UK must fix ‘systemic R&D weakness’ or lose big projects, report warns - on.ft.com/4oFNNiy via @FT

Both Labour and the Conservatives were stronger, more intellectually vigorous & commanded a larger share of the vote when they were broad churches, able to contain different strands of opinion. Recently they've developed a taste for purges, loyalty tests & expulsions. How's that going for them? 🧵

Solidarity with members at our sister branch at Sheffield Hallam that have a rally tomorrow (24th Sept) - 11:45 meeting outside the Langsett Building at City Campus - Walk up to Hallam Square outside the Owen building for speakers at 12 noon. Get down there and show your support!

Great day to post a ballot (when isn't it?!) The announcement of more potential restructures during the ballot period shows just how shameless Uni of Sheffield management is! It's so important everyone votes in our local dispute to save jobs @sheffielducu.bsky.social

Desalination: the costly solution for a thirsty world - on.ft.com/459bvvI via @FT

Great article from @sheffielducu.bsky.social on how, despite what university leadership might suggest, the data clearly shows any financial issues at the institution are not a result of 'sector-wide' problems, but a result of their mismanagement. Please read! ucu.group.shef.ac.uk/campaigns/st...

Sending solidarity and a donation to the hardship fund of @newcastleucu.bsky.social on the day they are hosting a national @ucu.org.uk demo. They are an inspiration for the action we all need to take to resist this vandalism of the higher education sector #stopthecuts.

Standing strong at The Wave and Elmfield today. We're on strike for the most fundamental reason - to protect colleagues jobs from management vandalism #UCUstrikes @sheffielducu.bsky.social

New article w/ @liamstanley.bsky.social and @dillonwamsley.bsky.social in British Politics. Using the tools of British political economy, we situate the interlocking crises of fiscal capacity, territorial integrity and decarbonisation in the UK in deeper historical context. doi.org/10.1057/s412...