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Leave to Achieve?: A new framework for universities to drive local social mobility
Dani Payne, HEPI, 2025/06/13

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There's an important point lurking in this article. "Having a university - or, indeed, many universities - in your region doesn't guarantee improved local social mobility," writes Dani Payne. "We must broaden how we assess universities' social mobility impact. To be able to understand when, why and how the benefits of an institution do or don't reach into local communities, we must also consider their roles as major employers, civic actors and research hubs." The main point here is the need to connect universities with their communities, to become an essential part of the community. The framing here is very traditionally classist, dealing with jobs and leadership and social mobility. I'd prefer to see something more along the lines of engagement and empowerment. But the main point remains sound.

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Re: Try Out Perplexity AI Search in Firefox 139!
Firefox, 2025/06/13

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I don't have this yet but I'm eager to get it. Meanwhile, the predictable caterwauls of people who "didn't appreciate this being added to my search engine list without warning" are being heard. For those who don't want an AI search, they have a choice: don't use it. Meanwhile, if it helps fund Firefox and it performs a useful service, I'm for it.

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