Joseph Ward
@jward232.bsky.social
Teach Politics and Political Economy at the University of Sheffield.
On strike again to fight back against the relentless pursuit of damaging cuts and restructures by the appalling management at @sheffielduni.bsky.social We won't stand idly by while they continue to drive this institution into the ground! @sheffielducu.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On strike again to fight back against the relentless pursuit of damaging cuts and restructures by the appalling management at @sheffielduni.bsky.social We won't stand idly by while they continue to drive this institution into the ground! @sheffielducu.bsky.social
UK must fix ‘systemic R&D weakness’ or lose big projects, report warns - on.ft.com/4oFNNiy via @FT
UK must fix ‘systemic R&D weakness’ or lose big projects, report warns
Task force calls for ‘decisive action’ on innovation priorities to bolster government’s industrial strategy
on.ft.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
UK must fix ‘systemic R&D weakness’ or lose big projects, report warns - on.ft.com/4oFNNiy via @FT
Reposted by Joseph Ward
Both Labour and the Conservatives were stronger, more intellectually vigorous & commanded a larger share of the vote when they were broad churches, able to contain different strands of opinion.
Recently they've developed a taste for purges, loyalty tests & expulsions.
How's that going for them? 🧵
Recently they've developed a taste for purges, loyalty tests & expulsions.
How's that going for them? 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Both Labour and the Conservatives were stronger, more intellectually vigorous & commanded a larger share of the vote when they were broad churches, able to contain different strands of opinion.
Recently they've developed a taste for purges, loyalty tests & expulsions.
How's that going for them? 🧵
Recently they've developed a taste for purges, loyalty tests & expulsions.
How's that going for them? 🧵
Reposted by Joseph Ward
Solidarity with members at our sister branch at Sheffield Hallam that have a rally tomorrow (24th Sept)
- 11:45 meeting outside the Langsett Building at City Campus
- Walk up to Hallam Square outside the Owen building for speakers at 12 noon.
Get down there and show your support!
- 11:45 meeting outside the Langsett Building at City Campus
- Walk up to Hallam Square outside the Owen building for speakers at 12 noon.
Get down there and show your support!
September 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Solidarity with members at our sister branch at Sheffield Hallam that have a rally tomorrow (24th Sept)
- 11:45 meeting outside the Langsett Building at City Campus
- Walk up to Hallam Square outside the Owen building for speakers at 12 noon.
Get down there and show your support!
- 11:45 meeting outside the Langsett Building at City Campus
- Walk up to Hallam Square outside the Owen building for speakers at 12 noon.
Get down there and show your support!
Great day to post a ballot (when isn't it?!) The announcement of more potential restructures during the ballot period shows just how shameless Uni of Sheffield management is! It's so important everyone votes in our local dispute to save jobs @sheffielducu.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Great day to post a ballot (when isn't it?!) The announcement of more potential restructures during the ballot period shows just how shameless Uni of Sheffield management is! It's so important everyone votes in our local dispute to save jobs @sheffielducu.bsky.social
Desalination: the costly solution for a thirsty world - on.ft.com/459bvvI via @FT
Desalination: the costly solution for a thirsty world
As water scarcity spreads governments are ploughing billions into a technology that comes with its own environmental costs
on.ft.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Desalination: the costly solution for a thirsty world - on.ft.com/459bvvI via @FT
Great article from @sheffielducu.bsky.social on how, despite what university leadership might suggest, the data clearly shows any financial issues at the institution are not a result of 'sector-wide' problems, but a result of their mismanagement. Please read!
ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st...
ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st...
Why the University of Sheffield’s problems are made in Sheffield
University management claims the current financial situation is entirely down to external factors. The evidence suggests otherwise.
ucu.group.shef.ac.uk
July 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Great article from @sheffielducu.bsky.social on how, despite what university leadership might suggest, the data clearly shows any financial issues at the institution are not a result of 'sector-wide' problems, but a result of their mismanagement. Please read!
ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st...
ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st...
Sending solidarity and a donation to the hardship fund of @newcastleucu.bsky.social on the day they are hosting a national @ucu.org.uk demo. They are an inspiration for the action we all need to take to resist this vandalism of the higher education sector #stopthecuts.
Our members are on strike for over 30 days, Solidarity in the form of donations to our hardship fund are VERY welcome! All details and a template motion can be found here. ncl.web.ucu.org.uk/newcastle-uc...
Newcastle UCU Local Hardship Fund: Policies and Procedures
For the upcoming dispute, the Newcastle University UCU branch has created a local fund specifically aimed at assisting hourly paid / casual staff and those for whom the loss of income due to strike ac...
ncl.web.ucu.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Sending solidarity and a donation to the hardship fund of @newcastleucu.bsky.social on the day they are hosting a national @ucu.org.uk demo. They are an inspiration for the action we all need to take to resist this vandalism of the higher education sector #stopthecuts.
Standing strong at The Wave and Elmfield today. We're on strike for the most fundamental reason - to protect colleagues jobs from management vandalism #UCUstrikes @sheffielducu.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Standing strong at The Wave and Elmfield today. We're on strike for the most fundamental reason - to protect colleagues jobs from management vandalism #UCUstrikes @sheffielducu.bsky.social
New article w/ @liamstanley.bsky.social and @dillonwamsley.bsky.social in British Politics. Using the tools of British political economy, we situate the interlocking crises of fiscal capacity, territorial integrity and decarbonisation in the UK in deeper historical context.
doi.org/10.1057/s412...
doi.org/10.1057/s412...
March 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
New article w/ @liamstanley.bsky.social and @dillonwamsley.bsky.social in British Politics. Using the tools of British political economy, we situate the interlocking crises of fiscal capacity, territorial integrity and decarbonisation in the UK in deeper historical context.
doi.org/10.1057/s412...
doi.org/10.1057/s412...