Thirty Days in the Bank: How Britain’s universities are running out of money, and why almost nobody is shouting about it
https://dominusmarkham.com/thirty-days-in-the-bank/
#UKUniversities #HigherEducation #UniversityFunding #HEcrisis #InternationalStudents #UCU #Hull #BritishPolitics
https://dominusmarkham.com/thirty-days-in-the-bank/
#UKUniversities #HigherEducation #UniversityFunding #HEcrisis #InternationalStudents #UCU #Hull #BritishPolitics
Thirty Days in the Bank - Dominus Owen Markham
Up here in the hills, you learn to count in days. Not in pounds, not in quarters or fiscal years, but in days: how many days of gas are left in the bottle, how many days the batteries will hold if the…
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September 23, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Thirty Days in the Bank: How Britain’s universities are running out of money, and why almost nobody is shouting about it
https://dominusmarkham.com/thirty-days-in-the-bank/
#UKUniversities #HigherEducation #UniversityFunding #HEcrisis #InternationalStudents #UCU #Hull #BritishPolitics
https://dominusmarkham.com/thirty-days-in-the-bank/
#UKUniversities #HigherEducation #UniversityFunding #HEcrisis #InternationalStudents #UCU #Hull #BritishPolitics
#HECrisis #CampusTradeUnions #AcademicSky #UniversityOfCambridge www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Job losses loom at University of Cambridge’s MRC research unit - Research Professional News
Unions allege consultation shortcomings, while university says research council’s funding changes led to “difficult position”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A bit more detailed version of my earlier posts #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #ReclaimHE #CampusTradeUnions
michaelabberton.medium.com/how-to-have-...
michaelabberton.medium.com/how-to-have-...
How to have a Trade Dispute over Funding in Higher Education
University National Strike?
michaelabberton.medium.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A bit more detailed version of my earlier posts #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #ReclaimHE #CampusTradeUnions
michaelabberton.medium.com/how-to-have-...
michaelabberton.medium.com/how-to-have-...
📢 FAQ: Why Can’t We Just Strike Nationally in UK Universities? 🧵
Let’s clear up the confusion. A thread for UCU members #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #ReclaimHE #CampusTradeUnions
Let’s clear up the confusion. A thread for UCU members #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #ReclaimHE #CampusTradeUnions
April 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📢 FAQ: Why Can’t We Just Strike Nationally in UK Universities? 🧵
Let’s clear up the confusion. A thread for UCU members #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #ReclaimHE #CampusTradeUnions
Let’s clear up the confusion. A thread for UCU members #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #ReclaimHE #CampusTradeUnions
UCU rally and parliamentary lobby tomorrow! Check with your branch for details! #HEcrisis #StopTheCuts Parliament tomorrow afternoon! see you there!
March 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
UCU rally and parliamentary lobby tomorrow! Check with your branch for details! #HEcrisis #StopTheCuts Parliament tomorrow afternoon! see you there!
Dear Sir Keir,
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
March 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Dear Sir Keir,
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
Dear Sir Keir,
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
March 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Dear Sir Keir,
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
a little idea
to solve your number of NEET
don’t pick on the workers
the disabled aren’t shirkers
give FE and HE a treat!
Invest in post 16 education and reform the apprenticeship program into something meaningful.
#HECrisis #StopTheCuts #r4today
UCU rally and parliamentary lobby a week tomorrow! Check with your branch for details! #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #CampusTradeUnions #AcademicSky
March 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
UCU rally and parliamentary lobby a week tomorrow! Check with your branch for details! #HECrisis #StopTheCuts #CampusTradeUnions #AcademicSky
#StopTheCuts Solidarity to branches fighting for jobs and taking action #HECrisis #UCU #R4today #CampusTradeUnions
March 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
#StopTheCuts Solidarity to branches fighting for jobs and taking action #HECrisis #UCU #R4today #CampusTradeUnions
I’ve received ‘at risk of redundancy’ letter - this threatens the applied health research projects on which I am co-investigator #HEcrisis
May 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
I’ve received ‘at risk of redundancy’ letter - this threatens the applied health research projects on which I am co-investigator #HEcrisis
🚩Proud to have represented my branch at UCU’s parliamentary lobby.
🚩The Labour government must not allow Higher Education to collapse on their watch.
🚩We need to hold the government’s feet to the fire and save our universities.
#UKHE #HEcrisis @ucu.org.uk @uea-ucu.bsky.social
🚩The Labour government must not allow Higher Education to collapse on their watch.
🚩We need to hold the government’s feet to the fire and save our universities.
#UKHE #HEcrisis @ucu.org.uk @uea-ucu.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🚩Proud to have represented my branch at UCU’s parliamentary lobby.
🚩The Labour government must not allow Higher Education to collapse on their watch.
🚩We need to hold the government’s feet to the fire and save our universities.
#UKHE #HEcrisis @ucu.org.uk @uea-ucu.bsky.social
🚩The Labour government must not allow Higher Education to collapse on their watch.
