Howard Stevenson
@howardstevenson.bsky.social
Independent trade union research, education and consultancy. Professor Emeritus, School of Education, University of Nottingham.
I never thought that I would have to write this piece about my university. But after weeks of demonstrating privately to senior managers that their case is based on a false prospectus, that their data are inaccurate and their claims misleading, there was little choice. substack.com/@lucasamin/n...
Inside Britain's university crisis
As teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter
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A big solidarity hug to my friend and comrade @lopa.bsky.social - her final day as an inspirational President of @uonucu.bsky.social. It has been a pure pleasure to see her grow into that role and to lead the union through such difficult times. An extraordinary inspiration. Solidarity Lopa xx
With our current marking and assessment boycott coming to a close, we want to share @howardstevenson.bsky.social 's reflections on this action within our broader campaign. post16educator.org.uk/resources/ar...
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Anyone who has seen a close family member go through the care system must relate to this. It is hard and complex work and those most marginalised cover some of the toughest wards and the worst shifts. It’s time for change.
Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social · last wk.It's depressing that this moved me so much, but did. First time I've heard a politician praise a group of immigrants, without caveat, for a long while.
"Bending to politicians’ preferred viewpoints over what the experts know to be true and right sets a dangerous precedent for higher education nationwide.” - TJ Geiger, Texas Tech University @texasaaup.bsky.social
American Association of University Professors and Texas AAUP-AFT fight back against academic censorship
The American Association of University Professors and Texas AAUP-AFT are suing the Texas Tech University System, claiming its policies restrict professors from using course material about race, gender...
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My reflections on the extraordinary, and inspiring, campaign by @uonucu.bsky.social members fighting job losses and course closures at University of Nottingham. In part based on my Agnes Flues memorial lecture. post16educator.org.uk/resources/ar...
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On the class dynamics of education policy, the preservation of elite education & Labour's inability to articulate class struggle thru education. "Unless Burnham offers a substantial change there is little reason for anyone involved in education to vote Labour at all." lwbooks.co.uk/why-does-edu...
Why does education stay the same? - Lawrence Wishart
Class inequality endures throughout England’s education system, argues Sol Gamsu, in part because of the shared educational background of those who have wielded power. Will Andy Burnham break with the...
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"Nice federal science grant you got there, shame if someone cut it off because you didn't swear your ideological allegiance like we told you to...👀
‘A razor’s edge’: How colleges are navigating civil rights probes under Trump
Some colleges have cut deals, while others have fought back against federal officials. Both come with risks, legal experts say.
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With an exciting World Cup reaching its climax a few hopeful reflections on the politics, especially as regards integration. @sundersays.bsky.social @stephenkb.bsky.social @jdportes.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/bylineti...
What the World Cup Showed Us About Politics
As the tournament comes to its final game, Jon Bloomfield and David Edgar reflect on what it has demonstrated about nationhood, identity and the global rules-based order
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All the chaos and corruption of the Trump-Infantino debacle chronicled in one place tracker.footballagainstfascism.org
Trump World Cup Chaos Tracker
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Apropos not very much, and being rather parochial - imagine how (un)popular it would be if anyone suggested introducing a 3rd place play-off match into the FA cup. Surely these fixtures in the World Cup and Euros should be binned/banned. Utterly pointless and borderline cruel to those playing.
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The worst of all outcomes for Trump. He cheats, is on the sharp end of a completely justified global backlash and the USA gets dumped out of the World Cup. 😀
Trying to win by ignoring international rules - right out of the Trump play book. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing a red line’ over lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card
Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to lift US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension for Monday’s last-16 tie with Belgium
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Ending the academic year in Brussels. Presenting our Your Turn 2 research at @eduinternational.bsky.social, and our research report on education unions, AI and collective bargaining also published this week. Plus - no better place to watch Belgium vs Senegal :-)
@tregenza.bsky.social Hi Chris. Good to meet you at the lecture on Wednesday. Please could you email me at howard.stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk - so I can email you back and ask a favour :-) thank you.
More clear evidence that the community has our back: city council and members of parliament have joined our president to craft this important joint appeal condemning the horrific financial strategy that our administration continues force on the university.
I could not have been more honoured than to be asked to do this. Agnes had such a huge impact on so many people in Nottingham. She would be horrified to see what’s happening to the institution she worked so hard for.
University of Nottingham UCU branch@uonucu.bsky.social · last mo."Winning is getting employers to say yes when they want to say no" A massive thank you to @howardstevenson.bsky.social for his wonderful (and wonderfully timely) talk at yesterday's Agnes Flues lecture. The perfect jolt of energy for our ongoing industrial action!
In the School of Physics and Astronomy at University of Nottingham. Being greeted by lots of redundancy notices pinned to the noticeboard tells you everything you need to know about the current state of UK higher education.
In the School of Physics and Astronomy at University of Nottingham. Being greeted by lots of redundancy notices pinned to the noticeboard tells you everything you need to know about the current state of UK higher education.
UPDATE: It has come to our attention that this room has air con. So now you can celebrate Agnes, listen to Howard, learn about labour organising, AND beat the heat!
University of Nottingham UCU branch@uonucu.bsky.social · last mo.AGNES FLUES MEMORIAL LECTURE 🎟️ Book your tickets here 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/uonuc...
This event tomorrow is definitely ON. Nearly rescheduled due to weather issues - but it is ON. In person and online. There will be hydration breaks :-)
Alec Edworthy@alecedworthy.bsky.social · last mo.Coming up tomorrow, get your tickets while you still can. @howardstevenson.bsky.social is an excellent speaker and I'm sure this will be one not to miss! @lboroucu.bsky.social
Delighted to be doing this on Wednesday. Feels like today is a moment - an opportunity. But how to build the movement that defeats the bonds markets when the bonds markets say no? My thoughts on Wednesday - in person and online.
University of Nottingham UCU branch@uonucu.bsky.social · last mo.AGNES FLUES MEMORIAL LECTURE 🎟️ Book your tickets here 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/uonuc...
Please join us as we celebrate Agnes' legacy in the best way we know how: looking to the future as we continue to organise togther 🗓️ 2pm, Wednesday 24th June 📍 B21 School of Physics, & Online
Stevenson is a Professor Emeritus in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from UoN. His research interests have focused mainly on industrial relations in the education sector (schools, further, higher and adult education).
A real honour to be asked to give the Agnes Flues Annual Memorial Lecture - Wednesday 24 June, 2-4pm. Hybrid - online details in link. I’ll be going bold and talking about ‘How we win’. www.tickettailor.com/events/uonuc...
Get tickets for Agnes Flues Memorial Lecture – Agnes Flues Annual Memorial Lecture: How We Win – Lecture Theatre B21, School of Physics, University Park, University of Nottingham
Agnes Flues Annual Memorial Lecture: How We Win – Lecture Theatre B21, School of Physics, University Park, University of Nottingham, Wed 24 Jun 2026 - Second Agnes Flues Annual Memorial Lecture: How ...
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