Glen
@drgp.bsky.social
Academic Psychologist and Lab Manager. Interested in neurodiversity, student engagement, working memory and emerging pedagogies. Lifelong learner. Dr_GP_PhD on that which was Twitter.
UCU Branch Site https://liverpoolhopeucu.github.io/home/
UCU Branch Site https://liverpoolhopeucu.github.io/home/
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Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we?
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
November 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we?
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
Dear Students, I have totally screwed with my twitter algorithm looking for posts to show you "how not to do social media".
Damn good job I don't use that account now.
Damn good job I don't use that account now.
November 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Dear Students, I have totally screwed with my twitter algorithm looking for posts to show you "how not to do social media".
Damn good job I don't use that account now.
Damn good job I don't use that account now.
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Why are you threatening #UCU staff with pay deductions for ASOS?
UCU policy is to oppose punitive deduction for ASOS
And why are you asking staff to fill out a form when UCU members at QMUL were advised not to do this?
UCU policy is to oppose punitive deduction for ASOS
And why are you asking staff to fill out a form when UCU members at QMUL were advised not to do this?
September 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Why are you threatening #UCU staff with pay deductions for ASOS?
UCU policy is to oppose punitive deduction for ASOS
And why are you asking staff to fill out a form when UCU members at QMUL were advised not to do this?
UCU policy is to oppose punitive deduction for ASOS
And why are you asking staff to fill out a form when UCU members at QMUL were advised not to do this?
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Paracetamol during pregnancy does NOT cause autism. More bollocks non-science shaming pregnant people is JUST what we don't need. We are already told what to do and what not to do so much during pregnancy (much worse in the states of course). This has made me furious tbh.
September 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Paracetamol during pregnancy does NOT cause autism. More bollocks non-science shaming pregnant people is JUST what we don't need. We are already told what to do and what not to do so much during pregnancy (much worse in the states of course). This has made me furious tbh.
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Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation
Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
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Well said by @dougiamas.bsky.social at #mootglobal25
“Getting an AI to do your assignment for you is like getting a friend to go to the gym for you.”
“Getting an AI to do your assignment for you is like getting a friend to go to the gym for you.”
September 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Well said by @dougiamas.bsky.social at #mootglobal25
“Getting an AI to do your assignment for you is like getting a friend to go to the gym for you.”
“Getting an AI to do your assignment for you is like getting a friend to go to the gym for you.”
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ANU cuts are impacting an innumerable amount of people. Here are just some of their stories. www.shoesofanu.com
July 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
ANU cuts are impacting an innumerable amount of people. Here are just some of their stories. www.shoesofanu.com
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Germany gave people €1,200/month no strings attached.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
July 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Germany gave people €1,200/month no strings attached.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
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Poverty is a political choice.
Homelessness is a political choice.
Suffering is often a political choice.
People are much closer to becoming disabled/unhoused than they realize.
Help us build networks of community care and better social supports.
Homelessness is a political choice.
Suffering is often a political choice.
People are much closer to becoming disabled/unhoused than they realize.
Help us build networks of community care and better social supports.
July 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Poverty is a political choice.
Homelessness is a political choice.
Suffering is often a political choice.
People are much closer to becoming disabled/unhoused than they realize.
Help us build networks of community care and better social supports.
Homelessness is a political choice.
Suffering is often a political choice.
People are much closer to becoming disabled/unhoused than they realize.
Help us build networks of community care and better social supports.
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Lxds, do me a favour and sign/repost this please. We need a boost
Petition - Call on Westminster to give carers the legal right to a break share.google/rfATvbZmG7RK...
Petition - Call on Westminster to give carers the legal right to a break share.google/rfATvbZmG7RK...
Sign the petition: Give unpaid carers the right to a break
Millions of unpaid carers need a legal right to a break. Sign our petition today and help carers get the support they deserve.
share.google
July 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Lxds, do me a favour and sign/repost this please. We need a boost
Petition - Call on Westminster to give carers the legal right to a break share.google/rfATvbZmG7RK...
Petition - Call on Westminster to give carers the legal right to a break share.google/rfATvbZmG7RK...
