Andrew McGettigan
@amcgettigan.bsky.social
Author The Great University Gamble.
University funding & financing.
But also chess, shogi and tai chi.
andrewjmcgettigan AT gmail
University funding & financing.
But also chess, shogi and tai chi.
andrewjmcgettigan AT gmail
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"Hamish saw boys punched in the head during fights or whipped with belts during initiation rituals... staff said they didnt need to know about such incidents, encouraging them to physically fight it out."
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
Exposed: British Army’s child recruits suffer violent abuse
An 11-month investigation reveals culture of violence, criminality and sexual abuse at army training centre for teens
www.opendemocracy.net
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"Hamish saw boys punched in the head during fights or whipped with belts during initiation rituals... staff said they didnt need to know about such incidents, encouraging them to physically fight it out."
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
How the army treats teenagers, by @sianushka.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/british-a...
As expected - Greenwich is applying to change its name to ‘London and South East University Group’. www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications...
Kent is being absorbed into Greenwich. OfS label it a "merger"
The new setup wants to keep the brands - "University of Kent" and "University of Greenwich"
Kent is being absorbed into Greenwich. OfS label it a "merger"
The new setup wants to keep the brands - "University of Kent" and "University of Greenwich"
Proposed new legal name for the University of Greenwich - Office for Students
We are consulting on a proposed new legal name for the University of Greenwich.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
As expected - Greenwich is applying to change its name to ‘London and South East University Group’. www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications...
Kent is being absorbed into Greenwich. OfS label it a "merger"
The new setup wants to keep the brands - "University of Kent" and "University of Greenwich"
Kent is being absorbed into Greenwich. OfS label it a "merger"
The new setup wants to keep the brands - "University of Kent" and "University of Greenwich"
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Actually, seeing a man of color, getting scared, and calling The Police, is pretty typical racist behavior
sting? fucking STING? who in 2025 wants to see solo sting? this has to be a joke
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
NFL Succumbs To Bad Bunny Criticism And Announces Special Super Bowl Concert With Sting
In an unexpected bid to calm the frenzy over Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl show, the NFL has introduced a special feature.
www.yahoo.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Actually, seeing a man of color, getting scared, and calling The Police, is pretty typical racist behavior
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Yes, these eyes are windows, and this body of mine is the house. What a pity they didn’t stop up the chinks and the crannies though
October 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Yes, these eyes are windows, and this body of mine is the house. What a pity they didn’t stop up the chinks and the crannies though
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🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
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🛩️ Une équipe américaine a volé directement dans l'œil de l'ouragan Melissa qui dévaste les Caraïbes. L'Administration nationale océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) a publié les images impressionnantes depuis le cockpit, secoué par les turbulences⤵️
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🛩️ Une équipe américaine a volé directement dans l'œil de l'ouragan Melissa qui dévaste les Caraïbes. L'Administration nationale océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) a publié les images impressionnantes depuis le cockpit, secoué par les turbulences⤵️
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Small businesses being notoriously immune to cash flow squeezes.
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Small businesses being notoriously immune to cash flow squeezes.
Maybe I have been out of the HE policy loop too long, but this White Paper looks much like something from 2016-18.
Even "learning gain" & reviewing external examiner practice reappear.
I previously argued that the logic of English HE policy was to reduce research activity
Even "learning gain" & reviewing external examiner practice reappear.
I previously argued that the logic of English HE policy was to reduce research activity
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Maybe I have been out of the HE policy loop too long, but this White Paper looks much like something from 2016-18.
Even "learning gain" & reviewing external examiner practice reappear.
I previously argued that the logic of English HE policy was to reduce research activity
Even "learning gain" & reviewing external examiner practice reappear.
I previously argued that the logic of English HE policy was to reduce research activity
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October 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Off to Hastings in December to inspire & support other writers. Promise to smile & laugh more than the photo suggests! Please spread the word, literally & metaphorically!
@hastingswrites.bsky.social
@hastingswrites.bsky.social
Mining For Material — Hastings Writers Workshop
A writers workshop focusing on finding material for writing
www.hastingswritersworkshop.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Off to Hastings in December to inspire & support other writers. Promise to smile & laugh more than the photo suggests! Please spread the word, literally & metaphorically!
@hastingswrites.bsky.social
@hastingswrites.bsky.social
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Also, for all that we enjoy the comedic stylings of Kemi Badenoch, a party leadership which is only three percentage points ahead of her, having been at 45% as recently as 18 months ago, might want to have a look in the mirror and ask what it is doing wrong
October 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Also, for all that we enjoy the comedic stylings of Kemi Badenoch, a party leadership which is only three percentage points ahead of her, having been at 45% as recently as 18 months ago, might want to have a look in the mirror and ask what it is doing wrong
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they were afraid of him
September 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
they were afraid of him
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the important thing is that they let this go on for a long time and humiliated their ministers for no reason in the mean time
Mandelson has been fired. Confirmed.
