LopaLeach
@lopa.bsky.social
Professor, Vascular Biologist, President British Microcirculation and Vascular BiologySociety, Co-Chair Interdisciplinary Partnership on Health Inequalities and Race, Co-PI study into Stillbirth Risks, President UCUUoN.
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Full witness statement from physician who was initially denied the opportunity to provide care. Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.
"The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
"The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
January 25, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Full witness statement from physician who was initially denied the opportunity to provide care. Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.
"The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
"The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
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Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
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To all trade unions in the Twin Cities and Minnesota more broadly,
We want to express, from across the Atlantic Ocean, our deeply felt solidarity and support for the general strike planned for Friday 23rd January.
We want to express, from across the Atlantic Ocean, our deeply felt solidarity and support for the general strike planned for Friday 23rd January.
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
To all trade unions in the Twin Cities and Minnesota more broadly,
We want to express, from across the Atlantic Ocean, our deeply felt solidarity and support for the general strike planned for Friday 23rd January.
We want to express, from across the Atlantic Ocean, our deeply felt solidarity and support for the general strike planned for Friday 23rd January.
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Minneapolis says no to ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Minneapolis says no to ICE.
Re-posting. Needed to see this again, as we launch soon our indicative ballot; management still does not get our anger, the strength of our opposition to course cancellations, huge job losses, inevitable workload increases, and demise/shrinkage of our beautiful UoN. Listen, bosses👇🏽
This is what solidarity looks like.
Say it with me- We. Are. The. University.
And we will NOT stop fighting until this administration listens to ALL of us. Staff, Students, and Community are united!
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UniversityOfNOttingham #UniversityOfLittleEngland
Say it with me- We. Are. The. University.
And we will NOT stop fighting until this administration listens to ALL of us. Staff, Students, and Community are united!
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UniversityOfNOttingham #UniversityOfLittleEngland
January 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Re-posting. Needed to see this again, as we launch soon our indicative ballot; management still does not get our anger, the strength of our opposition to course cancellations, huge job losses, inevitable workload increases, and demise/shrinkage of our beautiful UoN. Listen, bosses👇🏽
Another day, another news story on the catastrophic choices behind Future Nottingham.
How many signs do we need that we're careening in the wrong direction?
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/staff-f...
How many signs do we need that we're careening in the wrong direction?
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/staff-f...
Staff fear ‘catastrophic’ impact of Nottingham ‘consolidation’
Increases to staff-student ratios could send university into a ‘death spiral’, says union leader as vice-chancellor insists institution must act now
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Was very happy to provide a foreword to this report by @uonucu.bsky.social - and delighted to co-author with @lopa.bsky.social. The report, produced collectively by union members, is amazing. @lopa.bsky.social is also amazing :-)
December 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Was very happy to provide a foreword to this report by @uonucu.bsky.social - and delighted to co-author with @lopa.bsky.social. The report, produced collectively by union members, is amazing. @lopa.bsky.social is also amazing :-)
Is this age verification thing real or scam? Recent asks. Insistent too.
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Is this age verification thing real or scam? Recent asks. Insistent too.
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This is what solidarity looks like.
Say it with me- We. Are. The. University.
And we will NOT stop fighting until this administration listens to ALL of us. Staff, Students, and Community are united!
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UniversityOfNOttingham #UniversityOfLittleEngland
Say it with me- We. Are. The. University.
And we will NOT stop fighting until this administration listens to ALL of us. Staff, Students, and Community are united!
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UniversityOfNOttingham #UniversityOfLittleEngland
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This is what solidarity looks like.
Say it with me- We. Are. The. University.
And we will NOT stop fighting until this administration listens to ALL of us. Staff, Students, and Community are united!
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UniversityOfNOttingham #UniversityOfLittleEngland
Say it with me- We. Are. The. University.
And we will NOT stop fighting until this administration listens to ALL of us. Staff, Students, and Community are united!
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UniversityOfNOttingham #UniversityOfLittleEngland
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A huge turnout in Nottingham today, around 300 staff and students standing together against cuts.
Powerful speeches, real solidarity, and a clear message: we won’t let our universities be dismantled.
We are the university. ✊if you’ve not voted there is still time! Get it in!
@uonucu.bsky.social
Powerful speeches, real solidarity, and a clear message: we won’t let our universities be dismantled.
We are the university. ✊if you’ve not voted there is still time! Get it in!
@uonucu.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A huge turnout in Nottingham today, around 300 staff and students standing together against cuts.
Powerful speeches, real solidarity, and a clear message: we won’t let our universities be dismantled.
We are the university. ✊if you’ve not voted there is still time! Get it in!
@uonucu.bsky.social
Powerful speeches, real solidarity, and a clear message: we won’t let our universities be dismantled.
We are the university. ✊if you’ve not voted there is still time! Get it in!
