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Monthly Archives: July 2017
New EDI boss
Once again the University has missed an opportunity. This blog suggested that a suitable replacement at EDI for Nona McDuffer OBM (Order of the Bad Manager) would be her capable deputy Cheryl Jordan, but suspected she would not be chosen. … Continue reading
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Last of the APs
The invidious AP transition practice introduced by the Great Destroyer, Julius Weinberg, has come to an end. In case anybody is unaware, Weinberg decided to abolish the titles of Principal Lecturer and Reader and replace them with the new designation … Continue reading
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Another one bites the dust
No tears will be shed for the departure of Martin McQuillan, probably the worst of the SMT following the ousting of Clueless Julius Weinberg last year. Queasy has stated that he is leaving for personal reasons. Perhaps this is true. … Continue reading
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Third rate?
The latest means of sowing destructive competition within universities has begun, and predictably Kingston is already at the bottom. Also predictable is the University’s spin on its bronze TEF rating, the lowest possible (those institutions on a “provisional” rating have … Continue reading