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Elite school students end up in better universities than expected, based on their grades | British Politics and Policy at LSE

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Plashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · 5d

If a university thinks it’s the ‘best’ it should take people with low or no prior attainment and prove it. Otherwise it’s just cherry-picking and claiming unearned credit.

Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 6d

Elite school students end up in better universities than expected, based on their grades blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

Students of private and grammar schools are over-represented in elite universities, but only part of that is explained by better grades.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 6d

If you use, or would like to use, the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds, it is absolutely worth your time to respond to this consultation.

www.hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

Future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds

Inviting feedback from pond users, the local community, and stakeholders on how the Kenwood Ladies’, and Highgate Men’s ponds should operate in the future.

www.hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

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Jim Dickinson @jimdickinson.bsky.social · 6d

"International students left in limbo by UCL after university exceeds visa allocations"

International students left in limbo by UCL after university exceeds visa allocations

Hundreds of students accepted on courses facing costs and even deportation after being told to defer studies until 2026

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Matilda Fitzmaurice @matildaf.bsky.social · 7d

academics who teach: is it just me who worries about not having enough variety in my small group sessions? Generally I think giving students a chance to discuss things in a dedicated environment is good in itself, but please can I have your activity suggestions to mix things up a bit? #academicsky

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 8d

'University of Sussex leader Sasha Roseneil said she felt opposition to higher education was often grounded in an explicit rejection of the expansion of access that has taken place in recent decades.' 1/2

Universities victims of ‘relentless negativity campaign’

Sussex v-c says media attacks motivated by view that fewer people should obtain a degree

www.timeshighereducation.com

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 8d

Great to have support from parliamentary allies ✊

Adam Thompson, MP and a proud UCU member is standing with us as we prepare to ballot for fair pay and secure jobs.

#WeAreTheUniversity #ucu

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Sally-Anne Wherry @sawherry.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to the wonderful @matthewbarnard.phd and commiserations to the others who ran. Having people who care is vital for the Union, and I know that Matt is one of those who truly do. #UCU

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 15d

The #ucu NEC casual vacancy results are in! 🗳️

We are thrilled that our candidate @matthewbarnard.phd has been elected as a UK-wide rep! Matt will join existing Commons members on NEC immediately.

Results and scrutineers' reports available here:

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1405...

We Deserve Fair Work - Workshop for Delivery Riders in Edinburgh · Luma

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Karen Gregory @karengregory.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks to @edi.bike and @edinburghminute.bsky.social for picking up news of the @workersobservatory.org workshop this week:

We Deserve Fair Work - Workshop for Delivery Riders in Edinburgh

luma.com/3r5hmptg

Food delivery workers in Edinburgh, join the Workers' Observatory and ROOM for our workshop titled "We Deserve Fair Work!" For too long, delivery workers have…

luma.com

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UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 9d

Two of our members, the brilliant @hagenilda.bsky.social and Ben Pope, have appeared on the Early Career Researcher Podcast recently talking all things neurodiversity and academia! Well worth a listen. #ucu

Early Career Researcher Podcast @ecrpodcasters.bsky.social · 9d

Hugely proud of this NEW EPISODE: @rozierhistorian.bsky.social @rosiebonte.bsky.social joined by the amazing @hagenilda.bsky.social and Ben, as we talk ‘Neurodiversity + Academia’:

- Definitions
- Pros + Cons of our neurodivergent brains
- Work by @ucu.org.uk on neurodiversity

Links in bio!

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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 11d

I've been privileged to be part of the @ucu.org.uk Women Members' Standing Committee since being elected in November 2023. Please consider registering to attend whichever Equalities conferences you self-identify with (I'll be attending the womens + disabled members conferences).

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 11d

New on our Substack: would you like to take part in UCU's extensive equality work? Here, we provide a breakdown of how to get involved in the annual Equality conference, and how to nominate for the Equalities Standing Committees. #ucu

open.substack.com/pub/ucucommo...

Your guide to UCU Equality Conference 2025: registration and nomination

How to participate in this year's Equality Conference.

