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LopaLeach
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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.
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ucu.org.uk University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15h
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
Nottingham Nottingham Nottingham Nottingham
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social
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
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grahamkendall.bsky.social
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
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eicathomefinn.bsky.social
'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
hlmurray.bsky.social Dr Hannah Murray @hlmurray.bsky.social · 14d
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
SAVE AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
www.change.org
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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timeshighered.bsky.social
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
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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timeshighered.bsky.social
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
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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uonucu.bsky.social
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...
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
lopa.bsky.social
Philistines:
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
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uonucu.bsky.social
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
FIGHT BACK AGAINST COURSE CLOSURES Rallies outside Council: 1pm - Monday 24th November 10 am - Tuesday 25th November South Side of Trent Building All welcome UCU
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
lopa.bsky.social
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
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ucu.org.uk
Thank you to @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social and her support for our Nottingham members who are facing horrendous cuts!
nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 13d
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.
uonucu.bsky.social University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 15d
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
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nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social
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.
uonucu.bsky.social University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 15d
An amazing day of solidarity with staff, students, and community members saying NO to compulsory redundancies and unnecessary course closures.
A panoramic photograph of the many people standing on today's picket line. A photo of two people at our picket line holding signs. A photo of someone holding up a solidarity fist at our picket line A photo of a banner that says We Are The University with picketers standing behind it.
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
lopa.bsky.social
@uonucu.bsky.social @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 👇🏽
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 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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uonucu.bsky.social
INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE: We’ve had some movement in response to our strike action. A 🧵.
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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ucu.org.uk
“We were absolutely gobsmacked.”

48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.

This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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uonucu.bsky.social
You know it's a pretty bad decision when the response from people is to create about 100 different petitions...

Sign every one. Let's fight this by all means necessary.
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (they/them) @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social · 18d
Although I am inevitably caught up in the likely dire implications for my department (Music), it isn’t just us in the Faculty of Arts or in the university under threat.

Do consider signing this petition in support of colleagues teaching Theology!

c.org/6kntRm2JVh
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Theology Undergraduate courses at the University of Nottingham
c.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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danelphick.bsky.social
Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'

Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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uonucu.bsky.social
On top of the organising we are already doing across the branch, members of the music faculty are doing their own work to address the disgusting cuts to their courses. Reach out if you want to support them!
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (they/them) @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social · 19d
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.

Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to be involved.
On Wednesday 5 November, the very same day the Prime Minister publicly reaffirmed the importance of music education, staff in the Department of Music at the University of Nottingham were informed of the immediate suspension of recruitment to all undergraduate degree programmes. This announcement precedes proposed plans to permanently close all Music degrees at the University. This decision threatens to end over a century of music education in the East Midlands, offered continuously since the University opened in 1881. Across that time, the Department has educated thousands of composers, researchers, performers, educators and other creative professionals. Its graduates have taken up leadership roles within the country’s leading arts organisations, fostering creativity and growth within the UK’s dynamic creative industries. It remains a centre of world-leading research, using music to explore and address complex societal and global challenges. The Department is deeply embedded in the local community, working with schools, music hubs, community groups and venues. Its closure would not only dismantle a thriving academic and cultural institution but also severely diminish musical life and future opportunities across Nottingham, the wider East Midlands and the nation as a whole. As staff we are devastated, especially on behalf of our students, but also for the future of music education and research in the UK. We remain committed to advocating for the value of Music programmes at Nottingham and beyond. If you share our concern and wish to support efforts to protect music education at the University of Nottingham, please get in touch with protectuonmusic@gmail.com. Your voice can make a difference. Thursday 6 November 2025
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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rotster.bsky.social
When I studied German (elsewhere) many years ago, Nottingham was considered one of the very best places to go for modern languages. It’s sad to see such an important subject being devalued, and the university devaluing itself as a consequence.
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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biajs.bsky.social
Languages and religious studies yet again on the list of courses axed in the UK higher education crisis. Solidarity to colleagues at @uonucu.bsky.social
onnigust.bsky.social Onni Gust @onnigust.bsky.social · 19d
This week, UoN announced course suspensions for all modern languages, music, theology & religious studies, biosciences, mental health nursing and more.

