Monthly Archives: May 2014

Academic Demotion and Regression

The appeals (renamed as reassessments in most cases) for the conversion of principal lecturers to associate professor are over. Some were fortunate and the threat of demotion and a large salary cut have gone. For others this threat hangs over … Continue reading

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Message from Edith C Nesbitt, Dean of Govan

Y’awreet there. Aye, nae bother. Noo then, a wee burd tells me some of yous think ahm a bully. Weel tha’s pish. S’wan innae gub yous needs. Jist cos some blooter whines aboot ma management style doesnae mean any of … Continue reading

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Song from the new musical Gullible, in which a VC fools the board of governors that he is good for the university

[FAGIN JOOLS] In this life, I need cash Big pay rise, huge great stash Gotta get pay to come my way You’ve got sack a PL or two   You’ve got sack a PL or two, boys You’ve got sack … Continue reading

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Tales from the riverbank – May edition

Dear Mugs Successes: I am delighted that the University has been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze status. Athena SWAN is a national programme for recognising commitment to advancing careers in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics). I know – unbelievable … Continue reading

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