David Harvie
@davidharvie.bsky.social
deprofessionalised intellectual * co-author of Shaping for Mediocrity: The Cancellation of Critical Thinking at Our Universities (Zer0, 2024) * co-editor of Commoning with George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici (Pluto, 2019) * Omnia Sunt Communia * he/him
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David Harvie
@davidharvie.bsky.social
· Jun 17
Now published! Universities Degraded, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, reveals the scale of job losses in UK universities, exposes employer practices & shares testimonies of those made redundant & their colleagues.
Warning: some of the content is distressing.
zenodo.org/records/1563...
Warning: some of the content is distressing.
zenodo.org/records/1563...
Shaping for Mediocrity reviewed in the Morning Star.
It's particularly timely since workers at University of Leicester are right now in the midst of yet another struggle against restructuring and redundancies. @ucu.org.uk
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/orga...
It's particularly timely since workers at University of Leicester are right now in the midst of yet another struggle against restructuring and redundancies. @ucu.org.uk
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/orga...
Organising resistance in the university
Shaping for Mediocrity: The Cancellation of Critical Thinking at Our UniversitiesGibson Burrell, Ronald Hartz, David Harvie, Geoff Lightfoot, Simon Lilley and friends, Zer0 Books, £7.99THIS criti...
morningstaronline.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Shaping for Mediocrity reviewed in the Morning Star.
It's particularly timely since workers at University of Leicester are right now in the midst of yet another struggle against restructuring and redundancies. @ucu.org.uk
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/orga...
It's particularly timely since workers at University of Leicester are right now in the midst of yet another struggle against restructuring and redundancies. @ucu.org.uk
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/orga...
"For action and for Palestine."
They All Oppose Genocide
YouTube video by stanshall
www.youtube.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"For action and for Palestine."
This is tonight! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
If we're to restore our rights to the land, & to the commons more generally, it's vital we remember the stories of how we lost these rights in the first place – the stories of enclosure.
At the July 24 screening, the amazing @beccaeharrison.bsky.social will discuss the film & its revelance today.
At the July 24 screening, the amazing @beccaeharrison.bsky.social will discuss the film & its revelance today.
Cinespotlights: Harvest (18) + intro | National Science and Media Museum
Dr Rebecca Harrison explores the environmental implications of this spellbinding and thrillingly distinctive period piece.
www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This is tonight! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Reposted by David Harvie
Number of job cuts that have been made in UK higher education could be much higher than previously thought, with more than 20,000 roles potentially affected, say @beccaeharrison.bsky.social @davidharvie.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-univ... via @julietterowsell.bsky.social
UK university job cuts put at 20,000 after full impact ‘hidden’
Number of roles affected could be almost double previous estimates when voluntary schemes and hiring freezes factored in, say researchers
www.timeshighereducation.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Number of job cuts that have been made in UK higher education could be much higher than previously thought, with more than 20,000 roles potentially affected, say @beccaeharrison.bsky.social @davidharvie.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-univ... via @julietterowsell.bsky.social
The Oasis reunion wasn't the only newsworthy event happening in Manchester the past two weekends, not that you'd know it from the mainstream media – & even most of the alternatives. Here's a report from the July 12 @defendourjuries.bsky.social action opposing genocide in Gaza.
Opposing genocide in Manchester: The reality of protest under Starmer’s government – In the global war between rich and poor,
reelnews.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Oasis reunion wasn't the only newsworthy event happening in Manchester the past two weekends, not that you'd know it from the mainstream media – & even most of the alternatives. Here's a report from the July 12 @defendourjuries.bsky.social action opposing genocide in Gaza.
Reposted by David Harvie
Clapton CFC has donated the full profit of £7,944.34 from sales of our limited edition trans solidarity keeper shirt to the Trans Legal Clinic.
Here's the breakdown >> www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/07/18/c...
Here's the breakdown >> www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/07/18/c...
CCFC donates nearly £8000 from trans solidarity keeper shirt sales - Clapton Community FC
In late May, the call for pre-orders for Clapton CFC’s limited edition trans solidarity goalkeeper shirt attracted huge interest.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Clapton CFC has donated the full profit of £7,944.34 from sales of our limited edition trans solidarity keeper shirt to the Trans Legal Clinic.
Here's the breakdown >> www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/07/18/c...
Here's the breakdown >> www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/07/18/c...
This happened in Leeds earlier. One person was arrested for sitting on some steps holding a placard saying
I OPPOSE GENOCIDE
I SUPPORT PALESTINE ACTION
Police searched his house and, I believe, he's still being held in custody.
@defendourjuries.bsky.social
@palaction.bsky.social
I OPPOSE GENOCIDE
I SUPPORT PALESTINE ACTION
Police searched his house and, I believe, he's still being held in custody.
@defendourjuries.bsky.social
@palaction.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This happened in Leeds earlier. One person was arrested for sitting on some steps holding a placard saying
I OPPOSE GENOCIDE
I SUPPORT PALESTINE ACTION
Police searched his house and, I believe, he's still being held in custody.
