Leeds University UCU
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We are a trade union. We represent and support UCU members at the University of Leeds.
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http://www.leedsucu.org.uk 10-10-2009 17:16:01
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A quick analysis based on what’s reported. Hopefully the full policy does in fact address these issues. Leeds University UCU 🧵
The wording is very similar to the Public Order Act 1986 but seemingly neglects to notice that “insulting” was removed from s5 (compare old and revised).
A university’s attempts to regulate staff and students’ use of social media may put it on a collision course with the English sector regulator’s new free speech rules, it has been warned. Thomas Williams reports
timeshighereducation.com/news/leeds-ban…
A brilliant bumper edition of the LeedsUCU podcast is out. Over tomorrow's breakfast, listen to Dr Aisha Walker 🇪🇺 #BeTheUnion #EnoughIsEnough, Emily Haikney and Laura Loyola talk with Rachel & mralanjohnsmith about the latest branch news for members of the UCU University of Leeds branch. 1/3
In our open letter, students and staff University of Leeds call for the immediate release of Salma al-Shehab, a PhD student and woman’s rights activist, who was sentenced to 27 years imprisonment in Saudi Arabia on the basis of peaceful tweets: leedsucu.org.uk/open-letter-ca…