Petya Dragneva
@pet4ik.bsky.social
Lecturer, University of Dundee
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Glad to be able to pop by the @ducuuo.bsky.social picket line as they were just getting set up this morning.
Staff are on strike in the cold & damp to say NO to compulsory redundancies. Management must engage with staff properly: co-design a recovery plan, do not impose cuts!
#Solidarity
Staff are on strike in the cold & damp to say NO to compulsory redundancies. Management must engage with staff properly: co-design a recovery plan, do not impose cuts!
#Solidarity
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Glad to be able to pop by the @ducuuo.bsky.social picket line as they were just getting set up this morning.
Staff are on strike in the cold & damp to say NO to compulsory redundancies. Management must engage with staff properly: co-design a recovery plan, do not impose cuts!
#Solidarity
Staff are on strike in the cold & damp to say NO to compulsory redundancies. Management must engage with staff properly: co-design a recovery plan, do not impose cuts!
#Solidarity
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We held a rally to mark one-year of the financial crisis at the University of Dundee.
We resolve to continue opposing compulsory lay-offs and a radical reshaping of the institution.
If we fight together we win!
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity
We resolve to continue opposing compulsory lay-offs and a radical reshaping of the institution.
If we fight together we win!
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity
‘Angry and exhausted’ Dundee University staff rally against jobs cut to save university
Campus unions organised the event where there was palpable anger at the current and former leadership of Dundee University.
www.thecourier.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We held a rally to mark one-year of the financial crisis at the University of Dundee.
We resolve to continue opposing compulsory lay-offs and a radical reshaping of the institution.
If we fight together we win!
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity
We resolve to continue opposing compulsory lay-offs and a radical reshaping of the institution.
If we fight together we win!
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity
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NO REDUNDANCIES at the University of Dundee.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
June 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NO REDUNDANCIES at the University of Dundee.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
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Picketing in the sunshine today at Dundee University #SaveHE #StopTheCuts ✊@ducuuo.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Picketing in the sunshine today at Dundee University #SaveHE #StopTheCuts ✊@ducuuo.bsky.social
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Trusting Europe.
Stronger than what We may think.
Worth reading!
Stronger than what We may think.
Worth reading!
Krugman wants Europe to help American democracy. paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-letter-t...
A Letter to Europe
You’re stronger than you think. Act like it.
paulkrugman.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Trusting Europe.
Stronger than what We may think.
Worth reading!
Stronger than what We may think.
Worth reading!
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The University of Dundee is currently trying to make 100% of female research Professors in the School of Science and Engineering redundant.
100% OF FEMALE RESEARCH PROFESSORS!
Only one female professor (teaching and scholarship) from that School will remain working on our UK campuses.
100% OF FEMALE RESEARCH PROFESSORS!
Only one female professor (teaching and scholarship) from that School will remain working on our UK campuses.
May 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The University of Dundee is currently trying to make 100% of female research Professors in the School of Science and Engineering redundant.
100% OF FEMALE RESEARCH PROFESSORS!
Only one female professor (teaching and scholarship) from that School will remain working on our UK campuses.
100% OF FEMALE RESEARCH PROFESSORS!
Only one female professor (teaching and scholarship) from that School will remain working on our UK campuses.
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One can't catch a breath
May 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
One can't catch a breath
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FACTCHECK: Almost all the headlines on Tony Blair / net-zero are *wildly* inaccurate
REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
🧵
1/6
REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
🧵
1/6
April 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
FACTCHECK: Almost all the headlines on Tony Blair / net-zero are *wildly* inaccurate
REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
🧵
1/6
REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
🧵
1/6
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Interview with #UrsulaRuedenberg for #PacificaNetwork on my recent @timesofindia.bsky.social article
"Will Trump's Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych's First?"
@sceeus-ui.bsky.social @dgoberlin.bsky.social @apsa.bsky.social @ecpr.bsky.social @dvpw.bsky.social @ipsa.org @dgap.org
"Will Trump's Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych's First?"
@sceeus-ui.bsky.social @dgoberlin.bsky.social @apsa.bsky.social @ecpr.bsky.social @dvpw.bsky.social @ipsa.org @dgap.org
04.16.25 / Finales of the Yanukovych and Trump Presidencies
Listen to 04.16.25 / Finales of the Yanukovych and Trump Presidencies by pacificanetwork playlist on desktop and mobile.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Interview with #UrsulaRuedenberg for #PacificaNetwork on my recent @timesofindia.bsky.social article
"Will Trump's Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych's First?"
@sceeus-ui.bsky.social @dgoberlin.bsky.social @apsa.bsky.social @ecpr.bsky.social @dvpw.bsky.social @ipsa.org @dgap.org
"Will Trump's Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych's First?"
@sceeus-ui.bsky.social @dgoberlin.bsky.social @apsa.bsky.social @ecpr.bsky.social @dvpw.bsky.social @ipsa.org @dgap.org
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The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
March 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
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If a strike targets military personnel or infrastructure in a densely populated area, does it make it a legitimate military target? The Kyiv Independent asked Wayne Jordash KC, president of the Global Rights Compliance Foundation.
Can civilian areas ever be legitimate military targets? We asked an expert
April 13 marked Russia’s deadliest attack on the northeastern city of Sumy, killing 35 people and injuring nearly 120.
As locals flocked to the city center on the morning of Palm Sunday, Russia launc...
kyivindependent.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If a strike targets military personnel or infrastructure in a densely populated area, does it make it a legitimate military target? The Kyiv Independent asked Wayne Jordash KC, president of the Global Rights Compliance Foundation.
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Trump tried to force everyone to buy American.
Result: No one is buying American.
Result: No one is buying American.
April 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Trump tried to force everyone to buy American.
Result: No one is buying American.
Result: No one is buying American.
