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About<\/h1>\n

Welcome to Viewpoint – a blog where senior leaders from across our University can share their thoughts and insights on a range of topics to do with both our University and higher education in general.<\/p>\n

The posts you\u2019ll read here come from a range of different leaders and will cover a variety of topics. But the one thing they all have in common is that they are conversation starters – and we really want to encourage colleagues from across our University to get involved in these conversations.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be able to comment on the blogs featured here and we\u2019re asking blog authors to be available to respond and engage with your comments.<\/p>\n

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\nWe\u2019ll let you know when new blogs are posted in Viewpoint via our usual communications channels like StaffNet and eUpdate as well as your local Professional Services, Faculty, School or Cultural Institutions channels.<\/p>\n

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