UCU Newcastle University
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
Official account of the Newcastle university branch of the university and college union
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Northumbria Pay and Pension Petition: Stop the Steal!
If Northumbria does this, other universities will too.
These cuts will harm thousands of people, their students, families, and their local communities now and into the future.
www.megaphone.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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“How many people have you spoken to about the ballot?”
“How many pink envelopes can you see in the pigeon holes?”
Fired-up words from @drjogrady.bsky.social at today’s LSE branch meeting 💪
#WeAreTheUniversity
“How many pink envelopes can you see in the pigeon holes?”
Fired-up words from @drjogrady.bsky.social at today’s LSE branch meeting 💪
#WeAreTheUniversity
October 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“How many people have you spoken to about the ballot?”
“How many pink envelopes can you see in the pigeon holes?”
Fired-up words from @drjogrady.bsky.social at today’s LSE branch meeting 💪
#WeAreTheUniversity
“How many pink envelopes can you see in the pigeon holes?”
Fired-up words from @drjogrady.bsky.social at today’s LSE branch meeting 💪
#WeAreTheUniversity
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Yesterday our interim Principal, gave evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee.
He stated that he had never ruled out redundancies.
Judge for yourself.
He stated that he had never ruled out redundancies.
Judge for yourself.
October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yesterday our interim Principal, gave evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee.
He stated that he had never ruled out redundancies.
Judge for yourself.
He stated that he had never ruled out redundancies.
Judge for yourself.
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"I’m voting YES to stop the massive cut in staff pay and protect our sector."
Today a member from UCL tells us why he’s voting YES.
Why are you voting YES? Tell us below and tag a colleague.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
Today a member from UCL tells us why he’s voting YES.
Why are you voting YES? Tell us below and tag a colleague.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
October 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"I’m voting YES to stop the massive cut in staff pay and protect our sector."
Today a member from UCL tells us why he’s voting YES.
Why are you voting YES? Tell us below and tag a colleague.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
Today a member from UCL tells us why he’s voting YES.
Why are you voting YES? Tell us below and tag a colleague.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
Not a good look - not a good look at all….
Where is the money? @qmul.bsky.social haven't paid many cleaners their overtime since August; unions haven’t had their Facilities Time paid since August; many Teaching Associates & Teaching Fellows have not had any pay in September. All since the new financial year.
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Not a good look - not a good look at all….
You have our full SOLIDARITY colleagues at Teesside University UCU! We need to collectively fight to stop redundacies everywhere! We can stop them!
As more of my valued colleagues face the threat of redundancy, here’s a quick reminder that it takes years and years of public investment to train an academic. Cutting someone with this wealth of experience loose isn’t “saving” anything. It is a massive waste of our collective resources.
UK Universities in Crisis? Time to Transform Higher Ed Finance
by Rob Hawkes and Scott Ferguson Universities in the UK are in crisis. Job cuts in the sector are reaching ‘cataclysmic’ levels, with an estimated 10,000 already lost and many more at risk. Just da…
moneyontheleft.org
October 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
You have our full SOLIDARITY colleagues at Teesside University UCU! We need to collectively fight to stop redundacies everywhere! We can stop them!
Solidarity with Teesside Uni UCU!
“Jon Bryan, University and College Union (UCU) Regional Support Official for the North […] alleged that Teesside University has lost 20 per cent of its workforce over the last year”.
We can’t go on like this. We need to change the way we fund our universities before it’s too late.
We can’t go on like this. We need to change the way we fund our universities before it’s too late.
⏰ @newcastleucu.bsky.social start their second week of strikes today.
🚨 @ducu.bsky.social are balloting for strike action.
@thenorthernecho.bsky.social covered the 'worrying situation' universities are facing 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2498999...
🚨 @ducu.bsky.social are balloting for strike action.
@thenorthernecho.bsky.social covered the 'worrying situation' universities are facing 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2498999...
October 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Solidarity with Teesside Uni UCU!
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“Jon Bryan, University and College Union (UCU) Regional Support Official for the North […] alleged that Teesside University has lost 20 per cent of its workforce over the last year”.
We can’t go on like this. We need to change the way we fund our universities before it’s too late.
We can’t go on like this. We need to change the way we fund our universities before it’s too late.
⏰ @newcastleucu.bsky.social start their second week of strikes today.
🚨 @ducu.bsky.social are balloting for strike action.
@thenorthernecho.bsky.social covered the 'worrying situation' universities are facing 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2498999...
🚨 @ducu.bsky.social are balloting for strike action.
@thenorthernecho.bsky.social covered the 'worrying situation' universities are facing 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2498999...
