Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Something smells really rotten in the Dundee University’s Executive Group. And the university Court (though not all members) are puppets in the same play. 001
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026It’s wild to me that a university leadership can justify creating new high-salaried roles whilst cutting hundreds of staff jobs even after the necessary cost-cutting has put the institution back in the green. 000
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 25/08/2026If you want to be in charge, whether it’s a university or a country, you need to be ready to take the heat and to actually lead. Our university’s Executive has been failing for a good while now. I wonder how the government will do. 022
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Dundee UCU warns: Dundee could be left poorer and millions in emergency funding squandered as interim Principal pushes ahead with more wide-reaching and devastating job cuts. Fundamental financial questions remain unresolved as serious governance failures continue. sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/sites.dundee.ac.ukDundee University and College Union – Welcome to University and College Union (UCU) University of Dundee Branch home page. 0912
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 16/08/2026We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1goodlawproject.orgJason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law ProjectCommission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death. 030
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Is it worth cutting costs if doing so harms the university more than saves it? Is the requirement for leadership and management of higher education institutions be that one must have zero vision and zero problem solving skills? Yet, they keep telling us to trust them. Ha! 010
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDaniel Martin Feige @danielmartinfeige.bsky.social · 19/06/2026c.org/DJBPRBqnD5 Äußerst unterstützenswert: -Save the Philosophy Programme at Dundee University-c.orgSign the PetitionSave the Philosophy Programme at Dundee University 045
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Follow us for the real stories from staff at the University of Dundee. This week was devastating with 500 colleagues told they were at risk of redundancy. #SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni 045
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026At what point should he be embarrassed by the numerous errors in this so-called recovery plan? 000
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 07/02/2026To realize that patriarchy requires perpetual restyling and relegitimizing is downright energizing. Cynthia Enloe 010
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyResistance Psychology Network @psychresist.bsky.social · 05/02/2026The next session of Psychology of Resistance Virtual Meetings is next Monday, February 9: We do a Roundtable Session on Prefigurative Politics in Repressive Contexts with activists from Lebanon and Serbia and researchers studying prefigurative movements. To register: tinyurly.com/prefigurative 064
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyNome @nome.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Just because good news is worth celebrating: There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection. HIV has, effectively, a vaccination. 73117422898
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyJohanna Ray Vollhardt @jrvollhardt.bsky.social · 06/02/2026The Psychology of Resistance Virtual Meeting Series meets again Mon, Feb 9: social psychologists (incl @tijana-et-al.bsky.social, @yasemingacar.bsky.social, @thia-sagh.bsky.social) & activists will discuss prefigurative movements in Lebanon, Serbia, & Turkey. Registration: tinyurl.com/prefigurative 0119
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 05/11/2025If you missed it, here’s the interim Principal talking about substantial future job cuts at University of Dundee. He refers to the number of job losses recommended in the recovery plan. This is 390FTE with 340FTE via redundancies. We believe redundancies are not necessary. #SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni 01621
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Oh look! Our Interim Principal is modelling lying for a living. At the risk of cutting his employees’ living. 012
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Our members have voted to support industrial action to fight against job cuts passed today! In the ballot our 72% of members were in favour of strike action, and 90% in favour of action short of strike. Turnout was 58%. Thank you to all members, reps and officials for helping us get the vote out. 22822
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Let’s call a spade a spade. Or as they say in Armenian «Ծուռ նստինք, շիտակ խօսինք»։ (let’s sit crookedly, but speak straight) Our Union rejects the latest so-called recovery plan. 031
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 04/08/2025August 4, 2025, five years after the Beirut Port explosion. Questions about justice fill social media today, statements about never forgetting, never forgiving. But the problem is that we still don’t have all the answers about why this non-nuclear explosion occurred… 010
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Be part of the action! If you’re at ISPP this year, join us in solidarity. 000
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 02/07/2025This was an honour to be a part of. Congratulations Dr. @danielbarnett7.bsky.social ! 011
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyJaf @jaffne.bsky.social · 26/06/2025*sounds the "that was probably AI generated information, that's why you can't find it and now at least 2 library staff have had to do first an initial and then a cross check of that information to confirm it doesn't exist so yes, we've had double time wasted by your time saving efforts" klaxon* 5441123
