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Alison Milner

@alisonmilner.bsky.social
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Researcher of teachers’ work and professionalism. Working in Denmark.

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Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Pay increase for teachers is to be fully-funded, NEU states in press release. "In a letter to the General Secretary of the NEU, Lucy Powell outlined her proposals for funding alongside a willingness to address issues around accountability, workload and well-being," it states.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/09/2026
Union claims victory as ministers agree to fully fund pay rise for teachers in England
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Union claims victory as ministers agree to fully fund pay rise for teachers in England
National Education Union welcomes news that schools will not have to partly fund increase from their own budgets The UK’s biggest education union is claiming a major victory after the government bowed to pressure and agreed to fully fund a forthcoming pay increase for teachers in England in a sudden U-turn on previous policy. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) were due to vote in a ballot for strike action next month over the government’s recent pay offer which provided for a 3.5% increase from this month, with an additional 3% from next September. Continue reading...
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Breaking: The education secretary has committed to fully funding this year’s teacher pay rise following lobbying by the National Education Union, the union has claimed schoolsweek.co.uk/government-c...
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Government commits to fully funding teacher pay rise, says NEU
The education secretary has committed to fully funding this year's teacher pay rise following lobbying by the National Education Union, Schools Week understands
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Martin Gelin @martingelin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
My latest piece for The Guardian: In Sweden, previously unthinkable far-right ideas are now comfortably embedded in the mainstream. The past four years were characterised by an astonishing acceptance of ethnonationalist views, xenophobic rhetoric and authoritarian policies often targeting children.
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How Sweden lost its soul – and stopped being Sweden | Martin Gelin
In 2022 my country entered a new era of cruelty. It will take more than one election to get the old, tolerant Sweden back, writes Swedish journalist Martin Gelin
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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.eurosky.social · 09/09/2026
Women's health is a workplace issue. Ahead of the Education International World Women's Conference, the ETUCE Equality Working Group has published a new Checklist for Collective Bargaining on Women's Health at Work in the Education Sector. Read more: t.ly/2FsEi
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Breaking the Silence: ETUCE Launches Women's Health at Work Checklist
The trade union federation and social partner for education in Europe Education International - Europe
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Denmark's municipal support for clubs and associations gets a mention from Brown. As this website notes, there are over 100,000 clubs and associations in a country of 5.7 million people, and they considered important to democracy, community and social cohesion: denmark.dk/society-and-...
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100,000 active associations
Associations is a vital part of Danish society
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Interesting to discover my former housemate in Oxford (the L in JL Partners) is having an impact in his post-academic career!
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It is noteworthy that the report title starts with 'Investing in Education'... perhaps recognising the link between broader investment and a sustainable teaching profession. But, as noted by @etuce.eurosky.social, tackling the problems identified requires improved social dialogue at all levels!
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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.eurosky.social · 04/09/2026
New European Commission findings confirm what education trade unions have long argued: improving teachers’ salaries matters, but so do working conditions, professional recognition, autonomy and well-being. Read more: t.ly/0peV-
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New European Commission report confirms: attracting and retaining teachers requires both fair pay and better working conditions
The trade union federation and social partner for education in Europe Education International - Europe
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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 02/09/2026
NAHT assistant general secretary, James Bowen, yesterday gave evidence to the Education Select Committee on the Schools White Paper. He stressed that reducing the pressures of a punitive inspection system and high workloads are key to improving retention Watch full session: bit.ly/4h6Xiq4
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 27/08/2026
AI-proof? Younger workers desert the digital world for traditional crafts
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AI-proof? Younger workers desert the digital world for traditional crafts
In a disrupted job market people are turning to heritage crafts such as bookbinding, metalwork and boatbuilding
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We should put this sign on every politician's desk
What would Dolly do?
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton knew what it was like to struggle as she fought for working families her whole career. From providing free books to kids to giving working women our "9 to 5" anthem, she was an icon and an inspiration. Rest in power to our union sister. We will always love you.
A photo of Dolly Parton sitting at a desk and talking on the phone in a scene from the movie 9 to 5.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
1. AFM, the labor union representing professional musicians in North America, is paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who was a member of its Nashville Local 257 for 58 years. AFM says that for decades, Dolly consistently filed union contracts for her recording sessions, live gigs and tours.
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Whit EM @whittyrem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This is literally always in the back of my mind
A meme of two teens writing. The woman is labeled Dolly Parton and underneath it says 9 to 5. The man is looking at her work. He is labeled Karl Marx and underneath it says the communist manifesto
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Erik Angner @erikangner.com · 23/08/2026
March for the Climate (Stockholm, August 23, 2026)
Street scene with thousands of peopleLeonardo di Caprio lookalike with sign: "NOOO DON'T KILL THE EARTH IT IS SO SEXY"Sign: "MAKE EARTH COOL AGAIN"Lady in red with clenched fist
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The Rest Is Politics @therestpolitics.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Who really is Andy Burnham? And how is he going to change Britain? Alastair is joined by Andy Burnham's closest confident and Liverpool's Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram for a three part series - Becoming Burnham - exclusively for TRIP+ members. The first episode is out now.
