We Are The University
@wearetheuniversity.bsky.social
Students and staff are the heart of the university comprised of education, research, and service; it should be led by the staff and students who make that happen. We reclaim the identity that management steals from us. We are the university.
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just a reminder a member of the Act party in NZ wanted to send fellow parliamentarians to jail for performing a Haka. Please tell me how NZ is so very different from the USA.
June 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
just a reminder a member of the Act party in NZ wanted to send fellow parliamentarians to jail for performing a Haka. Please tell me how NZ is so very different from the USA.
Auckland University's Vice Chancellor Dawn Freshwater has resigned. Read our statement on what university leadership needs to encompass at Auckland going forward.
#auckland #university #newzealand
wearetheuniversity.org/blog/2025/06...
#auckland #university #newzealand
wearetheuniversity.org/blog/2025/06...
Vice Chancellor Dawn Freshwater Resigns from Auckland University – WATU
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June 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Auckland University's Vice Chancellor Dawn Freshwater has resigned. Read our statement on what university leadership needs to encompass at Auckland going forward.
#auckland #university #newzealand
wearetheuniversity.org/blog/2025/06...
#auckland #university #newzealand
wearetheuniversity.org/blog/2025/06...
Massey University
Do you have or have had a pay issue? More information is needed on pay Massey Uni pay issues. Help figure out the scale of this problem www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTYWS3P
Immediate issues contact Organisers Ben Schmidt ben.schmidt@teu.ac.nz / Te Awatea Ward z.ward@massey.ac.nz
Do you have or have had a pay issue? More information is needed on pay Massey Uni pay issues. Help figure out the scale of this problem www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTYWS3P
Immediate issues contact Organisers Ben Schmidt ben.schmidt@teu.ac.nz / Te Awatea Ward z.ward@massey.ac.nz
June 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Massey University
Do you have or have had a pay issue? More information is needed on pay Massey Uni pay issues. Help figure out the scale of this problem www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTYWS3P
Immediate issues contact Organisers Ben Schmidt ben.schmidt@teu.ac.nz / Te Awatea Ward z.ward@massey.ac.nz
Do you have or have had a pay issue? More information is needed on pay Massey Uni pay issues. Help figure out the scale of this problem www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTYWS3P
Immediate issues contact Organisers Ben Schmidt ben.schmidt@teu.ac.nz / Te Awatea Ward z.ward@massey.ac.nz
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"We now face a research and social landscape where the boundaries between rigorous academic work and mere opinion are increasingly blurred"
Why this matters: when expertise gets flattened into just another opinion, we all lose. Climate science = random blog post. Medical research = Facebook meme.
Why this matters: when expertise gets flattened into just another opinion, we all lose. Climate science = random blog post. Medical research = Facebook meme.
The right to speak: exploring academic freedom in turbulent times - Higher Education
The concept of academic freedom remains contested globally, with increasing threats to academic expression appearing across different national contexts. New Zealand offers a unique case study as one o...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"We now face a research and social landscape where the boundaries between rigorous academic work and mere opinion are increasingly blurred"
Why this matters: when expertise gets flattened into just another opinion, we all lose. Climate science = random blog post. Medical research = Facebook meme.
Why this matters: when expertise gets flattened into just another opinion, we all lose. Climate science = random blog post. Medical research = Facebook meme.
Arts, humanities, and social sciences are under attack. The National Govt, Judith Collins & Shane Reti, are cutting funding, claiming only "economic impact" matters, ignoring impact on housing, inequality, culture, and communities? After all, isn't improving human lives the point of it all anyway?
March 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Arts, humanities, and social sciences are under attack. The National Govt, Judith Collins & Shane Reti, are cutting funding, claiming only "economic impact" matters, ignoring impact on housing, inequality, culture, and communities? After all, isn't improving human lives the point of it all anyway?
Reason needs to be a founding value in university leadership.
Here is our resource for members of UoA senate to inform their meeting today.
www.reddit.com/r/university...
Here is our resource for members of UoA senate to inform their meeting today.
www.reddit.com/r/university...
Upholding Reason in Leadership – Resource for Senate Members
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March 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Reason needs to be a founding value in university leadership.
Here is our resource for members of UoA senate to inform their meeting today.
www.reddit.com/r/university...
