Mark Gatto
@markgatto.bsky.social
Academic focused on Justice, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (#JEDI).
Teaching at Northumbria Uni | Researching on parents at work, masculinities, & dystopian fiction.
All posts are my own views.
Co-Chair of UK Parents & Carers Together www.ukpact.org
Teaching at Northumbria Uni | Researching on parents at work, masculinities, & dystopian fiction.
All posts are my own views.
Co-Chair of UK Parents & Carers Together www.ukpact.org
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Mark Gatto
@markgatto.bsky.social
· Nov 16
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The Daily Telegraph is being bought by the Daily Mail. With columnists who write this kind of incel style bilge about someone they disagree with on immigration think it’s unnecessary tbh …
November 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The Daily Telegraph is being bought by the Daily Mail. With columnists who write this kind of incel style bilge about someone they disagree with on immigration think it’s unnecessary tbh …
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Hey, @durham.ac.uk #DUBS colleagues, let’s show @aomconnect.bsky.social that UK Business School staff are different!
@ucu.org.uk is balloting right now for the #WeAreTheUniversity campaign. Join us! @ducu.bsky.social
(Psst, @unitetheunion.bsky.social &
@unison.org.uk are balloting at DU, too! 😉)
@ucu.org.uk is balloting right now for the #WeAreTheUniversity campaign. Join us! @ducu.bsky.social
(Psst, @unitetheunion.bsky.social &
@unison.org.uk are balloting at DU, too! 😉)
"Typical U.S. business faculty members do not hold an identity that allows them to see the challenges facing higher education as their challenges. Moreover, business faculty have tended to be architects and proponents of the managerialism we claim to reject."
journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5...
journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5...
Cultivating Courage, Cowardice, or Complacency? An Identity-Based Perspective on Faculty Resistance to Managerialism | Academy of Management Learning & Education
The vast majority of colleges and universities in the United States are beset by existential challenges in the form of falling enrollments, rising costs, pressure to keep tuition affordable, and polit...
journals.aom.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Hey, @durham.ac.uk #DUBS colleagues, let’s show @aomconnect.bsky.social that UK Business School staff are different!
@ucu.org.uk is balloting right now for the #WeAreTheUniversity campaign. Join us! @ducu.bsky.social
(Psst, @unitetheunion.bsky.social &
@unison.org.uk are balloting at DU, too! 😉)
@ucu.org.uk is balloting right now for the #WeAreTheUniversity campaign. Join us! @ducu.bsky.social
(Psst, @unitetheunion.bsky.social &
@unison.org.uk are balloting at DU, too! 😉)
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Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
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What does One Battle After Another say about fatherhood? Dr Mark Gatto breaks it down. theconversation.com/one-battle-a... @markgatto.bsky.social
One Battle After Another: Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro explore three visions of fatherhood
Leonardo DiCaprio plays Bob Ferguson, a relatable, ‘good enough’ and involved father.
theconversation.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
What does One Battle After Another say about fatherhood? Dr Mark Gatto breaks it down. theconversation.com/one-battle-a... @markgatto.bsky.social
I was drawn to three versions of #fatherhood in #onebatterafteranother.
#absent fatherhood
#involved fatherhood
#community fatherhood
I am exploring involved and community fatherhood in my current research.
Thanks for sharing, @annalouwalker.bsky.social
#absent fatherhood
#involved fatherhood
#community fatherhood
I am exploring involved and community fatherhood in my current research.
Thanks for sharing, @annalouwalker.bsky.social
What does One Battle After Another say about fatherhood? Dr Mark Gatto breaks it down. theconversation.com/one-battle-a... @markgatto.bsky.social
One Battle After Another: Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro explore three visions of fatherhood
Leonardo DiCaprio plays Bob Ferguson, a relatable, ‘good enough’ and involved father.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I was drawn to three versions of #fatherhood in #onebatterafteranother.
#absent fatherhood
#involved fatherhood
#community fatherhood
I am exploring involved and community fatherhood in my current research.
Thanks for sharing, @annalouwalker.bsky.social
#absent fatherhood
#involved fatherhood
#community fatherhood
I am exploring involved and community fatherhood in my current research.
Thanks for sharing, @annalouwalker.bsky.social
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Come on #SouthAfrica! Loving this run chase against the Aussies!
June 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Come on #SouthAfrica! Loving this run chase against the Aussies!
Anyone else trying to resist the lure of cricket commentary on #TMS?
The first test of the summer and the promise of a real contest is becoming increasingly difficult to balance with my need to do more marking...
The first test of the summer and the promise of a real contest is becoming increasingly difficult to balance with my need to do more marking...
May 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Anyone else trying to resist the lure of cricket commentary on #TMS?
