This cat REALLY wants to know:
If poor humans are desperate enough to risk their lives crossing the channel in a dinghy, why are rich humans so determined to hurt them further?
This cat knows that there is a special circle in feline hell reserved for rich humans who punch down on poor humans.
You know who you are. See you there with my toasting fork 😈
This cat despairs.
I'm venal and self-centred: I'm a cat. But these poopy politicians are worse than me!
When I rule the world, they will be cleaning my litter tray for all time.
It's an overwhelming YES to strike action at @GoldsmithsUCU
With 130 jobs on the line we will fight back against these devastating cuts ✊
Read more 👇
ucu.org.uk/article/13528/…
🚨 BREAKING: Northumbria University management have backed down from compulsory redundancy threats to academic staff after we balloted for strike action.
Uni bosses across the country should take note: our members will organise to defend their jobs ✊
ucu.org.uk/article/13527/…
Considering a PhD in Social Science at @cardiffuni?
I’d probably look elsewhere as @CUSocSci are removing teaching opportunities for PG Researchers - opportunities which are not only vital for gaining teaching experience but also for earning much needed money in this CoL crisis.
What @gabyhinsliff said👇
The Cat wants to know:
Who's going to be left to teach students once universities have "restructured"?
What subjects will be left to teach? 🤔
Answers to your VC on your job is at risk letter.
commentisfree/2024/mar/29/britain-universities-freefall
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