Academic Aunties
@academicaunties.com
Podcast about surviving academia, hosted by Dr. Ethel Tungohan (@tungohan.bsky.social). Posts from producing team. Take care, be kind to yourself, and don’t be an asshole. Subscribe at AcademicAunties.com
Reposted by Academic Aunties
For @academicaunties.com , @aadita.bsky.social & I chat about the difficulties of supporting projects that break academic norms even in interdisciplinary environments. We also talk abt research undertaken outside the academy & why it can be more cutting edge! www.academicaunties.com/episodes/col...
Colouring Outside the Lines
Academia likes to put people into a box. The pressure to stay within disciplinary boundaries is strong. For those who reject these disciplinary regimes,...
www.academicaunties.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For @academicaunties.com , @aadita.bsky.social & I chat about the difficulties of supporting projects that break academic norms even in interdisciplinary environments. We also talk abt research undertaken outside the academy & why it can be more cutting edge! www.academicaunties.com/episodes/col...
Reposted by Academic Aunties
We just taped an episode of @academicaunties.com about white women + white feminism. (Need to provide the usual disclaimers here that ofc we all have white women friends, not all white women are performative in their allyship etc.) It will be 🔥
October 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We just taped an episode of @academicaunties.com about white women + white feminism. (Need to provide the usual disclaimers here that ofc we all have white women friends, not all white women are performative in their allyship etc.) It will be 🔥
On our latest episode, we take a break from academic seriousness and get into @tungohan.bsky.social 's guilty pleasure: The Summer I Turned Pretty. Listen wherever you get your podcast! www.academicaunties.com/episodes/the...
October 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
On our latest episode, we take a break from academic seriousness and get into @tungohan.bsky.social 's guilty pleasure: The Summer I Turned Pretty. Listen wherever you get your podcast! www.academicaunties.com/episodes/the...
NEW EPISODE! @tungohan.bsky.social and Carrianne Leung talk about the energy we bring into the classroom, with students who are coping with realities of fascism, genocide, climate catastrophe, and the uncertainties of AI. Listen on your favourite podcast app: academicaunties.captivate.fm
September 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
NEW EPISODE! @tungohan.bsky.social and Carrianne Leung talk about the energy we bring into the classroom, with students who are coping with realities of fascism, genocide, climate catastrophe, and the uncertainties of AI. Listen on your favourite podcast app: academicaunties.captivate.fm
Reposted by Academic Aunties
I recently discovered the @academicaunties.com podcast ❤️🔥💪. Many thanks to @tungohan.bsky.social and the production team for their work. I particularly recommend this episode on academic freedom and Palestine - initially aired
in Nov, 2023 but sadly still very relevant 😥
pca.st/episode/ce5b...
in Nov, 2023 but sadly still very relevant 😥
pca.st/episode/ce5b...
Academic Freedom and Palestine
pca.st
September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I recently discovered the @academicaunties.com podcast ❤️🔥💪. Many thanks to @tungohan.bsky.social and the production team for their work. I particularly recommend this episode on academic freedom and Palestine - initially aired
in Nov, 2023 but sadly still very relevant 😥
pca.st/episode/ce5b...
in Nov, 2023 but sadly still very relevant 😥
pca.st/episode/ce5b...
Psst…we’re back! Our first episode of season 6 (!) drops tomorrow. @tungohan.bsky.social speaks to Dr. Carrieanne Leung about the energy we bring as the school year returns, and carving a space for joy amidst the dark times we find ourselves in.
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Psst…we’re back! Our first episode of season 6 (!) drops tomorrow. @tungohan.bsky.social speaks to Dr. Carrieanne Leung about the energy we bring as the school year returns, and carving a space for joy amidst the dark times we find ourselves in.
We had the honour of speaking with Sheila back in 2022, who reminded us that being a scientist means taking sides. She never stopped fighting for what was right. We will miss you 💔
www.thestar.com/news/gta/she...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/she...
‘Sheila just went for it’: York University scientist Sheila Colla remembered as a fierce advocate to save wild bees
Colla, 43, died Sunday of cancer. She successfully fought for the rusty-patched bumblebee to become the first bee listed as an endangered species in Canada and the U.S.
www.thestar.com
July 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We had the honour of speaking with Sheila back in 2022, who reminded us that being a scientist means taking sides. She never stopped fighting for what was right. We will miss you 💔
www.thestar.com/news/gta/she...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/she...