Here is our resource for members of UoA senate to inform their meeting today.
www.reddit.com/r/university...
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Summer reread: “Imagine a family of essential workers doing 60 hours a week and raising two children. Our research shows that for them, the minimum wage means constant, grinding deprivation.
Every weekend is a toss-up between time with the kids or overtime to get by….” If it’s even available
Every weekend is a toss-up between time with the kids or overtime to get by….” If it’s even available
Speak up for a living wage for 'those who make our lives possible'
www.livingwage.org.nz
January 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Summer reread: “Imagine a family of essential workers doing 60 hours a week and raising two children. Our research shows that for them, the minimum wage means constant, grinding deprivation.
Every weekend is a toss-up between time with the kids or overtime to get by….” If it’s even available
Every weekend is a toss-up between time with the kids or overtime to get by….” If it’s even available
Cool to see so many influential voices chime up on this issue, including the @royalsocietynz.bsky.social themselves.
Pretty shameful for @judithcollinskc.bsky.social.
Shout out for making it clear this National policy is ideological.
wearetheuniversity.org links to commentaries on Collins' policy.
Pretty shameful for @judithcollinskc.bsky.social.
Shout out for making it clear this National policy is ideological.
wearetheuniversity.org links to commentaries on Collins' policy.
December 16, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Cool to see so many influential voices chime up on this issue, including the @royalsocietynz.bsky.social themselves.
Pretty shameful for @judithcollinskc.bsky.social.
Shout out for making it clear this National policy is ideological.
wearetheuniversity.org links to commentaries on Collins' policy.
Pretty shameful for @judithcollinskc.bsky.social.
Shout out for making it clear this National policy is ideological.
wearetheuniversity.org links to commentaries on Collins' policy.
We released an open letter regarding the consequences of the changes to the Marsden fund.
Read the whole thing here.
wearetheuniversity.org/2024/12/11/m...
Read the whole thing here.
wearetheuniversity.org/2024/12/11/m...
Cuts to Marsden Funding for Humanities and Social Sciences – WATU
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December 11, 2024 at 2:15 AM
We released an open letter regarding the consequences of the changes to the Marsden fund.
Read the whole thing here.
wearetheuniversity.org/2024/12/11/m...
Read the whole thing here.
wearetheuniversity.org/2024/12/11/m...
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This is astonishing! Great news. Why can’t University of Auckland do the same? @aucklanduni.bsky.social
“The council’s accreditation was announced on 6 November 2024, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the Living Wage movement in Aotearoa – what a great way for us to acknowledge their mahi!” said Mr Wilson.
#LivingWage
#LivingWage
Auckland Council gains living wage accreditation - Inside Government NZ
Auckland Council has met the final condition in its journey to becoming a Living Wage Aotearoa accredited living wage employer. The Living Wage Movement executive director, Gina Lockyer, congratulated...
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November 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
This is astonishing! Great news. Why can’t University of Auckland do the same? @aucklanduni.bsky.social
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#NZpol
And to think in 2017 they got behind a proposal for a road that was projected to cost "$327 million per kilometre..."
Well, we dodged a bullet *that* election. But now they're back.
With a Transport Minister wildly impervious to, what was their own term again? Oh yeah... "commonsense".
And to think in 2017 they got behind a proposal for a road that was projected to cost "$327 million per kilometre..."
Well, we dodged a bullet *that* election. But now they're back.
With a Transport Minister wildly impervious to, what was their own term again? Oh yeah... "commonsense".
RNZ points out that each kilometre of the Waikato Expressway cost nearly as much to build as Te Huia's entire whole FIVE YEAR operational budget. #nzpol #kikorangi
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How does Te Huia's subsidy compare to roads?
There is no doubt the train service between Auckland and Hamilton is highly subsidised - but roads are too, a researcher says.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 25, 2024 at 3:03 AM
#NZpol
And to think in 2017 they got behind a proposal for a road that was projected to cost "$327 million per kilometre..."
Well, we dodged a bullet *that* election. But now they're back.
With a Transport Minister wildly impervious to, what was their own term again? Oh yeah... "commonsense".
And to think in 2017 they got behind a proposal for a road that was projected to cost "$327 million per kilometre..."
