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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Jul 4

when you and your bestie* accidentally show up in a matching outfit

* and by you and your bestie we mean universities prioritising branding and vibes over students and staff

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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · May 26

Moving towards a trade dispute with the Secretary of State for Education!

UCU Congress voted to support a national trade dispute with the government over the Higher Education funding crisis.

Motion & further info: lu.ma/a0vv0sjb?tk=...

JOIN to discuss next steps 3 June, 6pm: lu.ma/zs6bklhz

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Trade Dispute with Government
UCU Congress delegates voted to support a national trade dispute with the government over the higher education funding crisis.

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · May 20

EDIT: we encourage members to print off this awesome poster by an anonymous designer comrade, which @qmucu.bsky.social have generously shared :) linked up & a photo is here 👇

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · May 20

& for those members who want to express their solidarity, may we suggest you print many copies of this fab poster designed by @qmucu.bsky.social
and put them up in hallways, kitchens, offices, teaching spaces & on any other surface you may think of.
qmucu.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

qmucu.wordpress.com

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · May 20

We welcome the shift in the University’s position, and hope that their commitment to ‘fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive community for everyone’ means that our trans colleagues’ and students’ dignity and wellbeing will be prioritised in any future policy changes.
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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · May 15

The proposed policy is abominable, and something we oppose in its entirety. The University's knee-jerk reaction has caused immense stress to trans colleagues and the University's 'apology' does not go nearly far enough in expressing a commitment to being a safe employer for Trans comrades.

Warwick proposes banning trans people from preferred toilets

University accused of ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to recent rulings, amid fears of more ‘massive fines’

www.timeshighereducation.com

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Apr 19

solidarity with our trans students, colleagues and comrades - today & every day!

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Goldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · Apr 9

HE is in crisis. Join an online cross branch @ucu.org.uk meeting 10 April 6-7:30pm BST to develop a strategy for a dispute with Sec of State for Ed to tackle funding @qmucu.bsky.social @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social @ucuessex.bsky.social @ducu.bsky.social @kclucu.bsky.social lu.ma/a0vv0sjb?tk=Av7h7B

How to Have a Trade Dispute Over Funding In Higher Education · Zoom · Luma

A cross-branch UCU online meeting in support of a trade dispute with the Secretary of State for Education over the current funding model. Supported by: Queen…

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · Apr 9

And there it is. A shocking, appalling, and deeply disappointing announcement of an entirely unnecessary move from the university.

But this is exactly why we have already started organising .

University of Nottingham plans to cut more than 250 jobs

Announcing the consultation, the university said it was a "critical moment for universities across the UK".

www.bbc.co.uk

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UEA UCU says join a union @uea-ucu.bsky.social · Mar 26

A phenomenal turnout for the UEA UCU day of action. Staff and students are making their voice heard, striving for a future for Higher Ed that doesn't look as bleak as it does right now. #SaveUEA #UKHE #StopTheCuts @ucu.org.uk

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Mar 27

if you're a migrant member, please fill this out!

Matilda Fitzmaurice @matildaf.bsky.social · Mar 26

For #UCU migrant members:

UCU Migrant Members' Standing Committee is running a vital survey to gather member experiences of institutional support for visa-related expenses.

The survey link is here: yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/Migrant-s...

Deadline for responses is Friday 11th April.

Migrant survey 2025

yoursay.ucu.org.uk

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Mar 19

We condemn the reported harassment of KCL staff.

We will continue to defend academic freedom and the right to peaceful activism without intimidation.

Solidarity 👇

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Kate Davison @queerstorian.bsky.social · Mar 18

This is what the redundancy wave in British Higher Education currently looks like on the map:

‘British University Redundancy Map’ maps.app.goo.gl/yUteDm2MCXUi...

British University Redundancy Map - Google My Maps

Mapping redundancies from 2023

maps.app.goo.gl

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Mar 15

Messages from the Coventry University branch march this morning.

Together we will #STOPtheCUTS ✊

Join the Alternative Open Day ⏰

Sign the petition to remove Coventry University vice-chancellor from government role 👇
speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/remove-coven...

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · Mar 13

Shout out to our UCU colleagues across the Midlands + the UK, esp Coventry University UCU for their Alternative Open Day this Sat (15/3/25). Coventry is just one of many UKHE institutions whose VC is pushing redundancies + reductions of terms and conditions for staff.

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Myka Abramson @mykaabramson.bsky.social · Mar 15

Great contingent of Warwick staff + students at Coventry UCU's alternative open day. Cov Uni staff and students are the beating heart of Coventry and are fighting back against massive cuts. Support them by singing this petition: speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/remove-coven... @warwickuniucu.bsky.social

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · Mar 12

Today marks the 2️⃣ anniversary of the passing of Riham Sheble, an incredible fighter for migrant students rights in the UK.

Listen to a podcast about the #LetRihamStay campaign: patreon.com/posts/casewo...

Read media pieces about the campaign: tinyurl.com/vmy6n5ry

CC: @warwickuniucu.bsky.social

The image is a memorial tribute featuring three photographs of the same woman at different times. In the top left, she has short hair, and is smiling while touching her head, wearing glasses and a green top with white polka dots. The top middle photo shows her with long, curly hair, wearing glasses and a patterned scarf, smiling at the camera. The bottom left picture presents her with medium-length hair, wearing glasses and a dark-colored top, smiling as well. To the right of the images, there is a block of text in black, and below it is a QR code. The image background is white, and it is bordered in black.

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Feb 26

for an-up-to date list of the redundancies, restructures, reorganisations, and closures taking place across the sector at the moment visit the shrinking page developed by @qmucu.bsky.social

qmucu.org/qmul-transfo...

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Marina Veličković @marinavelickovic.bsky.social · Feb 24

it’s almost as if the sector-wide crisis is telling us that profit is a terrible measure of success when it comes to higher education

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Durham UCU @ducu.bsky.social · Jan 28

Durham UCUs statement on the cuts announced today.

durhamucu.org.uk/durham-ucu-s...

Durham UCU Statement on Durham University Proposals to Cut Staff Costs by £20 million – Durham UCU

durhamucu.org.uk

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Jan 21

We invite members to sign this open letter, written by colleagues based at Edge Hill, and we express our full solidarity with the affected comrade.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Public Letter against Edge Hill Dismissal

20 January 2025 Dr John Cater Vice Chancellor Edge Hill University United Kingdom Dear Dr Cater, We are a group of academic scholars, judges and legal experts. We write to appeal against Edge Hil...

docs.google.com

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Jan 21

it just came to our attention that Edge Hill University has fired a female scholar while she was undergoing cancer treatment. We share our comrades concern that this dismissal constitutes a flagrant example of unfair and discriminatory treatment.

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Jan 16

We're here too!

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warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · Jan 7

Greetings comrades 👋
We’re University of Warwick UCU and we’re new here. Give us a follow if you’re a member, a local union branch or an activist.

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