@uonucu.bsky.social
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The solidarity shared between students, community members, and staff was electric. When we fight together, we win. So lets keep winning.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The solidarity shared between students, community members, and staff was electric. When we fight together, we win. So lets keep winning.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
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While no photo can truly capture the energy from our rallies against course closures from this week, @tregenza.bsky.social comes pretty darn close.
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
While no photo can truly capture the energy from our rallies against course closures from this week, @tregenza.bsky.social comes pretty darn close.
What's this? I have to verify my age? Did click. Then email comes asking my credit card number? What? Not that young! whats this bsky? Who are these people?
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What's this? I have to verify my age? Did click. Then email comes asking my credit card number? What? Not that young! whats this bsky? Who are these people?
Hey, that's us!
A huge turnout in Nottingham today, around 300 staff and students standing together against cuts.
Powerful speeches, real solidarity, and a clear message: we won’t let our universities be dismantled.
We are the university. ✊if you’ve not voted there is still time! Get it in!
@uonucu.bsky.social
Powerful speeches, real solidarity, and a clear message: we won’t let our universities be dismantled.
We are the university. ✊if you’ve not voted there is still time! Get it in!
@uonucu.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey, that's us!
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Nottinghamshire MPs have written to @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, urging the university to reconsider proposed course suspensions and potential closures, which would significantly impact staff, students, and our wider city and county.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Nottinghamshire MPs have written to @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, urging the university to reconsider proposed course suspensions and potential closures, which would significantly impact staff, students, and our wider city and county.
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To reform universities, first tackle global rankings www.nature.com/articles/d41...
To reform universities, first tackle global rankings
Universities are in thrall to a rankings system that prioritizes narrow aspects of academic life. Three changes would give institutions the freedom to explore fresh ways of working.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
To reform universities, first tackle global rankings www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
RED ALERT: the University of Nottingham is threatening to close its Department of American Studies, putting all staff at risk of redundancy, and ending any American specialist knowledge in the Faculty of Arts.
Sign the petition here to save jobs:
www.change.org/p/save-ameri...
Sign the petition here to save jobs:
www.change.org/p/save-ameri...
Sign the Petition
SAVE AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
www.change.org
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
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Research behemoth’s plans to better coordinate staff at faculty level met with fierce opposition, amid fears of pay cuts and demotions
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ucl-staff-feel-betrayed-over-professional-services-shake
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ucl-staff-feel-betrayed-over-professional-services-shake
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Research behemoth’s plans to better coordinate staff at faculty level met with fierce opposition, amid fears of pay cuts and demotions
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ucl-staff-feel-betrayed-over-professional-services-shake
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ucl-staff-feel-betrayed-over-professional-services-shake
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New analysis shows the gender pay gap is growing at the majority of UK universities, prompting warnings of “national stagnation” in equality
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gender-pay-gap-growing-across-majority-uk-universities
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gender-pay-gap-growing-across-majority-uk-universities
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
New analysis shows the gender pay gap is growing at the majority of UK universities, prompting warnings of “national stagnation” in equality
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gender-pay-gap-growing-across-majority-uk-universities
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gender-pay-gap-growing-across-majority-uk-universities
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Another day, another round of news articles admonishing the administration for making cuts to our university.
It's clear that faculty, students,. staff and community members are united against course closures. When will the university listen?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
It's clear that faculty, students,. staff and community members are united against course closures. When will the university listen?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Another day, another round of news articles admonishing the administration for making cuts to our university.
It's clear that faculty, students,. staff and community members are united against course closures. When will the university listen?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
It's clear that faculty, students,. staff and community members are united against course closures. When will the university listen?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Philistines:
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Philistines:
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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48 courses have already been suspended. University council is expected to sign their death certificate. No music, no languages, no mental health nursing.
Stand with UCU and all workers and students at UoN against academic vandalism.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Stand with UCU and all workers and students at UoN against academic vandalism.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
48 courses have already been suspended. University council is expected to sign their death certificate. No music, no languages, no mental health nursing.
Stand with UCU and all workers and students at UoN against academic vandalism.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Stand with UCU and all workers and students at UoN against academic vandalism.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
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Thank you to @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social and her support for our Nottingham members who are facing horrendous cuts!
Solidarity with @uonucu.bsky.social members striking over the possible 200+ job cuts at the University of Nottingham, after 650 staff lost their jobs in the past two years.
I also share their deep concerns about new plans to suspend 48 courses, including nursing, modern languages, and music.
I also share their deep concerns about new plans to suspend 48 courses, including nursing, modern languages, and music.
An amazing day of solidarity with staff, students, and community members saying NO to compulsory redundancies and unnecessary course closures.
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thank you to @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social and her support for our Nottingham members who are facing horrendous cuts!