Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Tuesday, 6th January (Richmond)

Happy New Year everyone! 1. Two pieces from The Conversation with which to start the new year: Five myths about learning a new language – busted by Abigail Parrish & Jessica Mary Bradley from Sheffield University https://theconversation.com/five-myths-about-learning-a-new-language-busted-266946 Language learning is often … Continue reading

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Tuesday, 23rd September (Richmond)

Later back at my desk than promised, as re-entry into UK atmosphere took longer than anticipated! 1. A trenchant piece from University World News by Katy Sian, Decolonisation means no longer being silent on Palestine https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250903102212352 (…) in adopting the … Continue reading

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Tuesday, 27th May (Richmond)

1. A measured but firm response from Harvard University President Alan Garber to the latest assault on his university by the Trump administration https://www.harvard.edu/research-funding/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2025/05/Letter-from-Harvard-President-Alan-M.-Garber-to-the-Honorable-Linda-E.-McMahon.pdf PDF also below. Harvard’s efforts to achieve (its) goals are undermined and threatened by the federal … Continue reading

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