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wonkhe (pronounced wonk-y) is a new blog for higher education wonks (self-defined or not) and those who work in the HE sector and like to write, read and discuss everything HE. It is a place that will allow the free exchange of ideas and opinion in an open and constructive way. All of our contributors have day jobs, but they post here in their personal capacity. This blog is not partisan and not aligned to any particular policies, politics or interests. If you’d like to contribute, please get in touch with Mark Leach, the Editor in Chief at: info at wonkhe dot com.

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31/01/11
Mark Leach

Mark Leach

Mark is founder and Editor in Chief of Wonkhe
Mark Leach
Mark is founder and Editor in Chief of Wonkhe

Wonkhe (pronounced wonky) is a new blog for higher education wonks (self-defined or not) and those who work in the HE sector and like to write, read and discuss everything HE.

It is a place that will allow the free exchange of ideas and opinion in an open and constructive way.

All of our contributors have day jobs, but they post here in their personal capacity. This blog is not partisan and not aligned to any particular policies, politics or interests. If you'd like to contribute, please get in touch with Mark Leach, the Editor in Chief at: info at wonkhe dot com.

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Comments · 3

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Karim · 4 Feb 2011

Happy to see a new blog on higher education. I hope we can share and exchange ideas. Do drop by my blog.

dkernohan · 4 Feb 2011

Great idea for a blog… checking in so you know I read it.

scurtis · 2 Mar 2011

Very good idea for a blog, I will read with interest!