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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 22/08/2026
The US government is threatening to end relations with Ghent University over their suspension of Cofnas, in case you needed more confirmation of what’s happening in this country
U.S. Ambassador to Belgiu... & €
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The United States Mission to Belgium condemns, in the strongest terms, Ghent University's retaliation against an American scholar following his accurate whistleblower reporting on academic fraud.
The United States government regularly funds and supports research, academic exchanges, and other engagements with overseas universities. Dishonest, corrupt institutions that engage in, or reward, scapegoating mob behavior are not desirable partners for us. This is particularly true where the purpose and effect of the scapegoating is to punish accurate journalism unearthing academic dishonesty. We are therefore reviewing any relationships we have with Ghent University.
Bad-faith idealogues will try to make this a referendum on the content of Cofnas's scholarship - or polemical distortions of it.
That's wrong. Free speech means that controversial views are protected. And Conas'sBad-faith idealogues will try to make this a referendum on the content of Cofnas's scholarship - or polemical distortions of it.
That's wrong. Free speech means that controversial views are protected. And Conas's views were known to Ghent University when he was hired.
The ultimate purpose of freedom of speech is to overturn lies, fraud, and false ideologies. This is precisely what Cofnas was doing, and precisely the reason his home institution wants to silence him.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
MOLDOVA: Teachers reject €51 aid, threaten strike moldova1.md/p/83642
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Moldovan teachers reject €51 aid, threaten strike
Moldovan educators have rejected the government's proposed monthly compensation of €51 (approx. 1,000 MDL), warning that inadequate financial relief could trigger a nationwide general strike. The meas...
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Minister for Culture in 🇩🇰 wants to protect Danish from demise as English creeps more into everyday use. Wants to give Danish Language Council greater authority to ‘reprimand’ whatever reduces Danish quality.👇But these lads are less concerned by evolution of their language. www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
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Engelske ord sniger sig ind: Minister vil beskytte det danske sprog
Kulturministeren vil sætte en stopper for den stigende brug af engelske ord og beskytte det danske sprog.
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Marta Zboralska @marta-zboralska.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Confirmation here www.ugent.be/en/news-even...
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Statement on respect for human dignity and opposition to discrimination
Over the past few days, Ghent University has received many enquiries following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday and the public reactions to it.
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ghent University suspends academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism: Nathan Cofnas says he will ‘probably be fired’
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University suspends academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism
Nathan Cofnas says he will ‘probably be fired’ as Ghent begins disciplinary proceedings
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
'A Russell Group university will no longer use ubiquitous anti-cheating tools provided by Turnitin because of concerns that the company might use students’ work to train artificial intelligence.' Maybe time for UK universities to develop and commercialise their own tools?
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Southampton dumps Turnitin over use of students’ work to train AI
Academic integrity giant denies accusations as university declines to renew contract in favour of ‘other options’
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Oh no. This man was a legend in Harborough. As high streets across the UK struggle, Gilbert’s store has remained an institution. www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/people/...
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Hundreds pay tribute to Harborough shopkeeper after death aged 78
People from across the town have shared their sadness after the death of a beloved shopkeeper and life-long Harborian.
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
✍️ "Britain does not lack talent outside London and the South East. Its institutions are failing to find, develop and promote enough of it." Our CEO, @nickharrison73.bsky.social, on the need for better routes into national power for those outside of London ⬇️ www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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No 10 North could change who runs Britain
Privately educated Londoners still dominate decision-making. We now have a chance to reverse that trend.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Fantastic piece. 🙌
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My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira Sergeant
Brexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunities, says student and activist Ceira Sergeant
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Marcus Larsson @skolinkvisition.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Ny forskning: Marknadsskolan ökar segregationen och minskar valfriheten för de elever som har det tuffast. Skolmarknaden sorterar inte bara elever, den gör själva valfriheten mer ojämlik. tankesmedjanbalans.se/ny-forskning...
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
'The most crucial passage of the EU AI Act for academics, independent researchers, and authors more generally is paragraph 4 of Article 50, which explicitly focuses on AI-generated text: artificialintelligenceact.eu/article/50/
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Article 50: Transparency Obligations for Providers and Deployers of Certain AI Systems | EU Artificial Intelligence Act
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A positive development which could also be extended to the elderly. Bus travel can be very limited in rural areas and require connections in other towns. This means setting off before the 'official' free time period starts.
