I have no particular affection for #Birkbeck, having taught there for a spell. But this is another classic example of why technocrats, philistines and bean counters shouldn't be allowed to run #universities.
The reason why Russians fall for any crap is as a result of decades upon decades of neglecting the #humanities in favour of 'practical' subjects.
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@alexanderhay Been on the support side of HE for many years in England. It's a mess. Not much better here.
@alexanderhay I've been through the cuts here, too. Pandemic hit, most students deferred a year, and a 10 mil hole in the budget, and we were the most expensive department. Still annoyed about decisions made then.