Sandra Sinfield
@danceswithcloud.bsky.social
Associate Teaching Professor #studychat #LoveLD #creativeHE. For playful pedagogy; creativity as liberatory practice; making, drawing & animation for learning.
#LoveLD - love this thoughtful LSE blog on why UKHE is failing: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci... #EdChat #LTHEchat #studychat
Why are UK universities failing? - Impact of Social Sciences
The HE sector in the UK faces the prospect of a university going into administration. How have universities fallen so low and is change possible?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:31 AM
#LoveLD - love this thoughtful LSE blog on why UKHE is failing: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci... #EdChat #LTHEchat #studychat
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💥New: Why are UK universities failing?
✍️ Constantinos Alexiou & George Saridakis
#AcademicSky #Universities
✍️ Constantinos Alexiou & George Saridakis
#AcademicSky #Universities
Why are UK universities failing? - Impact of Social Sciences
The HE sector in the UK faces the prospect of a university going into administration. How have universities fallen so low and is change possible?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:13 AM
💥New: Why are UK universities failing?
✍️ Constantinos Alexiou & George Saridakis
#AcademicSky #Universities
✍️ Constantinos Alexiou & George Saridakis
#AcademicSky #Universities
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My new post on Substack tells the story of Clay Cross council's famous 1972 rents rebellion against the Conservative Government's plans to raise council house rents: ‘Doing our job – and that’s to help the working class, the cream of the nation'
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/clay-cross...
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/clay-cross...
January 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
My new post on Substack tells the story of Clay Cross council's famous 1972 rents rebellion against the Conservative Government's plans to raise council house rents: ‘Doing our job – and that’s to help the working class, the cream of the nation'
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/clay-cross...
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/clay-cross...
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Important event in Westminster today with UCU Union: A 25% cut in FE salaries since 2009 -this cannot go on: we need a new deal for FE
January 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Important event in Westminster today with UCU Union: A 25% cut in FE salaries since 2009 -this cannot go on: we need a new deal for FE
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AI Scraping and the Open Web Websites turned to the legal system when technical measures against scrapers failed. #ACM dl.acm.org/doi/10.11...
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
AI Scraping and the Open Web Websites turned to the legal system when technical measures against scrapers failed. #ACM dl.acm.org/doi/10.11...
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Universities in the UK spent more than £300 million on severance pay last year, cutting more than 13,000 roles, with experts warning that there is more pain to come. Patrick Jack reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spend-two-thirds-universities-shed-13000-jobs
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spend-two-thirds-universities-shed-13000-jobs
January 15, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Universities in the UK spent more than £300 million on severance pay last year, cutting more than 13,000 roles, with experts warning that there is more pain to come. Patrick Jack reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spend-two-thirds-universities-shed-13000-jobs
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spend-two-thirds-universities-shed-13000-jobs
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I also keep copies of achievements, recommendations, 'thank you' emails, etc during all my jobs. Once you've left, you can't access the email for the one crowning statement of working with you that you wanted for your CV. #LTHEChat
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I also keep copies of achievements, recommendations, 'thank you' emails, etc during all my jobs. Once you've left, you can't access the email for the one crowning statement of working with you that you wanted for your CV. #LTHEChat
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A4 Tho initially skeptical I found coaching identified my skills and where else I might want to go. From a neurodiversity perspective (probably trauma too) I felt I had to over explain everything, even things nobody was likely to ask. So coaching rebuilt confidence and a clearer narrative #LTHEChat
January 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
A4 Tho initially skeptical I found coaching identified my skills and where else I might want to go. From a neurodiversity perspective (probably trauma too) I felt I had to over explain everything, even things nobody was likely to ask. So coaching rebuilt confidence and a clearer narrative #LTHEChat
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A3 #LTHEchat Connecting with union colleagues was a lifesaver in terms of wellbeing. Formal meetings on understanding the enterprise agreement, change process and responding to proposals. Informal meetings to emote, feel connected and discuss options for the future.
