In the Dark

As we prepare for Wednesday’s one-day strike, I am reminded that academics at Nottingham University are participating in industrial action for the whole term. The “strategy” the “leadership” there is pursuing targets particle physics, theoretical physics and astronomy for job cuts. Why this is the case I have no idea. I don’t think the “leadership” at Nottingham knows either, as the plan was not written by them by a disreputable company called PA Consulting.

For the full story, see this blog post by Philip Moriarty:

And if you thought that is bad, then watch this short video by Phil Moriarty exposing the lack of accountability at Nottingham University:

This complete abdication of responsibility makes me wonder (a) where they find these people and (b) why they pay them so much if they can’t think for themselves? It’s terrible that Nottingham University is suffering from this level of maladministration, but the really shocking thing is that it is not an isolated phenomenon, but typical of university management, and not only in the UK…

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