LopaLeach
@lopa.bsky.social
Professor, Vascular Biologist, President British Microcirculation and Vascular BiologySociety, Co-Chair Interdisciplinary Partnership on Health Inequalities and Race, Co-PI study into Stillbirth Risks, President UCUUoN.
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“We were absolutely gobsmacked.”
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“We were absolutely gobsmacked.”
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
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You know it's a pretty bad decision when the response from people is to create about 100 different petitions...
Sign every one. Let's fight this by all means necessary.
Sign every one. Let's fight this by all means necessary.
Although I am inevitably caught up in the likely dire implications for my department (Music), it isn’t just us in the Faculty of Arts or in the university under threat.
Do consider signing this petition in support of colleagues teaching Theology!
c.org/6kntRm2JVh
Do consider signing this petition in support of colleagues teaching Theology!
c.org/6kntRm2JVh
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Theology Undergraduate courses at the University of Nottingham
c.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
You know it's a pretty bad decision when the response from people is to create about 100 different petitions...
Sign every one. Let's fight this by all means necessary.
Sign every one. Let's fight this by all means necessary.
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Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'
Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'
Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'
Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'
Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
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On top of the organising we are already doing across the branch, members of the music faculty are doing their own work to address the disgusting cuts to their courses. Reach out if you want to support them!
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On top of the organising we are already doing across the branch, members of the music faculty are doing their own work to address the disgusting cuts to their courses. Reach out if you want to support them!
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When I studied German (elsewhere) many years ago, Nottingham was considered one of the very best places to go for modern languages. It’s sad to see such an important subject being devalued, and the university devaluing itself as a consequence.
To read more about how the "University of Little England" is selling its students short, go here: www.bbc.co.uk/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.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
When I studied German (elsewhere) many years ago, Nottingham was considered one of the very best places to go for modern languages. It’s sad to see such an important subject being devalued, and the university devaluing itself as a consequence.
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Languages and religious studies yet again on the list of courses axed in the UK higher education crisis. Solidarity to colleagues at @uonucu.bsky.social
This week, UoN announced course suspensions for all modern languages, music, theology & religious studies, biosciences, mental health nursing and more.
@uonucu.bsky.social fighting management tooth & nail to prevent this reckless, shortsighted stupidity.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@uonucu.bsky.social fighting management tooth & nail to prevent this reckless, shortsighted stupidity.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Languages and religious studies yet again on the list of courses axed in the UK higher education crisis. Solidarity to colleagues at @uonucu.bsky.social
Thanks @julietterowsell.bsky.social Looking forward to your next article. Thanks for calling today.
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses www.timeshighereducation.com/news/notting...
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses www.timeshighereducation.com/news/notting...
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses
University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thanks @julietterowsell.bsky.social Looking forward to your next article. Thanks for calling today.
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses www.timeshighereducation.com/news/notting...
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses www.timeshighereducation.com/news/notting...
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Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
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Music is important says the UK PM. Apparently it's not important to the University of Nottingham.
@uonucu.bsky.social will stand with all the subject areas affected by proposed cuts.
@uonucu.bsky.social will stand with all the subject areas affected by proposed cuts.
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
Please contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Music is important says the UK PM. Apparently it's not important to the University of Nottingham.
@uonucu.bsky.social will stand with all the subject areas affected by proposed cuts.
@uonucu.bsky.social will stand with all the subject areas affected by proposed cuts.
UCU - More strikes to hit University of Nottingham in November and December over vicious job cuts www.ucu.org.uk/article/1424...
More strikes to hit University of Nottingham in November and December over vicious job cuts
The University and College Union (UCU) has today (Thursday 30 October) announced further strike action at the University of Nottingham as part of its ongoing dispute over vicious job cuts
www.ucu.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
UCU - More strikes to hit University of Nottingham in November and December over vicious job cuts www.ucu.org.uk/article/1424...
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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
tregenza.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
More of Chris' photos are here: tregenza.com/uon-ucu-22nd...
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Some really amazing photos from @tregenza.bsky.social of our most recent rally. Was an honour to host @drjogrady.bsky.social from @UCU.org.uk HQ to hear how our fight in Nottingham is in lock step with the fight for higher education nationally and globally.
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Some really amazing photos from @tregenza.bsky.social of our most recent rally. Was an honour to host @drjogrady.bsky.social from @UCU.org.uk HQ to hear how our fight in Nottingham is in lock step with the fight for higher education nationally and globally.
Voted! 15,000 jobs and counting at risk across HE. Including now UoN: 350 lost in P1, how many in P2? A failed market sector championed by employers. A derisory 1.4% pay offer, in case we did not realise how staff are valued! @ucu.org.uk @uonucu.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Voted! 15,000 jobs and counting at risk across HE. Including now UoN: 350 lost in P1, how many in P2? A failed market sector championed by employers. A derisory 1.4% pay offer, in case we did not realise how staff are valued! @ucu.org.uk @uonucu.bsky.social
Administration regime ‘could make university closure more likely’ www.timeshighereducation.com/news/adminis...
