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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · 19d

Interested in stakeholder management for internationalisation? Then this short step-by-step guide from @eaie.bsky.social is for you!

www.eaie.org/resource/pat...

Pathways to practice: Strategic management of stakeholders in internationalisation

The EAIE's e-publication, Pathways to Practice, offers practical ideas for international educators. This volume explains how to unlock the success of your international initiative by mastering the str...

www.eaie.org

Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · 21d

Amongst all the bad news, this article brings me hope

www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Electricity from renewables overtakes coal in Australia for the first time

Power from solar, wind hydro and biomass totals 9.24 terawatt hours, compared with 8.8 terawatt hours from burning the fossil fuel

www.theguardian.com

Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Sep 26

Lets see whether this research finding is broadly distributed and internalised…

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Electricity generation costs would be up to 50% higher if Australia stuck with coal and gas only

Griffith University experts reveal the 30% increase in consumer power bills since 2021 would have been worse under fossil fuel-only scenario

www.theguardian.com

Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Apr 24

A sad but compelling account of the radical changes in my field...

www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...

America’s global academic leadership in a radical decline

America’s abdication from leadership in the internationalisation of higher education does not come as a complete surprise, but the speed and magnitu...

www.universityworldnews.com

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Mar 19

With thanks to Chris Glass for this excellent analysis of the analytics-industrial complex in higher education

www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...

Rise of data empires signals the end of academic autonomy

When companies like Times Higher Education simultaneously control university ranking systems, provide strategic consulting and convene education minis...

www.universityworldnews.com

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Jan 29

As a Global Board Director for CANIE (Clinate Action Network for International Educators), this makes me happy…

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Renewables break record for share of Australia’s main energy supply in December quarter, data reveals

Australian Energy Market Operator also reports coal-fired power plants’ contribution fell below 50% for the first time

www.theguardian.com

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Tris @trisresists.bsky.social · Jan 29

Trump has just released an EO banning trans care for people under 18.
We must stand with the trans community!!
Show your love! 🏳️‍⚧️

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Tim Hollo @timhollo.bsky.social · Jan 25

Always was, always will be

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Jan 23

In light of recent events, this makes me SOOO happy: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

‘Rising star’: EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024

Report reveals solar power generated 11% of bloc’s electricity, surpassing coal at 10%

www.theguardian.com

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Jan 1

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION 2025:

In the interest of preserving the planet, specifically water conservation, I am now selflessly resolved & fully committed to peeing in the shower.

#ProudToDoMyPart

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Dec 31

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Nearly 2,300 applicants died waiting for a parent visa to Australia with processing times of up to 31 years

‘Providing an opportunity for people to apply for a visa that will probably never come seems both cruel and unnecessary’, review says

www.theguardian.com

Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Dec 31

I find it horrifying that our immigration system is so inhumane - what does that say about us in the lucky country??

Nearly 2,300 applicants died waiting for a parent visa to Australia with processing times of up to 31 years

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Dec 23

Thank you - always brings me to tears 💚

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Dec 20

"Like many other parts of the world, the UK is in the firm grip of an epidemic of disinformation and misinformation"

How the UK became a nation of misinformation and disinformation

Like many other parts of the world, the UK is in the firm grip of an epidemic of disinformation and misinformation

northeastbylines.co.uk

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · Dec 14

Just a bit of flag math to brighten your day.

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Dec 13

As a Global Board Director for CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators), it’s great to see student and staff campaigning lead to positive sustainability outcomes in the UK

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists

Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students

www.theguardian.com

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Stay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · Nov 26

Rejoin is not Remain. There's a key difference.

Remain was a warning of danger ahead.

Rejoin is a rescue mission.

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Nov 24

Do you know a student with a passion for both environmental sustainability/climate action and international education?

If so, why not suggest that they nominate to be a Board Member for CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Education)?

canie.org/assets/files...

Apps close 16 December

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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · Nov 15

What a chart.
www.economist.com/interactive/...

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Nov 21

Still finding my feet too!

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Nov 18

Proposed legislation to introduce international student caps in Australia is going nowhere anytime soon - thekoalanews.com/esos-bill-no...

Which leaves the sector in a very odd holding pattern, having done quite so much work in 2024 to prepare for this!

ESOS Bill not listed on day two in the Senate

The debate in the Senate on the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 will NOT continue today, according to

thekoalanews.com

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Douglas Proctor @douglasproctor.bsky.social · Nov 14

@jlmittelmeier.bsky.social Very pleased to find you here, rather than there!

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