We know readers turn first to Laurie Taylor's column, but there is evidence his influence extends further afield.
Last week I was leading a QAA subject review. Towards the end of the review team's meeting with students, I asked whether anyone knew who was the head of school. One young man said: "I think it's Maureen!" The head of school's PA was indeed a Maureen. Poppleton lives!
David Weitzman
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