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Can't believe we're done with @academicaunties.com this season! Elisha Lim & I talk about why relationship building is crucial when organizing, the culture shock we faced when entering academia & the generative possibilities of using AI as activists! www.academicaunties.com/episodes/org... /1
Organizing, Mobilizing…and AI
Season finale! The past year, we’ve talked a lot about just how much we’ve had to fight for the university. From authoritarian leaders who wish to s...
www.academicaunties.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Can't believe we're done with @academicaunties.com this season! Elisha Lim & I talk about why relationship building is crucial when organizing, the culture shock we faced when entering academia & the generative possibilities of using AI as activists! www.academicaunties.com/episodes/org... /1
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Rümeysa Öztürk spoke briefly at a press conference held when she arrived at Logan Airport tonight.
"My dear professor and lab mates are here today. I just want to highlight that. ... My advisor sent my dissertation proposal to the prison. My lab mates have been reading me books on the phone."
"My dear professor and lab mates are here today. I just want to highlight that. ... My advisor sent my dissertation proposal to the prison. My lab mates have been reading me books on the phone."
LIVE NOW: Rümeysa Öztürk and her legal team
Best QUALITY link
Best QUALITY link
Tufts student and lawyers speak at Logan Airport after returning from Louisiana
Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk and members of her legal team spoke at Boston Logan Airport on Saturday evening, after they arrived home from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention fac...
www.wcvb.com
May 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Rümeysa Öztürk spoke briefly at a press conference held when she arrived at Logan Airport tonight.
"My dear professor and lab mates are here today. I just want to highlight that. ... My advisor sent my dissertation proposal to the prison. My lab mates have been reading me books on the phone."
"My dear professor and lab mates are here today. I just want to highlight that. ... My advisor sent my dissertation proposal to the prison. My lab mates have been reading me books on the phone."
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Today, our client Rümeysa Öztürk was released on bail from ICE detention in Louisiana, and she will return to New England to continue her studies.
📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro
📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro
May 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Today, our client Rümeysa Öztürk was released on bail from ICE detention in Louisiana, and she will return to New England to continue her studies.
📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro
📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro
Reposted by Academic Aunties
UPDATE: Judge Sessions just entered a written order reaffirming his earlier order that Ozturk be immediately released without travel restrictions.
Order implies that, as of 4:50 p.m. ET, Ozturk had not yet been released.
Order implies that, as of 4:50 p.m. ET, Ozturk had not yet been released.
May 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
UPDATE: Judge Sessions just entered a written order reaffirming his earlier order that Ozturk be immediately released without travel restrictions.
Order implies that, as of 4:50 p.m. ET, Ozturk had not yet been released.
Order implies that, as of 4:50 p.m. ET, Ozturk had not yet been released.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Johnson talks about how well she knows Ozturk. Office down the hall, social events, text messages, etc. She communicates w/ her frequently.
On screen, Ozturk coughs.
On screen, Ozturk coughs.
May 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Johnson talks about how well she knows Ozturk. Office down the hall, social events, text messages, etc. She communicates w/ her frequently.
On screen, Ozturk coughs.
On screen, Ozturk coughs.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
University leaders need to understand: they are holding INCREDIBLY good cards.
It is so rare in today's polarized era to have the support of 70+ percent of the public against the Trump admiministration on anything. Universities have that—AND winning legal arguments.
It is so rare in today's polarized era to have the support of 70+ percent of the public against the Trump admiministration on anything. Universities have that—AND winning legal arguments.
April 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
University leaders need to understand: they are holding INCREDIBLY good cards.
It is so rare in today's polarized era to have the support of 70+ percent of the public against the Trump admiministration on anything. Universities have that—AND winning legal arguments.
It is so rare in today's polarized era to have the support of 70+ percent of the public against the Trump admiministration on anything. Universities have that—AND winning legal arguments.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
The conservative movement has turned against reality on every scientific issue of our time, from gun violence to climate change to epidemiology.
If campuses are ideologically homogenous, it's not because academia has ostracized conservatives. It's because conservatives have ostracized academia.
If campuses are ideologically homogenous, it's not because academia has ostracized conservatives. It's because conservatives have ostracized academia.
April 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The conservative movement has turned against reality on every scientific issue of our time, from gun violence to climate change to epidemiology.
If campuses are ideologically homogenous, it's not because academia has ostracized conservatives. It's because conservatives have ostracized academia.
If campuses are ideologically homogenous, it's not because academia has ostracized conservatives. It's because conservatives have ostracized academia.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
NEW: A coalition of students from more than 15 law schools across the country have signed a pledge not to work for any firm that “gives in to Trump administration demands…”
Signatories include students from Harvard, Georgetown, University of Chicago, UT-Austin…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Signatories include students from Harvard, Georgetown, University of Chicago, UT-Austin…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Law Student Firm Pledge
This pledge is being organized by law students collaborating across several law schools to counter the lawlessness of the Trump administration and major firms' cowardice in responding.