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 21/06/2025We are extremely concerned by the letter from Ernst and Young, auditors at the University of Dundee. The letter suggests that executives submitted inaccurate responses during the auditing process. 1/2 www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...parliament.scotLetter from Ernst and Young LLP to the Court of the University of Dundee 21817
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 20/05/2025theguardian.comAlmost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study findsHalf of 16- to 21-year-olds support ‘digital curfew’ and nearly 70% feel worse after using social media 000
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Commenting on the announcement of an alternative recovery plan for the University of Dundee, Dundee UCU branch co-president Melissa D'Ascenzio said: 1/3 1105
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 02/05/2025At yesterday’s Townhall with Professor Pamela Gillies and BDO, she mentioned that Alan Langlands taskforce would pave the way forward, including new procedures to appoint senior managers. Due to the exclusion of Dundee UCU from the taskforce there will be no academic voice or input. Disgraceful. 0112
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Happy Labour Day, All! www.instagram.com/reel/DJGuzxE...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 000
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 01/05/2025New report from @independentsage.bsky.social Everything you ever wanted to know about mRNA vaccines including how they work, debunking myths & their exciting future. As misinfo about mRNA vax ramps up in US, this report is sorely needed! independentsage.org/wp-content/u... 1/2 17714315
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Two years ago today, I penned these thoughts on the commemorative day of the Armenian Genocide. www.instagram.com/p/CrcJHgRoCy... 010
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Call for papers close this Friday, April 25th.👇🏾 Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, a one-day hybrid conference at the University of Liverpool on Thursday 12th June 2025. x.com/s_haughey/st...x.com 011
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 02/04/2025The former Principal of the University of Dundee will now attend an evidence session at the Scottish Parliament's Education Committee after the 20 April. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...thecourier.co.ukFormer Dundee University bosses including Iain Gillespie agree to Holyrood grillingMSPs will likely question the former principal and four others after Holyrood's Easter break this month. 184
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Anya @anyasf.bsky.social doesn't know what she'll do if she loses her job at the University of Dundee. Join our campaign for an alternative plan and to stop the 632 job cuts. #WeAreThe632 Watch the full video here - youtu.be/oXkCu-bruiI 0148
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyMondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 02/04/2025Cory Booker just spoke for 25 hours straight about defending democracy. Here's why we’re not clapping. — In 2019, he backed anti-BDS legislation — In 2019, he told AIPAC: “If I forget thee, O Israel…” — In 2021, he pushed normalization with Arab states—at Palestinians' expense 1126383
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 27/03/2025For the first time ever, the Scottish Parliament is considering compelling witnesses to attend a meeting of one of its committees. These are clearly unprecedented times, caused by the executive leadership at the University of Dundee. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...thecourier.co.ukEXCLUSIVE: Dundee University chiefs could be FORCED to attend Holyrood grillingHolyrood’s powerful education committee is taking advice on using a legal power for the first time to compel people to attend in person. 02116
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDr Alistair Dickey @aliarchaeo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025As we all knew before they got elected. Labour would just be a slightly lighter version of the Tories. Favouring big business and the wealthy. 021
Dr. Thia M Sagherian-Dickey @thia-sagh.bsky.social · 26/03/2025And here we can see a prime example of a coward 020
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 25/03/2025I'm not saying anything novel here but it really is just truly despicable to watch them use THEIR OWN COLOSSAL SCREW UP to slander the reporter THEY INCLUDED ON THEIR CLASSIFIED GROUP CHAT 38015353410715
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyAna-Maria Bliuc @anamariab99.bsky.social · 25/03/2025PhD opportunity in Australia (unfortunately for Aus residents only): www.linkedin.com/posts/ihsan-...linkedin.comBecome an expert in the humanities and social sciences with a PhD from… | Ihsan YilmazI am looking for a PhD student who wants to work on sharp power. To be supervised and trained by me and the fabulous team of Ana-Maria Bliuc John Betts… 042
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Our students know the score, and who is responsible for the financial position at the University. Executives, and Court members who continue to ignore attempts to engage with them, need to resign. 0197
Reposted by Dr. Thia M Sagherian-DickeyDejan Stjepanović @dejanstjepanovic.bsky.social · 22/03/2025www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/tlwewp3...ucuedinburgh.org.ukReckless downsizing: the “logics” of management’s cuts — UCU EdinburghUnpacking the “business model” behind the plans to restructure the University of Edinburgh 002