the figure of fewer than 300 Chinese students was UG only. There were around 2000 PGs on top of that! Incredible growth, given that many individual UK universities welcome those numbers and more nowadays.

Interesting reflections on 30 years in international education from HE international expert @DrVickyLewis. First in a series of posts looks at 1994-2004. Amazing to note there were less than 300 Chinese students in UK universities in 1994/5! vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/a-journey-thro…

@UofGlasgow @RachelSandison Many congratulations @RachelSandison - a well deserved honour.

Huge congratulations to members of the UofG community who have been recognised in the King’s 2024 Birthday Honours List. 👏 Those honoured include @RachelSandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor - External Engagement and Vice Principal - External Relations, who was awarded an OBE for services to Higher Education. Read more ➡️ gla.ac/4cgyXt2

It includes links to useful resources and commentary, courtesy of @HEPI_news, @TheEAIE, @uniworldnews, @timeshighered, @icefmonitor, @AlexUsherHESA, @douglasjproctor, @laura_rumbley, @ProfJudithLamie, @ProfChrisHill and others.

At times of policy turmoil, it's easy to forget the world outside our UK HE bubble. This blog highlights the fresh perspectives to be gained by zooming out and considering what's going in on other HE systems around the world. vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/zooming-out.php

@RuthArnold @TheEAIE @MarinaCasalSala @SandraSlotte @ChristelVacelet Many thanks, Ruth.

Delighted to be appointed to @TheEAIE Thematic Commitee on Leadership, Strategy and Policy, alongside wonderful colleagues: @MarinaCasalSala, @SandraSlotte, Jacqueline van Marle, Iryna Sikorska, @ChristelVacelet and Olga Krylova. Looking forward to our supportive collaboration.

Reassuring findings from the MAC review of the graduate visa route in the UK. But it's still a case of 'wait and see' how the government responds. theguardian.com/education/arti…

Some reflections for @Halpin_HE blog on 'international strategy in uncertain times', inspired by themes from @UUKIntl #IHEF2024 and the idea of focusing our energy on what we can change (e.g: improving the experience of international students). halpinpartnership.com/international-…

@riopribadie @TheEAIE Many thanks, @riopribadie

Attention @TheEAIE members! Friday 10 May is the deadline for voting in the EAIE elections. I'm running for a position on the Leadership, strategy and policy Thematic Committee. It would be great if you'd consider supporting me. Members can vote here: lnkd.in/e3vRY8ZF