January 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM
A3 #LTHEchat Connecting with union colleagues was a lifesaver in terms of wellbeing. Formal meetings on understanding the enterprise agreement, change process and responding to proposals. Informal meetings to emote, feel connected and discuss options for the future.
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snoopy is cheering with blue pom poms .
ALT: snoopy is cheering with blue pom poms .
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January 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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A3. Keeping a routine of work/home balance, taking a walk at both ends of the day as my 'commute', closing the computer and resisting the temptation to check/look 'out of hours', etc. Talk to loved ones, don't save or store it up, share and listen, but also make sure they listen to you. #LTHEChat
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A3. Keeping a routine of work/home balance, taking a walk at both ends of the day as my 'commute', closing the computer and resisting the temptation to check/look 'out of hours', etc. Talk to loved ones, don't save or store it up, share and listen, but also make sure they listen to you. #LTHEChat
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'spite helped a bit'. Oh yes, don't feel bad about shouting many obscenities at the screen and imagined people. Your neighbours may look a little worried (mine do), but they also know what's happening, so are kind enough to keep on walking by (we laugh about it later).
#LTHEChat
#LTHEChat
January 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
'spite helped a bit'. Oh yes, don't feel bad about shouting many obscenities at the screen and imagined people. Your neighbours may look a little worried (mine do), but they also know what's happening, so are kind enough to keep on walking by (we laugh about it later).
#LTHEChat
#LTHEChat
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Q4. CVs, applications, and “selling yourself” can feel especially hard at this point. What’s helped you tell your story honestly, without feeling you have to apologise, explain, or fake optimism?
Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response.
Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response.
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Q4. CVs, applications, and “selling yourself” can feel especially hard at this point. What’s helped you tell your story honestly, without feeling you have to apologise, explain, or fake optimism?
Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response.
Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response.
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I relate to that strongly. I was skeptical about coaching but did have some post-redundancy and it really helped remind me of all I could do and my capabilities. I was also surprised how much academia downplays what you can do - outside universities it's very different I'm glad to say #LTHEChat
January 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I relate to that strongly. I was skeptical about coaching but did have some post-redundancy and it really helped remind me of all I could do and my capabilities. I was also surprised how much academia downplays what you can do - outside universities it's very different I'm glad to say #LTHEChat
#LTHEchat A3 I can see the younger union members fired up, ready for battle - for me, exercise and keeping in contact w colleagues online - is it worse this time cos now I mainly work remotely? Very possibly - definitely feels like I'm in the firing line alone ... even tho sadly I'm not
Q3. Wellbeing often takes a hit long before work officially ends. What have you found helps you maintain some sense of balance or stability while living with uncertainty?
Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response.
Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response.
January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
#LTHEchat A3 I can see the younger union members fired up, ready for battle - for me, exercise and keeping in contact w colleagues online - is it worse this time cos now I mainly work remotely? Very possibly - definitely feels like I'm in the firing line alone ... even tho sadly I'm not
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#LTHEchat A2 after waiting 20years for my fractional post - after going thro interview after interview and being rejected - frankly I felt like "nothing again" - it was truly awful. All these years after that first deletion I hope I will face up to it a bit better next time!
Q2. In the early days of redundancy or deciding to take voluntary severance, what felt hardest, emotionally or practically, and what helped you cope, even in small ways?
Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response
Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response
January 14, 2026 at 8:21 PM
#LTHEchat A2 after waiting 20years for my fractional post - after going thro interview after interview and being rejected - frankly I felt like "nothing again" - it was truly awful. All these years after that first deletion I hope I will face up to it a bit better next time!
#LTHEchat A1 I've been deleted three times now - each time saved by an amazing boss arguing for some posts to remain - and finally by moving me from Learning to Staff Development. Each time it's been harrowing & now the wolves area at the door again & my partner nplonger here to fight alongside me.
