Margaret Allan

Associate Lecturer in TESOL & English Language / PhD supervisor @UniWestScotland @TESOL. Proud mum & grandma. All views are my own

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

'Universities face losing over £1bn in funding, the sector warns'

£1.4 billion. That's our estimate of the reduction in funding to universities as a result of government policy decisions, as featured in @PoliticsHome 📰👇

https://t.co/LrK4n1N4zu

[ESOL Scotland @ESOL_Scotland]

Our response to the #ImmigrationWhitePaper
Please explain, @Keir_Starmer

[Margaret Allan @drallanmd]

Such a privilege to have worked with the very best of colleagues and students 🙏 but it really is time to go! 🥺💃❤️

[UWS Languages Section @uwslangstesol]

A bittersweet day in @uwslangstesol yesterday, as we said goodbye to @drallanmd, who is retiring after years of stellar service. Her @UniWestScotland colleagues wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.

[Steve Brown @sbrowntweets]

This is no way to treat teaching staff. Shame on @BritishCouncil for adopting this model.

British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work https://t.co/kB7deMG4ZM

[Martin Mullen @irishosaru]

Delighted to be a part of this event again this year.

[North Lanarkshire Libraries @LibrariesNL]

"I regard a well-stocked library as the pinnacle of democratic socialism." - Alasdair Gray

Celebrate #GrayDay by delving into one of the many Alasdair Gray books in our well-stocked libraries.

[ESOL Scotland @ESOL_Scotland]

Opportunity for ESOL learners at Higher level to enrol in
@UniWestScotland BA (Hons)English Language Programme.
Specifically designed for ESOL learners.
Register for info session 17th March 2025

https://t.co/b7ympN1tZx

[Margaret Allan @drallanmd]

I'm absolutely delighted to announce that Paula Barrowcliffe has met the requirements of the PhD award and can now, and always, be known as Dr Barrocliffe 😉💃
Such a pleasure to have worked with you, @FernandoLeonSolis and Lisa McAuliffe throughout! 🥰

[Foucault News @Foucault_News]

Best wishes for the festive season of 2024 https://t.co/rQwQod7gE0

[Margaret Allan @drallanmd]

@Franapunk999 Delighted! 💃😘

[Derek Connelly @ProfDConnelly]

"You blocks! You stones! You worse than senseless things!"

Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 1 Scene 1

[Margaret Allan @drallanmd]

@Franapunk999 Am just delighted to hear this, Frances. So thrilled, and so proud! 🥰

[Frances Crawford @Franapunk999]

Never in my wildest dreams…

[Steve Brown @sbrowntweets]

I’m so close to meeting my target of £500. Any more donations to help me achieve this goal would be absolutely amazing!

[Louise Glen @louiseglen4]

Feels a bit odd to ‘like’ this article, given its content, but @MrMcEnaney asks very pertinent questions abt the state of languages in education: we need to protect language learning for all or it will become the preserve of the elite.

[Margaret Allan @drallanmd]

@ProfDConnelly 🤣

[Byres Road Book Festival @byresrdbookfest]

Byres Road Book Festival is back and we have a NEW look! 📚

❗SAVE THE DATES❗
⏰ 26-29 September 2024

👀 More details to come

#byresrdbookfest #visitwestend

[ESOL Scotland @ESOL_Scotland]

ESOL Scotland condemns the recent violence and stands in solidarity with our learners, especially those from migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker backgrounds. Scotland's proud tradition of welcoming all remains strong. Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive community ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[ESOL Scotland @ESOL_Scotland]

We are now officially ESOL Scotland! 🥳 We will continue to serve communities in Glasgow and across Scotland, flying the flag for quality #esol provision alongside all other ESOL providers. #onwards