September 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
the important thing is that they let this go on for a long time and humiliated their ministers for no reason in the mean time
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Mandelson predicts fresh revelations about Epstein friendship on.ft.com/4nn5ov7
Peter Mandelson predicts fresh revelations about friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Labour peer and diplomat under pressure after publication of birthday messages to convicted sex offender
on.ft.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Mandelson predicts fresh revelations about Epstein friendship on.ft.com/4nn5ov7
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This entire book is a nightmare
September 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This entire book is a nightmare
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Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can no longer handle "six hours without a break".
u.afp.com/SQLZ
u.afp.com/SQLZ
August 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can no longer handle "six hours without a break".
u.afp.com/SQLZ
u.afp.com/SQLZ
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Amongst all the fun of this it’s, once again, worth pointing out that I couldn’t convince a single university in the UK of the value of this sort of public history work or the benefits of a REF impact case study built around computer games and Lucasfilm. Worth reflecting on for academia I think. 🗃️
In May last year my academic career ended.
In June last year I (secretly) began working as the historical consultant at @blackmillgames.bsky.social.
Today we announced 'WW1: Gallipoli': youtu.be/Yp0WfD85DzU?...
I can't wait for everyone to find out more: store.steampowered.com/app/3065940/...
🗃️
In June last year I (secretly) began working as the historical consultant at @blackmillgames.bsky.social.
Today we announced 'WW1: Gallipoli': youtu.be/Yp0WfD85DzU?...
I can't wait for everyone to find out more: store.steampowered.com/app/3065940/...
🗃️
WW1: Gallipoli – Official Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by IGN
youtu.be
August 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Amongst all the fun of this it’s, once again, worth pointing out that I couldn’t convince a single university in the UK of the value of this sort of public history work or the benefits of a REF impact case study built around computer games and Lucasfilm. Worth reflecting on for academia I think. 🗃️
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I had a life-sized poster of the Flukeman from this episode in my freshman dorm and for some reason my roommate moved out
"The Host" (1994.09.23)
S02|E02|2X02
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Chris Carter
Director of Photography: John S. Bartley
Art Director: Graeme Murray
#XFiles #TheXFiles
S02|E02|2X02
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Chris Carter
Director of Photography: John S. Bartley
Art Director: Graeme Murray
#XFiles #TheXFiles
August 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I had a life-sized poster of the Flukeman from this episode in my freshman dorm and for some reason my roommate moved out
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Years ago I worked in marketing for a county cricket club that also hosts Test Matches. When players were too busy to sign shirts and bats I would forge their signatures, which is a skill I learnt when working in a Bank.
August 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Years ago I worked in marketing for a county cricket club that also hosts Test Matches. When players were too busy to sign shirts and bats I would forge their signatures, which is a skill I learnt when working in a Bank.
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Whoa!!!
10-year-old breakout genius Bodhana Sivanandan has just been drawn in R1 against the BRITISH CHAMPION Gawain Jones.
What a matchup tomorrow! #britishchesschamps
10-year-old breakout genius Bodhana Sivanandan has just been drawn in R1 against the BRITISH CHAMPION Gawain Jones.
What a matchup tomorrow! #britishchesschamps
Some great pairings in Round 1 of the #britishchesschamps released just now! Not least Board 1 which sees Gawain Jones v Bodhana Sivanandan!! Pairings at s1.chess-results.com/tnrWZ.aspx?l... photos FIDE from the last Olympiad
August 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Whoa!!!
10-year-old breakout genius Bodhana Sivanandan has just been drawn in R1 against the BRITISH CHAMPION Gawain Jones.
What a matchup tomorrow! #britishchesschamps
10-year-old breakout genius Bodhana Sivanandan has just been drawn in R1 against the BRITISH CHAMPION Gawain Jones.
What a matchup tomorrow! #britishchesschamps
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My finance and I wanted the church to play Zadok the Priest on our wedding day. I asked my best man to arrange it. Seems he got confused and we ended up walking down the aisle to Zorba the Greek. I privately thought I was an improvement.
July 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
My finance and I wanted the church to play Zadok the Priest on our wedding day. I asked my best man to arrange it. Seems he got confused and we ended up walking down the aisle to Zorba the Greek. I privately thought I was an improvement.
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I wish this book hadn't irritated me so much, but it did. The very focus on women as either with child or without is so wrong-headed, I could combust. Still, I'm grateful to @tomgatti.bsky.social for the @theobserveruk.bsky.social commission & to whoever chose this photograph.
Dodging the parent trap | The Observer
As a young feminist, Helen Taylor vowed not to have kids. In Childless By Choice, she explains why it’s a decision she regrets
observer.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I wish this book hadn't irritated me so much, but it did. The very focus on women as either with child or without is so wrong-headed, I could combust. Still, I'm grateful to @tomgatti.bsky.social for the @theobserveruk.bsky.social commission & to whoever chose this photograph.
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Happy Brazil 1-7 Germany Day To All Who Celebrate 🥳
July 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy Brazil 1-7 Germany Day To All Who Celebrate 🥳
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What sort of a bamboozingly story is this you are telling me?
July 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
What sort of a bamboozingly story is this you are telling me?