Today we join over 240 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent acts of violence, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety. This must be a turning point. Read the statement here: bit.ly/3AipP9y #TogetherWithRefugees

A message from our General Secretary and President to all UCU members: “As a union, our duty is to take the fight against racism and fascism into every workplace and community we have a foothold in. There will always be those who organise–from above and from below–to divide us

It is with great sadness we announce that Agnes Flues passed away on 5 August. Agnes was an inspirational member of UCU’s national executive committee and a dedicated branch president at the University of Nottingham. She worked tirelessly for our union - and we are all saddened

Children have been going to bed this last week terrified about the chaos in their communities. Last night, that changed. Fighting the Far-Right is a Trade Union issue.

After Goldsmiths UCU correspondence with skills minister Jacqui Smith who has promised to “find practical ways forward to address the challenges facing universities”, UCU is supporting our call for an independent audit to stop Goldsmiths, University of London devastating job cuts #NotADoneDeal

Goldsmiths senior management plan to sack over 90 academics despite having tens of millions in cash reserves. We need a full, independent audit of the institution's finances 👇 Goldsmiths UCU ucu.org.uk/article/13702/…

Please come and join the protest tomorrow from 1200 on Donkey Common (opposite the swimming pool) with UCU members from across the city, other trade unionists, Unite, NEU, students, and the local community in a celebration of strength, unity and solidarity.

Our demands are simple: - a 10%/£3000 pay rise - parity with schoolteacher pay in 3 years - a minimum starting salary of £30k The new government must put FE at the heart of its plans. Find out how to get involved in the #NewDealForFE campaign here 👇 ucu.org.uk/NewDealForFE

The current debt based model is not working. Increased tuition fees have not replaced adequate funding. The result is that universities have developed business models that rely on exploiting staff, and raising more and more money from students.

This is breathtakingly bad if it really is the Govt position - a university going bust threatens 1000s of jobs, irreparable damage to a local economy & to people’s lives and hopes, plus the loss of experience, talent & research. The opposite of “levelling up” & so irresponsible

If you weren't sure how anyone could be misguided (!?) enough to refer to recent life in UK Higher Ed as some sort of 'golden age' - here's an answer #ReclaimHE

Team effort! Please help👇

This dispute can + must be resolved urgently. Extra week offers a new chance - @UCU needs to sort this out! Solidarity to the staff who always have our backs #ReclaimUCU

LGBT+ people should be safe and supported at work. But instead, they’re experiencing shockingly high levels of bulling and harassment – including assault. Workplace culture clearly needs to change.

Solidarity to these students - Goldsmiths, University of London management have completely vandalized the university and shouldn’t be surprised that students are now pushing back

New strike dates announced 🚨 UCU Northern Region Staff at Education Training Collective refuse to back down until management pay them fairly. Bosses now need to get round the table and negotiate, otherwise the start of term will be severely disrupted 👇 ucu.org.uk/article/13712/…

Strike ballot announced at University of Hull over plans to sack up to 127 staff 🚨 Hull University UCU #VoteToSaveJobs Tens of millions of pounds of debt & a failed carbon neutral campus Our members should not suffer as a result of senior leader's financial mismanagement 👇 ucu.org.uk/article/13713/…

Excellent - frightening - overview of the fragile state of UK higher education 👇 #ReclaimHE

We are very much looking forward to celebrating this insightful book and the solidarity that gave shape to it together! 20th September 7-9.30pm, Housmans Bookshop

BREAKING | The final report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been published. It makes clear - beyond doubt - that an agenda of deregulation cost lives. We send our solidarity and love to the bereaved, survivors and residents. And we echo the calls, of the Fire Brigades Union and