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A disappointing development considering the positive dialogue between social partners at the Inclusive Education for All Needs final conference in Moldova earlier this year.
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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
FFS, You don’t even have to look *outside Cambridge* for examples of white professors who have behaved far, far worse and not only kept their jobs, but have been protected and celebrated by both their institution and the media.
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Petra Boynton @petraboynton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This is appalling and tragic. Cambridge University, the media, and those far right 'scholars' and hangers on who sought to capitalise on this case for social media clout surely bear responsibility for what feels like an entirely predictable outcome. www.lbc.co.uk/article/jaso...
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Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead aged 41 | LBC
Mr Arday is understood to have been found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea on Friday afternoon
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Sinan Kose @thesinankose.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I think it's bad that the UK press can escalate what is essentially a workplace matter into national news ahead of the fucking country being on fire and then get away with hounding their victim until they die.
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Pumpkin Spiced Hannah 🖤🩶🤍💜🇵🇸 @tooriekep.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Regardless of what he did or did not do, Jason Arday did not deserve to be hounded by the media, much less to his death. Such an awful situation all round.
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Jon @jonw67.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Professor Prentice had better resign as Vice Chancellor of Cambridge first thing tomorrow. Hard to picture how the University could have mismanaged the Jason Arday situation more appallingly badly. Terrible. And an awful stain on their reputation. His poor family.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Water companies panic as drought worsens in UK From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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Danish pupils will have to orally defend essays in attempt to combat AI cheating
Government introduces several measures, including monitoring of computers, for pupils aged 16 to 19
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I have now been told by a member of EMR staff that ‘you don’t pay for a seat, you pay for a journey’.
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Buying a ticket and having to stand the entire journey on a delayed service is also theft
Sign on East Midlands Railway train which tells passengers to travel with a valid ticket.
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The Department for Education has confirmed that universities will receive £50.9 million less in teaching grants next academic year. Bridget Phillipson, the education minister has defended the reduction in light of tuition fee rises. ow.ly/6UWJ50ZkLlf
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Chris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Burnham on growth: “It can only be nurtured from the bottom up.…it comes from placing our universities at the heart of local economies as all the mayors do, & bringing the innovation led approach through start-ups & scale-ups.” More on Burnham & R&D: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
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John Morgan @johnmorgan3.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Burnham: "growth cannot be ordered from the top down...it can only be nurtured from the bottom up". Among the sources of growth he lists: "Placing our universities at the heart of local economies, as all our mayors do, and leading the innovation economy better through start-ups and scale-ups."
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Chris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Burnham on reindustrialisation: Regions to set “clear & credible” ambitions, including “cross-UK partnership between places with complimentary industrial clusters, as Cambridge and Manchester have done on life sciences”. Says he will "back our scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs & creatives".
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
💬 “This inquiry lays bare the cost of leaving whole communities behind." The Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes has published its findings this morning. Read our full response ⬇️🧵 www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Deregulation of #ArtificialIntelligence poses a real threat to persons with disabilities. We analysed the 'AI omnibus', EU's latest law rolling back protections. 6 main causes of concern: www.edf-feph.org/6-ways-the-a...
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6 ways the AI Omnibus weakens protections for persons with disabilities - European Disability Forum
The new ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Omnibus’ proposal, agreed in May 2026, rolls back many of the fundamental rights safeguards established by the Artificial Intelligence Act. This will particularly...
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Alison Milner @alisonmilner.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
If in doubt rebrand and expand the same old stuff and call it ‘strategy’. Focusing on niche recruitment programmes which do not get to the heart of teacher attrition.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Labour become favourites to win next general election after Keir Starmer resignation www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...
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Labour become favourites to win next general election after Starmer resignation
Labour have become the favourites to win the most seats at the next general election following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/06/2026
Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It's the 10th anniversary of the dumbest moment in modern British history so let's celebrate some of the idiots who made it happen. First up ... Jacob Rees-Mogg and his promise of cheap food and wine... In fact food prices have increased some 12% as a direct result of Brexit (LSE) 1/5



Brexit will REDUCE food,
wine and clothes costs
by 20% - Rees-Mogg
fires back at Remainers
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/06/2026
About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year
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About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year
Exclusive: Charities say they ‘cannot continue to absorb the impact of child poverty’ without government support Four hundred thousand children in the UK were supported by baby banks in 2025, an 11% increase from the year before, prompting warnings from charities that they “cannot continue to absorb the impact of child poverty on this scale” without government support. New research from the Baby Bank Alliance, set up by Save the Children UK to represent and advocate for more than 400 baby banks across the country, found that an average of 1,096 children were being supported by each member every day, with some essential items soaring in demand. Continue reading...
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