Brilliant to be in Cardiff today meeting UCU Cymru representatives and discussing how we can become the most open and democratic union possible. Looking forward to taking this discussion into every corner of our union.
Reform mayor of Lincolnshire has voted to slash ESOL.
A clear signal of the damage Reform intends to inflict on our communities.
Demanding migrants speak English then cutting the very provision that makes that possible.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1441...
Question from Mercedes Villalba at First Minister's Questions today on the @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social dispute at Aberdeen University and the crisis in Scottish higher education #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...
Pathetic cheap shot from Reform.
The Greens’ won in Gorton and Denton because of hard work by people who want a more fair, united, and equal society.
If Matt Goodwin is serious about his concerns that women are delaying motherhood, he should demand:
- Better employment security for women
- Better maternity rights
- Better maternity pay
- Free or at least affordable childcare
- Equal pay for women
- Equal pensions for women
Exactly, Vivek.
THREE strike ballots in universities in Scotland closing next week - that’s 3️⃣
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
We now need to see widespread support and media pressure for justice for every actionist who has been wrongfully held in prison as a result of the unlawful proscription.
It’s worth saying, any right minded person could have told you it was immoral, let alone unlawful.
Speaking in gentle tones to pensioners while arresting them for opposing genocide will remain a moral stain for years to come.
Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
@ucu.org.uk @chroniclelive.co.uk @timeshighered.bsky.social @theguardian.com @danhollandnews.bsky.social @georgeclarke.bsky.social @andylong6.bsky.social
Government decision to proscribe Palestine action was unlawful, high court judges rule.
Huge victory for those opposing genocide. Huge wake up call for the Labour government.
A brilliant rally in Southend today as UCU and Unison members join students, trade unionists and the local community in a fight to save the campus there.
Inspiring day.
Not only does the University of Edinburgh have net assets of £3.1bn, but they have a surplus of £43mn. Yet, in the name of savings, the university continues to pursue redundancies which harm students, staff, and the institution itself.
An utter disgrace.
Things Peter Mandelson was happy to tilt towards - Convicted sex offenders.
Things Peter Mandelson wasn’t happy to tilt towards - Ending insecure employment for millions of workers.
Forcing staff out of their pension scheme and threatening dismissal if they object is shameful. It’s fire & rehire by another name.
Show your support for staff at Southampton Solent University striking on 9 & 17 February to protect retirement security. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1439...
Not just a university restructure but a coastal town losing its future.
Rally tomorrow, 12–1pm, The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend (SS1 1NS).
Be there.
I travelled on an @eduinternational.bsky.social trip to Palestine. But we never got there
We were detained for 5+ hours, grilled and refused entry by Israeli forces
It was intimidating and a violation of our rights. It is nothing compared to what Palestinians go through every day under occupation
Your reminder:
£20 billion is the cost of cancelling all student loans
£10 billion is the annual cost of abolishing tuition fees
£90 billion is the lost tax revenue because of Brexit
On this basis we would stop paying for free school meals for children and free bus passes for pensioners.
I don’t use it/don’t benefit is literally the direct opposite reason why we have taxation to fund pubic goods.
Education is a public good. Fund it!
“Slashing the staff body like this is nothing short of academic vandalism.” @drjogrady.bsky.social
Stand with London Met staff and students at the rallies as they fight cuts to 120 jobs:
Tue 3 Feb (Holloway) 9–10 & 1–2
Wed 4 Feb (City) 9–10 & 1–2
Mon 9 Feb (Holloway) 1pm
Thank you Edd!
I was asked on Question Time last night for my view on Reform morphing into the Tory Party.
I don’t want to swap one group of privatisation hungry suits for another.
These people offer nothing for working people and never will do.
Starting soon
Holocaust Memorial Day event: The Genocide of Europe’s Roma (Eve Rosenhaft).
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Today we remember the millions murdered under the Nazi regime during the Holocaust, and in the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, is a call to action to listen, learn and carry those lessons forward.
Join us at 1pm today for a UCU webinar.
📅 Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Join our webinar on Tue 27 Jan, 13:00- 14:00 (Zoom) with Prof Eve Rosenhaft from the University of Liverpool.
We will outline what we know about the genocide of Europe’s Roma, the gaps that remain, and its lessons and legacies today.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Disgraceful from @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Punishing staff twice for taking strike action, and pushing a resolution further from reach. Terrible for staff, terrible for students
Please donate to the hardship fund. But know that the union is fully behind Sheffield and supporting them through this
Students are being penalised for getting an education.” @drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social this morning, on the mis-selling scandal in student loans.
College lecturers in England are paid £7,000+ less than their equivalents in schools and 6th form colleges.
Our members aren’t having it anymore.
Proud to stand alongside thousands taking strike action today.