@defendourjuries.bsky.social
@palaction.bsky.social
I OPPOSE GENOCIDE
I SUPPORT PALESTINE ACTION
Police searched his house and, I believe, he's still being held in custody.
@defendourjuries.bsky.social
@palaction.bsky.social
Solidarity with the people from @defendourjuries.bsky.social, risking their liberty in Manchester, Cardiff and London today – in opposition to genocide in Palestine and the UK government's complicity in that and in support of @palaction.bsky.social – taking direct action to stop genocide. 🇵🇸 🍉
🚨 BREAKING MANCHESTER - 16 ARRESTS
16 people have reportedly been arrested for terrorism offences in Manchester today at the foot of the Emmeline Pankhurst statue in St. Peter’s Square.
Their “crime”? Holding a sign that reads “I OPPOSE GENOCIDE - I SUPPORT PALESTINE ACTION”
16 people have reportedly been arrested for terrorism offences in Manchester today at the foot of the Emmeline Pankhurst statue in St. Peter’s Square.
Their “crime”? Holding a sign that reads “I OPPOSE GENOCIDE - I SUPPORT PALESTINE ACTION”
July 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Solidarity with the people from @defendourjuries.bsky.social, risking their liberty in Manchester, Cardiff and London today – in opposition to genocide in Palestine and the UK government's complicity in that and in support of @palaction.bsky.social – taking direct action to stop genocide. 🇵🇸 🍉
*This* was the spirit of Gleneagles – 20 years ago this weekend – embodied in the millions of people across the planet who believed another world was (is) possible. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
July 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
*This* was the spirit of Gleneagles – 20 years ago this weekend – embodied in the millions of people across the planet who believed another world was (is) possible. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
If we're to restore our rights to the land, & to the commons more generally, it's vital we remember the stories of how we lost these rights in the first place – the stories of enclosure.
At the July 24 screening, the amazing @beccaeharrison.bsky.social will discuss the film & its revelance today.
At the July 24 screening, the amazing @beccaeharrison.bsky.social will discuss the film & its revelance today.
Cinespotlights: Harvest (18) + intro | National Science and Media Museum
Dr Rebecca Harrison explores the environmental implications of this spellbinding and thrillingly distinctive period piece.
www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If we're to restore our rights to the land, & to the commons more generally, it's vital we remember the stories of how we lost these rights in the first place – the stories of enclosure.
At the July 24 screening, the amazing @beccaeharrison.bsky.social will discuss the film & its revelance today.
At the July 24 screening, the amazing @beccaeharrison.bsky.social will discuss the film & its revelance today.
Reposted by David Harvie
SCREENING: “To Kill A War Machine”, a documentary about @palaction.bsky.social by @rainbow-collective.bsky.social
⏰2 July, 18;30-21:00,
📍BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne
🎟 free, but register for access: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-kill-a-...
🤝 @cclas1.bsky.social
⏰2 July, 18;30-21:00,
📍BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne
🎟 free, but register for access: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-kill-a-...
🤝 @cclas1.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
SCREENING: “To Kill A War Machine”, a documentary about @palaction.bsky.social by @rainbow-collective.bsky.social
⏰2 July, 18;30-21:00,
📍BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne
🎟 free, but register for access: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-kill-a-...
🤝 @cclas1.bsky.social
⏰2 July, 18;30-21:00,
📍BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne
🎟 free, but register for access: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-kill-a-...
🤝 @cclas1.bsky.social
Reposted by David Harvie
Really unfair question to ask, tbh.
No reason at all it can't be both.
No reason at all it can't be both.
“Corruption or incompetence, which is it?”
Former Dundee Uni principal Iain Gillespie hauled over the coals for “nearly destroying the university.”
@ucuscotland.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social
Former Dundee Uni principal Iain Gillespie hauled over the coals for “nearly destroying the university.”
@ucuscotland.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Really unfair question to ask, tbh.
No reason at all it can't be both.
No reason at all it can't be both.
Reposted by David Harvie
If you've been fucked around by one of the malicious, ignorant, corrupt, greedy, vindictive, arrogant, grasping, spiteful, self-important, smug, censorious & deceitful bullies who run UK universities ...
... check out the demolition of ex-Vice Chancellor Gillespie at Holyrood
Enjoy
... check out the demolition of ex-Vice Chancellor Gillespie at Holyrood
Enjoy
June 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
If you've been fucked around by one of the malicious, ignorant, corrupt, greedy, vindictive, arrogant, grasping, spiteful, self-important, smug, censorious & deceitful bullies who run UK universities ...
... check out the demolition of ex-Vice Chancellor Gillespie at Holyrood
Enjoy
... check out the demolition of ex-Vice Chancellor Gillespie at Holyrood
Enjoy
Reposted by David Harvie
I'm pleased that even though the 'grown ups' are ignoring the massive ecological and financial scandal that is the ongoing subsidies to Drax, these kids aren't. Good on them.
