I just wanted to say how exciting it is to see all the helpful discussion taking place at the moment, and as a long time lurker and only periodic poster I want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all of you regular posters who have helped me SO MUCH in the last couple of years.
I feel I have taken a mini masters in HE theory and practice through reading the MNHE board over the last 2 years and I am in jaw dropping AWE of the generosity of you all for the huge amount of time you spend giving helpful and often life changing information to others, as well as by sharing your inspiring stories. You really are providing an incredible resource. 
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