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A study in Nature Human Behaviour finds that four-day work weeks without a reduction in income boost workers’ job satisfaction and physical and mental health, driven by enhanced work performance, lower levels of fatigue and fewer sleep problems. go.nature.com/3Um75MP #econsky 🧪
July 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A study in Nature Human Behaviour finds that four-day work weeks without a reduction in income boost workers’ job satisfaction and physical and mental health, driven by enhanced work performance, lower levels of fatigue and fewer sleep problems. go.nature.com/3Um75MP #econsky 🧪
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(Though I suspect if they go after Pensions the backlash will be much more, because ableism etc. means far too many are okay with disabled folk being killed… and many more are ignorant to the fact that the state pension is a benefit)
July 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
(Though I suspect if they go after Pensions the backlash will be much more, because ableism etc. means far too many are okay with disabled folk being killed… and many more are ignorant to the fact that the state pension is a benefit)
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If you are shocked at the government is now “reviewing” the state pension age… you didn’t really think they’d stop a disability benefits did you?
Once you open the door, they come after the entire welfare system.
Once you open the door, they come after the entire welfare system.
July 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
If you are shocked at the government is now “reviewing” the state pension age… you didn’t really think they’d stop a disability benefits did you?
Once you open the door, they come after the entire welfare system.
Once you open the door, they come after the entire welfare system.
Very much saddened by the devastating loss of Diogo Jota and his brother. I'm hardly the biggest football fan, but the lovely tribute below, and those from his colleagues all add up to the loss of a very good person. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
A great tribute to Diogo Jota by @hersport.bsky.social .
July 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Very much saddened by the devastating loss of Diogo Jota and his brother. I'm hardly the biggest football fan, but the lovely tribute below, and those from his colleagues all add up to the loss of a very good person. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
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A Glastonbury chant caused a national meltdown, but the Bear’s incisive analysis reveals the real story.
Don't miss this insightful dive into Britain's moral panic.
Don't miss this insightful dive into Britain's moral panic.
Who decides what’s ‘hate speech’ and what’s dissent?
A single Glastonbury chant shattered the illusion of free speech, exposing Britain's fragile moral panic machine
eastangliabylines.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
A Glastonbury chant caused a national meltdown, but the Bear’s incisive analysis reveals the real story.
Don't miss this insightful dive into Britain's moral panic.
Don't miss this insightful dive into Britain's moral panic.
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BREAKING: Labour MP Rachel Maskell has tabled a new reasoned amendment, designed to defeat the welfare bill at tomorrow’s second reading vote 👏
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
June 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
BREAKING: Labour MP Rachel Maskell has tabled a new reasoned amendment, designed to defeat the welfare bill at tomorrow’s second reading vote 👏
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
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”Either we all live in a decent world, or nobody does.”
George Orwell, English novelist, journalist, critic, born #OTD 1903; author of Animal Farm (1945), Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).
BBC Archive | UCL Special Collections @uclspeccoll.bsky.social
George Orwell, English novelist, journalist, critic, born #OTD 1903; author of Animal Farm (1945), Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).
BBC Archive | UCL Special Collections @uclspeccoll.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
”Either we all live in a decent world, or nobody does.”
George Orwell, English novelist, journalist, critic, born #OTD 1903; author of Animal Farm (1945), Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).
BBC Archive | UCL Special Collections @uclspeccoll.bsky.social
George Orwell, English novelist, journalist, critic, born #OTD 1903; author of Animal Farm (1945), Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949).
BBC Archive | UCL Special Collections @uclspeccoll.bsky.social
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“Almost every cabinet minister was asked to call up Labour MPs to get them to back down and the numbers just went up”
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman tells #BBCBreakfast about the growing rebellion from Labour MPs over the government's planned welfare changes
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman tells #BBCBreakfast about the growing rebellion from Labour MPs over the government's planned welfare changes
June 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
“Almost every cabinet minister was asked to call up Labour MPs to get them to back down and the numbers just went up”
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman tells #BBCBreakfast about the growing rebellion from Labour MPs over the government's planned welfare changes
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman tells #BBCBreakfast about the growing rebellion from Labour MPs over the government's planned welfare changes
Join with us to fight redundancies at Liverpool Hope University. The branch website is liverpoolhopeucu.github.io/home/ and you can read about upcoming events, why you should join UCU, and how to donate to the local and national fighting funds.