CRASHED: #Grayling offices in Leeds and London!
Our energy bills are subsidising the UK's biggest polluter - and #Grayling is one of #Drax's main lobbyists, responsible for aggressively lobbying the UK Government to hand them billions more in bill-payer subsidies. #AxeDrax @draxgroup.bsky.social
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Our energy bills are subsidising the UK's biggest polluter - and #Grayling is one of #Drax's main lobbyists, responsible for aggressively lobbying the UK Government to hand them billions more in bill-payer subsidies. #AxeDrax @draxgroup.bsky.social
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June 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I'm pleased that even though the 'grown ups' are ignoring the massive ecological and financial scandal that is the ongoing subsidies to Drax, these kids aren't. Good on them.
Reposted by David Harvie
Imagine the banality of a university where the only ratified areas of study are ‘complex analysis’ and ‘critical thinking’. Thinking about what? We have already seen what happens when we unleash a cadre of overrated, narrowly-educated adolescents whose only thought is of their own exceptionalism.
June 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Imagine the banality of a university where the only ratified areas of study are ‘complex analysis’ and ‘critical thinking’. Thinking about what? We have already seen what happens when we unleash a cadre of overrated, narrowly-educated adolescents whose only thought is of their own exceptionalism.
Reposted by David Harvie
"Your micro-credentials in ‘leadership’, decision-making and ‘commercial awareness’ are not going to impinge on the threats from climate change or global health hazards."
oh man, this is SO spot on about #UKHE, its value, and and why we have to defend it from blandness.
oh man, this is SO spot on about #UKHE, its value, and and why we have to defend it from blandness.
June 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"Your micro-credentials in ‘leadership’, decision-making and ‘commercial awareness’ are not going to impinge on the threats from climate change or global health hazards."
oh man, this is SO spot on about #UKHE, its value, and and why we have to defend it from blandness.
oh man, this is SO spot on about #UKHE, its value, and and why we have to defend it from blandness.
Now published! Universities Degraded, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, reveals the scale of job losses in UK universities, exposes employer practices & shares testimonies of those made redundant & their colleagues.
Warning: some of the content is distressing.
zenodo.org/records/1563...
Warning: some of the content is distressing.
zenodo.org/records/1563...
June 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Now published! Universities Degraded, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, reveals the scale of job losses in UK universities, exposes employer practices & shares testimonies of those made redundant & their colleagues.
Warning: some of the content is distressing.
zenodo.org/records/1563...
Warning: some of the content is distressing.
zenodo.org/records/1563...
How does it feel to be made redundant?
How does it feel when your colleagues go through this process?
This major new report, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, centres the experiences of people on the frontline of UK university job cuts – and exposes employers' behaviour.
Out next week.
How does it feel when your colleagues go through this process?
This major new report, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, centres the experiences of people on the frontline of UK university job cuts – and exposes employers' behaviour.
Out next week.
June 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
How does it feel to be made redundant?
How does it feel when your colleagues go through this process?
This major new report, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, centres the experiences of people on the frontline of UK university job cuts – and exposes employers' behaviour.
Out next week.
How does it feel when your colleagues go through this process?
This major new report, by @beccaeharrison.bsky.social & me, centres the experiences of people on the frontline of UK university job cuts – and exposes employers' behaviour.
Out next week.
Tomorrow, June 4, at 3.30pm, at Lancaster University (and online), Simon Lilley and I will be discussing our struggle against redundancies at the University of Leicester in 2021 – our struggle FOR the university.
More details here: www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/researc...
More details here: www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/researc...
June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tomorrow, June 4, at 3.30pm, at Lancaster University (and online), Simon Lilley and I will be discussing our struggle against redundancies at the University of Leicester in 2021 – our struggle FOR the university.
More details here: www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/researc...
More details here: www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/researc...
Keir Starmer is a climate-change denier.
June 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Keir Starmer is a climate-change denier.
Reposted by David Harvie
📣 Join us for an event on the multiple crises that are currently affecting UK Higher Education,at QMUL hosted by AARG and the Mile End Institute (MEI). More info here: www.tickettailor.com/events/queen... @mileendinstitute.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📣 Join us for an event on the multiple crises that are currently affecting UK Higher Education,at QMUL hosted by AARG and the Mile End Institute (MEI). More info here: www.tickettailor.com/events/queen... @mileendinstitute.bsky.social
Reposted by David Harvie
Shame on UCU managers for this brazen attempt to cover up bad employment practices. Whatever you call them - non-disparagement clauses, confidentiality agreements - these are NDAs. We all know conditions are stacked in the employer’s favour.
Enforced silence is *always* violence.
Enforced silence is *always* violence.
May 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Shame on UCU managers for this brazen attempt to cover up bad employment practices. Whatever you call them - non-disparagement clauses, confidentiality agreements - these are NDAs. We all know conditions are stacked in the employer’s favour.
Enforced silence is *always* violence.
Enforced silence is *always* violence.