Retired academic, lifelong student, critical thinker
Joined August 2018
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David Robotham retweeted
"Research suggests that even a 20-minute swim exercise can boost brain function." 🏊♂️
Why swimming could be the best exercise you do - read more ⏬
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David Robotham retweeted
Airlines, all employers should offer decent work to staff who will then give decent service to customers; its not rocket science: tinyurl.com/ACCCqf
@BamfordMatt,@ALERA_Australia,@AcadSocSciences,@acasorguk,@hijessicayun,@choiceaustralia,@dmaguz ,@EwinHannan,@fairwork_gov_au
David Robotham retweeted
Standards of living are falling across the UK yet policymakers from across the political spectrum have failed to put forward policies to address this decline, argues Danny Dorling in this Q&A exploring the themes in his latest book.
@dannydorling
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David Robotham retweeted
Some companies are ordering workers to return to the office. Others are bringing the office to them. on.wsj.com/3Q65Grx
David Robotham retweeted
Female students at UK universities were more than twice as likely as male students to have been affected by poor mental health in recent years, @policyatkings & @taso_he analysis suggests
timeshighereducation.com/new…
David Robotham retweeted
Workers in the gig economy deserve fair wages and protections too! This study in the guardian reveals that half of UK gig workers earn below minimum wage. It's time to stand together and unionize for better rights and conditions.
theguardian.com/global-devel…
David Robotham retweeted
The PM has announced a U-turn on vital net zero policies.
Clean air, improved public health, and a green future for finance are crucial benefits net zero will enable.
Help us secure a cycle-friendly future. Write to Rishi today: ow.ly/o0Vz50PNIJx
ALT Cartoon by Dave Walker is titled 'Sunak's net zero smokescreen: what's behind it?'. Image of transport emissions behind which can be seen NHS waiting times, cost of living, decimated public transport, climate inaction, cycling and walking budget cuts. Text reads: "No U-turn on low traffic neighbourhoods and 20mph"
David Robotham retweeted
New research finds one-in-four drivers still don't know correct Highway Code rule on pedestrian and cyclist priority
road.cc/303959
David Robotham retweeted
We're #ReadyFor20mph!
Yesterday Wales became the first country in the UK to introduce a life-saving 20mph default speed limit to most roads in built-up areas: ow.ly/iyk050PMQ6S
ALT Graphic showing a 20mph road sign. Text reads: "The default 20mph limit in Wales could save at least 10 lives and avoid more than 1,000 people being injured on the roads each year."
David Robotham retweeted
Fantastic to see default 20mph being introduced in Wales tomorrow. Why wouldn’t you want to reduce danger on our roads and save lives?
ALT Infographic with a triangular road sign with an exclamation mark. Text reads Did you know? You're 5x more likely to be killed by a vehicle going at 30mph, than if you're hit at 20mph
David Robotham retweeted
One in four UK universities now running a food bank: @HEPI_news report warns of “cost-of-learning” crisis and finds significant variation in value of hardship funds. @paddywjack reports
bit.ly/487o1MZ
ALT A man in a thick hooded jacket walks past a red-brick wall in which has been spray-painted the words “Food Bank” and an arrow pointing the way.
David Robotham retweeted
Inequality amongst students on master’s and doctoral degrees could represent a “worrying” social mobility concern for the UK, @SMCommission
warns
timeshighereducation.com/new…
David Robotham retweeted
Instead of requiring office attendance, some companies are providing perks and spaces that only come with in-person work. bbc.in/3r48g8N
David Robotham retweeted
How much should #remuneration committees concern themselves about restraining CEO pay at a time of high #inflation? Does widening pay dispersion (between CEO & median pay) erode employee #engagement? My paper explores whether CEO pay is ‘excessive’.
shorturl.at/cvMT7
David Robotham retweeted
🚨New High Pay Centre research shows that pay for FTSE 100 CEOs increased by over £500k in 2022.
In 2022 FTSE 100 CEOs were paid £3.91m - 118 times the median UK worker. That’s up from a ratio of 108:1 in 2021
FT: Blue chip bosses handed 16% pay rise amid BoE calls for restraint on wages #TomorrowsPapersToday
David Robotham retweeted
Brits pick practical work over university careers, research reveals - HR News hrnews.co.uk/brits-pick-prac…
David Robotham retweeted
One in three students to study from home due to debt fears - HR News hrnews.co.uk/one-in-three-st…
David Robotham retweeted
In an age of AI, misinformation and political polarisation, critical thinking is more important than ever. But how can educators develop this skill in their students? This collection of #THECampus resources offers some ideas
timeshighereducation.com/cam…
David Robotham retweeted
Expert reveals the potential health risks night-shift workers face - HR News hrnews.co.uk/expert-reveals-…
David Robotham retweeted
Opinion: If #Alevel grades are only ‘reliable to one grade either way’, where does that leave admissions officers deciding on borderline cases, asks @noookophile
bit.ly/3OUbJQl
