HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026A cat, a frog, a VP, and a bee are holding a banner. Sorry, there is no punchline. This is no joke - WE HAD A DEAL Thank you to @ucu.org.uk VP HE @markpendleton.bsky.social for coming to visit today. Solidarity with @sheffielducu.bsky.social 072
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Picketing, with picket pup, the next generation trade unionists, inflatables, and resolve. Reminding Heriot-Watt bosses WE HAD A DEAL and we will fight for every job. #Edinburgh #UCU #HigherEducation @edinburghminute.com @edinreporter.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 086
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 08/08/2026We will be back out on the Pickets on Monday. WE HAD A DEAL Our employer pretending we did not, after we cancelled our June strike days, is shameful. Watt a disgrace. 010
Reposted by HWUCURuth Aylett @ruthaylett.bsky.social · 07/08/2026What can you say about an employer who agrees a deal and then BREAKS it almost at once? 021
Reposted by HWUCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 07/08/2026Solidarity with @hwucu.bsky.social members on strike today. Senior management promised no compulsory redundancies in Languages and Intercultural Studies before spring 2027. It has now reneged on that commitment. Management must keep its word and rule out compulsory redundancies. 0112
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026midlothianview.com/news/strike-... Desperate stuff from HW here. We have the receipts. We had a deal. We kept our side. And yet, even in their easily disprovable version of events, they still come off looking bad. Of course we oppose Compulsory Redundancy. WE value people.midlothianview.comStrike at Heriot-Watt University in dispute over jobs - Midlothian ViewMembers of the University and College Union (UCU) at Heriot-Watt University today (Friday) begin two days of strike action in a dispute over job cuts and possible compulsory redundancies. 041
Reposted by HWUCUNorthumbria UCU Branch @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social · 07/08/2026A timely lesson from @hwucu.bsky.social about the risks of making agreements with the employer about withdrawing action/ballots when they claim they will withdraw threats of compulsory redundancy. 083
Reposted by HWUCUSean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Herriot Watt University senior management reneges on deal with UCU branch. Disgraceful behaviour. Please send messages of support and solidarity to @hwucu.bsky.social and give them a follow. 031
Reposted by HWUCURoss Gibson @rossgibson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026I am deeply, deeply shocked that UKHE SMT would lie to staff. 033
Reposted by HWUCUDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026An employer going back on a deal? Surely not 072
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026WE HAD A DEAL! Watt happened? HWUCU back on strike today because our employer has signalled they won't keep their side of a deal made in June to protect jobs. No Compulsory Redundancy. @ucu.org.uk @joshpizpom.bsky.social @timeshighered.bsky.social @theferret.scot @ucuscotland.bsky.social 22219
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Reminder - we are in ballot! Please post your ballot! Every vote is vital to support jobs. Already voted? Got a nice picture? Post your postbox pics in the replies.static.klipy.comMr. Bean in a Post Box for World Postal DayALT: Mr. Bean in a Post Box for World Postal Day 011
Reposted by HWUCUMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026First they came for the languages. In the hope that no one would have the words to say what was happening. 1/9🧵bbc.co.ukUniversity of Aberdeen's plans to cut modern language degrees were 'rushed' - reviewThe University of Aberdeen says it accepts there were "missteps" in its process in 2023. 7314198
Reposted by HWUCUMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026British Academy President's statement on the UK's higher education crisis, July 2026.thebritishacademy.ac.ukBritish Academy President: UK higher education crisis risks irreversible damageAs course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia... 0114102
Reposted by HWUCUucustandrews.bsky.social @ucustandrews.bsky.social · 19/05/2026URGENT - UCU St Andrews Member - Antonis Vradis is on the Qannir La Cirena boat in the Global Summid Flotilla which has been intercepted by Israel Contact your MP and MSP Contact the Principal Please share 01924
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026To our members: You can claim from the hardship fund, local & national if you have taken action and had pay deducted. See the website. Claims are open and we are processing them as quickly as we can. Your union is here 💪🫶 010
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026We received a donation to our Branch hardship, from Strathclyde, to add to the many we have already received. The value of these donations is double. They represent not just vital funds to support striking members but also the solidarity of our fellow workers reminding us we are Union strong 💪static.klipy.comNot Me Us: Bernie Sanders, Feel The BernALT: Not Me Us: Bernie Sanders, Feel The Bern 000
Reposted by HWUCUQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The human cost of a sector bent on capturing cash and managers bent on careerism: shattered dreams, betrayal of years of work — on the degree and to survive in London because the stipend was only £10,800 per year. #UKHE www.timeshighereducation.com/news/mexican... 141
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 23/04/2026With a senior member of Exec leaving last month, 2 senior HR announcing departures this month, and now this from the CEO of The National Robotarium based at HWU today... Did some send them some Dundee Cake? @ducuuo.bsky.social 046
Reposted by HWUCUCallum @scunn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Aye. I've watched universities find cash for consultants and senior managers, then turn pure skint when staff ask for decent pay. Solidarity. 042
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Shocking. Another act of vandalism. Solidarity to colleagues in Ulster. 012
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026@ucuaberdeen.bsky.social Solidarity with colleagues at Aberdeen university for your strike action. #UCU 100
Reposted by HWUCULoughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Reduce 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.ucu.lboro.ac.ukReduce Your UCU Subscription Cost by Claiming Tax Relief – Loughborough UCUAs 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). 0715
