I'm sure the optical illusion doesn't come across in a photograph, but... I've owned this book for years and today I picked it up to check a reference and realised it's not a gun on the cover.

#Callforchapters We would love to hear from any researchers, who are interested in the ethical dilemmas of precarious work in educational settings. Please see our call for papers at shorturl.at/bnrzZ Dr Kate Smithers Nerida Spina Sarah Gurr jill blackmore

#Callforchapters : are you interested in the ethical dilemmas of precarious workers, those who supervise their work, and the educational institutions in which they are employed? Dr Jess Harris Nerida Spina Sarah Gurr jill blackmore

Last week at EERA - European Educational Research Association, Dr Kate Smithers and I presented our work on turning precarious employment into continuing employment. It's great to see that the paper has been a catalyst for discussions around what barriers different HE sectors face in reducing casualised numbers.

'Was it easy to leave Australia?' you ask.

In many ways, yes.

For reference, 5m is 16.5 feet... I don't need that in my life.

I hate seeing calls for papers for special issues and being like 'Well, I don't really have the data to write anything... but I sure could go on a 7,000-word rant'.

Me on why The Leverhulme Trust funds blue skies research and the challenges facing our education and R and D system.

Out now: A Festschrift to Professor Helen Gunter, Orvillian, EU Rejoiner. in honour of her contributions to the field of education policy and leadership studies.
Prof Tanya Fitzgerald Andrew Wilkins Dr Bee Hughes 🐝 Stephen Rayner
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Richard Niesche
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The cover has been finalised for my new book coming out in (maybe) October!

Big thanks to Dr Kate Smithers Dr James Burford Leanne Higham & Rafaan Daliri-Ngametua for contributing their expertise and experiences.

It was a privilege to examine Ying Yang's thesis and viva yesterday with Dr Suzanne Beech at Manchester Institute of Education (MIE). Well done Ying, it was a lively discussion and you defended your work brilliantly. We hope you enjoyed your PhD journey at The University of Manchester!

Wonderful to attend my first The University of Manchester Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) graduation ceremony today with Prof Steve Courtney, Paul Armstrong, Amanda Heffernan, and Dr Bee Hughes 🐝 (photographer). So many amazing students ready to begin the next chapter of their lives! Well done everybody!

Will Andrew Tate's trial lead to more young boys championing his cause?

Me and Prof Steven Roberts on why news of Tate's charges will likely reinforce beliefs that he is a victim rather than a perpetrator.

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🚨📢🚨 REMINDER (and please RT!)...

Webinar on 'Care Leavers, Post-16 Pathways and Labour Market Transitions' hosted by Rees Centre, based on the findings of our Nuffield Foundation study. Wednesday 28th June at 1pm. All welcome.

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