Head of Student Engagement & Governor @MiddlesexUni. Volunteers @The_AHEP. Founder @SPAJournalism. Posts student belonging research and doom-scrolls on politics

Joined March 2011
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David Gilani retweeted
This might be the best public apology from a celebrity that I've ever read.
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Some great analyses of online engagement across POLAR groups here by @kellyedmunds et al. - Really nice to see a study that's honest with the challenge of how single interventions are rarely enough to address attainment / awarding gaps
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David Gilani retweeted
24 Jul 2024
As I'm in the middle of four (🥲) R&Rs this summer, must say, there is a world of difference between a reviewer who is committed to making *your idea* lucid and well structured Vs One who arbitrarily wants you to engage with *their* idea, even if irrelevant to the argument
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A welcomed step forward in restoring the idea that politics should be about service. I would say that this should go further and include a ban on MPs taking second jobs in the media. Can journalists really hold politicians to account when they share an employer?
EXCL: MPs will be prevented from taking on second jobs that fail to meet new test of putting constituents first, under government plans to “turn the page” on era of sleaze and scandal. My interview with Commons leader Lucy Powell 👇🏼 theguardian.com/politics/art…
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I just re-watched Luca on Disney , so this felt particularly relevant. What a better place the world is when we all get to be comfortable in our unique strangeness.
"It is rare for people to come into themselves if no one is excited and curious about their core, their potential."
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David Gilani retweeted
11 Jul 2024
We don't hear enough about public health successes. Here's one. Trachoma, a major bacterial cause of blindness, has declined massively across Africa over the past few decades, after directed efforts to provide antibiotics, clean water & improve hygiene.
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A huge well done to everyone in #TeamMDX who has led us to the best National Student Survey results we've ever had. Onwards and upwards...
Exciting news! We’ve achieved our best results ever in the National Student Survey 2024 🎉 We're so proud to have ranked 10th in the UK and 4th in London for overall undergraduate student positivity 🏆 Read more and find out what else we achieved 👉 bit.ly/4eWvCkS
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With thanks to @SEHEJ_RAISE, I've now published an article from my PhD on student belonging. A short, reflective piece on how to avoid simplistic and deficit approaches to building belonging amongst underrepresented student groups. sehej.raise-network.com/rais…
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David Gilani retweeted
By tomorrow well over 60 MPs will have been former SU sabbatical officers. Note to Starmer - they’re a great bet for ministerial jobs. Will understand the required relationship between the Civil Service and ministers very fast.
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To quote the West Wing: “Decisions are made by those who show up.”
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Half a life ago, I got to work with Darren on the first Southampton Fairness Commission. He’s a hard-working, decent and passionate person who I know would be great for Southampton. So great to see him get this opportunity to represent Itchen 🌹
Thank you to everyone who has helped in this last weekend of campaigning. The message people are giving us is loud and clear: it’s time for change! Remember that if you want change in Southampton Itchen, you have to vote for it. #VoteLabour🌹🇬🇧
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David Gilani retweeted
The Tories are running a fake fact check scam against the BBC debate. See how they've renamed and rebranded their website to make it look like something it's not. Spread the word. Don't let them get away with it. #bbcdebate
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David Gilani retweeted
NO WHERE in this comment do I talk about taxes. And the policy that I discussed (i will keep private as it was private) was NOT about taxes, or tax rises, it was about something that would be a positive change.
They're not telling you the full truth. Labour have said they wouldn't put up your taxes. But it's now becoming clear that they have every intention to put them up 👇
Community note
Martin Lewis has confirmed that this video is misleading. x.com/martinslewis/s…
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Saturday morning… let’s get to it! The end is nigh 🙌
Brb I’m just going to finish my thesis
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Always love it when our @MiddlesexUni students go out of their way to say nice things about their uni experience 🙌🏆🥇💯
We’re excited to share we’ve ranked 4th in the latest @Uni_Compare Top 100 UK University Rankings 2025 🎉 We also earned a place in the top 10 for: 🏆 Course quality 🏆 Employability 🏆 Accommodation These awards mean the world to us as they come from our students ❤️
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David Gilani retweeted
20 Jun 2024
🏠THREAD🏠 Why everything you thought you knew about housebuilding in the UK might actually be wrong. A nerdy but quite important thread, with special relevance in an election where every politician is promising to build x-thousand more homes. It begins (of course) with a chart
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In Scotland this week for a mix of rest and relaxation, as well as attending and presenting at the inaugural student success symposium @UniWestScotland hosted by the incredible @emilythemac and Lizzie Reather
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Feeling this each time over the last year someone has said to me, “you do look quite tired”
12 Jun 2024
Final year PhD students
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David Gilani retweeted
How are different households likely to fare under the benefit and tax cuts promised in the Conservative manifesto? 💸 The richest fifth of households would gain £1,300 🪙 The poorest fifth would lose £250 under the tax cuts and welfare savings proposed today
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Just about to get started with the 10th anniversary of the @CASE_Europe #studentcomms conference in Birmingham. Two full days of sessions on great practice from unis around the UK and beyond.
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