The first test of the summer and the promise of a real contest is becoming increasingly difficult to balance with my need to do more marking...
The first test of the summer and the promise of a real contest is becoming increasingly difficult to balance with my need to do more marking...
I grew up in North Yorkshire as a Middlesbrough fan amongst a lot of snug, gloating, glory supporting Manchester United fans.
I have really enjoyed this season.
I have really enjoyed this season.
May 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I grew up in North Yorkshire as a Middlesbrough fan amongst a lot of snug, gloating, glory supporting Manchester United fans.
I have really enjoyed this season.
I have really enjoyed this season.
Are you a mother of multiples (e.g. twins, triplets...)?
Are you willing to share your story of becoming a mum while at work?
If so, please get in touch!
See details in thread.
Are you willing to share your story of becoming a mum while at work?
If so, please get in touch!
See details in thread.
Participation involves taking part in a 1-hour interview and a pre-interview activity which could take 15-30 minutes. The study is being undertaken by @valerieegdell.bsky.social @markgatto.bsky.social & Rachael Thompson from Newcastle Business School at @northumbriauni.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Are you a mother of multiples (e.g. twins, triplets...)?
Are you willing to share your story of becoming a mum while at work?
If so, please get in touch!
See details in thread.
Are you willing to share your story of becoming a mum while at work?
If so, please get in touch!
See details in thread.
Loving @bbc6music.bsky.social #cloudbusting this morning with Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, 'Still D.R.E', taking me back to the 18 year old me.
Energising after a patchy night's sleep.
Energising after a patchy night's sleep.
May 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Loving @bbc6music.bsky.social #cloudbusting this morning with Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, 'Still D.R.E', taking me back to the 18 year old me.
Energising after a patchy night's sleep.
Energising after a patchy night's sleep.
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Participation involves taking part in a 1-hour interview and a pre-interview activity which could take 15-30 minutes. The study is being undertaken by @valerieegdell.bsky.social @markgatto.bsky.social & Rachael Thompson from Newcastle Business School at @northumbriauni.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Participation involves taking part in a 1-hour interview and a pre-interview activity which could take 15-30 minutes. The study is being undertaken by @valerieegdell.bsky.social @markgatto.bsky.social & Rachael Thompson from Newcastle Business School at @northumbriauni.bsky.social
Anyone who doubts that politicians can be inspirational should tune in to #Cory Booker in the US Senate as he enters his 25th hour on the floor in a continuous speech.
He is embodying resistance to tyranny and holding the constitution in his heart.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
He is embodying resistance to tyranny and holding the constitution in his heart.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 24 hours, nearing record – live
Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Anyone who doubts that politicians can be inspirational should tune in to #Cory Booker in the US Senate as he enters his 25th hour on the floor in a continuous speech.
He is embodying resistance to tyranny and holding the constitution in his heart.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
He is embodying resistance to tyranny and holding the constitution in his heart.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Just finished 'And when did you last see your father' by Blake Morrison.
It's a powerful evocation of love, antagonism & grief in the relationship between a father & son.
As a scholar of dads at work, it helped me reflect on the role our dads play in shaping our work identities.
#masculinities
It's a powerful evocation of love, antagonism & grief in the relationship between a father & son.
As a scholar of dads at work, it helped me reflect on the role our dads play in shaping our work identities.
#masculinities
March 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Just finished 'And when did you last see your father' by Blake Morrison.
It's a powerful evocation of love, antagonism & grief in the relationship between a father & son.
As a scholar of dads at work, it helped me reflect on the role our dads play in shaping our work identities.
#masculinities
It's a powerful evocation of love, antagonism & grief in the relationship between a father & son.
As a scholar of dads at work, it helped me reflect on the role our dads play in shaping our work identities.
#masculinities
For some reason, I find myself drawn to this documentary again.
Parallels are more shocking in the current context than on my previous viewing...
Rise of the Nazis, Origins: 1. Politics: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00084tb via @bbciplayer
Parallels are more shocking in the current context than on my previous viewing...
Rise of the Nazis, Origins: 1. Politics: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00084tb via @bbciplayer
Rise of the Nazis - Origins: 1. Politics
Delving into the corridors of power where Germany’s top political mastermind sees an opportunity to use the popularity of the Nazis for his own ends.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
For some reason, I find myself drawn to this documentary again.
Parallels are more shocking in the current context than on my previous viewing...
Rise of the Nazis, Origins: 1. Politics: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00084tb via @bbciplayer
Parallels are more shocking in the current context than on my previous viewing...
