I've been in HE for 25yrs, and across the sector things seem more difficult than ever for good, talented and hardworking staff across many institutions. It got me thinking about what I'd do if I was a VC to try and address this...

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Given tonight’s statement, I can’t understand why any HE institution would remain open this week...costs surely outweigh benefits (if there are any)?

If you need to take your mind off things for 1/2 hour, I’ve rediscovered the wonderful ‘joy of painting’ with Bob Ross. The world just seems better for 30 mins!

So frustrating to see so much mass - and social - media (not just ITV News) getting this wrong repeatedly... even though they know full well this doesn’t refer to past 24 hours

Me for Unherd on the first zero hospital deaths day. unherd.com/thepost/a-majo…

Bonuses??

Following recent govt advice to us about retraining, I completed the national careers website survey to check what work I was suited to. It suggests: Actor Boxer Commissioning Editor Sport Professional Quite happy to do 3 of those, I haven't got a preference, so open to offers

In between the Tour de France and the Olympics, this is a very useful thread for anyone still thinking sport is clean

Some advice for anyone thinking about hiring a car from Sixt UK Inverness. Don’t.

Was it really necessary for Amazon to deliver my A3 wall planner in a box three feet long? Especially as it came in a ready to post tube anyway?Would be good to have less waste!

Fancy winning a case of Plum Porter Grand reserve? Like this comment, retweet this post and tag a friend to be in with the chance of winning a case of 330ml Plum Porter Grand Reserve. Good Luck!

COMPETITION TIME! To be in with a chance on winning a Plum Box you need to like, follow and retweet this post! That's it! The winner will be announced on the 1st February! Good luck! #competition #win #plumporter

This is a VERY good read for people working in or thinking of working in HE. Spoiler alert…its not Porterhouse Blue any more.

So good to be on the picket line with this pup. #ucuRISING

Happy Valentines Picket Lines 🤎❤️

Have just finished James Timpson excellent book on leadership, with it’s core argument that people always come first and everyone has value…depressing that very few organisations acknowledge this, or they use it as rhetoric rather then reality

2024 Election Specials. 4. The Conservatives youtu.be/cKAeO-5saqQ