Lincoln Branch of UCU

Solidarity @ucuimperial.bsky.social

Boost funding for joint HE-FE courses, ministers told Partnerships between the higher and further education sectors currently dogged by power imbalances, critics say

One just wonders what the outcome of this will be…

Hopefully this makes a difference 🤞

Good to know, good to see

We are preparing to travel to Central London for this big demo, to take place 28 March! Hope to see you there!

Echoing solidarity from Lincoln!

Looks like a great turnout @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social solidarity with you all!

This is what a picket line looks like... nice work @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social - enjoy the rest and we go again in March, unless bosses @northumbriauni.bsky.social feel like talking (we always do!) @andylong6.bsky.social

Solidarity with @ducuuo.bsky.social

Northumbria University staff strike over pension row Staff are taking part in 10 days of strikes after being told to switch pension schemes.

READ ALL ABOUT IT @georgeclarke.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk The 'latest offer' from management @northumbriauni.bsky.social @andylong6.bsky.social offers no protections for hard-working staff: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UoL colleagues: please complete the Staff Experience Survey (open until the 27th).

If you have views on One University values, workplace culture or trust in leadership, this is your chance to say how things really feel. The more staff who respond, the harder the results are to ignore.

Solidarity with @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social ! Check their socials and show support

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Universities ramp up employer engagement as criticisms intensify UUK announces new business engagement initiative as data suggests most young people see apprenticeships as viable alternative to higher education

'Universities “recognise that we must continue to evolve to meet the country’s needs and to play our full part…in building long term prosperity,” said Malcolm Press, president of UUK.'

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'My UCU' Manage and update your personal information with UCU anywhere and any time with 'My UCU'.

Received your UCU election ballot yet? If not, update your address: www.ucu.org.uk/myucu

🗳️ Postal voting is open until Mon 2 March. Don’t miss your chance to shape national decision-making.

Candidates: www.ucu.org.uk/article/1419...

Three UK research councils suspend funding opportunities Temporary block on grant applications by MRC, BBSRC and EPSRC heightens concerns over funding cuts

Three UK research councils suspend funding opportunities www.timeshighereducation.com/news/three-u...

USS valuation methodology changes agreed - with more to do The USS trustee board has recently concluded a review of the methodology to be used in the 2026 valuation and has confirmed that it intends to incorporate a number of UCU proposals.

USS has now agreed to adopt UCU’s proposed three‑leg valuation framework for 2026 – putting best‑estimate assumptions centre stage, making prudence more transparent, and prioritising contribution stability.
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A flier for the workers against the far right organising conference on Saturday, 21 February. Registration can be found at bit.ly/3YcDHuk

While we continue to organise around our local campaign against compulsory redundancies and course closures, we also want to support our national branch as they fight back against all sorts of national and international threats. This includes the rise of far right and fascist politics in our country

London met AGAIN?

Donate to Support University of Sheffield striking staff!, organized by Mark Pendleton I'm the branch treasurer for the University of Sheffield University and… Mark Pendleton needs your support for Support University of Sheffield striking staff!

This is why we strongly recommend that our members support these union members in their fight. Remember, we are in this together, standing in solidarity, and fighting the same fight. Sending strength and love to these comrades!

www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...

Higher education pension cuts - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches which are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through fire and rehire proposals and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse contracts, terms and conditions; further expresses alarm that such actions have triggered trade disputes at institutions such as Southampton Solent and Northumbria universities, where staff are facing threats of dismissal and permanent pay freezes, respectively, unless they agree to pension cuts; insists that using subsidiary companies to circumvent employment rights and to undermine pay, terms or conditions is unacceptable behaviour that simply serves to negatively impact industrial relations further in a sector already suffering from mass redundancies and industrial action; calls on the Office for Students immediately to investigate institutions accused by trade unions of undermining pension rights to establish whether they are failing in their duties, including those relating to good governance and protecting the interests of students; and further calls on the Government to take urgent steps to prevent pension cuts and a race to the bottom in higher education provision, including through legislative change if necessary.

UCU members: MPs are considering an Early Day Motion on higher education pension cuts that condemns fire-and-rehire tactics, use of subsidiaries to undermine contracts, and threats of dismissal or pay freezes to force pension cuts. edm.parliament.uk/ea...
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Best to start preparing early!

ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.

We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.

Solidarity!

Really appreciating this piece: written by actually listening to those who are burdened by those loans, not just copying the policy-makers' [cough that sounds like 'Hillman'] spin, and all the more humane and insightful for it. #UKHE

HSE cracks down on mental health failures: policies without action are not enough | Foot Anstey In summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has set its sights on tackling work-related ill health, with mental health and stress at the heart of its mission. Its 2025–2026 business plan makes stress reduction a top priority. HSE is now turning those words into action. Its recent Notice of Contravention against the University of […]

Birmingham is now a high‑profile example of HSE enforcement on mental health and stress – a warning shot to the wider sector that policies without action will not pass muster. www.footanstey.com/o... #UoBStressBreach

Somehow feels like we’d find a similar situation at UoL 🧐

This is still ongoing! Spread the word and donate ❤️‍🩹

System is “fair” to whom?

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