🚩We need to hold the government’s feet to the fire and save our universities.
#UKHE #HEcrisis @ucu.org.uk @uea-ucu.bsky.social
⬇️ #HEcrisis 🏴 #universities. Powerful contributions by @cardifffucu.bsky.social members.
A must watch for anyone who wants to understand the crisis in Welsh universities.
Wales This Week, ITV Wales, 8:30pm tonight, and on catchup afterwards.
My union branch @cardiffucu.bsky.social features heavily.
www.itv.com/walesprogram...
Wales This Week, ITV Wales, 8:30pm tonight, and on catchup afterwards.
My union branch @cardiffucu.bsky.social features heavily.
www.itv.com/walesprogram...
May 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
⬇️ #HEcrisis 🏴 #universities. Powerful contributions by @cardifffucu.bsky.social members.
At the UCU parliamentary lobby, we impressed on MPs the need to invest in Higher Ed not only to save jobs but also to protect the future of our students and communities. Universities like UEA play a vital role in the education, culture, and economy of many UK cities and regions.
#HEcrisis #SaveUEA
#HEcrisis #SaveUEA
🚩Proud to have represented my branch at UCU’s parliamentary lobby.
🚩The Labour government must not allow Higher Education to collapse on their watch.
🚩We need to hold the government’s feet to the fire and save our universities.
#UKHE #HEcrisis @ucu.org.uk @uea-ucu.bsky.social
🚩The Labour government must not allow Higher Education to collapse on their watch.
🚩We need to hold the government’s feet to the fire and save our universities.
#UKHE #HEcrisis @ucu.org.uk @uea-ucu.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
UCU Live now on YouTube discussing the #HECrisis:
www.youtube.com/live/WZFPM_C...
Estimates that there will be at least 10,000 job losses in HE this year!
www.youtube.com/live/WZFPM_C...
Estimates that there will be at least 10,000 job losses in HE this year!
UCU: Stop the Cuts HE campaign briefing
YouTube video by UCU - University and College Union
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
UCU Live now on YouTube discussing the #HECrisis:
www.youtube.com/live/WZFPM_C...
Estimates that there will be at least 10,000 job losses in HE this year!
www.youtube.com/live/WZFPM_C...
Estimates that there will be at least 10,000 job losses in HE this year!
“Bugger off! The reason everyone was so stressed was because they were making redundancies and slashing departmental funding to the bone. How was mindfulness going to help with that?”
- your experience too?
#HECrisis #LTHEChat 2/2
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/i-t...
- your experience too?
#HECrisis #LTHEChat 2/2
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/i-t...
I tried Mel Robbins’ self-help mantra for a week – now I’m angrier than ever
Trying to detach myself from my justified anger left me frustrated and disempowered
liveapp.inews.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
“Bugger off! The reason everyone was so stressed was because they were making redundancies and slashing departmental funding to the bone. How was mindfulness going to help with that?”
- your experience too?
#HECrisis #LTHEChat 2/2
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/i-t...
- your experience too?
#HECrisis #LTHEChat 2/2
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/i-t...
This #StarWars Day - a #GenAI poster - #HigherEducation - the Sector Strikes Back #Maythe4thBeWithYou. I gave Google Gemini a short description of what I wanted, and it was quite accurate. #EdTech #AI #Education #HECrisis
May 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
This #StarWars Day - a #GenAI poster - #HigherEducation - the Sector Strikes Back #Maythe4thBeWithYou. I gave Google Gemini a short description of what I wanted, and it was quite accurate. #EdTech #AI #Education #HECrisis
wonkhe.com/blogs/the-fi... I can hear Sam Smith singing 'The Writing's on the Wall' 🎶, you don't need to be a genius to see more of this in the coming year. #HigherEducation #Education #HECrisis #WonkHE #TalkingHE
The first multi-university group arrives
The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent are moving together into a single governance structure. Mark Leach and David Kernohan report on the sector's first "super university"
wonkhe.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
wonkhe.com/blogs/the-fi... I can hear Sam Smith singing 'The Writing's on the Wall' 🎶, you don't need to be a genius to see more of this in the coming year. #HigherEducation #Education #HECrisis #WonkHE #TalkingHE
Press release to come on new #waterfowl #conservation project but now winding down for year - we went out with a 💥(😉) - and we still have live projects on coastal #rewilding novel #ecosystems & #naturalcapital - oysters, fishes and more - an exciting job - lets hope i get to keep it #HEcrisis
December 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Press release to come on new #waterfowl #conservation project but now winding down for year - we went out with a 💥(😉) - and we still have live projects on coastal #rewilding novel #ecosystems & #naturalcapital - oysters, fishes and more - an exciting job - lets hope i get to keep it #HEcrisis
The elegance of running on media manufactured outrages is that you don't need a plan for solving the hecrisis. Once your media outlets stop reporting on it, it seems like you fixed it.
May 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The elegance of running on media manufactured outrages is that you don't need a plan for solving the hecrisis. Once your media outlets stop reporting on it, it seems like you fixed it.