We are the fut...
docs.google.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
NEW: A coalition of students from more than 15 law schools across the country have signed a pledge not to work for any firm that “gives in to Trump administration demands…”
Signatories include students from Harvard, Georgetown, University of Chicago, UT-Austin…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Signatories include students from Harvard, Georgetown, University of Chicago, UT-Austin…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Academic Aunties
The Authoritarian capture of the university system by a rightwing state government using the state house end of session as cover should be massive news.
WHOA-- in the last hours of this years legislative session, Indiana Governor & state legislature stripped the IU Faculty Senate of governing power 🧪
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
'Complete takeover': Lawmakers exert control over university policy in 11th hour
They appeared near the bottom of the 220-page budget bill Wednesday evening, and rose to the forefront of the heated debate Friday morning.
www.indystar.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Authoritarian capture of the university system by a rightwing state government using the state house end of session as cover should be massive news.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Wow—15 international students at the University of Central Florida have had their visas revoked as a result of the school's signed partnership with ICE. One was detained. Literally handed over to immigration cops by their own university. Despicable.
Visas terminated for 15 UCF students
"We reach out to relay that information to the student and advise they leave the country."
www.wesh.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Wow—15 international students at the University of Central Florida have had their visas revoked as a result of the school's signed partnership with ICE. One was detained. Literally handed over to immigration cops by their own university. Despicable.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
They is why we can’t fund government by donation. It make us a slave to the wealthy.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan funded a tuition-free private school, starting in 2016, in East Palo Alto and the East Bay. They are now pulling their money and the school will close next year. sfstandard.com/2025/04/23/p...
‘A slap to the face’: Families say Zuckerberg-backed school to close as couple pulls funds
"It's a shock," one parent said. "It was our pride and joy to say our family went to the Primary School."
sfstandard.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
They is why we can’t fund government by donation. It make us a slave to the wealthy.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
jeez this is bleak
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Fearing Trump’s Visa Crackdown, College Students Race to Scrub Op-Eds
Campus newspapers confront ethics debates as foreign students ask that their names and views be removed from past articles.
www.wsj.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
jeez this is bleak
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Here's a copy of an NSF grant termination notice that went out today. "NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant...on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities." Not subject to appeal. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
![Text of email: Dear [redacted],
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has undertaken a review of its award portfolio. Each award was carefully and individually reviewed, and the agency has determined that termination of certain awards is necessary because they are not in alignment with current NSF priorities. Effective immediately, the following are terminated: [redacted]
NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant to NSF Grant General Conditions (GC-1) term and condition entitled Termination and Enforcement; on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities. This is the final agency decision and not subject to appeal. Costs incurred as a result of this termination may be reimbursed, provided such costs would otherwise be allowable under the terms of the award and the governing cost principles. In accordance with your award terms and conditions, you have 30 days from the termination date to furnish a summary of progress under the award and an itemized accounting of allowable costs incurred prior to the termination date.
Sincerely, [redacted] Division Director
Office of Budget Finance and Award Management (BFA)
Division of Grants and Agreements (DGA)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:l3jbgdl7a5rtsfyrgjw7spkz/bafkreif3rmsl6htpibxg3loqsuazljaekd636abaavvfm4nkjplr5e6itu@jpeg)
April 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Here's a copy of an NSF grant termination notice that went out today. "NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant...on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities." Not subject to appeal. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Reposted by Academic Aunties
BREAKING: An immigration court determined our client Mahmoud Khalil to be removable from the U.S. based solely on his political speech.
The fight isn't over — we'll keep fighting for Mahmoud's freedom and all of our First Amendment rights in federal court.
The fight isn't over — we'll keep fighting for Mahmoud's freedom and all of our First Amendment rights in federal court.
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
BREAKING: An immigration court determined our client Mahmoud Khalil to be removable from the U.S. based solely on his political speech.
The fight isn't over — we'll keep fighting for Mahmoud's freedom and all of our First Amendment rights in federal court.
The fight isn't over — we'll keep fighting for Mahmoud's freedom and all of our First Amendment rights in federal court.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
This is terrible news. For Mahmoud Khalil and for all of us.
April 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This is terrible news. For Mahmoud Khalil and for all of us.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
April 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
Reposted by Academic Aunties
Consequences? For MY actions???? etc. etc.
April 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Consequences? For MY actions???? etc. etc.