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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 14h

Look forward to Musk et al condemning this blatant attack on free speech www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...

Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump

Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed

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AAUP @aaup.org · 3d

Our legal victory in AAUP v. Trump ensures that the Trump administration cannot use civil rights laws to pull federal research funds from universities, which undermines our 1st and 10th amendment rights.

AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal explains why this is a major victory for higher ed workers.

Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 7d

Welcome to the University of Little England. 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

dementiaunited.bsky.social @dementiaunited.bsky.social · 7d

"Living Well with dementia should be the national strategy" Andy Burnham. Absolutely!Such a pleasure to chair the Greater Manchester Showcase at #UKDC2025

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester & Sarah Kirkland, senior Project Manager, Dementia United

Ben Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 10d

Is "learning science" being appropriated by Big Tech to justify its expansion into education? Absolutely. Here's Microsoft calling the new "Teach" mode of Copilot "learning science" - which means of course an "advanced agent" it will push at schools like it or not.. www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat...

New AI experiences and academic offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Education Blog

Explore new AI-powered experiences at no additional cost for educators and students—plus an academic offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

www.microsoft.com

AAUP @aaup.org · 11d

““The notion that politicians or high-level administrators can dictate what can be taught, researched, discussed or debated in a college classroom is fundamentally at odds with what higher education is about."

- Todd Wolfson, AAUP President

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AFT’s Weingarten and AAUP’s Wolfson on Texas A&M University System Board of Regents’ Vote to Censor Curriculum

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement condemning the Texas A&M University…

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 18d

Sam Watts, composer of #TheTraitors theme and UoN music alumni, shares his thoughts on the newly renamed University of Little England course closures...

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

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A photo of a man with a conductors baton pushed against his nose with various tv show title cards next to him

“The UoN Music department set me up in my career. The arts and art education are vital, and the UoN music department excel at not only imparting knowledge, but creating community. So, the idea of removing arts programmes and closing the department seems to be incredibly short-sighted.”

Sam Watts, composer & UoN alum

AAUP @aaup.org · 19d

“I feel very strongly that we need to do all we can to stand against the notion that there is anything good about making compromises of the sort the Trump administration is asking universities to do."

— Maria Bucur, AAUP Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington Faculty Council urges IU to reject Trump’s higher education compact

The resolution passed with overwhelming support.

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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 19d

As my linguist friend reminded me - wasn’t UoN the only institution where you could do 3 languages at one point? Yes - the BA Modern Language Studies. 2 from A level and 1 ab initio. My undergraduate programne!

Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 19d

This is well worth a read to understand what a complete mess higher education has become with @uniofnottingham.bsky.social among those leading the way muircheartblog.wpcomstaging.com/2025/11/06/q...

Quietly Axing Your Courses (but Thank You for Your Support)

In response to yesterday’s communication on course closures, a colleague—designated here only as CE-12 (Communications Entity 12)—has provided a translation that removes the corporate varnish and c…

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 19d

‘The University of Little England’ - @uonucu.bsky.social absolutely nail it. The University of Nottingham gives up any claim to be a genuinely international university. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham

In a statement the institution also says it is "proposing to reduce its nursing offer".

www.bbc.com

GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 19d

🎓 Join Lessons in Organising – Strategy with Professor @howardstevenson.bsky.social, designed for trade union leaders & organisers ready to build true organising cultures.

✊ Register here whilst places last: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/lessons-in-organising-strategy

#GFTUET #Organising #Strategy

Promotional graphic for a GFTU Educational Trust event titled 'Lessons in Organising - Strategy,' scheduled from February 11-13, featuring a list of discussion topics, alongside an image of Howard Stevenson speaking at a podium.

Promotional poster for 'Meet the Tutor' featuring Howard Stevenson, Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Nottingham and President of the UCU branch. Includes details about the course titled 'Lessons in Organising - Strategy" running from 11-13 February 2026 at Quorn Grange.

Ben Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 20d

New paper just out on how changing sociotechnical systems of knowledge production and access - platforms, the cloud, AI - pose profound challenges to educational practice and research doi.org/10.1080/0305...

Knowledge infrastructure crisis: digital democratic deficits and alternative designs for education

The production and circulation of knowledge in education increasingly depends on large-scale digital infrastructures. In this article we provide a critical review of the transformation of the conte...

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Ben Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 25d

We hear a lot about AI in education in the US on here, so can I just tell you about how it's working out in the schools sector in England? It's interesting! It's about data consultants, private education outfits and think tanks. Slow thread...

