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Dundee UCU is supporting staff and saying no to job cuts at the University of Dundee. Our campaign to #SaveDundeeUni sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 1m
Solidarity to our friends and colleagues at Glasgow Caledonian UCU! @ucuscotland.bsky.social
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 11h
Day 13 of 25. We are now halfway through our industrial action to rule out compulsory redundancies at the University of Dundee. Join us on our picket line today for a friendly atmosphere and chat. Bake sale tomorrow too.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Day 10 of 26 of our strike action. After the incredible support from politicians, members and students at ours Holyrood rally yesterday, we return to Dundee and our picket line outside the Tower Building. Join us and make the University of Dundee a better place.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Amazing turnout for our joint rally with @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social at Holyrood. Thank you to all of the MSPs from the Greens, Labour, Lib Dem’s and SNP. Thanks to @ucuscotland.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk for supporting all of our efforts to stop cuts to universities across the country. No more cuts!
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There’s been no consequences so far. The rejected URP has been imposed on staff and students, and another 120 people will be made redundant above what it had set out. Feels like Nigel Seaton and Lee Hamill were handed a blank check from the SFC.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Day 8 of 25. We moved our picket line to this afternoon and we were blessed with amazing sunshine. Our members resolve is strong as we fight against the underhanded methods employed by the UEG including not following their own processes. Thanks to the many students who support us and visited us.
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Christine Ferguson @cferguson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dundee suffering from Schrodinger’s deficit- it’s there when management want to cut staff, but on SFC’s closer inspection not enough to qualify for SFC relief. Which is it?🤔 Solidarity with @ducuuo.bsky.social as they fight for their jobs and their institution
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The University of Dundee is making over 100 people redundant next month At the same time it is having to explain why it has so much cash that the Scottish Funding Council won’t release £27m of extra funding! Join our strike to rule out compulsory redundancies. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
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Dundee University emergency cash paused as auditors probe 'too much money' claims
External auditors PwC are reviewing the university at the request of the Scottish Funding Council.
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Christian Keitel @ckeitelsci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Incredible scenes at our university. Way too rich to receive further support from ScotGov but management hellbent on cutting more staff to save money? Make it make sense. #SaveUoD #StopTheCuts
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@theferret.scot Thank you for your great investigation in to this complex situation.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dundee University is continuing with compulsory redundancies. It argues this is required for the financial survival. However, the University’s cash is so high they may not qualify for £27m of the £40m additional SFC funding. The SFC have asked PWC to investigate. www.theferret.scot/dundee-unive...
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Dundee university might have too much cash to qualify for its taxpayer bailout
The university has continued to argue staff cuts are needed to make ends meet. But a growing cash balance has raised questions about the need for more redundancies, and whether it qualifies for millio...
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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Power to @ducuuo.bsky.social! More information at sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/ www.instagram.com/reels/Ddq_Y7...
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@uodstudentsagainstcuts on Instagram: "On Monday, UCU began five weeks of strike action to oppose compulsory redundancies. Students have been joining them on the picket line every morning because we a...
480 likes, 3 comments - uodstudentsagainstcuts on September 24, 2026: "On Monday, UCU began five weeks of strike action to oppose compulsory redundancies. Students have been joining them on the picket...
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Day 5 of 25. It's never too late to join the strike. If you're a member come and join us on the picket line at the front of the Tower Building from 8am this morning. The turnout has been higher than ever, so you'll be joining a successful collective action to save the jobs of your colleagues.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Amazing turnout today on Day 4 of our picket to rule out compulsory redundancies.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Day4 of 25. The sun is out and we need everyone to come and join us today on the picket line. If you’re in Dundee and well, get yourself down to the front of the Tower!
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
At the University of Dundee we raised concerns that cutting one of the teams that plays a major role in supporting applicants was being dismantled by being targeted by redundancies. The executive did not care and continued with their plan. If Dundee loses its license it will be because of this.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We are pushing back the start of the picket line to 8:45am to avoid the worst of the rain this morning. It should be off by 10am. Please share with anyone planning on getting there earlier.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Calling all supporters. Join us for a public rally today - Wednesday 23rd September at Central Library in the Wellgate Centre. Support Staff. Support Students. Protect the University. #SaveDundeeUni
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sorry. Written in haste
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Day 2 of 25 of our strike action. Students, colleagues, members come and join us on the picket line as e fight for the future of the University of Dundee. Who’s University. Our University.
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Christian Keitel @ckeitelsci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Successful first day! Keep the momentum going - donate to our crowdfunder to cover the legal costs for a judicial review of the governance decisions that led to the threat of compulsory redundancies. No donation too small, anonymous donations possible. PLZshare. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/judicial-r...
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Judicial Review of Governance at Dundee University
DUCU is raising funds for a Judicial Review of the governance decisions that led the University Court to approve compulsory redundancies.
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Le Dog @ledog.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Fanatic show of support today. We're not going away. #SaveDundeeUni #NoCompusoryRedundancies
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Day 1 of 25 - Massive turnout today on our picket line. Thanks to Heather Anderson MSP and @maggiechapman.bsky.social for your support on the picket line this morning. And for all our amazing students from Students Against Cuts. No compulsory redundancies. #SaveDundeeUni
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Snowy Winter🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇪🇺🇺🇦😷❄️🏔️🍸🫖 @oneeyedlizzie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
You made the 8 30 a.m. news on BBCRadio 1 this morning & a colleague reported you being on BBC Breakfast News- fame at last. Maybe the Scottish Government will start to pay more attention now #DundeeUniversityAnSTUCRogueEmployer
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Thank you for your support, Nina!
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
No surrender until the University of Dundee rule out making colleagues compulsory redundant. Donate to our campaign as we seek crowdfund support for a Judicial Review of the governance decisions that led the University Court to approve staff and programme cuts www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/judicial-r...
