Tag Archives: Jo Johnson

The problem that has not gone away

Posted on January 10, 2018 by ianchisnall

As the focus on students begins to dissipate from our newspapers following the resignation from the Office for Students of Toby Young, there are some issues that still need to be resolved. A simple resignation, even one that was opposed … Continue reading →

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A student or SME appointment is urgently needed

Posted on January 9, 2018 by ianchisnall

The reason for Toby Young’s ‘resignation’ may take some time to emerge. It was clearly not precipitated by Jo Johnson who as late as yesterday was criticising the public who were opposed to Young’s appointment as being ‘armchair critics’. As … Continue reading →

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We need Freedom of Speech in Parliament?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday afternoon in Parliament the Joint Committee on Human rights has invited two important people from the University of Sussex to speak about Freedom of Speech at Universities. They are Frida Gustafsson, President of the Students Union and Adam … Continue reading →

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Who gets to decide on public rates of pay?

Posted on September 30, 2017 by ianchisnall

A couple of weeks ago Jo Johnson who is a Government Minister added his voice to that of several Parliamentary colleagues over the rates of pay received by senior University Staff. This week another case has emerged of high levels … Continue reading →

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A confused and inconsistent speech

Posted on September 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday it was widely reported that Jo Johnson, the MP for Orpington and Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation spoke at a conference of University leaders. His comments were far ranging even though the media focused … Continue reading →

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