UCU@Hope
Providing Liverpool Hope UCU Branch Members with information about the committee, events, campaigns and more
liverpoolhopeucu.github.io
June 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Join with us to fight redundancies at Liverpool Hope University. The branch website is liverpoolhopeucu.github.io/home/ and you can read about upcoming events, why you should join UCU, and how to donate to the local and national fighting funds.
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This is a hell of a thing to read.
Diabolus Ex Machina
This Is Not An Essay
open.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This is a hell of a thing to read.
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A thread of how you can support my former colleagues at Liverpool Hope and their transformative work in #DisabilityStudies.
It's the last day of teaching at Liverpool Hope, where ALL of my brilliant #DisabilityStudies colleagues have just been told they're at risk of redundancy (along with many others). Ways to support in🧵 - please do what you can.
June 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A thread of how you can support my former colleagues at Liverpool Hope and their transformative work in #DisabilityStudies.
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#UCU2025 Congress has voted to raise a trade dispute with the government.
@drjogrady.bsky.social On BBC Radio 4 this morning our general secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social lays out the stark reality of the crisis facing our sector
@drjogrady.bsky.social On BBC Radio 4 this morning our general secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social lays out the stark reality of the crisis facing our sector
May 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#UCU2025 Congress has voted to raise a trade dispute with the government.
@drjogrady.bsky.social On BBC Radio 4 this morning our general secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social lays out the stark reality of the crisis facing our sector
@drjogrady.bsky.social On BBC Radio 4 this morning our general secretary @drjogrady.bsky.social lays out the stark reality of the crisis facing our sector
This is not all about income v outgoings. It's about a systematic destabilisation of the higher education sector. You may scoff at Trump's behaviour with universities in the US, but what is happening here is no different.
This week's university redundancies are the following:
*Bangor
*Cardiff Met
*De Montfort
*Liverpool Hope
*Plymouth
*Suffolk
That's after last week's Aberdeen, Arts Uni Bournemouth, Durham, Exeter, Falmouth, Greenwich, Keele, Newcastle, Nottingham and Trinity St Davids.
*Bangor
*Cardiff Met
*De Montfort
*Liverpool Hope
*Plymouth
*Suffolk
That's after last week's Aberdeen, Arts Uni Bournemouth, Durham, Exeter, Falmouth, Greenwich, Keele, Newcastle, Nottingham and Trinity St Davids.
May 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This is not all about income v outgoings. It's about a systematic destabilisation of the higher education sector. You may scoff at Trump's behaviour with universities in the US, but what is happening here is no different.
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Staff members in the Disability Studies Centre at Liverpool Hope University have been put at risk of redundancy.
Please sign and share this open letter opposing the cuts:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#DisabilityStudies #DisabledSky
Please sign and share this open letter opposing the cuts:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#DisabilityStudies #DisabledSky
An Open Letter from the Disability Studies Community Regarding Proposed Redundancies at Liverpool Hope University
An Open Letter from the Disability Studies Community Regarding Proposed Redundancies at Liverpool Hope University To the Leadership of Liverpool Hope University, We, members of the international Disab...
docs.google.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Staff members in the Disability Studies Centre at Liverpool Hope University have been put at risk of redundancy.
Please sign and share this open letter opposing the cuts:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#DisabilityStudies #DisabledSky
Please sign and share this open letter opposing the cuts:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#DisabilityStudies #DisabledSky
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It's the last day of teaching at Liverpool Hope, where ALL of my brilliant #DisabilityStudies colleagues have just been told they're at risk of redundancy (along with many others). Ways to support in🧵 - please do what you can.
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
It's the last day of teaching at Liverpool Hope, where ALL of my brilliant #DisabilityStudies colleagues have just been told they're at risk of redundancy (along with many others). Ways to support in🧵 - please do what you can.