Q1. Redundancy doesn’t always arrive suddenly. For some it’s imposed, for others it’s voluntary severance made under pressure or uncertainty. Where are you currently, or where have you been, on that journey?
Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response
Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
#LTHEchat A1 I've been deleted three times now - each time saved by an amazing boss arguing for some posts to remain - and finally by moving me from Learning to Staff Development. Each time it's been harrowing & now the wolves area at the door again & my partner nplonger here to fight alongside me.
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David Hopkins, logged in near Leicester, and the author of the post for tonight's #LTHEChat - 'Redundancy, Resilience, and Finding What’s Next' lthechat.com/2026/01/12/l...
LTHEchat 349: Redundancy, Resilience, and Finding What’s Next
There’s no nice way to talk about redundancy. It doesn’t arrive as a single moment, even when there is a single date attached to it. It arrives in phases: uncertainty, waiting, the conversation its…
lthechat.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
David Hopkins, logged in near Leicester, and the author of the post for tonight's #LTHEChat - 'Redundancy, Resilience, and Finding What’s Next' lthechat.com/2026/01/12/l...
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#outdooradventures
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#outdooradventures
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Located in 20 acres of outdoor space including woodlands & lakes, award winning Nuclear Wild Forest delivers unique, adventurous school trips. Being
www.ukschooltrips.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Book the perfect outdoor school trip #NuclearWildForest where children change their mindset, overcome fears, build friendships & break down barriers.
Find out more & book direct for best value:
www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/nuclear-wild...
#outdooradventures
Find out more & book direct for best value:
www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/nuclear-wild...
#outdooradventures
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Our fabulous partner Inventors & Makers are launching brand new workshops for British Science Week where they help KS1 & KS2 children understand #artificial_intelligence in age-appropriate and safe ways.
Find out more: inventorsandmakers.com/workshops
Find out more: inventorsandmakers.com/workshops
School STEM Workshops | Inventors & Makers
Find out more about our STEM workshops for primary schools both online and in-person. Our workshops focus on science, engineering, technology and design.
inventorsandmakers.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Our fabulous partner Inventors & Makers are launching brand new workshops for British Science Week where they help KS1 & KS2 children understand #artificial_intelligence in age-appropriate and safe ways.
Find out more: inventorsandmakers.com/workshops
Find out more: inventorsandmakers.com/workshops
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The death of the American way of life. They will do to you what they do to immigrants because to a hammer, everything is a nail.
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The death of the American way of life. They will do to you what they do to immigrants because to a hammer, everything is a nail.
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It’s book release day! I’m back on social media! I feel slightly awkward about it because part of the book is about how social media transforms your motivations for communication!
But honestly writing a book is lonely, weird basement-work, and now I want to talk to people about this weird jank.
But honestly writing a book is lonely, weird basement-work, and now I want to talk to people about this weird jank.
January 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
It’s book release day! I’m back on social media! I feel slightly awkward about it because part of the book is about how social media transforms your motivations for communication!
But honestly writing a book is lonely, weird basement-work, and now I want to talk to people about this weird jank.
But honestly writing a book is lonely, weird basement-work, and now I want to talk to people about this weird jank.
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the thing that makes the American public more complacent than we’d like, much of the time, is that not many things cause major disruption to our day to day lives
what ICE is doing in Minneapolis is likely the single most disruptive thing most folks there have ever experienced
they hate it!
what ICE is doing in Minneapolis is likely the single most disruptive thing most folks there have ever experienced
they hate it!
The people seem to be turning against ICE, and that's probably because the president is sending them into every major population center and screwing with people's lives. Politics is often invisible, but this is not!
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
the thing that makes the American public more complacent than we’d like, much of the time, is that not many things cause major disruption to our day to day lives
what ICE is doing in Minneapolis is likely the single most disruptive thing most folks there have ever experienced
they hate it!
what ICE is doing in Minneapolis is likely the single most disruptive thing most folks there have ever experienced
they hate it!