A staff group founded at Cambridge in 2023, supporting members facing institutional retaliation.
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This is a wonderful book from Prof Robert Foley, Emeritus Professor of Human Evolution at the University of Cambridge. The author punctures the managerialism that has overwhelmed UK universities with gentle wit. It’s cut from the…
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We publish a request sent to fellow candidates on the creation of a University Ombudsman by Prof Wyn Evans. Any responses received before 5th July will be published without emendation. I’m honoured to stand alongside such…
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Lord Browne is an inappropriate choice for the Chancellorship of Cambridge University for four reasons: The possible election of Lord Browne to the Chancellorship raises concerns about risk of damage to the reputation of the University…
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Nothing sums up how the UK Establishment works better than this glittering gemstone from ‘Yes, Minster’. Sir Arnold is stepping down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service. He will not be idle in…
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A common problem for our Heads of Houses in Oxbridge is the little mistakes that unaccountably slip into their curriculum vitae or press releases. How it happens, no-one really knows — simple clerical errors by their…
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The position of Chancellor of Cambridge University is vacant following the resignation of Lord Sainsbury of Turville. An election will shortly take place. The role is unpaid and has been seen in recent years as largely…
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University senior management are really good at some things — like evading responsibility for monumental cock-ups (see Dundee University here) or awarding each other big pay rises (see Stirling University here). And cover-ups. The home of…
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The Royal Society elected Elon Musk into a Fellowship in 2018. Musk was honoured for his work in technology and engineering, particularly in the fields of space exploration and sustainable energy, This has become a controversial…