Your guide to UCU Equality Conference 2025: registration and nomination

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Matilda Fitzmaurice @matildaf.bsky.social · 11d

Equalities work is a great way to get more involved in UCU. It's not a big time commitment, and more members feeding in their diverse expertise and lived experience can only be a good thing! All registration and nomination is on a self-ID basis. Do let me know if you have questions. #ucu

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 11d

New on our Substack: would you like to take part in UCU's extensive equality work? Here, we provide a breakdown of how to get involved in the annual Equality conference, and how to nominate for the Equalities Standing Committees. #ucu

open.substack.com/pub/ucucommo...

How to participate in this year's Equality Conference.

Your guide to UCU Equality Conference 2025: registration and nomination

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Jo (unfunded hobbyist) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @hagenilda.bsky.social · 11d

Come to the @ucu.org.uk Equality Groups Conference/s this November! Handy details in this Substack from us 👇

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 11d

New on our Substack: would you like to take part in UCU's extensive equality work? Here, we provide a breakdown of how to get involved in the annual Equality conference, and how to nominate for the Equalities Standing Committees. #ucu

open.substack.com/pub/ucucommo...

How to participate in this year's Equality Conference.

Your guide to UCU Equality Conference 2025: registration and nomination

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UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 11d

UCU does a lot of work on equalities, and this work can only be enhanced with the experience and expertise of its diverse membership. So why not come along to any relevant Equalities conferences, or nominate to one of the standing committees? This all works on a self-ID basis.

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UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 11d

New on our Substack: would you like to take part in UCU's extensive equality work? Here, we provide a breakdown of how to get involved in the annual Equality conference, and how to nominate for the Equalities Standing Committees. #ucu

open.substack.com/pub/ucucommo...

How to participate in this year's Equality Conference.

UK resists union calls to help Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain

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Sarah O'Connor @sarahoconnorft.ft.com · 14d

Great piece by @georginaq.bsky.social on the cottage industry that's grown up around UK universities, which are paying agents to recruit international students for them www.ft.com/content/3f49...

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Dan Davies @dsquareddigest.bsky.social · 15d

Peter Kyle has spent this week wibbling about university graduates being too lazy to start AI businesses, rather than working on a response to a cyber disaster affecting a whole manufacturing ecosystem

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 15d

UK resists union calls to help Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain on.ft.com/4ndQyaB

British carmaker extends production halt to October 1 as it struggles with cyber attack fallout

on.ft.com

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Dr Matt Barnard @matthewbarnard.phd · 15d

I’m really blown away by this result. Being elected at all would mean a lot, so to have the support of over six thousand people and a majority of nearly 2.7k is overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who put their trust in me.

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 15d

The #ucu NEC casual vacancy results are in! 🗳️

We are thrilled that our candidate @matthewbarnard.phd has been elected as a UK-wide rep! Matt will join existing Commons members on NEC immediately.

Results and scrutineers' reports available here:

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1405...

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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 15d

So pleased that Matt is bringing his insightful and thoughtful approach to how we win for @ucu members - congratulations @matthewbarnard.phd

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 15d

The #ucu NEC casual vacancy results are in! 🗳️

We are thrilled that our candidate @matthewbarnard.phd has been elected as a UK-wide rep! Matt will join existing Commons members on NEC immediately.

Results and scrutineers' reports available here:

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1405...

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Matilda Fitzmaurice @matildaf.bsky.social · 15d

#ucu For anyone who might have missed it the first time around, here's Matt's brilliant blog on alienation in academia:

blog.matthewbarnard.phd/a-world-with...

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Jo (unfunded hobbyist) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @hagenilda.bsky.social · 15d

So so proud of our Matt. He really smashed it. #ucu

UCU Commons @ucucommons.bsky.social · 15d

The #ucu NEC casual vacancy results are in! 🗳️

We are thrilled that our candidate @matthewbarnard.phd has been elected as a UK-wide rep! Matt will join existing Commons members on NEC immediately.

Results and scrutineers' reports available here:

www.ucu.org.uk/article/1405...