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It is becoming apparent to me that having a moron achieve my goal of wrecking US economy will have unwanted side effects for Russia too..
April 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It is becoming apparent to me that having a moron achieve my goal of wrecking US economy will have unwanted side effects for Russia too..
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A new government taskforce has been created to support the University of Dundee develop a recovery plan.
Headed by former principal, Sir Alan Langlands, the task force will include trade unions, and stakeholders across the city and region.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
Headed by former principal, Sir Alan Langlands, the task force will include trade unions, and stakeholders across the city and region.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
Dundee University: Ex-principal and V&A visionary to chair government recovery taskforce
Former Dundee University principal Sir Alan Langlands will oversee the group tasked with supporting the future of the institution.
www.thecourier.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
A new government taskforce has been created to support the University of Dundee develop a recovery plan.
Headed by former principal, Sir Alan Langlands, the task force will include trade unions, and stakeholders across the city and region.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
Headed by former principal, Sir Alan Langlands, the task force will include trade unions, and stakeholders across the city and region.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
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really happy abou this new publication. thread to come in the next few days.
🔓 : #Climatechange awareness and concern does not consistently lead to stronger support for #mitigation policies, find Cristina Penasco & @egrossman.bsky.social
🪙 Notably, support for #climatepolicy is stronger in lower-income countries & decreases in higher-income countries
Read more⬇️
🪙 Notably, support for #climatepolicy is stronger in lower-income countries & decreases in higher-income countries
Read more⬇️
The paradox of environmental consciousness: dissecting the gap between climate change awareness, environmental concern and policy support
www.tandfonline.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
really happy abou this new publication. thread to come in the next few days.
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"The headline is it's very bad news for Asia."
David Lubin on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Asian economies.
Apple: apple.co/3FWLtD6
Spotify: spoti.fi/3E8XfJU
David Lubin on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Asian economies.
Apple: apple.co/3FWLtD6
Spotify: spoti.fi/3E8XfJU
April 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"The headline is it's very bad news for Asia."
David Lubin on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Asian economies.
Apple: apple.co/3FWLtD6
Spotify: spoti.fi/3E8XfJU
David Lubin on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Asian economies.
Apple: apple.co/3FWLtD6
Spotify: spoti.fi/3E8XfJU
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PFAS, like asbestos, show why strong environmental policies matter. While Europe moves to ban harmful chemicals, pressure to weaken regulations remains.
Once pollution spreads, it’s too late to undo the damage. Prevention is the only real solution.
Once pollution spreads, it’s too late to undo the damage. Prevention is the only real solution.
PFAS: The next asbestos?
In some of the Earth's most remote and inaccessible regions, there are traces of humankind.
phys.org
April 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
PFAS, like asbestos, show why strong environmental policies matter. While Europe moves to ban harmful chemicals, pressure to weaken regulations remains.
Once pollution spreads, it’s too late to undo the damage. Prevention is the only real solution.
Once pollution spreads, it’s too late to undo the damage. Prevention is the only real solution.
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We are not just numbers on a spreadsheet. We are not just a cost to cut. We are not a quick way to save university managers from the consequences of their own decisions.
We are people, looking to live our lives, trying to keep ourselves and our families secure. We deserve to be able to do that.
We are people, looking to live our lives, trying to keep ourselves and our families secure. We deserve to be able to do that.
Anya @anyasf.bsky.social doesn't know what she'll do if she loses her job at the University of Dundee.
Join our campaign for an alternative plan and to stop the 632 job cuts. #WeAreThe632
Watch the full video here - youtu.be/oXkCu-bruiI
Join our campaign for an alternative plan and to stop the 632 job cuts. #WeAreThe632
Watch the full video here - youtu.be/oXkCu-bruiI
March 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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You told the Scottish Parliament a revised recovery plan would be ready in two weeks. Last night all staff received an email outlining the same plan.
More lies and broken promises.
Time is up. Get them out of the University now.
More lies and broken promises.
Time is up. Get them out of the University now.
April 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
You told the Scottish Parliament a revised recovery plan would be ready in two weeks. Last night all staff received an email outlining the same plan.
More lies and broken promises.
Time is up. Get them out of the University now.
More lies and broken promises.
Time is up. Get them out of the University now.
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This letter to Douglas Ross is how staff find out which areas may face module reductions and that 700 people may be affected by the cuts!
Staff receive no communication, courtesy or respect from executives at the University of Dundee.
None.
www.parliament.scot/-/media/file...
Staff receive no communication, courtesy or respect from executives at the University of Dundee.
None.
www.parliament.scot/-/media/file...
www.parliament.scot
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This letter to Douglas Ross is how staff find out which areas may face module reductions and that 700 people may be affected by the cuts!
Staff receive no communication, courtesy or respect from executives at the University of Dundee.
None.
www.parliament.scot/-/media/file...
Staff receive no communication, courtesy or respect from executives at the University of Dundee.
None.
www.parliament.scot/-/media/file...
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To say that the Telegraph is utterly obsessed with Ed Miliband is an understatement.
According to Factiva, the daily and Sunday editions have published 599 articles mentioning Ed Miliband AND net zero over the past 2 years.
Now running at more than 2 articles a day, on average
According to Factiva, the daily and Sunday editions have published 599 articles mentioning Ed Miliband AND net zero over the past 2 years.
Now running at more than 2 articles a day, on average
April 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
To say that the Telegraph is utterly obsessed with Ed Miliband is an understatement.
According to Factiva, the daily and Sunday editions have published 599 articles mentioning Ed Miliband AND net zero over the past 2 years.
Now running at more than 2 articles a day, on average
According to Factiva, the daily and Sunday editions have published 599 articles mentioning Ed Miliband AND net zero over the past 2 years.
Now running at more than 2 articles a day, on average