Reposted by HWUCUPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Despite a year of warnings that strikes would harm patients, ministers have scrapped 1,000 desperately needed NHS training posts to punish doctors for taking industrial action tribunemag.co.uk/2026/04/the-...tribunemag.co.ukThe Government Is Punishing the NHSDespite a year of warnings that strikes would harm patients, ministers have scrapped 1,000 desperately needed NHS training posts to punish doctors for taking industrial action. 62248120
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 03/04/2026This is what happens when all the decision-making rests with a few overpaid individuals. We have the wrong people at the top, paying the wrong people to answer the wrong question. Bin the consultantancies, not the staff. 096
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 03/04/2026"Education is not a market, it is a key function of the state and part of the bedrock of our society. " www.ft.com/content/5032...ft.comManagement consultants are ruining UK universitiesRelentless off-the-peg commercial rewiring has undermined British higher education 031
Reposted by HWUCUQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Our concerns are grave. That doesn't mean our protest needs to be. The inflatable animals are *such* an upgrade to the whimsy on the picket line. 255
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026After 9 days of striking, solidarity, flamingos, and bees, we are heading back to work today. However, until compulsory redundancy is ruled out, we remain in dispute: Action Short of a Strike is still on. The race to save Scholar and LINCS staff is still on. 065
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Kate, Branch President of HWUCU, addressing the joint rally today Individually we may feel scared but together there is nothing that can stop us. Each of us, standing together, can save Higher Education. #saveScholar #loveLINCS 050
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Another student speaker for LINCS & for languages Thank you to all the LINCS students for their strong support and solidarity on the Pickets And to the HW student body for backing us so strongly via a vote of the SU. Staff & students together We are the university. 041
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Ed (ucate) the ELEPHANT will not FORGET about Scholar. Protect Scholar at Heriot-Watt! We believe in learning. We support equity We believe universities are there not just to run as businesses, not just for bits of paper, but to reach out into their communities, to educate. #saveScholar 131
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026More photos from today's joint rally with @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social We brought our banners We brought our animals The rally brought the solidarity PROTECT SCHOLAR SAVE LINCS NO COMPULSORY REDUNDANCY 053
Reposted by HWUCUEdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 01/04/2026Dramatic scenes this morning as University of Edinburgh Principal Peter Mathieson was temporarily trapped inside Black Medicine Coffee as striking uni staff members on the picket line surrounded him while chanting ‘shame on you’. VIDEO: www.instagram.com/p/DWlm6OAjGtq/instagram.comThe Edinburgh Minute on Instagram: "Dramatic scenes this morning as University of Edinburgh Principal Peter Mathieson was temporarily trapped inside Black Medicine Coffee as striking uni staff members...27 likes, 0 comments - edinburghminute on April 1, 2026: "Dramatic scenes this morning as University of Edinburgh Principal Peter Mathieson was temporarily trapped inside Black Medicine Coffee as stri... 02413
Reposted by HWUCUTom H. Wilson @tomhwilson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Joint UCU Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt protest taking place at Bristo Square. Striking staff of both universities protesting. 0114
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026One of our fabulous LINCS students, Christie, speaking elegantly & fluently about language education at the rally today at Bristo Square. #loveLanguages #loveLINCS 🦩🐸 053
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Thank you to @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social for hosting our joint rally. It was lovely to BEE there. To talk about the ELEPHANT in the room (1000s of rooms in 100s of building, UoE!) - there is money, but not for Education, not for staff. Thank you to our incredible students for speaking. 063
Reposted by HWUCUKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Speaking at the UCU rally in Bristo Square earlier today. Solidarity with the staff and strikers ✊ @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @hwucu.bsky.social 0107
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Day 8 of striking to protect jobs. #lovelincs #saveScholar Tomorrow we will be picketing before going to Bristo square to join up with @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social 040
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026WATT !? Coming to Bristo Square tomorrow, Wednesday, at noon. Heriot-Watt UCU and UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social JOINT RALLY RESISTING COMPULSORY REDUNDANCY Bristo Square 12 noon Wednesday 1st April 083
Reposted by HWUCUUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 30/03/2026www.heraldscotland.com/news/2597991...heraldscotland.comEdinburgh University staff strike over £140m cuts and job lossesUniversity of Edinburgh UCU staff strike over £140m cuts and a potential 1,800 job losses, with week-long walkouts demanding transparency and job… 0125
Reposted by HWUCUUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/03/2026Big shout to UCU members who showed up. This is what our union stands for. Education builds cohesion and educators stand for unity, not division. 0174
Reposted by HWUCUDr Carole McCartney 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ @ctmccartney.bsky.social · 30/03/2026This is one thing that's always puzzled me - if we spending huge sums on VCs/ management salaries - then why can't THEY come up with plans? What is included in their salary if they have to outsource all the thinking to consultants? 2172
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026This week Heriot-Watt are on strike @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social are on strike And colleagues at USIC are on strike. But we have the most northerly picket. Shout out to colleagues in ORKNEY 🤗 There is Strength in a Union! Save Lincs Save Scholar 0103
