David Robotham

Retired academic, lifelong student, critical thinker

[BBC Radio 4 @BBCRadio4]

"Research suggests that even a 20-minute swim exercise can boost brain function." 🏊‍♂️

Why swimming could be the best exercise you do - read more ⏬
https://t.co/YvBYcyyTHU

[Greg J Bamber @GregBamber]

Airlines, all employers should offer decent work to staff who will then give decent service to customers; its not rocket science: https://t.co/N9quanLAqu
@BamfordMatt,@ALERA_Australia,@AcadSocSciences,@acasorguk,@hijessicayun,@choiceaustralia,@dmaguz ,@EwinHannan,@fairwork_gov_au

[LSE British Politics and Policy @LSEpoliticsblog]

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
https://t.co/so9VSijq5H

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

Some companies are ordering workers to return to the office. Others are bringing the office to them. https://t.co/rok74kklMx

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

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
https://t.co/3wUhhJf0dv

[IWGB United Private Hire Drivers @UPHD_IWGB]

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.

https://t.co/iIMxHWkprn

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

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: https://t.co/qCF6dYXiDR

[road.cc @roadcc]

New research finds one-in-four drivers still don't know correct Highway Code rule on pedestrian and cyclist priority
https://t.co/DxraVQRQRD

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

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: https://t.co/Y5bHXFIphq

[Cycling UK @WeAreCyclingUK]

Fantastic to see default 20mph being introduced in Wales tomorrow. Why wouldn’t you want to reduce danger on our roads and save lives?

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

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
https://t.co/CSmlE5UKrV

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Inequality amongst students on master’s and doctoral degrees could represent a “worrying” social mobility concern for the UK, @SMCommission
warns
https://t.co/2YQoi5spzH

[BBC Worklife @BBC_Worklife]

Instead of requiring office attendance, some companies are providing perks and spaces that only come with in-person work. https://t.co/AQD2ydEZxI

[Stephen Bevan @StephenBevan]

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’.
https://t.co/yBL1aZn20p

[High Pay Centre @HighPayCentre]

🚨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

[HRNews @HRNewsdesk]

Brits pick practical work over university careers, research reveals - HR News https://t.co/JZrXTLkyxb

[HRNews @HRNewsdesk]

One in three students to study from home due to debt fears - HR News https://t.co/HeXauEnXuC

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

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
https://t.co/lVv1EybDXv

[HRNews @HRNewsdesk]

Expert reveals the potential health risks night-shift workers face  - HR News https://t.co/UGr6ORuf0X

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Opinion: If #Alevel grades are only ‘reliable to one grade either way’, where does that leave admissions officers deciding on borderline cases, asks @noookophile
https://t.co/YUwzJ6eNhO