Really good & useful blog post from members of our branch's finance committee about the situation at our place:

UCU University of Glasgow@ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 2w ago

"Austerity FOMO is thus different from the general shock doctrine in at least one respect ... it is an attempt to fabricate a crisis which does not yet exist, at least not in the form it is being presented." Read the full blog post here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w...

For colleagues at @glasgow.ac.uk this is worth reading, alongside the latest in this series: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w... TL;DR: * we have reserves of >£600m * income is growing (at a time of shrinking international numbers) * staff costs are low All implying that austerity is a choice

UCU University of Glasgow@ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Despite management's austerity narrative, UCU Glasgow's Finance Working Group — with expert independent analysis — has found that the University of Glasgow is in a strong and stable financial position 💰️ Read the first blog in our new series here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s...

"Austerity FOMO is thus different from the general shock doctrine in at least one respect ... it is an attempt to fabricate a crisis which does not yet exist, at least not in the form it is being presented." Read the full blog post here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w...

Our new single, 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers' will be launched at 226 Gallowgate (in the heart of The Calton) on 30 August. It's a banger. Come along! Pass it on!

Campaign update from @ucuscotland.bsky.social - Save HE: Stop the Cuts! ✊ ucuscotland.wordpress.com/2026/07/13/s...

Save HE: Stop the Cuts!

Campaign update – July 2026 Last month, on 4 June, UCU Scotland president Chris O’Donnell, along with vice-president Cecile Menard and officials, Mary Senior and Murdo Mathison, met the Minister fo…

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Another university, with a surplus — let me emphasise that — with a SURPLUS, throws fuel on an imaginary fire. What is the real agenda?

UCU University of Glasgow@ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 4w ago

“By cutting the GTA budget, not only is a major financial lifeline taken away from PGRs, but inevitably this means an increased workload for permanent staff, who are already overstretched and burned out.” - Rory Hamilton, UCUG PGR Rep. Read full article here: thetab.com/2026/06/25/g...

This downscaling is part of the UK-wide casualisation of TA/TF working conditions, which is making it increasingly difficult for PGRs to navigate academia. This is unacceptable!

UCU University of Glasgow@ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 4w ago

“By cutting the GTA budget, not only is a major financial lifeline taken away from PGRs, but inevitably this means an increased workload for permanent staff, who are already overstretched and burned out.” - Rory Hamilton, UCUG PGR Rep. Read full article here: thetab.com/2026/06/25/g...

Congratulations to everyone who graduated from the University of Glasgow this year 💐 You've made us all so proud, and it means a lot that so many of you support us too! Big up to all students and staff fighting to stop the cuts 👏

In @heraldscotland.bsky.social, our Treasurer responded to announcement of cuts, "Unlike other Scottish universities Glasgow's finances are in good shape. The University holds over £1.3 billion in unrestricted reserves, with £645.7 million in liquid funds." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2622742...

“By cutting the GTA budget, not only is a major financial lifeline taken away from PGRs, but inevitably this means an increased workload for permanent staff, who are already overstretched and burned out.” - Rory Hamilton, UCUG PGR Rep. Read full article here: thetab.com/2026/06/25/g...

Strike at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh over job cuts #StopTheCuts #SaveHE news.stv.tv/east-central...

Queen Margaret University staff strike over job cuts on graduation days

The dispute comes amid plans to save £4 million from staffing costs.

