Gawen Jenkin
@gawenjenkin.bsky.social
Prof of Applied Geology, Middle England university. Sustainable mineral resources for the green transition. Geology, life, Kernow 〓〓.
Views personal and do not represent my employers.
Views personal and do not represent my employers.
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We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
July 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
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We had only recently passed 350 ppm when I started my PhD in Earth System Science, already a value understood to be dangerous and a threat to society.
And now, 33 years and 30 COPs later, we are at a value that is unprecedented for the past 3 million years and maybe even the past 8 million years.
And now, 33 years and 30 COPs later, we are at a value that is unprecedented for the past 3 million years and maybe even the past 8 million years.
425.82 parts per million (ppm) CO2 in air 20-Nov-2025
keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
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The Keeling Curve
The Keeling Curve is a daily record of global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration maintained by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We had only recently passed 350 ppm when I started my PhD in Earth System Science, already a value understood to be dangerous and a threat to society.
And now, 33 years and 30 COPs later, we are at a value that is unprecedented for the past 3 million years and maybe even the past 8 million years.
And now, 33 years and 30 COPs later, we are at a value that is unprecedented for the past 3 million years and maybe even the past 8 million years.
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University of Leicester chemistry department could lose at least nine staff under merger proposals
www.chemistryworld.com/university-o...
www.chemistryworld.com/university-o...
University of Leicester chemistry department could lose at least nine staff under merger proposals
Staff warn cuts would leave the department without the resources to teach Leicester's growing student population
www.chemistryworld.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
University of Leicester chemistry department could lose at least nine staff under merger proposals
www.chemistryworld.com/university-o...
www.chemistryworld.com/university-o...
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'The economic impact of international students in the UK surged from £31.3 billion in 2018/19 to £41.9 billion by 2021/22. On average, every parliamentary constituency in Britain benefits by £58 million.' 1/3
Which UK regional economies are most reliant on international students? - HEPI
Join HEPI for a webinar on Thursday 11 December 2025 from 10am to 11am to discuss how universities can strengthen the student voice in governance to mark the launch of our upcoming report, Rethinking ...
www.hepi.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
'The economic impact of international students in the UK surged from £31.3 billion in 2018/19 to £41.9 billion by 2021/22. On average, every parliamentary constituency in Britain benefits by £58 million.' 1/3
64 of UK higher education institutions were predicted in May this year to be in deficit next year; now that figure is 114, a significant worsening of the situation, with liquidity problems also rising. 1/2
Many English universities to report deficits despite rise in tuition fees
Continued funding squeeze and volatile student enrolment will continue to hit finances, regulator warns
www.ft.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Not an interview I was expecting to hear some geology in 👏
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Not an interview I was expecting to hear some geology in 👏
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Understanding of Earth Sciences is fundamental to society's sustainability and development. Please support the department at the University of Leicester which is under threat. ⚒️🧪
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Sign the Petition
Save Geology at the University of Leicester
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November 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Understanding of Earth Sciences is fundamental to society's sustainability and development. Please support the department at the University of Leicester which is under threat. ⚒️🧪
c.org/jzkHKh9byy
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Not to mention the effects of 2 local universities making staff redundant, closing taught programmes and reducing their research and civic engagement capacities (in response to government policies).
‘I think the city is falling apart’: Leicester braces for a make-or-break budget
‘I think the city is falling apart’: Leicester braces for a make-or-break budget
In the local authority where people have the least spare cash there are hopes the chancellor will instil change
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Not to mention the effects of 2 local universities making staff redundant, closing taught programmes and reducing their research and civic engagement capacities (in response to government policies).
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe76.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe76.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe76.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe76.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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Fears for future of students and lecturers as Universities make cuts | @itvcentral.bsky.social (East) youtu.be/iJCHq2tRKf4
Fears for future of students and lecturers as Universities make cuts | ITV News Central (East)
YouTube video by ITV News In Full
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November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Fears for future of students and lecturers as Universities make cuts | @itvcentral.bsky.social (East) youtu.be/iJCHq2tRKf4
Not much happened during the day with steady rain, but now everything is saturated and river going up.
With another 7 hours of heavy rain predicted it could still get close.
With another 7 hours of heavy rain predicted it could still get close.
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Not much happened during the day with steady rain, but now everything is saturated and river going up.
With another 7 hours of heavy rain predicted it could still get close.
With another 7 hours of heavy rain predicted it could still get close.
Fantastic news!!
Unions do make a difference - maybe join one today if you are not already a member
@leicesterucu.bsky.social
Unions do make a difference - maybe join one today if you are not already a member
@leicesterucu.bsky.social
In response to our industrial action, the university proposed a resolution that removed the threat of compulsory redundancies for the next year and introduced a negotiation process over course closures. And at our branch meeting, we accepted this offer.
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Fantastic news!!
Unions do make a difference - maybe join one today if you are not already a member
@leicesterucu.bsky.social
Unions do make a difference - maybe join one today if you are not already a member
@leicesterucu.bsky.social
Another Midlands university shedding staff.
This one blaming it on national insurance hike (that was mostly offset by fees increase)
This one blaming it on national insurance hike (that was mostly offset by fees increase)
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Another Midlands university shedding staff.
This one blaming it on national insurance hike (that was mostly offset by fees increase)
This one blaming it on national insurance hike (that was mostly offset by fees increase)
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Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ah yes Leicester, a tip-top History UoA in REF2021 currently eviscerating it’s History provision (among other subjects). Have they also won the THE irony of the year award?