University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 25d

At Edinburgh, even during Welcome Week, students have been standing with staff.

They see the injustice of £400k salaries at the top while staff are being made redundant and they know these cuts will damage their education.

Students and staff together: we are the university 💪
#WeAreTheUniversity

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 29d

RIP Jack DeJohnette - lucky enough to see you twice with Keith Jarrett. Extraordinary talent. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

Jack DeJohnette was more than a jazz drummer – his staggering range made him a superhuman force in music

With a complex playing style that was nevertheless generous towards other musicians, the US musician was in a category all of his own

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 27

How to buy an election www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Javier Milei hails ‘tipping point’ as his far-right party wins Argentina’s midterm elections

The result falls short of giving Milei a congressional majority but has been widely described as surprising by Argentinian analysts

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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · Oct 20

These two days the @etuce.bsky.social Higher Education and Research Committee (HERSC) is meeting for strategic direction of higher education unions in Europe

Now @howardstevenson.bsky.social on his 'In the eye of the storm: Higher education in an age of crises' report
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3008...

In the eye of the storm: Higher education in an age of crises

The research examines recent trends in the higher education sector and how they align with the current provisions of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Pe...

www.ei-ie.org

Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 19

I’m doing this soon at my local pub. Not only talking Gramsci but feeding people with three homemade breads too. Already booked out. There is no counter-hegemony without food, cooking/baking and people eating together.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Oct 19

Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting

Israeli police make nine arrests, citing ‘disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers’ and infrastructure damage The Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi has been called off after rioting and “risks to human life”, Israeli police said. The match was due to take place on Sunday night at Bloomfield Stadium, a ground the two sides share, as a home fixture for Hapoel. Continue reading...

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 11

Incredible action by @uonucu.bsky.social - such an inspiration. Strike fund support I’m sure much appreciated- details at uonucu.org.

Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 8

I enjoyed attending this and making a contribution. Right issue - right time. Hat tip to @etuce.bsky.social for organising (in every sense).

Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · Oct 8

Day 2 of @etuce.bsky.social AI in Education conference in Copenhagen, hosted by @bupl.dk.

Building a collective European and national education union strategy, actions, advocacy, collective bargaining and the foundation: organizing and member engagement.

We can build a European alternative #AIED

Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · Oct 8

Day 2 of @etuce.bsky.social AI in Education conference in Copenhagen, hosted by @bupl.dk.

Building a collective European and national education union strategy, actions, advocacy, collective bargaining and the foundation: organizing and member engagement.

We can build a European alternative #AIED

ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · Oct 7

Union renewal starts locally!
At our “Your Turn 2” workshop in Utrecht, teachers and union activists explored how local leadership drives change and keeps unions strong.

Read more: www.csee-etuce.org/en/news/etuc...

#ETUCE #YourTurn2 #UnionRenewal

Union Renewal Starts Locally: ETUCE’s “Your Turn 2” Workshop in Utrecht

On 2-3 October 2025, ETUCE, in collaboration with Dutch education union AOb, hosted the second training workshop of the “Your Turn 2: Teachers for Trade Union Renewal” project in Utrecht. This event f...

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 4

And the full report here neu.org.uk/latest/libra...

“Are you on slide 8 yet?” | National Education Union

The impact of standardised curricula on teacher professionalism

neu.org.uk

Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 4

Thanks to Patrick Yarker, from Forum, for his excellent blog based on our report for the @neunion.bsky.social ‘Are you on slide 8 yet?’ The impact of standardised curricula on teacher professionalism. Patrick’s blog here lwbooks.co.uk/just-teach-t...

Just teach the thing that we tell you - Lawrence Wishart

Patrick Yarker considers a recent National Education Union report into a trend which is corroding professionalism

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · Oct 4

This was such a great event to be part of. Modelling the cultural change we want to see in our organisations - thanks to all participants who brought their ideas and enthusiasm. We keep the conversations going … !

ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · Oct 2

Lively discussions are sparking now in Utrecht!
In Working Group 3 – Changing Minds of the Your Turn 2 workshop, participants have formed small circles across the room, sharing ideas on how to turn conversations into union transformation.

#UnionRenewal #YourTurn2

Sector de Enseñanza de UGT Servicios Públicos @ugt-ensenanza.bsky.social · Oct 3

Participamos en Utrecht en el taller del proyecto europeo 'Docentes para la renovación sindical', organizado por @etuce.bsky.social

El proyecto busca fortalecer la acción colectiva del sindicalismo educativo frente a los retos que amenazan al sector.

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