The selection of a professor who has described gender-critical feminism as “not a legitimate alternative viewpoint” to a REF subpanel could have a “chilling effect” on the discipline and may undermine the integrity of the exercise, an academic has argued #REF
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The Soviet Census of 1937 ... a story of truth, lies, and consequences

"The deeper lesson is not however about terror alone. It is about the consequences of destroying a society’s capacity for self-analysis. "
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“We don’t live in a system that executes mathematicians…but we do live in systems that reward conformity, discourage awkward questions and quietly reshape categories so that certain answers no longer appear”

I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.

Read the report here: www.sullivanreview.uk/barriers.pdf

I'm really looking forward to this event at @citystgeorges.bsky.social on Barriers to Research on Sex and Gender.

All welcome, please register.

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David and I have clashed bitterly in the past, because we both care about what we're doing. On this issue, however, he's absolutely in the right. Universities, and social science, depend on our ability to disagree with each other.

Academic suspended after defending gender-critical speaker Prof David Gordon is accused of breaking rules by replying to an email from the University of Bristol’s LGBTQ+ Staff Network

Solidarity with Professor David Gordon. The way he has been treated by University of Bristol management is a scandal. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...

It is staggering. Details in my letter before action. t.co/mTER473pzG

University threatened with legal action after protest at event Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a

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BBC Radio 4 - Today, 22/12/2025 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

I was on the Today Programme today to discuss taking action against the University of Bristol for failing to take reasonable steps to uphold my rights as a visiting speaker.
Listen from around 2.44
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Great piece on the REF changes.

Quote from me: "disappointing that Research England have made such a minimal concession in the face of opposition to the proposed PCE element of REF 2029 from everyone from vice-chancellors to grassroots academic freedom organisations”

Using genetic data to address economic and social issues with birth cohort data Join this one-day workshop on using genetic data to examine economic and social issues with birth cohort data.

Come join us @sriucl.bsky.social on December 12 for our workshop on the use of genetic data in birth cohorts to examine social and economic questions. Register here: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

"It's out of this world to be able to read and do crosswords again. It's beautiful, wonderful. It gives me such pleasure."
Sheila Irvine shares the joy of regaining her sight thanks to a life-changing eye implant trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social.
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Expel students who threaten academics on campus, says John Mann Government's antisemitism adviser condemns masked protesters who disrupted lecture being given by Israeli economics professor

Students who threaten or intimidate university staff should be expelled, the UK government’s antisemitism adviser has said, after masked protesters allegedly threatened to behead economics professor Michael Ben-Gad during a lecture. Tash Mosheim reports #edusky
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Times Radio Breakfast with Kate McCann and Calum Macdonald | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.

I was pleased to speak to Times Radio on the antisemitic campaign against Professor Michael Ben-Gad, listen from 1.25.

@sriucl.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social

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Israeli professor says activists 'threatened to chop off his head' Michael Ben-Gad, an economics lecturer at City University in London , has been branded a 'terrorist' and has faced calls to be sacked because he served in the Israel Defence Forces from 1982 to 1985.

The situation has escalated since the letter was written, with activists disrupting Michael's lecture earlier this week and making murderous threats.

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Standing against targeted harassment of Professor Michael Ben-Gad 21 October 2025 We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned by a targeted harassment campaign against Michael Ben-Gad, Professor of Economics at City St George’s, University of London, led by a group ca...

Academics: please consider signing the open letter to support Michael Ben-Gad, Professor of Economics at City University.

Students are demanding his sacking simply because he is an Israeli Jew who did mandatory military service in the 1980s.

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This important paper shows a precipitous drop in girls' achievement in recent years, closing a third of the gap with boys.

Covid doesn't seem to be the smoking gun, but tiktok may be

Thanks Rob.

Thank you!

Our very own @profalices.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the Maddox Prize. We couldn`t be more proud!

Sullivan Review author shortlisted for Maddox Prize UCL professor Alice Sullivan, who led review into how biological sex is captured in data collection, is vying for Nature-led award

Times Higher @jgro-the.bsky.social @timeshighered.bsky.social reports on the @senseaboutsci.bsky.social @nature.com Maddox Prize.

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Sullivan Review author shortlisted for Maddox Prize UCL professor Alice Sullivan who led review into how biological sex is captured in data collection is vying for Nature-led award

Alice Sullivan, a leading gender-critical researcher, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Maddox Prize for her landmark review into how sex is recorded in publicly funded research. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports #academicsky
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I am honoured to be shortlisted for the Maddox Prize. The prize recognises researchers for standing up for science and showing courage and integrity in the face of challenges and hostility.

UCL academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences UCL academics are among the latest cohort of scientists awarded high-profile fellowships in recognition of their work in the field of social sciences.

I'm delighted to have been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
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The REF’s postponement raises hopes that sanity will prevail on PCE The three-month pause to re-examine the assessment of ‘people, culture and environment’ could prelude a welcome reversal, says Alice Sullivan

Really important response to the pausing of the REF by @profalices.bsky.social Hard-hitting points on the real danger this would use particular EDI measures to judge research on the basis of ideological conformity rather than excellence.

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The REF’s postponement raises hopes that sanity will prevail on PCE The three-month pause to re-examine the assessment of ‘people, culture and environment’ could prelude a welcome reversal, says Alice Sullivan

"The REF’s postponement raises hopes that sanity will prevail on PCE"

This is important news for academics who had grave concerns about the 'People, culture and Environment' proposals.

@timeshighered.bsky.social

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"Patrick Vallance hits pause on Research Excellence Framework"

Excellent to see Vallance demanding proper scrutiny of the REF.