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“I attended the International Conference Against War, organised by @stwc.bsky.social. At a time of rising military spending at the expense of the welfare state, I trust UCUG will add our voice to the trade union struggle against war and militarism.” - Vladimir Unkovski-Korica, Organising Officer

“During Refugee Week, we had the opportunity to take part in UNISON's Sanctuary Lunchtime Connections. We shared messages of support for @unison-uofg.bsky.social & Glasgow School of Art's statement on divestment from arms and student activism on campus.” - Mariel Goulart, Anticasualisation Officer

We note the recent statement from the Principal that the budget for 2026-27, approved at Court this week, anticipates a further programme of cuts. Join us at our EGM this week to discuss and plan how our branch can mobilise to resist these cuts 💪

Yesterday's announcement by our dear leader: We have a surplus, but the sackings are commencing anyway. Not the best university in the world, but for best university for the world, cool, thanks @uofgnews.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk 💚

UCU University of Glasgow@ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Despite management's austerity narrative, UCU Glasgow's Finance Working Group — with expert independent analysis — has found that the University of Glasgow is in a strong and stable financial position 💰️ Read the first blog in our new series here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s...

Graduating this week? Celebrate and support staff members with a stylish sash! Come get yours at the UCU Glasgow branch office, 68 Oakfield Ave 🩷 Tag us in your sash pics!

It's the end of the week... or is it?? Will you be putting in extra hours? What's your workload like? Let us know in the @ucu.org.uk Workload Survey (link in branch newsletter). The survey will help us to understand workload issues at both a local and national level, so please fill it out!!

It was great to meet up with so many of you at the AGM & social! We particularly valued the thought-provoking and deeply practical update on University of Glasgow finances from our incoming Treasurer. Read more from our Finance Working Group here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s...

In response to last night's far right rally in central Glasgow, the UCU Glasgow branch officers reaffirm the statement agreed by the Joint Union Liaison Committee in August 2024: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2024/08/08/u...

Here's how you can contribute to @uonucu.bsky.social 's hardship fund 👇

University of Nottingham UCU branch@uonucu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

An Early Day Motion has been tabled before UK Parliament to reject the EHRC Code of Practice. Please write to your MP asking them to sign it, if they haven't already (names are listed here: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...). You can find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.

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Check out our members' report on the conference now on our branch blog: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/06/09/r...

UCU University of Glasgow@ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Proud of our members representing @ucuscotland.bsky.social at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social LGBT+ Workers Conference! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As our EHRC Working Group continues to prepare for the new guidance, it is more important than ever to build solidarity among our LGBT+ and trade union movements! #STUClgbt26

Aberdeen action @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social @ucuscotland.bsky.social : www.democratic-left.scot/post/aberdee... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @ucustandrews.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @ariane-burgess.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social @ucuglasgow.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social

Aberdeen: More university job cuts on the horizon

In recent months, staff at the University of Aberdeen have been trying to tell anyone who will listen about the threat to jobs at the institution. The UCU trade union has taken action following the fa...

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Despite management's austerity narrative, UCU Glasgow's Finance Working Group — with expert independent analysis — has found that the University of Glasgow is in a strong and stable financial position 💰️ Read the first blog in our new series here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s...

The UCU Glasgow AGM will be on Weds June 3 from 12:30 to 2pm, after which we invite all members to an end of year social at DRAM! We'll be there from 4pm onward 😊 Hope you can make it!

Proud of our members representing @ucuscotland.bsky.social at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social LGBT+ Workers Conference! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As our EHRC Working Group continues to prepare for the new guidance, it is more important than ever to build solidarity among our LGBT+ and trade union movements! #STUClgbt26

Our AGM is only 2 weeks away! Come along (online or in person) and vote on next year's branch committee and local motions 🗳️ Meeting details, agenda, committee nominees, and local motions are in now your inbox!

Our branch passed a motion to support the International Conference Against War by donating to the conference, sharing info with our members & spending £100 to subsidise costs for up to two of our members to attend the conference 🙌 If you would like that to be you, please email us! @stwc.bsky.social

Our upcoming AGM is the opportunity to stand for a position on committee or as an officer so please consider joining us! The form and role descriptors are in the AGM Calling Notice email, and more information on how to submit a motion to the general meeting is on our website. Email us for more info!

"Not your Student" documentary screening in Glasgow this Thursday! Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHnL... Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/not-your-s...

Not Your Student | Official Trailer (2026)

YouTube video by GCU Students' Association

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