Too much work and not enough time? You're not alone. Join this free CPD session on workload, stress, wellbeing and your rights at work. Open to all Loughborough University staff & PhD Students. 📅 Tues 8 Sept, 1-2:30pm More info & to book: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/strugg... #LboroFamily #LboroUCU

Tomorrow, our 2026/27 #LboroUCU Committee officially begins its term! A huge thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to represent & support our members over the coming year. Meet the new committee & learn more about their roles: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/introducing-... #UCU #LboroFamily

We’re delighted to celebrate Dr Andrew Dix’s University Medal, recognising not only his longstanding academic contribution but also the extraordinary support he has provided to colleagues through many years of dedicated #UCU casework Read the full article: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/ucu-congratu... #LboroUCU

Unions make us stronger. Join #LboroUCU today, here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/ If you're working in another sector you can find the best union for you to join here: www.tuc.org.uk/join-a-union #JoinAUnion #UCU #LboroFamily

Please sign & share the open letter to save modern languages at the Uni of Nottingham, this is part of a much wider national crisis & this letter is a chance for the sector to speak with one voice: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... #SaveLanguagesAtUoN #HigherEducation @uonucu.bsky.social

(1/2) Our Branch AGM and social takes place on Wed 1 July. Members, join us in Brockington B007 from 12pm for Indian street food, a chat with fellow members & a chance to catch up before the AGM starts at 1pm. We'll also be hearing from Prof Lopa Leach, @uonucu.bsky.social Branch President...

#LboroUCU members, join us for your AGM on Wednesday 1st July from 1pm. Prior to the AGM from 12pm, in the same room as the AGM, we will be holding a branch social. Food and drinks provided. Come along and meet fellow members and the committee. Details: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/events/list/...

LUCU Weekly Restructure Update for all members 📅 Wed 10 June, 1:00–1:50pm (MS Teams) Join us to hear updates on the Professional Services restructure, discuss developments, and share your views. Open to all members, solidarity matters. See post in replies for more info. #LboroUCU #LboroFamily

If you want to support those of us making these sacrifices for the actual future of our university, please consider donating to our solidarity fund. This will help cover the threatened 100% salary reductions that many staff are currently facing- www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £10000 to support the Nottingham UCU hardship fund – JustGiving Crowdfunding

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Solidarity with Tom Barker and @unison.org.uk members at Ash Field Academy. #Unison are on strike Wed-Fri 3-5 June & have pickets from 7:30am outside Ash Field Academy each day with a rally with GS @andreaegangs.bsky.social on Thurs. Please support the picket lines & attend the rally if you can.

Please support if you can. #UCU members at @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social taking part in a Marking & Assessment Boycott (MAB) are being hit with punitive 100% pay deductions - meaning they are now in effect in a lockout.

Goldsmiths UCU@goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Management is locking us out. Donate to our strike fund & share our campaign to help our action stay strong!

Relieved to see more coverage of the grip Nous is getting on #UKHE. Thanks @privateeyenews.bsky.social! A million pound @cardiffucu.bsky.social alone. That’s a lot of money for the very same PowerPoint…

Nominations are now open for the 26/27 #LboroUCU committee. Members can check the AGM Notice email sent last week for details of how to nominate & what roles are available. Any questions, get in touch with the branch. The deadline for receipt of all nomination emails is 3rd June at midday.

Upcoming Change to USS Commutation Factors #USS commutation factors will be updated from 1 Oct & are an important part of how retirement benefits are calculated & may affect members who are considering exchanging pension income & lump sums at retirement. More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/upcoming-cha...

#LboroUCU members, please consider signing up for this training on challenging the far right and rebuilding solidarity. Develop practical skills, share ideas, and strengthen collective action in your community. Learn more: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/challe...

Management are proposing targeted cuts to Professional Services, most roles will be safe, but some face uncertainty. Now is the time for #solidarity, unions are collective action. Over the next 30 days, let’s support each other and share alternatives to protect jobs. ucu.lboro.ac.uk/a-time-for-c...

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Staff Fair (and therefore our Meet and Greet) has been postponed by the University - we will update you with the new date when it is provided.

Loughborough University UCU@lboroucu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#LboroUCU "Meet & Greet" at the LU Staff Fair. We'll be at the Staff Fair on Wed 14 May, 10am–12pm, in James France Exhibition Area. Whether you are already a member or not we’d love you to come and say hello and speak with us about the work we are doing. More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-meet-an...

(1/2) Sending solidarity to @uonucu.bsky.social who are fighting against compulsory redundancies. The proposals are leading to potentially 600+ redundancies. Staff will be taking strike action on 22 May with ASoS including marking & assessment boycott starting on 20 May.

(1/2) If you are free, please support @leicesterucu.bsky.social by attending their festival of solidarity; a communal picnic with live music, and talks by affected staff, students & supporters, today, 12-3pm. #LeicesterUCU are on strike fighting against compulsory redundancies on 11 & 18 May

On Friday afternoon before the Bank Holiday, colleagues in the Humanities department were called to a meeting on Tuesday. They were informed that the University Portfolio Review had decided that English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, History & Creative Writing UG degrees would close

Owen Davies@odavies9.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Aye. Heard today that my university is closing UG History, Philosophy, English Lit, Linguistics, and Creative Writing in one go.

#LboroUCU "Meet & Greet" at the LU Staff Fair. We'll be at the Staff Fair on Wed 14 May, 10am–12pm, in James France Exhibition Area. Whether you are already a member or not we’d love you to come and say hello and speak with us about the work we are doing. More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-meet-an...

The results are in. And it's a massive win for our union. (📷: @tregenza.bsky.social)

Big changes have begun in UK employment law, with a new wave in April 2026, marking the most significant shift in workplace rights in over a decade. These changes are good news for employees. Here’s an overview of what has already changed: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/big-changes-... #EmploymentRightsAct2025

UCU fighting against workload intensification. In a world run by billionaires for billionaires, we need trade unions more than ever. Join #UCU today: www.ucu.org.uk/join

Reduce Your UCU Subscription Cost by Claiming Tax Relief As we’ve entered a new tax year, it’s a great time to remind #UCU members that you may be able to reduce the cost of your union subscription by claiming tax relief from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Click the link for more details.

There's still time to sign up to our Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum online CPD workshop. Open to all #LboroFamily staff, MA & PhD students, including non-members. Join us on Tues 21 April, 2-3:30pm. More details & link to signup are on our website: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/cpd-em...

Loughborough University UCU@lboroucu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum We are hosting an online CPD workshop for all LU staff, MA & PhD students, including non-members 🗓 Tues 21 April ⏰ 2–3:30pm Counts as pedagogical development for PDR/GLOW & promotion Please share More info & register: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-embeddin...

(1/2) Huge Win on #USS Pension Valuations: @ucu.org.uk have successfully negotiated a change to the methodology to be used for future USS Pension Scheme valuations which will benefit all members... #LboroUCU #UCU

We're very happy to announce two new members of the #LboroUCU team. Read more here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/reps-team-co...

University and College Union (@ucu.org.uk) National Rally - 25th March - 1pm - Newcastle Monument - Everybody Welcome 12.30pm assemble outside the Civic Centre 12.45pm march to Monument for rally @ 1pm

See our website for new articles on: - The Employment Rights Act 2025: What It Means for You - War in Western Asia: Support for Members - Have your say on LU’s REF Code of Practice - Loughborough’s Rights Retention Policy: A Win for Academic Staff. ucu.lboro.ac.uk/news/ #LboroUCU #LboroFamily