#THEAwards Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences goes to the University of Leicester for an interdisciplinary study, led by Dr Sarah Inskip, which uncovered the long-term health impacts of tobacco use in historical populations. Leicester’s second win tonight! 🤩
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ah yes Leicester, a tip-top History UoA in REF2021 currently eviscerating it’s History provision (among other subjects). Have they also won the THE irony of the year award?
This might be a first test for the people who have built a wall around their house since the flooding in January.
🗣️ "As the rain builds up hour after hour, the risk of seeing flooding and travel disruption will increase. In the worst affected areas, fast flowing water could bring a danger to life."
📩 Read the full forecast newsletter from Weather Presenter Liam Dutton:
📩 Read the full forecast newsletter from Weather Presenter Liam Dutton:
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Lancaster
Leicester
Derby
Nottingham
Lincoln
etc.*
When are #Labour going to wake up to the damage to the regions?
*All these universities, and more, are trying to make staff redundant.
Leicester
Derby
Nottingham
Lincoln
etc.*
When are #Labour going to wake up to the damage to the regions?
*All these universities, and more, are trying to make staff redundant.
'The prospect of hundreds of job cuts at Lancaster University could damage the city's economy, students have warned.'
'Could'? Surely 'will'.
'Could'? Surely 'will'.
Fears Lancaster University job cuts would hit city's businesses
Lancaster University is seeking to cut 400 full-time posts as part of efforts to save £30m.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Lancaster
Leicester
Derby
Nottingham
Lincoln
etc.*
When are #Labour going to wake up to the damage to the regions?
*All these universities, and more, are trying to make staff redundant.
Leicester
Derby
Nottingham
Lincoln
etc.*
When are #Labour going to wake up to the damage to the regions?
*All these universities, and more, are trying to make staff redundant.
This might be a first test for the people who have built a wall around their house since the flooding in January.
🗣️ "As the rain builds up hour after hour, the risk of seeing flooding and travel disruption will increase. In the worst affected areas, fast flowing water could bring a danger to life."
📩 Read the full forecast newsletter from Weather Presenter Liam Dutton:
📩 Read the full forecast newsletter from Weather Presenter Liam Dutton:
Storm Claudia: England and Wales braced for heavy rain and flooding
Yellow and amber warnings have been issued by the Met Office with up to 150mm of rainfall forecast in some areas, writes Weather Presenter Liam Dutton.
channel4news.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This might be a first test for the people who have built a wall around their house since the flooding in January.
The someone is of course a cyclist 😭
Every 20 minutes, someone in the UK is hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) said, based on claims from over 26,000 victims each year.
news.sky.com/story/worst-...
news.sky.com/story/worst-...
Worst areas for uninsured driving revealed - as hit-and-run victim says he was 'left for dead'
Every 20 minutes, someone in the UK is hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, according to data from the Motor Insurers' Bureau.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The someone is of course a cyclist 😭
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UK universities cannot thrive while continually cutting academic staff
No amount of wellness webinars, Lego play workshops, communal climbing events, bounce back sessions, desk yoga, jigsaw puzzle nights or Vice Chancellor's Special Awards for Resilience can change this
No amount of wellness webinars, Lego play workshops, communal climbing events, bounce back sessions, desk yoga, jigsaw puzzle nights or Vice Chancellor's Special Awards for Resilience can change this
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
UK universities cannot thrive while continually cutting academic staff
No amount of wellness webinars, Lego play workshops, communal climbing events, bounce back sessions, desk yoga, jigsaw puzzle nights or Vice Chancellor's Special Awards for Resilience can change this
No amount of wellness webinars, Lego play workshops, communal climbing events, bounce back sessions, desk yoga, jigsaw puzzle nights or Vice Chancellor's Special Awards for Resilience can change this
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Monday morning and back on a very wet picket line at Leicester University. Fighting the massive job cuts and downgrading of jobs. #academicsky Solidarity to all HE staff trying to work through this decimation across the country.
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Monday morning and back on a very wet picket line at Leicester University. Fighting the massive job cuts and downgrading of jobs. #academicsky Solidarity to all HE staff trying to work through this decimation across the country.
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Please sign and share this petition.
I care deeply about geography and want to do everything I can to save our jobs and the school, and protect our students 🌍
#Geography #SchoolClosure
c.org/Z2ZK6fQVgf
I care deeply about geography and want to do everything I can to save our jobs and the school, and protect our students 🌍
#Geography #SchoolClosure
c.org/Z2ZK6fQVgf
Save Geography at the University of Leicester
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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November 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Please sign and share this petition.
I care deeply about geography and want to do everything I can to save our jobs and the school, and protect our students 🌍
#Geography #SchoolClosure
c.org/Z2ZK6fQVgf
I care deeply about geography and want to do everything I can to save our jobs and the school, and protect our students 🌍
#Geography #SchoolClosure
c.org/Z2ZK6fQVgf
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Ok I am highly emosh this week, but seeing this simple act of human kindness by arguably the most powerful person on Earth at the time had me burst into tears
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Ok I am highly emosh this week, but seeing this simple act of human kindness by arguably the most powerful person on Earth at the time had me burst into tears
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If you have any friends or family that work in higher education in UK right now (or probably anywhere really) - they are NOT doing OK. Universities are being gutted. It's a horror show and I'm not even sure people outside understand this is happening. #academicsky
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
If you have any friends or family that work in higher education in UK right now (or probably anywhere really) - they are NOT doing OK. Universities are being gutted. It's a horror show and I'm not even sure people outside understand this is happening. #academicsky