Mark Pendleton
@markpendleton.bsky.social
Historian (mostly of Japan) and trade unionist (mostly in UCU). Also into queer stuff. Uk-wide elected HE rep - UCU NEC. He/him
Picket lines across campus are from 8:30 and we’ll be joining @ucuhallam.bsky.social, who are also on strike, at a joint rally at Barker’s Pool at 12:30pm. Hope to see some of you there!
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Picket lines across campus are from 8:30 and we’ll be joining @ucuhallam.bsky.social, who are also on strike, at a joint rally at Barker’s Pool at 12:30pm. Hope to see some of you there!
Here’s the crass supermarket analogy from a few years back: thepipeline.info/blog/2021/07...
SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT ACCUSED OF “GASLIGHTING” ARCHAEOLOGY STUDENTS AS ETHICS WATCHDOG BLOCKS COMPLAINT
[Lead Image: Copyright Reserved] The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sheffield University has been accused of “gaslighting” by students attempting to register complaints about comment…
thepipeline.info
August 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here’s the crass supermarket analogy from a few years back: thepipeline.info/blog/2021/07...
Interesting response to the recent collapse in international student recruitment under Sheffield’s current management, while they also held down UG recruitment to shamefully focus on getting more “M&S not Aldi” UK applicants. 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
August 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Interesting response to the recent collapse in international student recruitment under Sheffield’s current management, while they also held down UG recruitment to shamefully focus on getting more “M&S not Aldi” UK applicants. ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st...
Reposted by Mark Pendleton
At UCU we are urgently drafting comprehensive guidance that will go to all our members and branches. Trade unions have a critical role in educating others about why we must fight this dangerous ruling (which paves the way to discrimination), and in organising mass resistance.
May 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
At UCU we are urgently drafting comprehensive guidance that will go to all our members and branches. Trade unions have a critical role in educating others about why we must fight this dangerous ruling (which paves the way to discrimination), and in organising mass resistance.