Administration regime ‘could make university closure more likely’
Formalising process around market exit would make it impossible for institution to come back from the brink, fears UUK chief
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Administration regime ‘could make university closure more likely’ www.timeshighereducation.com/news/adminis...
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We're fighting on the local level, but it's a fight we are all a part of, across the sector, and across higher education nationally and globally.
HUGE thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social for joining us today. When we fight together, we win! Solidarity!!! ✊
HUGE thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social for joining us today. When we fight together, we win! Solidarity!!! ✊
Who is the university? We are.
Jo Grady joined striking members at
Nottingham today as they fight management’s refusal to commit to no redundancies during a restructure. #WeAreTheUniversity
Jo Grady joined striking members at
Nottingham today as they fight management’s refusal to commit to no redundancies during a restructure. #WeAreTheUniversity
October 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We're fighting on the local level, but it's a fight we are all a part of, across the sector, and across higher education nationally and globally.
HUGE thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social for joining us today. When we fight together, we win! Solidarity!!! ✊
HUGE thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social for joining us today. When we fight together, we win! Solidarity!!! ✊
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Not a bad way to spend an afternoon, huh?
An immense thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social, AJ Matsiko, and Jude Doherty for speaking at our rally today and showing solidarity in our fight for not only the future of this university but higher education across the country.
#StopTheCuts
An immense thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social, AJ Matsiko, and Jude Doherty for speaking at our rally today and showing solidarity in our fight for not only the future of this university but higher education across the country.
#StopTheCuts
October 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Not a bad way to spend an afternoon, huh?
An immense thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social, AJ Matsiko, and Jude Doherty for speaking at our rally today and showing solidarity in our fight for not only the future of this university but higher education across the country.
#StopTheCuts
An immense thank you to @drjogrady.bsky.social, AJ Matsiko, and Jude Doherty for speaking at our rally today and showing solidarity in our fight for not only the future of this university but higher education across the country.
#StopTheCuts
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What happens to failed Vice Chancellors/Presidents?
They don't disappear, they glide sideways
They know where the bodies are buried & that buys a generous severance, or a fellowship in perpetuity, or a vague but well-reimbursed consultancy 😉
www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
They don't disappear, they glide sideways
They know where the bodies are buried & that buys a generous severance, or a fellowship in perpetuity, or a vague but well-reimbursed consultancy 😉
www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
Former University of Limerick president Kerstin Mey is lecturing once a week on €175,000 salary
Former University of Limerick (UL) president Professor Kerstin Mey is back working on campus and lecturing for three hours a week while commanding a €175,000 salary.
www.independent.ie
October 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What happens to failed Vice Chancellors/Presidents?
They don't disappear, they glide sideways
They know where the bodies are buried & that buys a generous severance, or a fellowship in perpetuity, or a vague but well-reimbursed consultancy 😉
www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
They don't disappear, they glide sideways
They know where the bodies are buried & that buys a generous severance, or a fellowship in perpetuity, or a vague but well-reimbursed consultancy 😉
www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
What was it with this obsession with building new business schools, at outrageous costs, in East Midlands? Did they come up with it together after a night out paid by some building firm? Or where they competing with each other? Obviously divesting from people is the fashion of these times. 👇🏽
Modern university ethos is invest in buildings, divest from people
Concrete has better job security than the staff
200 redundancies at University of Derby
Job cuts come weeks after opening of a new state-of-the-art £75m building for its Business School
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Concrete has better job security than the staff
200 redundancies at University of Derby
Job cuts come weeks after opening of a new state-of-the-art £75m building for its Business School
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Derby proposes more than 200 redundancies
The university says it is committed to supporting everyone affected.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
What was it with this obsession with building new business schools, at outrageous costs, in East Midlands? Did they come up with it together after a night out paid by some building firm? Or where they competing with each other? Obviously divesting from people is the fashion of these times. 👇🏽
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq...
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq...
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At last week's members meeting, we voted on ending our dispute. Administrators offered to pause compulsory redundancies until February, at which point they will begin in full what they have threatened all along.
Over 90% of members in attendance voted to reject this (non-)offer.
Over 90% of members in attendance voted to reject this (non-)offer.
October 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
At last week's members meeting, we voted on ending our dispute. Administrators offered to pause compulsory redundancies until February, at which point they will begin in full what they have threatened all along.
Over 90% of members in attendance voted to reject this (non-)offer.
Over 90% of members in attendance voted to reject this (non-)offer.
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Solidarity @imperialucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Solidarity @imperialucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
Excellent points ! Hope "shrink and shape" people are listening. @astromikemerri.bsky.social @stuartreeves.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Excellent points ! Hope "shrink and shape" people are listening. @astromikemerri.bsky.social @stuartreeves.bsky.social
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Solidarity with everyone at Nottingham. The whole union is behind you.
An inspiring first day of picketing to kick off our 4 weeks of strike action! Faculty, students, AND a dog or two made an appearance.
September 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Solidarity with everyone at Nottingham. The whole union is behind you.