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We will start 25 days of strike action next week as we fight to save jobs at University of Dundee. Join us on the picket line on our first day of our action (Monday 21st September) and you will find a delicious selection of home baked treats. Raising money for the student hardship fund and members.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Thank you for your support. Please email us at ducu@dundee.ac.uk
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Universities Scotland and Universities UK allow their member universities to break employment time and time again. Solidarity to colleagues at Edinburgh University who should take union reps with them in to those meetings. We have seen what happens when they are not allowed to join.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We are taking 25 days of strike action starting on Monday. We want the University of Executive Group rule out compulsory redundancies. To our students - this is a last resort to retain jobs that are essential for your education during your degree at the University of Dundee. Support the strike!
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Edzia Carvalho @edziac.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
@wonkhe.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social has identified multiple failures by the Scottish Funding Council to ensure that the governance of the University of Dundee meets the requirements of the SFC's Financial Memorandum and the Scottish HE Code of Good Governance. sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/wp-cont...
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Edzia Carvalho @edziac.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What will the future of Scottish HE be if the SFC, the primary independent oversight body for the sector, cannot or does not fulfill its functions? Whats more, no political body wants to hold the SFC to account for its failures. @ucu.org.uk @ducuuo.bsky.social sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/wp-cont...
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Supporters of the University of Dundee, join us at 12:30 at Bonar Hall, Nethergate.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Join us at our rally tomorrow as we say "NO COMPULSORY REDUNDANCIES" at the University of Dundee. 154 colleagues' jobs are under threat. Come along to show our governing body, Court, how we feel about putting peoples' jobs and lives at risk. 12:30pm. Bonar Hall, Nethergate, Dundee.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
@ucu.org.uk @vickyblake.bsky.social @drjogrady.bsky.social @sheffielducu.bsky.social @exeterucu.bsky.social @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @strathclydeucu.bsky.social @ucuglasgow.bsky.social
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Join the rally to rule out compulsory redundancies at the University of Dundee. Tuesday 8th September 12:30pm Bonar Hall, Nethergate, Dundee. The cuts are not justified and will harm to the city and region. All welcome!
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
To be fair he should have stood down as an MP the first time.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Scottish Government doesn't have confidence in the University of Dundee Executive Group. UEG are calling for compulsory redundancies, and without the Scottish Government confidence this should be ruled out. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
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EXCLUSIVE: SNP education chief not yet convinced to release Dundee University £20m
Mairi McAllan told The Courier she wants more mediation between staff and the institution.
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Edzia Carvalho @edziac.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What will the Scottish Ministers and Scottish Parliament do about the failures Dundee UCU have identified of the SFC in its role to ensure HE funds are appropriately administered by the University of Dundee? The SFC is legally accountable to the Ministers and Parliament for its actions.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Scottish Funding Council is failing in its role to monitor the University of Dundee. Failures identified in the Gillies report continue. The SFC have failed to act when the University executive have violated the conditions of the Financial Memorandum. sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/wp-cont...
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Dr Emma L Briant 🇬🇧 in 🇺🇸 w/ 🐕 @emma-briant.co.uk · 03/09/2026
DIRTY MONEY: A YEAR UNDERCOVER IN REFORM UK A yearlong investigation into Nigel Farage’s fundraising operation reveals a plot to break the law by bringing foreign money into British politics www.verbatiminvestigations.com/full-investi...
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Dirty Money: A Year Undercover in Reform UK
A yearlong investigation into Nigel Farage’s fundraising operation reveals a plot to break the law by bringing foreign money into British politics
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David Bretherton @dtbretherton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Excellent news. Management backed down before the strike ballot even closed. Congratulations to Exeter UCU. This is why union membership and solidarity is so important. #UCU
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations! Hoping that at the University of Dundee we will see the same movement.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We have 5 days to save 154 jobs at the University of Dundee. This follows 850+ job losses since August 2024. Everyone who supports the university and higher education needs to be at this event. 12:30pm, Bonar Hall. Next Tuesday 8th September.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The 675 is so out of date. The Courier were told about this by the union, and we gave an updated number. The new number quoted by the University is still out of date but matches what we were saying for 31 July. Media outlets need to learn who they should trust on the figures at Dundee Uni.
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Defending higher education jobs: www.democratic-left.scot/post/what-fu... / @ucuscotland.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social @sheffielducu.bsky.social @ducu.bsky.social @vickyblake.bsky.social @ucuglasgow.bsky.social @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @ucustandrews.bsky.social @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social
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What future for the University of Dundee?
Stuart Fairweather sets the latest developments at the University of Dundee in wider context.The end of August saw the publication of a Scottish Government / Universities Scotland report authored by Professor Anton Muscatelli. The Future Framework for Universities is a serious attempt to outline the pressures on - and possibilities for - Scotland’s higher education institutions.The report, the first ‘pillar’ of ongoing work, focusses on diagnosing the financial issues impacting universities. Fur
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Link to The Courier article that exposed the University of Dundee being under a level 2 intervention for not complying with Freedom of Information law. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
thecourier.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University under watchdog supervision over information failures
The Scottish Information Commissioner has opened an intervention against the crisis-hit institution.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
No surprise. The current COO’s previous workplace did not stop volunteers carrying controlled drugs. Nigel Seaton and UEG have not listened to staff about their concerns about risks to the University. Compliance with the law is a task now assigned across UEG members with no legal background.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The University of Dundee is failing to comply with information governance law. This is due to a reduction of staffing in the team responsible. Staff reached zero in 2026. Compliance issues will become more and more regular if the current redundancies are approved by Court. Say no to redundancies.
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