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@druski Oh Druski my diye

British Actors are taking all the Roles 🎬😂

Reminder: just apply You do not need to match 100% of the job description.

I read somewhere that interest in managerial roles is declining because people have realised how much stress and responsibility comes with the job. In some cases, managers earn only about R2k more than the people they manage, despite dealing with far more pressure and responsibilities.

@FT I will take Starmer Over Nigel because whaaat!!

UK prime minister Keir Starmer is facing a dire set of election results, after Labour suffered heavy losses in English local council polls. Follow our live blog for the latest developments: ft.trib.al/omOsoVP

“In Ethiopia, running alone is seen as deeply antisocial in the same way that eating alone is.” A remarkable essay on African v American training philosophies. aeon.co/essays/what-et…

There was an employer on the radio only this morning saying that in an AI age, he's going to be favouring humanities graduates over STEM.

Jacqui Smith has urged UK universities to prioritise quality over “bums on seats” if they want to convince all of government of the value of international students. @paddywjack reports #highered timeshighereducation.com/news/smith-tar…

A university that burns its humanities departments is like a star in the red giant phase.

@MorolongZA Don’t you know that when you remove grey hair you are actually calling more grey hair 😅

.the more I try to remove grey hair on my head, the more it comes back stronger 😭🤣 At this point I’m fighting a losing battle against wisdom and stress

An ambitious R520 million new university bursary scheme, thanks to a partnership between Universities South Africa and the Services SETA). #ServicesSETA #USAf #Bursary usaf.ac.za/wp-content/upl…

@timeshighered I think it’s time to leave this place because unis here are struggling

The University of Hertfordshire has announced it plans to close several of its humanities courses, in a move staff have warned will cause “reputational damage” to the institution #humanities #cuts #highered timeshighereducation.com/news/hertfords…

@odavies9 Oh no

So, my university is wiping out all Humanities teaching.

“listed as ‘remote’ for visibility” is wild

Sigh. Son who is about to graduate from Exeter with a good law degree has sent off 150 applications for summer work, internships, experience. His CV looks good. Results are good. Very personable. Scrubs up well. Loads of mini pupillage experience. Some of the applications are for unpaid work. Most don’t bother replying. None give feedback. The opportunities for young people, even law graduates, just aren’t there. It’s heart-breaking.

🇫🇷 France launches one-euro meals for all university students French university canteens have begun offering one-euro meals to students regardless of income, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The price, which covers a starter, main course and dessert, was previously only available to those with low incomes or receiving financial aid #geneu_AFP

@1ssve Interviews are performative, they know you won’t tell them the real reason

Unpopular opinion: Why do interviewers feel it's appropriate to ask you why you left your last job?? That's none of your business.

@MorolongZA On it 🏃🏾‍♀️

@SimRuddSA .shoot it here 🤭

.I deactivated LinkedIn and found peace. ❤️🤭