Rise of the Nazis, Origins: 1. Politics: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00084tb via @bbciplayer
Huge respect to this Bishop. It takes guts to call out fascism to a fascist in the midst of their ascendancy.
youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
youtube.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Huge respect to this Bishop. It takes guts to call out fascism to a fascist in the midst of their ascendancy.
youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
This is a powerful dystopian fiction that is becoming dystopian reality with each passing day.
January 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is a powerful dystopian fiction that is becoming dystopian reality with each passing day.
The response that Musk was simply gesturing 'I want to give my heart to you' is an #Orwellian example of Double Think.
We can see the reality with our eyes. This is reinforced by our memory of learning history in school and seeing the universal fascist salute, most associated with Adolf Hitler.
We can see the reality with our eyes. This is reinforced by our memory of learning history in school and seeing the universal fascist salute, most associated with Adolf Hitler.
In case anyone was in any doubt, this is what totalitarian #dystopia feels like.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.
Trump's right hand man (literally) just casually giving the Nazi salute... twice.
January 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The response that Musk was simply gesturing 'I want to give my heart to you' is an #Orwellian example of Double Think.
We can see the reality with our eyes. This is reinforced by our memory of learning history in school and seeing the universal fascist salute, most associated with Adolf Hitler.
We can see the reality with our eyes. This is reinforced by our memory of learning history in school and seeing the universal fascist salute, most associated with Adolf Hitler.
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Severance pay for 2024 in £ millions normalised to university size for the RussellGroup
Big staff exits at Nottingham, Exeter & Newcastle Universities
Staff who remain must work more
Worst is yet to come with further staff cuts & likely bankruptcies in 2025
Big staff exits at Nottingham, Exeter & Newcastle Universities
Staff who remain must work more
Worst is yet to come with further staff cuts & likely bankruptcies in 2025
January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Severance pay for 2024 in £ millions normalised to university size for the RussellGroup
Big staff exits at Nottingham, Exeter & Newcastle Universities
Staff who remain must work more
Worst is yet to come with further staff cuts & likely bankruptcies in 2025
Big staff exits at Nottingham, Exeter & Newcastle Universities
Staff who remain must work more
Worst is yet to come with further staff cuts & likely bankruptcies in 2025
Reposted by Mark Gatto
In case anyone was in any doubt, this is what totalitarian #dystopia feels like.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.
Trump's right hand man (literally) just casually giving the Nazi salute... twice.
January 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
In case anyone was in any doubt, this is what totalitarian #dystopia feels like.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.
Hegemonic #masculinity is back with a bang in 2025.
Domination, violence and bigotry is not the answer to the crises of modern life.
Now, more than ever, we need male role models with integrity, humility and a positive vision for young people to challenge this rhetoric.
youtu.be/dtfJ0ZQQML0?...
Domination, violence and bigotry is not the answer to the crises of modern life.
Now, more than ever, we need male role models with integrity, humility and a positive vision for young people to challenge this rhetoric.
youtu.be/dtfJ0ZQQML0?...
Andrew Tate Starts Political Party
YouTube video by Novara Media
youtu.be
January 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Hegemonic #masculinity is back with a bang in 2025.
Domination, violence and bigotry is not the answer to the crises of modern life.
Now, more than ever, we need male role models with integrity, humility and a positive vision for young people to challenge this rhetoric.
youtu.be/dtfJ0ZQQML0?...
Domination, violence and bigotry is not the answer to the crises of modern life.
Now, more than ever, we need male role models with integrity, humility and a positive vision for young people to challenge this rhetoric.
youtu.be/dtfJ0ZQQML0?...
Rather enjoyed the comedy timing of this public denouncement of Farage by Musk immediately after Farage went out to bat for Musk this morning.
2025 promises to be a cesspit of dignity and ethical leadership in public life.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
2025 promises to be a cesspit of dignity and ethical leadership in public life.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader
Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Rather enjoyed the comedy timing of this public denouncement of Farage by Musk immediately after Farage went out to bat for Musk this morning.
2025 promises to be a cesspit of dignity and ethical leadership in public life.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
2025 promises to be a cesspit of dignity and ethical leadership in public life.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Utopianism is increasingly a philosophy I align with. Especially real world prefigurative action.
This is how I organise UK PACT with Dr Ana Lopes.
Loved this episode with @nanoutopia.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0eGh...
This is how I organise UK PACT with Dr Ana Lopes.
Loved this episode with @nanoutopia.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0eGh...
Episode 4: Heather McKnight, Utopia and Activism
Utopian and Dystopian Fictions · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Utopianism is increasingly a philosophy I align with. Especially real world prefigurative action.
This is how I organise UK PACT with Dr Ana Lopes.
Loved this episode with @nanoutopia.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0eGh...
This is how I organise UK PACT with Dr Ana Lopes.
Loved this episode with @nanoutopia.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0eGh...