Dr Vanessa
@hpsvanessa.bsky.social
historian of science, medicine, food, sport and exploration; other content generally but not limited to: my dinner, a weird bug, feminist beer 🏳️⚧️, complaining about bad parking. Latest book: tinyurl.com/HigherColder
I really dislike unsolicited advice.
I really dislike unsolicited advice.
Yes, as you can see, the sector is very impoverished. It's sad really.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Yes, as you can see, the sector is very impoverished. It's sad really.
Reposted by Dr Vanessa
It's not *just* academics and students (two groups that Starmer's Labour despise and see as undesirable) who populate universities. They employ vast work forces! There are administrators, cleaners, cafeteria staff, gardeners, post workers, builders all dependent on their university remaining open.
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It's not *just* academics and students (two groups that Starmer's Labour despise and see as undesirable) who populate universities. They employ vast work forces! There are administrators, cleaners, cafeteria staff, gardeners, post workers, builders all dependent on their university remaining open.
I am nit quite as stupid as you think.
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I am nit quite as stupid as you think.
I genuinely don’t know what you’re talking about? (I have no contact details other than an email)
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I genuinely don’t know what you’re talking about? (I have no contact details other than an email)
This completely threw me the first time I downloaded BBC podcasts outside the UK…
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This completely threw me the first time I downloaded BBC podcasts outside the UK…
Wooo! is it all done now?
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Wooo! is it all done now?