Edmund Adam, PhD

Dean of The School of Arts, Humanities & Health Sciences @CUQUlster | @UofT | Sometimes ⚽️ tweets

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

My statement on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations:

[Edmund Adam, PhD @EdmundAdam1]

States’ behavior is underpinned by ideas. The current trend of treating int'l cooperation in HEd as a security issue follows the same logic. My co-authored paper with Dr Zha problematizes the neorealist ideology fueling this trend. #OA #HEd #China #GCC 👇
https://t.co/tQvEHcPXfV

[Edmund Adam, PhD @EdmundAdam1]

@business @tracyalloway @TheStalwart Perhaps governments use consultants bcoz they want 2 spare themselves the headache that comes from framing contemporary issues in VERY broad terms that a) dance around rather than address issues and thus b) confuse without any enlightenment.

[Edmund Adam, PhD @EdmundAdam1]

Looking forward to it!

[Gavin Moodie @GavinMoodie]

Coming soon by @leesaw2 and me. This argues that a new ‘social settlement’ is needed in vocational education, one which is based on a broader understanding of occupations and preparation for work. It argues for more expansive understandings of the purposes of vocational education

[Gavin Moodie @GavinMoodie]

Coming soon by @leesaw2 and me. This argues that a new ‘social settlement’ is needed in vocational education, one which is based on a broader understanding of occupations and preparation for work. It argues for more expansive understandings of the purposes of vocational education

[Leesa Wheelahan @leesaw2]

Our final seminar on a tertiary education system in England next week learns from Ireland, with Prof Ellen Hazelkorn the presenter. Thursday 12 March at 4:15 UK time: https://t.co/QPnuLitqlp

[Gavin Moodie @GavinMoodie]

Here are recordings of the first 3 seminars in SKOPE's series on England’s progress towards a tertiary education system, by @elpug, Ann-Marie Bathmaker, & me.

Next is Huw Morris on tertiary education in Wales 1997 to 2026, on 12 Feb 2026, 4:15 pm GMT.

https://t.co/37kO9qnyEp

[Liberal Party @liberal_party]

Canada has what the world wants 🇨🇦

[Leesa Wheelahan @leesaw2]

Our 1st seminar on tertiary ed in England is Thursday 22 Jan: James Robson on "The coordination conundrum: to what extent does the post-16 education and skills white paper represent the development of a coordinated tertiary system?" Register here: https://t.co/EjlnuAR3Ye

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Next year, Canada, the United States and Mexico will co-host the @FIFAWorldCup. We’ll welcome fans from across the globe as teams representing 48 nations come to our cities to compete.

Canada is ready to welcome the world — and we’re ready to win.

[University of Toronto @UofT]

#UofT ranked 1st in Canada & among top 25 global universities by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy 🗺️ https://t.co/0VRjY0JIWO

[Gavin Moodie @GavinMoodie]

The @arc_gov_au proposes changes to its national university research evaluation. It will no longer rank, score or rate institutions but will 'openly share knowledge, highlight key issues & successes across the sector, & produce annual assessments . . .'.

https://t.co/ZzW2JJX4e3

[Steven Pinker @sapinker]

Analysis of US college syllabi by the Open Syllabus project shows that bell hooks is assigned more than Aristotle, Judith Butler more than Plato, Edward Said more than than Kant, and Foucault more than everybody. (Thanks to Jon Shields for these comparisons.) https://t.co/Nz2lIgf4po

[Edmund Adam, PhD @EdmundAdam1]

@Phil_Baty Many of these paper mills prey on those unfamiliar with the culture of academic publishing. I integrate awareness-raising activities about the topic into my classes. And it’s surprising how little folks often know about what makes a legit publisher.

[Jonathan Haidt @JonHaidt]

Why should those on the left care about open inquiry in higher ed? @AliceDreger explains why everyone should care, and summarizes arguments from a panel discussion on this topic from the last @HdxAcademy conference:

https://t.co/358AG78uMa

[Leesa Wheelahan @leesaw2]

Full article: Revisiting credentialism – why qualifications matter: a theoretical exploration

⁦@GavinMoodie⁩ and I have just published an article on why qualifications matter, even if they are imperfect. https://t.co/Ao34yawPJT

[موزا بنت ناصر Moza bint Nasser @mozabintnasser]

"لن يُقيَّض لأيّ نهضة أن تقوم أو لأيّ تنمية شاملة أن تسود وتستدام في غياب بنية تحتية للبحث العلمي."

No true renaissance or transformative development could occur and be sustained without scientific research infrastructure

[Edmund Adam, PhD @EdmundAdam1]

@nfergus Not sure if there is little history in the departments of economics! But I'm pretty sure there is little economics in the departments studying other disciplines.
👇might retain a sense of proportion!
https://t.co/2z7jozlcym

[Strategic Management Society @Strategic_Mgmt]

SMS webinars this fall for students, scholars and leaders:

• Leadership summit on trust, culture and AI
• QCA research methods session
• Free strategy webinar with Dr. Osterwalder

Register now: https://t.co/0vIpwsXWGX

#SMSWebinars #Strategy #Leadership #Research

[Alexander W. Wiseman @ComparativeEduc]

📢 Calling all #ComparativeEd and #IntEd researchers! ARCIE 2025 is now accepting review chapter proposals. Share your insights on theory, practice, or global trends in education. Proposals due 29 Sept 2025!