Simon Tanner 🐝

Current perspectives on impact and digital strategy. I had a great time writing this with @GeorginaBrooke and I hope you enjoy reading this and find it useful. #Impact #Strategy

Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates? Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children & planning larger families, according to a new @Kingspol_econ study, co-authored by Dr @cevatgirayaksoy. Read more⬇️ kcl.ac.uk/news/could-wor…

Africa does not lack ambition. What we lack is execution that delivers progress at scale. When conviction meets capital and scale, Africa can build. #AfricaWeek

Dan Simmons, author of the Hyperion Cantos, has passed away dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lon…

Stop saying every screen version of Wuthering Heights is terrible, there is a perfect adaptation and it was made by Monty Python.

Love these recently found quotes from Charles Darwin of all his hates. Particularly the "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees". Source: the Charles Darwin Archive

Anni Domingo, Tessa Hadley and Romola Garai in conversation with Professor Lara Feigel on the legacy of Jane Austen. @kingsartshums @kingsenglishdpt #janeausten

🎓 UK education goes global New International Education Strategy aims to grow exports to £40bn by 2030, backing British schools, colleges and universities to expand worldwide. More 👇 publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/gover… @educationgovuk #InternationalEducation #UKGrowth #Skills

The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern chose King’s to launch the Government’s new International Education Strategy. She joined a roundtable with Prof. Shitij Kapur about our global education programmes. kcl.ac.uk/news/governmen…

⬆️ That's all 32 final photos for this round! 😀 The Top 2 in each group will go through to the last 16. 🐦 Please vote and share! 🙏😀🐦♥️ #BestOfBovis2025 🐦

Carol of the Bells in Kyiv subway. Voices of the Embassies of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom came together to perform Shchedryk in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine. Thankful to everyone who stands with us!

@carlosradioguy @heart70s Happy Christmas to you and your family x

Merry Christmas! Back with you now @heart70s if you fancy some 70s tunes to see you through the morning. Hope you’re having fun. C x

📢 December Update – Online Education for Afghan Girls Dear supporters, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving hope, education, smiles, food, and basic needs to Afghan women and girls through your generous support. Here are the highlights of our work in November: 1️⃣ Internet Access We provided internet support for all students, teachers, and several women to stay connected. VPNs were installed due to app restrictions, and all students can attend classes until the end of month. 2️⃣ Supporting a Teacher in Need One of our teachers, a mother with small children, lives in difficult conditions—no running water, poor housing, and health issues due to mold. We were able to send her a small salary and a gift for this month. 3️⃣ Teacher Salaries We sent 40–50 USD to each of our dedicated teachers living inside Afghanistan this month. 4️⃣ Student Library Activities Weekly student-led events are held in our small library. Girls share knowledge and inspire one another education is giving them power and connection. 5️⃣ University Students Our university students are doing well and are deeply thankful for this opportunity. New students have joined and are excited to start soon. 6️⃣ Food Assistance Unfortunately, we didn’t have food distribution this month, but we hope to continue again soon. 7️⃣ Women Empowerment We supported one woman in starting to learn sewing. She is progressing well and hopes to be self-sufficient in the coming months. And program for mental health also going well. Please continue to support and share our cause. Your kindness makes all of this possible. t.co/f81pIfmdQd t.co/ZfsjhrBJS5 With gratitude, Yal

The legendary Paul Ayris has passed away. His influence is beyond measure. He was a very supportive colleague and a brilliant strategic mind. He brought people together and made significant change happen. RIP Paul. linkedin.com/posts/league-o…

Post on yesterday's paper given at #HETL2025 conference King's #Singhasari Indonesia was the focus. We analysed our innovative hybrid teaching focus on delivering digital expertise essential to growth in #Indonesia. @KingsCollegeLon linkedin.com/posts/simontan…

In London for BBC Radio 4 - Moral Maze, 10/12/2025 - banning social media? I argue against it bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Our heartfelt condolences to Mthunzi Gxashe's family, loved ones, and everyone his life has touched. REST IN PEACE MTHUNZI GXASHE, ARCHBISHOP TUTU’S SON-IN-LAW & GENTLE SHADOW The Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust and the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation were devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Mthunzi Gxashe in Johannesburg on Sunday. Mthunzi was married to Archbishop Desmond and Mrs Leah Tutu’s eldest daughter, Thandeka. Mthunzi was also an under-stated and unsung hero who shadowed and served Archbishop Tutu through the final period of his working life. He drove the Archbishop, travelled with him, fixed and fetched things, provided companionship, and joined him in celebrating the Eucharist. His devoted service extended to Mrs Leah Tutu, and he was a valuable soundboard for the Tutu legacy organisations. Read more here: tutu.org.za/news/rest-in-p…

The government has said it is not in favour of dimming the sun through geoengineering techniques like "stratospheric aerosol injection" in order to combat climate change - YouGov found this year that only 16% of Britons are willing to support such a move Results link in replies

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. David Malone. A dedicated and visionary leader, he served with integrity and touched many lives, including my own. My condolences to his family, UN colleagues 🇺🇳, and the people of Canada 🇨🇦. May his legacy continue to inspire us.

International study fee levy = a set fee of £925 per student. The budget today revealed nothing. However, there is the Government Technical Consultation launched today to look at instead = a set fee of £925 per student. consult.education.gov.uk/international-…

Astonishing show, Life Changing, I'm holding back the tears on the train. @BBCRadio4 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…