Well, we dodged a bullet *that* election. But now they're back.
With a Transport Minister wildly impervious to, what was their own term again? Oh yeah... "commonsense".
@aucklanduni.bsky.social VC Dawn has emailed staff, she proposes ANOTHER merger: Law-business-econ.
It's crappy for the arts-edu-everything faculty, and it'll be crap for them too!
We have 5 more years of this is cost-cutting-crap.
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It's crappy for the arts-edu-everything faculty, and it'll be crap for them too!
We have 5 more years of this is cost-cutting-crap.
wearetheuniversity.org
instagram.com/wearetheuniversity
![UoA Vice Chancellor Dawn emails all staff:
"I met with colleagues from the Faculties of Law and Business & Economics to share a proposal to establish a combined faculty. [...] The proposed new arrangement is designed to retain and build on the unique identities and strengths of both faculties, ensuring the legacy and prominence of the Auckland Law School and Auckland Business School remain."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sg43yi2w6zj6dengormwu2dw/bafkreia6cfnuduwmbhf4thyrsryc7zzundnxiypxg34rxnnq67sl5k7l2i@jpeg)
November 12, 2024 at 5:55 AM
@aucklanduni.bsky.social VC Dawn has emailed staff, she proposes ANOTHER merger: Law-business-econ.
It's crappy for the arts-edu-everything faculty, and it'll be crap for them too!
We have 5 more years of this is cost-cutting-crap.
wearetheuniversity.org
instagram.com/wearetheuniversity
It's crappy for the arts-edu-everything faculty, and it'll be crap for them too!
We have 5 more years of this is cost-cutting-crap.
wearetheuniversity.org
instagram.com/wearetheuniversity
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A group of prominent Māori academics and scholars is calling on the Royal Society to pause their governance consultation, noting that if there is no space for Māori in the new structure, an independent Māori academy may be the path forward.
Stuff
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November 1, 2024 at 7:45 AM
A group of prominent Māori academics and scholars is calling on the Royal Society to pause their governance consultation, noting that if there is no space for Māori in the new structure, an independent Māori academy may be the path forward.
Successful strike action on Friday. Camaraderie was in the air!
October 19, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Successful strike action on Friday. Camaraderie was in the air!
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Am on strike this afternoon. Contract negotiations have been going on for ages and the employer has barely moved from their original (insulting) offer.
One of the key issues for me is the living wage. It’s mind-boggling to me that it’s 2024 and the university is still not a living wage employer.
One of the key issues for me is the living wage. It’s mind-boggling to me that it’s 2024 and the university is still not a living wage employer.
One of the things we're striking for is a LIVING WAGE for everyone employed by the university. It should be shocking to everyone that a university is not a living wage employer. This seems like such an easy win for the university - why would you resist it?
a poster with a fist and the words not me us on it
ALT: a poster with a fist and the words not me us on it
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October 18, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Am on strike this afternoon. Contract negotiations have been going on for ages and the employer has barely moved from their original (insulting) offer.
One of the key issues for me is the living wage. It’s mind-boggling to me that it’s 2024 and the university is still not a living wage employer.
One of the key issues for me is the living wage. It’s mind-boggling to me that it’s 2024 and the university is still not a living wage employer.
Today UOA management choose if they commit to course cuts, or follow students, staff, and Senate's request to pause.
We join the staff picket outside the clocktower meeting at 4pm after justice for Palestine rally. This is a chance to show management we wont stand for them cutting our courses!
We join the staff picket outside the clocktower meeting at 4pm after justice for Palestine rally. This is a chance to show management we wont stand for them cutting our courses!
October 8, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Today UOA management choose if they commit to course cuts, or follow students, staff, and Senate's request to pause.
We join the staff picket outside the clocktower meeting at 4pm after justice for Palestine rally. This is a chance to show management we wont stand for them cutting our courses!
We join the staff picket outside the clocktower meeting at 4pm after justice for Palestine rally. This is a chance to show management we wont stand for them cutting our courses!
We Are The University is proud to endorse FaAfuhia for the position of Student Representative on Council at the University of Auckland.
Learn more about Fa and his goals as student rep:
www.instagram.com/reel/DAZ6hCNvYx5/
and vote for Fa here:
bit.ly/voteforfa
#universities #studentrep #watu
Learn more about Fa and his goals as student rep:
www.instagram.com/reel/DAZ6hCNvYx5/
and vote for Fa here:
bit.ly/voteforfa
#universities #studentrep #watu
September 27, 2024 at 3:13 AM
We Are The University is proud to endorse FaAfuhia for the position of Student Representative on Council at the University of Auckland.
Learn more about Fa and his goals as student rep:
www.instagram.com/reel/DAZ6hCNvYx5/
and vote for Fa here:
bit.ly/voteforfa
#universities #studentrep #watu
Learn more about Fa and his goals as student rep:
www.instagram.com/reel/DAZ6hCNvYx5/
and vote for Fa here:
bit.ly/voteforfa
#universities #studentrep #watu
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This afternoon I was on strike in solidarity with low paid workers at UoA.
What do we want?
THE LIVING WAGE!
When do we want it?
NOW!
What do we want?
THE LIVING WAGE!
When do we want it?
NOW!
September 26, 2024 at 5:21 AM
This afternoon I was on strike in solidarity with low paid workers at UoA.
What do we want?
THE LIVING WAGE!
When do we want it?
NOW!
What do we want?
THE LIVING WAGE!
When do we want it?
NOW!
Great turnout of students and staff at today's strike.
Facing misallocated resources, and challenges to intellectual autonomy, staff rejected real-terms paycuts and the exploitation of staff receiving below living wage. We are the university united against management's fast-track attitude.
#strike
Facing misallocated resources, and challenges to intellectual autonomy, staff rejected real-terms paycuts and the exploitation of staff receiving below living wage. We are the university united against management's fast-track attitude.
#strike
September 26, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Great turnout of students and staff at today's strike.
Facing misallocated resources, and challenges to intellectual autonomy, staff rejected real-terms paycuts and the exploitation of staff receiving below living wage. We are the university united against management's fast-track attitude.
#strike
Facing misallocated resources, and challenges to intellectual autonomy, staff rejected real-terms paycuts and the exploitation of staff receiving below living wage. We are the university united against management's fast-track attitude.
#strike
Universities rest on the shoulders of students and staff now offered a real-terms paycut by university management.
Students and staff reject the exploitation of our ranks. The TEU and PSA have called a strike to show you the importance of our labour.
Meet 2pm-3:30pm at the UoA General Library.
Students and staff reject the exploitation of our ranks. The TEU and PSA have called a strike to show you the importance of our labour.
Meet 2pm-3:30pm at the UoA General Library.
September 25, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Universities rest on the shoulders of students and staff now offered a real-terms paycut by university management.
Students and staff reject the exploitation of our ranks. The TEU and PSA have called a strike to show you the importance of our labour.
Meet 2pm-3:30pm at the UoA General Library.
Students and staff reject the exploitation of our ranks. The TEU and PSA have called a strike to show you the importance of our labour.
Meet 2pm-3:30pm at the UoA General Library.
Let it be clear. They may *hire* university students, but they are not the university and they do not care for this institution, or the people who work so hard at it, or the communities they serve.
We are the university, and we will not be bought by tobacco lobbyists.
We are the university, and we will not be bought by tobacco lobbyists.
The NZSIS threat report names foreign influence targeting academic institutions, concerningly limiting scope to state and state affiliated actors. There is increasing influence of private organisations in universities astroturfing their views to weaken the NZ state and university institution.
ATLAS on campus – WATU
wearetheuniversity.org
September 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Let it be clear. They may *hire* university students, but they are not the university and they do not care for this institution, or the people who work so hard at it, or the communities they serve.
We are the university, and we will not be bought by tobacco lobbyists.
We are the university, and we will not be bought by tobacco lobbyists.
The NZSIS threat report names foreign influence targeting academic institutions, concerningly limiting scope to state and state affiliated actors. There is increasing influence of private organisations in universities astroturfing their views to weaken the NZ state and university institution.
ATLAS on campus – WATU
wearetheuniversity.org
September 20, 2024 at 10:48 AM
The NZSIS threat report names foreign influence targeting academic institutions, concerningly limiting scope to state and state affiliated actors. There is increasing influence of private organisations in universities astroturfing their views to weaken the NZ state and university institution.