Concern over 'heartbreaking' cuts at North East Universities as unions take action
Staff unions have described a “worrying” situation for universities in the North East as two weeks of industrial action begin at Newcastle.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“Jon Bryan, University and College Union (UCU) Regional Support Official for the North […] alleged that Teesside University has lost 20 per cent of its workforce over the last year”.
We can’t go on like this. We need to change the way we fund our universities before it’s too late.
We can’t go on like this. We need to change the way we fund our universities before it’s too late.
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UCU calls on Teesside University to rethink job cuts plans | UCU
UCU calls on Teesside University to rethink job cuts plans
The University and College Union (UCU) has today called on Teesside University to think again over plans to cut jobs as part of a restructure of four departments, spread across the institution.
www.ucu.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
UCU calls on Teesside University to rethink job cuts plans | UCU
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We have voted to force management to rule out the use of compulsory redundancies.
The result demonstrates the anger & disappointment with the lack of progress and failure of successive leaderships at the University to deliver a sustainable way forward that protects jobs and the University’s future.
The result demonstrates the anger & disappointment with the lack of progress and failure of successive leaderships at the University to deliver a sustainable way forward that protects jobs and the University’s future.
October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We have voted to force management to rule out the use of compulsory redundancies.
The result demonstrates the anger & disappointment with the lack of progress and failure of successive leaderships at the University to deliver a sustainable way forward that protects jobs and the University’s future.
The result demonstrates the anger & disappointment with the lack of progress and failure of successive leaderships at the University to deliver a sustainable way forward that protects jobs and the University’s future.
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We were there too! Hugely inspiring to see the city turn out to reject hate. Top speech by @newcastleucu.bsky.social's Matt Perry, too. #ourtoon
Newcastle says no to fascism.
The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.
Newcastle united.
The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.
Newcastle united.
October 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We were there too! Hugely inspiring to see the city turn out to reject hate. Top speech by @newcastleucu.bsky.social's Matt Perry, too. #ourtoon
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Our members have voted to support industrial action to fight against job cuts passed today!
In the ballot our 72% of members were in favour of strike action, and 90% in favour of action short of strike. Turnout was 58%.
Thank you to all members, reps and officials for helping us get the vote out.
In the ballot our 72% of members were in favour of strike action, and 90% in favour of action short of strike. Turnout was 58%.
Thank you to all members, reps and officials for helping us get the vote out.
October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our members have voted to support industrial action to fight against job cuts passed today!
In the ballot our 72% of members were in favour of strike action, and 90% in favour of action short of strike. Turnout was 58%.
Thank you to all members, reps and officials for helping us get the vote out.
In the ballot our 72% of members were in favour of strike action, and 90% in favour of action short of strike. Turnout was 58%.
Thank you to all members, reps and officials for helping us get the vote out.
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Strike action is ON!!!
Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
September 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Strike action is ON!!!
Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
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Unclear why we need external recruiters for these things. Those searches are expensive. Surely, those with an actual interest in universities can be reached via connections through the staff body? The only people recruiters like these reach are the floating board-sitters.
"We recruited some elites with little actual understanding of education or universities, were paid well to do it and this is a good thing."
University governance is just dire.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
University governance is just dire.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
Case study: Council Member recruitment | Newcastle University - Peridot
We were delighted to support Newcastle University with the recruitment of new Council Members. Read on to learn more about the process.
www.peridotpartners.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Unclear why we need external recruiters for these things. Those searches are expensive. Surely, those with an actual interest in universities can be reached via connections through the staff body? The only people recruiters like these reach are the floating board-sitters.
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"We recruited some elites with little actual understanding of education or universities, were paid well to do it and this is a good thing."
University governance is just dire.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
University governance is just dire.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
Case study: Council Member recruitment | Newcastle University - Peridot
We were delighted to support Newcastle University with the recruitment of new Council Members. Read on to learn more about the process.
www.peridotpartners.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"We recruited some elites with little actual understanding of education or universities, were paid well to do it and this is a good thing."
University governance is just dire.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
University governance is just dire.
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
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“Strike action is always a last resort, but staff at the University of Dundee have proven that they will take action to protect jobs and the future of the university.”
September 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
“Strike action is always a last resort, but staff at the University of Dundee have proven that they will take action to protect jobs and the future of the university.”
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“It’s wrong that uncertainty and the threat of job cuts continue to loom over staff at a time when the university’s finances have been stabilised and all efforts should be directed towards co-creating a credible and sustainable path to recovery that includes staff and students’ voices.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
“It’s wrong that uncertainty and the threat of job cuts continue to loom over staff at a time when the university’s finances have been stabilised and all efforts should be directed towards co-creating a credible and sustainable path to recovery that includes staff and students’ voices.
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Our ballot to renew our ability to take industrial action at the University of Dundee opens today.