@uonucu.bsky.social fighting management tooth & nail to prevent this reckless, shortsighted stupidity.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
lopa.bsky.social
Thanks @julietterowsell.bsky.social Looking forward to your next article. Thanks for calling today.
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses www.timeshighereducation.com/news/notting...
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses
University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.

Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to be involved.
On Wednesday 5 November, the very same day the Prime Minister publicly reaffirmed the importance of music education, staff in the Department of Music at the University of Nottingham were informed of the immediate suspension of recruitment to all undergraduate degree programmes. This announcement precedes proposed plans to permanently close all Music degrees at the University. This decision threatens to end over a century of music education in the East Midlands, offered continuously since the University opened in 1881. Across that time, the Department has educated thousands of composers, researchers, performers, educators and other creative professionals. Its graduates have taken up leadership roles within the country’s leading arts organisations, fostering creativity and growth within the UK’s dynamic creative industries. It remains a centre of world-leading research, using music to explore and address complex societal and global challenges. The Department is deeply embedded in the local community, working with schools, music hubs, community groups and venues. Its closure would not only dismantle a thriving academic and cultural institution but also severely diminish musical life and future opportunities across Nottingham, the wider East Midlands and the nation as a whole. As staff we are devastated, especially on behalf of our students, but also for the future of music education and research in the UK. We remain committed to advocating for the value of Music programmes at Nottingham and beyond. If you share our concern and wish to support efforts to protect music education at the University of Nottingham, please get in touch with protectuonmusic@gmail.com. Your voice can make a difference. Thursday 6 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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rullsenberg.bsky.social
Music is important says the UK PM. Apparently it's not important to the University of Nottingham.

@uonucu.bsky.social will stand with all the subject areas affected by proposed cuts.
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (they/them) @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social · 19d
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.

Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to be involved.
On Wednesday 5 November, the very same day the Prime Minister publicly reaffirmed the importance of music education, staff in the Department of Music at the University of Nottingham were informed of the immediate suspension of recruitment to all undergraduate degree programmes. This announcement precedes proposed plans to permanently close all Music degrees at the University. This decision threatens to end over a century of music education in the East Midlands, offered continuously since the University opened in 1881. Across that time, the Department has educated thousands of composers, researchers, performers, educators and other creative professionals. Its graduates have taken up leadership roles within the country’s leading arts organisations, fostering creativity and growth within the UK’s dynamic creative industries. It remains a centre of world-leading research, using music to explore and address complex societal and global challenges. The Department is deeply embedded in the local community, working with schools, music hubs, community groups and venues. Its closure would not only dismantle a thriving academic and cultural institution but also severely diminish musical life and future opportunities across Nottingham, the wider East Midlands and the nation as a whole. As staff we are devastated, especially on behalf of our students, but also for the future of music education and research in the UK. We remain committed to advocating for the value of Music programmes at Nottingham and beyond. If you share our concern and wish to support efforts to protect music education at the University of Nottingham, please get in touch with protectuonmusic@gmail.com. Your voice can make a difference. Thursday 6 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
lopa.bsky.social
UCU - More strikes to hit University of Nottingham in November and December over vicious job cuts www.ucu.org.uk/article/1424...
More strikes to hit University of Nottingham in November and December over vicious job cuts
The University and College Union (UCU) has today (Thursday 30 October) announced further strike action at the University of Nottingham as part of its ongoing dispute over vicious job cuts
www.ucu.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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uonucu.bsky.social
More of Chris' photos are here: tregenza.com/uon-ucu-22nd...
UoN UCU 22nd October 2025 – Chris TREGENZA
Rally featuring Jo Grady, General Secretary of the UCU
tregenza.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM