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Leicester University consults on redundancies to academics and professional services in chemistry, film studies, geography, geology & the environment, history, modern languages and operations, with the closure of modern languages and film studies from 2026/2027.
Leicester University consults on redundancies to academics and professional services in chemistry, film studies, geography, geology & the environment, history, modern languages and operations, with the closure of modern languages and film studies from 2026/2027.
University of Leicester to consult on redundancies - BBC News
University bosses are also planning to stop a number of courses.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
#BonfireOfTheHumanities News
Leicester University consults on redundancies to academics and professional services in chemistry, film studies, geography, geology & the environment, history, modern languages and operations, with the closure of modern languages and film studies from 2026/2027.
Leicester University consults on redundancies to academics and professional services in chemistry, film studies, geography, geology & the environment, history, modern languages and operations, with the closure of modern languages and film studies from 2026/2027.
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Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
c.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#BonfireOfTheHumanities "they're turning it into the University of Little England." News
Nottingham University UCU says redundancies are clearly on the agenda as the University SMT suspends recruitment to all modern language and music courses.
Nottingham University UCU says redundancies are clearly on the agenda as the University SMT suspends recruitment to all modern language and music courses.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#BonfireOfTheHumanities "they're turning it into the University of Little England." News
Nottingham University UCU says redundancies are clearly on the agenda as the University SMT suspends recruitment to all modern language and music courses.
Nottingham University UCU says redundancies are clearly on the agenda as the University SMT suspends recruitment to all modern language and music courses.
The British Academy Mapping SHAPE project has found opportunities for students to study various Humanities subjects are diminishing in the regions, especially at HE institutions which make offers on lower exam grades thus attracting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
Humanities, arts and social sciences degrees are disappearing in many UK regions.
With more young people than ever studying close to home, course cuts are narrowing their choices at university.
@timeshighered.bsky.social covers our 'Cold Spots' report today. Read more at https://bit.ly/46e3wOy
With more young people than ever studying close to home, course cuts are narrowing their choices at university.
@timeshighered.bsky.social covers our 'Cold Spots' report today. Read more at https://bit.ly/46e3wOy
Humanities and arts degrees disappearing in parts of UK
Students from rural and disadvantaged areas disproportionally affected by subject cuts, British Academy warns
bit.ly
September 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The British Academy Mapping SHAPE project has found opportunities for students to study various Humanities subjects are diminishing in the regions, especially at HE institutions which make offers on lower exam grades thus attracting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
The day after students received A-level grades which could see them taking the journey to UK Universities a warning
six universities are accutely vulnerable to failure, including one Russell Group institution, with departments and courses likely to close across the board.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
six universities are accutely vulnerable to failure, including one Russell Group institution, with departments and courses likely to close across the board.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
At least six unis at risk of going bust before 2025 freshers finish their degrees
Students warned their university, department or course might not exist in three years; with cuts expected to hit a wide range of institutions.
inews.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The day after students received A-level grades which could see them taking the journey to UK Universities a warning
six universities are accutely vulnerable to failure, including one Russell Group institution, with departments and courses likely to close across the board.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
six universities are accutely vulnerable to failure, including one Russell Group institution, with departments and courses likely to close across the board.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
Claims recently retired archaeologist, Cardiff University academic and for a time director of the British School in Athens, James Whitley has been denied Professor Emeritus status for speaking out against cuts at the University and an alleged culture of managerialism.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
Cardiff University academic who objected to cuts robbed of title through 'spite'
Martin Shipton A distinguished archaeologist and academic who publicly opposed Cardiff University’s cuts programme has been “spitefully” denied a status often given to retired professors. James Whitle...
nation.cymru
June 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Claims recently retired archaeologist, Cardiff University academic and for a time director of the British School in Athens, James Whitley has been denied Professor Emeritus status for speaking out against cuts at the University and an alleged culture of managerialism.
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#BonfireOfTheHumanities
#CardiffUniversity Cuts Latest
In the ongoing #BonfireOfTheHumanities
in the UK's universities Cardiff University's Vice Chancelor confirms, while
Music and Modern Language courses are to be saved, Ancient History and Theology still face the axe.
In the ongoing #BonfireOfTheHumanities
in the UK's universities Cardiff University's Vice Chancelor confirms, while
Music and Modern Language courses are to be saved, Ancient History and Theology still face the axe.
Cardiff University retreats again on cuts plan
Martin Shipton Cardiff University has further modified its proposed cuts programme by confirming that it will continue to teach modern languages and music after all. In January the university stunned ...
nation.cymru
May 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#CardiffUniversity Cuts Latest
In the ongoing #BonfireOfTheHumanities
in the UK's universities Cardiff University's Vice Chancelor confirms, while
Music and Modern Language courses are to be saved, Ancient History and Theology still face the axe.
In the ongoing #BonfireOfTheHumanities
in the UK's universities Cardiff University's Vice Chancelor confirms, while
Music and Modern Language courses are to be saved, Ancient History and Theology still face the axe.
BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology
BSc (Hons) Anthropology
and
BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology
...are among the courses suspended/closed as Bournemouth University blames its deficit for a restructuring which places 200 jobs at risk.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
BSc (Hons) Anthropology
and
BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology
...are among the courses suspended/closed as Bournemouth University blames its deficit for a restructuring which places 200 jobs at risk.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
'We are all in shock' - Bournemouth University warns of 200 job cuts
Bournemouth University staff have been warned that up to 200 jobs are at risk.
www.dorsetecho.co.uk
March 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology
BSc (Hons) Anthropology
and
BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology
...are among the courses suspended/closed as Bournemouth University blames its deficit for a restructuring which places 200 jobs at risk.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
BSc (Hons) Anthropology
and
BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology
...are among the courses suspended/closed as Bournemouth University blames its deficit for a restructuring which places 200 jobs at risk.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities
A Heritage Alliance report on what it describes as "the growing partnership between the heritage sector and creative industries".
The elephant in the room is that heritage & creative subjects have been shown to be among the most under threat in the #BonfireOfTheHumanities in UK Higher Education.
The elephant in the room is that heritage & creative subjects have been shown to be among the most under threat in the #BonfireOfTheHumanities in UK Higher Education.
Our refreshed Heritage Creates report showcases the growing partnership between the heritage sector and creative industries.🎨🏛️
Thank you to Farcroft Restorations for their support.
Check out the latest case studies here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageCrea...
#HeritageCreates #CreativeIndustries
Thank you to Farcroft Restorations for their support.
Check out the latest case studies here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageCrea...
#HeritageCreates #CreativeIndustries
March 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Heritage Alliance report on what it describes as "the growing partnership between the heritage sector and creative industries".
The elephant in the room is that heritage & creative subjects have been shown to be among the most under threat in the #BonfireOfTheHumanities in UK Higher Education.
The elephant in the room is that heritage & creative subjects have been shown to be among the most under threat in the #BonfireOfTheHumanities in UK Higher Education.
The latest #WatchingBrief is an extended interview with @flintdibble.bsky.social looking at the background to and implications of, the proposed cuts at Cardiff University.
w/ @mrsoup.bsky.social
#archaeologynews #highereducation #cardiffuniversity #BonfireOfTheHumanities
Join the Conversation...
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#archaeologynews #highereducation #cardiffuniversity #BonfireOfTheHumanities
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Cardiff University Set to Cut 400 Jobs, Courses & Departments! Flint Dibble Speaks
YouTube video by The Watching Brief
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February 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The latest #WatchingBrief is an extended interview with @flintdibble.bsky.social looking at the background to and implications of, the proposed cuts at Cardiff University.
w/ @mrsoup.bsky.social
#archaeologynews #highereducation #cardiffuniversity #BonfireOfTheHumanities
Join the Conversation...
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#archaeologynews #highereducation #cardiffuniversity #BonfireOfTheHumanities
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Based on “the fundamental belief that creativity, diversity, and democracy are intrinsically bound, and that the arts and the humanities can be a powerful force for social change.”
...naturally the President's Ctte on Arts and Humanities has fallen victim to the Musk/Trump #BonfireOfTheHumanities.
...naturally the President's Ctte on Arts and Humanities has fallen victim to the Musk/Trump #BonfireOfTheHumanities.
Trump Disbands President's Committee on Arts and Humanities
The committee worked on projects including mobilizing artists to counter all forms of hate and the developing role of AI in arts and humanities.
hyperallergic.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Based on “the fundamental belief that creativity, diversity, and democracy are intrinsically bound, and that the arts and the humanities can be a powerful force for social change.”
...naturally the President's Ctte on Arts and Humanities has fallen victim to the Musk/Trump #BonfireOfTheHumanities.
...naturally the President's Ctte on Arts and Humanities has fallen victim to the Musk/Trump #BonfireOfTheHumanities.
In the new #WatchingBrief the latest installment of the #BonfireOfTheHumanities (and Nursing) at Cardiff, cuts incoming at English Heritage the IT crowd at the BM
& we lift a (sadly metaphorical) glass to five years of herds of unicorns striding majestically across the sunlit uplands of #Brexit.
& we lift a (sadly metaphorical) glass to five years of herds of unicorns striding majestically across the sunlit uplands of #Brexit.
Why are UK Universities, Heritage & Culture Announcing Job Losses, Site Closures & Cut Courses?
YouTube video by The Watching Brief
youtu.be
February 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In the new #WatchingBrief the latest installment of the #BonfireOfTheHumanities (and Nursing) at Cardiff, cuts incoming at English Heritage the IT crowd at the BM
& we lift a (sadly metaphorical) glass to five years of herds of unicorns striding majestically across the sunlit uplands of #Brexit.
& we lift a (sadly metaphorical) glass to five years of herds of unicorns striding majestically across the sunlit uplands of #Brexit.
"How can this be what a top-ranked public university looks like in our world? A world without music, languages, ancient history, or religion."
Dr Flint Dibble with a powerful take on the #BonfireOfTheHumanities at Cardiff University and allegations the University SMT have tried to spin the numbers.
Dr Flint Dibble with a powerful take on the #BonfireOfTheHumanities at Cardiff University and allegations the University SMT have tried to spin the numbers.
The DESTRUCTION OF THE HUMANITIES at Cardiff University
Management seems to think that Humanities scholars don't know how to read statistics
Diving into their proposals shows how they are trying to hide the true extent of damage to Humanities disciplines here
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Management seems to think that Humanities scholars don't know how to read statistics
Diving into their proposals shows how they are trying to hide the true extent of damage to Humanities disciplines here
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January 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"How can this be what a top-ranked public university looks like in our world? A world without music, languages, ancient history, or religion."
Dr Flint Dibble with a powerful take on the #BonfireOfTheHumanities at Cardiff University and allegations the University SMT have tried to spin the numbers.
Dr Flint Dibble with a powerful take on the #BonfireOfTheHumanities at Cardiff University and allegations the University SMT have tried to spin the numbers.
Flint Dibble with an inside track on what appears to be a #BonfireOfTheHumanities at Cardiff University.
A reminder that the Cardiff University SMT has been accused of misrepresenting its financial position vis a vis available cash reserves, and its allegedly overly commercial approach.
A reminder that the Cardiff University SMT has been accused of misrepresenting its financial position vis a vis available cash reserves, and its allegedly overly commercial approach.
The humanities are gutted in Cardiff. These cuts are brutal & will do irreparable harm to education in Wales and UK
The goal is to eliminate half or more of all Humanities academic posts across various schools and smush them together into one school
On a side note, I might need a new affiliation
The goal is to eliminate half or more of all Humanities academic posts across various schools and smush them together into one school
On a side note, I might need a new affiliation
January 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Flint Dibble with an inside track on what appears to be a #BonfireOfTheHumanities at Cardiff University.
A reminder that the Cardiff University SMT has been accused of misrepresenting its financial position vis a vis available cash reserves, and its allegedly overly commercial approach.
A reminder that the Cardiff University SMT has been accused of misrepresenting its financial position vis a vis available cash reserves, and its allegedly overly commercial approach.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities Latest
Between a quarter and a sixth of staff under threat at Goldsmiths.
Courses at risk include,
Anthropology, English & Creative Writing, History, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre as well as Performance & Visual Cultures.
Between a quarter and a sixth of staff under threat at Goldsmiths.
Courses at risk include,
Anthropology, English & Creative Writing, History, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre as well as Performance & Visual Cultures.
‘Cultural and social vandalism’: job cut plans at Goldsmiths attacked
Union claims up to a quarter of all academic roles at financially pressed London institution face the axe
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2024 at 8:58 PM
#BonfireOfTheHumanities Latest
Between a quarter and a sixth of staff under threat at Goldsmiths.
Courses at risk include,
Anthropology, English & Creative Writing, History, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre as well as Performance & Visual Cultures.
Between a quarter and a sixth of staff under threat at Goldsmiths.
Courses at risk include,
Anthropology, English & Creative Writing, History, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre as well as Performance & Visual Cultures.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities at the University of Kent,"...we have taken the decision to phase out Anthropology, Art History, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Music & Audio Technology, and Philosophy/Religious Studies."
The Uni blames "financial challenges" including rising costs & fixed tuition fees.
The Uni blames "financial challenges" including rising costs & fixed tuition fees.
Future plans for Kent
www.kent.ac.uk
March 21, 2024 at 6:55 PM
#BonfireOfTheHumanities at the University of Kent,"...we have taken the decision to phase out Anthropology, Art History, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Music & Audio Technology, and Philosophy/Religious Studies."
The Uni blames "financial challenges" including rising costs & fixed tuition fees.
The Uni blames "financial challenges" including rising costs & fixed tuition fees.
In another chapter of the #BonfireOfTheHumanities in the UK's university sector, Ancient Languages are threatened at Cardiff.
Staff & students have launched a petition to try to halt the move, including an allegation actions by the university itself have made Ancient Languages appear unviable.
Staff & students have launched a petition to try to halt the move, including an allegation actions by the university itself have made Ancient Languages appear unviable.
Sign the Petition
Ancient Languages are being removed from the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion (SHARE) at Cardiff University. This is an affront to our classical education. We should be working to bring th...
www.change.org
March 14, 2024 at 12:06 PM
In another chapter of the #BonfireOfTheHumanities in the UK's university sector, Ancient Languages are threatened at Cardiff.
Staff & students have launched a petition to try to halt the move, including an allegation actions by the university itself have made Ancient Languages appear unviable.
Staff & students have launched a petition to try to halt the move, including an allegation actions by the university itself have made Ancient Languages appear unviable.
#BonfireOfTheHumanities News
Courses including Anthropology English, Music and Audio Technology, Philosophy and Art History under threat at the University of Kent Canterbury and Medway.
Health and Health Care also threatened.
The University blames, among other factors, the impact of #Brexit.
Courses including Anthropology English, Music and Audio Technology, Philosophy and Art History under threat at the University of Kent Canterbury and Medway.
Health and Health Care also threatened.
The University blames, among other factors, the impact of #Brexit.
Nine courses could be ‘phased out’ at university facing financial problems
Nine courses, including journalism and art history, could be phased out at the University of Kent as a consultation is launched.
www.kentonline.co.uk
February 2, 2024 at 6:27 PM
#BonfireOfTheHumanities News
Courses including Anthropology English, Music and Audio Technology, Philosophy and Art History under threat at the University of Kent Canterbury and Medway.
Health and Health Care also threatened.
The University blames, among other factors, the impact of #Brexit.
Courses including Anthropology English, Music and Audio Technology, Philosophy and Art History under threat at the University of Kent Canterbury and Medway.
Health and Health Care also threatened.
The University blames, among other factors, the impact of #Brexit.
"We are appalled to learn that Oxford Brookes plans to reduce the staffing of this excellent [History] department by four out of six history professors."
There's #BonfireOfTheHumanities going on in UK Higher Education with next to no organised debate or campaigning about the impact nationally.
There's #BonfireOfTheHumanities going on in UK Higher Education with next to no organised debate or campaigning about the impact nationally.
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January 18, 2024 at 11:20 AM
"We are appalled to learn that Oxford Brookes plans to reduce the staffing of this excellent [History] department by four out of six history professors."
There's #BonfireOfTheHumanities going on in UK Higher Education with next to no organised debate or campaigning about the impact nationally.
There's #BonfireOfTheHumanities going on in UK Higher Education with next to no organised debate or campaigning about the impact nationally.
There is a #BonfireOfTheHumanities going on in the UK Higher Education sector.
Archaeology, History and Classics departments have been among the victims, but one of the latest is the Music Department at Oxford Brooke's University.
Staff of the department have issued an open letter.
Archaeology, History and Classics departments have been among the victims, but one of the latest is the Music Department at Oxford Brooke's University.
Staff of the department have issued an open letter.
November 16, 2023 at 9:05 PM
There is a #BonfireOfTheHumanities going on in the UK Higher Education sector.
Archaeology, History and Classics departments have been among the victims, but one of the latest is the Music Department at Oxford Brooke's University.
Staff of the department have issued an open letter.
Archaeology, History and Classics departments have been among the victims, but one of the latest is the Music Department at Oxford Brooke's University.
Staff of the department have issued an open letter.