Melissa D’Ascenzio, Dundee University UCU branch co-president, said: “The university’s students and staff have been badly let down.
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Melissa D’Ascenzio, Dundee University UCU branch co-president, said: “The university’s students and staff have been badly let down.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Our ballot to renew our ability to take industrial action at the University of Dundee opens today.
Melissa D’Ascenzio, Dundee University UCU branch co-president, said: “The university’s students and staff have been badly let down.
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Melissa D’Ascenzio, Dundee University UCU branch co-president, said: “The university’s students and staff have been badly let down.
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2/ On 22 July, offer holders for the MA Black British History were told the programme would not run. They were advised to defer to 2026/27, transfer to another course, or withdraw. The convenor was not informed in advance and only learned of the decision via social media.
August 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
2/ On 22 July, offer holders for the MA Black British History were told the programme would not run. They were advised to defer to 2026/27, transfer to another course, or withdraw. The convenor was not informed in advance and only learned of the decision via social media.
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🧵1/ Our branch just passed a motion condemning the stealth closure of the MA in Black British History.
We did this to demand accountability — for the future of the MA and for the College’s promises on racial justice and equality.
shorturl.at/gIUVG
We did this to demand accountability — for the future of the MA and for the College’s promises on racial justice and equality.
shorturl.at/gIUVG
Motion in support of MA Black British History - Goldsmiths University and College Union
This motion was passed at our branch meeting on 27/08/2025. Full text below: Motion in support of MA Black British History This branch notes that: b) The college continues to ...
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August 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🧵1/ Our branch just passed a motion condemning the stealth closure of the MA in Black British History.
We did this to demand accountability — for the future of the MA and for the College’s promises on racial justice and equality.
shorturl.at/gIUVG
We did this to demand accountability — for the future of the MA and for the College’s promises on racial justice and equality.
shorturl.at/gIUVG
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Since our Vice Chancellor was appointed, we have seen a systemic programme of destabilising change management, with 1000s of staff being placed at risk of losing their jobs. This has created a demoralising cycle of stress and uncertainty for all staff at the University.
thetab.com/2024/12/03/r...
thetab.com/2024/12/03/r...
University of Sheffield vice-chancellor claims £17,000 in business class travel expenses
Koen Lamberts' registered expenses have increased 68 per cent on last year
thetab.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Since our Vice Chancellor was appointed, we have seen a systemic programme of destabilising change management, with 1000s of staff being placed at risk of losing their jobs. This has created a demoralising cycle of stress and uncertainty for all staff at the University.
thetab.com/2024/12/03/r...
thetab.com/2024/12/03/r...
More and more ballots open - solidarity to @sheffielducu.bsky.social
Ballot papers drop today for local industrial action to defend jobs at the University of Sheffield against redundancy and further workload pressures.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1415...
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1415...
Strike ballot opens at University of Sheffield staff over job cuts
Staff at the University of Sheffield are being asked to vote for strike action, announced the University and College Union (UCU) today. The ballot opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday 30 September.
www.ucu.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
More and more ballots open - solidarity to @sheffielducu.bsky.social
Payday coming up, and many of our members will receive a lot less pay than normal due to taking strike action in June. Please donate to our strike fund if you can, or apply for support if you need it! ncl.web.ucu.org.uk/newcastle-uc...
Newcastle UCU Local Hardship Fund: Policies and Procedures
For the upcoming dispute, the Newcastle University UCU branch has created a local fund specifically aimed at assisting hourly paid / casual staff and those for whom the loss of income due to strike ac...
ncl.web.ucu.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Payday coming up, and many of our members will receive a lot less pay than normal due to taking strike action in June. Please donate to our strike fund if you can, or apply for support if you need it! ncl.web.ucu.org.uk/newcastle-uc...
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This is where it would be nice if NOUS did... contracts?
Apparently one of largest Higher Education consultancies doesn't do contracts? They did the benchmarking advising for our entire university Strategy 2030, and we didn't draw up a contract...
Apparently one of largest Higher Education consultancies doesn't do contracts? They did the benchmarking advising for our entire university Strategy 2030, and we didn't draw up a contract...
July 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This is where it would be nice if NOUS did... contracts?
Apparently one of largest Higher Education consultancies doesn't do contracts? They did the benchmarking advising for our entire university Strategy 2030, and we didn't draw up a contract...
Apparently one of largest Higher Education consultancies doesn't do contracts? They did the benchmarking advising for our entire university Strategy 2030, and we didn't draw up a contract...
Solidarity!
BREAKING: University of East Anglia plans to axe THREE vital mental health training programmes, putting 19 jobs at risk. These programmes train frontline NHS mental health workers who work directly with vulnerable patients.
July 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Solidarity!