Dave Brockington
@dbrockington.bsky.social
American political scientist at an English university. Former CLP Campaign Coordinator for five years, former amateur brewer of some repute. Jaded fan of the Seattle Mariners since 1977. UCU branch exec. Father of Imogen. Owned by three cats. UW alum
We sure dodged a bullet in 2016.
February 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We sure dodged a bullet in 2016.
Reposted by Dave Brockington
Although reintroduction of student number controls won't solve the crisis, even the very modest step of reintroducing SNCs into the discussion would improve its quality. The resounding silence on this issue impoverishes both systematic understanding of how HE actually works and policy-making. 3/3
November 15, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Although reintroduction of student number controls won't solve the crisis, even the very modest step of reintroducing SNCs into the discussion would improve its quality. The resounding silence on this issue impoverishes both systematic understanding of how HE actually works and policy-making. 3/3
Reposted by Dave Brockington
'This process includes the replacement of all first-rate talents, regardless of their political loyalties, with crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is the best guarantee of their loyalty.' (The Origins of Totalitarianism, renewed version, A Harvest Book New York, 1976, 339)
October 23, 2024 at 1:46 PM
'This process includes the replacement of all first-rate talents, regardless of their political loyalties, with crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is the best guarantee of their loyalty.' (The Origins of Totalitarianism, renewed version, A Harvest Book New York, 1976, 339)