PinnedMichael AbbertonVote for me in the UCU NEC election!To restore confidence and transparency in the democratic structures of the union — and for a union that truly represents the majority of…5 min read·Sep 5, 2023----
Michael AbbertonThe Wizard of OppenheimerChristopher Nolan’s flawed retelling of The Wizard of Oz and the disneyfication of history·9 min read·Jul 28, 2023--1--1
Michael AbbertonA consultation denied? Has UCU delivered what the members wanted?In an online survey at the end of March 2023, an undeniably overwhelming majority of UCU higher education members who took part expressed…5 min read·Apr 6, 2023----
Michael AbbertonWhat do YOU think?Why is posing that question to UCU members in the current Higher Education dispute a problem?7 min read·Mar 25, 2023----
Michael AbbertonUCU Elections Candidate Survey: E-ballots and Voting TransparencyThere has been a lot of concern recently within the Higher Education element of UCU about how our democratic and member consultation…7 min read·Feb 5, 2023--1--1
Michael AbbertonHOW to vote in the UCU NEC electionsThis is about HOW to vote using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, not WHO to vote for.4 min read·Jan 28, 2023----
Michael AbbertonHow to win a campaignA rebuttal of How to Stop a University by Zara Dinnen and James Eastwood in relation to the UCURising campaign and the debate on strike…10 min read·Dec 21, 2022----
Michael AbbertonThe Conservatives are a Far Right PartyPolicies previously considered extremist have been normalised — the UK is now in a very precarious position·7 min read·Aug 7, 2022----
Michael AbbertonSeverance — an allegory of corporate cultureSpoiler-free zone — The SF thriller hit from Apple TV+ that should be a must-watch for anyone with an office job.·5 min read·Apr 17, 2022----
Michael AbbertonUniversities and Operation Red MeatStudents and staff health and wellbeing put at risk in the latest attempt to protect Boris Johnson from his own party·4 min read·Jan 23, 2022----