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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When the University Executive Group have reached their own staff reduction targets, why are they cutting further? They want rid of the critical voices, trade unionists and the whistleblowers who have been shining a light on their failings. No surrender.

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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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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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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Asking the important questions!

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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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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Open Letter to John Swinney: Dundee is now a Test of Your Government’s Leadership sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/

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Dundee University and College Union – Welcome to University and College Union (UCU) University of Dundee Branch home page.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today around 500 colleagues will find out the outcome of the “consultation” process at the University of Dundee. Over 150 people will find out if they will be made redundant. We are here for you. We set out the failures of the “consultation” on our website sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/crisis-...

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Collective Consultation Failures – Dundee University and College Union

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Some colleagues received 5 minutes notice for their online at risk meeting and had not yet received their letter informing them they were at risk. Executive staff did not bother to turn up to the meeting. This is the true face of executive leadership at the University of Dundee.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The Courier doesn’t think this story is worth of being its top story today. It is instead a story about a new cleaning business. Please like, share and comment to show how much interest there is in protecting jobs at the University of Dundee. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

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EXCLUSIVE: SNP education chief urged to ‘urgently intervene’ in Dundee University cuts row

Dundee SNP MSP Heather Anderson has asked Education Secretary Mairi McAllan to step in after unions accused the university of ending consultation prematurely.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

There are just 21 working days until Dundee UCU members begin 25 days of strike action. We are striking because after 820 job losses, the UEG has proposed making 200 people redundant. We are asking the University to rule our redundancies and return to the negotiating table as soon as possible.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

With staff at the University of Dundee facing redundancy in the next month, where is @johnswinney.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @mairimcallan.bsky.social and @jennygilruth.bsky.social It’s been over 50 days since your intervention and nothing changed. What the fuck have you been doing?

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I am not celebrating Rod Liddle’s death. But why is everyone who is eulogising him not mentioning one of his most famous pieces of writing?

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

With colleagues leaving the University of Dundee since May, the staffing level is just 43FTE above the target level set by the executive. Other cost savings mean another 10FTE can be removed from the target. So with 10 people leaving every month, the staffing savings will be met by end of October.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If you can spare the time please come to this tomorrow, even if it’s just for 20 minutes.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Will the Scottish Government take decisive action or let the SFC continue to endorse redundancies when it admits the conditions of funding have not been met? @johnswinney.bsky.social @mairimcallan.bsky.social @jennygilruth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

There comes to a point in any struggle where words, lobbying and removal of labour cease to be as effective. With universities threatening non-striking staff if they do not fill in for striking colleagues we have reached this point. Our unions need to be more radical in actions, as we are losing.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Serious Governance issues are not confined to the University of Dundee.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Next week’s strikes will be critical for the University of Dundee. Do we accept the upcoming compulsory redundancies that UEG are forecasting or do we ask them to rule them out? Join the picket lines next week to make your voice heard. You are the difference. #SaveDundeeUni #SaveHE

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Our members have passed a unanimous Vote of No Confidence motion in the University of Dundee Executive Group. Read more on our website. sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/ #SaveDundeeUni

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Dundee University and College Union – Welcome to University and College Union (UCU) University of Dundee Branch home page.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Listen to what students and staff think about the current job cuts at the University of Dundee. Thanks to STV for their continuing excellent reporting. youtu.be/GYhLFLVRy9Y

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Dundee Uni reopens voluntary redundancies in cost-saving move

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

In August, in a meeting with the Scottish Gov, Nigel Seaton stated that it was “necessary to be clear with staff what redundancies would likely be needed now.” The University Recovery Plan he drafted stated there would need to be 340 redundancies. Yesterday he told staff there are no plans.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Solidarity with colleagues at Stirling who are striking over the threat to jobs. That’s three branches in two days who are joining others on the picket lines or in dispute across the Scottish university sector!

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Moving people around for different posts does not save money. Nor does creating 4 new highly-paid posts, where some people will be recruited from lower grades. It’s just moving the cost around on the internal balance sheets. And without growth the University will be forced into a cycle of cuts.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’ve been supporting our members through the tough times at the University of Dundee. Huge amounts of collective and individual casework. Lobbying on ministers and MSPs. Advocating for our members in meetings with management.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Solidarity to colleagues at the University of Aberdeen for getting a mandate for industrial action.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Never forget that our interim Principal wrote a “recovery plan” that called for the loss of 390 more jobs. And that despite that plan be rejected by the SFC, he went to the Scottish Parliament last October to say his plans remain unchanged.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The message is just at relevant as it ever. Know Your Enemy. m.youtube.com/watch?v=JukT...

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Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy (Audio)

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The University of Dundee just announced 21 new senior manager roles at Grade 10 or above. These are designed for academics and not professional services staff. The roles will cost the university at least £2.3m a year and are being promoted as a cost saving!

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This is really worth a watch. Union reps from four universities tell the true story of life working in Scottish universities.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We are also hosting a rally outside of the Holyrood building in Edinburgh tomorrow from 12:30-1:30pm. If you’re in Edinburgh, come and join us, in better weather ☀️ The rally will focus on our and other campus unions fight against job cuts in the Scottish HE sector.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Watch union representatives from Scottish universities give evidence to the Scottish Parliament on the crisis and how it is affecting staff and students. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/educ...

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Education, Children and Young People Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

On the bus to Edinburgh. Join us there to support our strike and defend Scottish Higher Education.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We encourage you to support them. www.gofundme.com/en-au/c/act/... Dundee UCU are opposed to all violence and harassment, and condemn all racism. The branch committee will bring a motion to our next branch meeting that will condemn the attacks and support a donation to the fundraising efforts 2/2

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Bondi Beach shooting: donate or fundraise to help those affected

Donate to verified fundraisers for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. You can help today by donating or sharing.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

On 14 December, an antisemitic terror attack took place at Bondi Beach, where many lives were lost and people injured. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected by these tragic events, particularly the Jewish community. GoFundMe has listed fundraising efforts. 1/2

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Maggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Glad to be able to pop by the @ducuuo.bsky.social picket line as they were just getting set up this morning. Staff are on strike in the cold & damp to say NO to compulsory redundancies. Management must engage with staff properly: co-design a recovery plan, do not impose cuts! #Solidarity

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Our rally yesterday was emotional and showed the toll it has taken on our branch and colleagues. Today is the final day of our current strike. Come and support us by visiting the picket line, as we fight for all jobs at the University of Dundee.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Nigel Seaton has confirmed that there will be further substantial job losses at the University of Dundee. We’ve already lost over 500 colleagues in a year. If you are academic or academic-related staff you can join Dundee UCU. We’re fighting to save jobs and improve our working conditions.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Redundancies were ruled out on three occasions by the most senior staff member at the University of Dundee. Once to STV, once to staff and once in an interview with the Courier. Now they are denying they said it when in front of our elected representatives.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Vote early, vote now in the UCU national ballot. Talk to your friends in the union and encourage them to vote to stop real terms cuts to our wages. #WeAreTheUniversity #SaveHE #StopTheCuts

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I am really proud to be part of a union that is standing up for all colleagues and their jobs. Our members are really special and we thank them for voting again and winning the ability to choose to take industrial action, if it comes to that.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

In April, the University of Dundee commissioned a report by AAB on financial accounting during the financial crisis. It found that draft versions of management accounts were altered before they reached UEG. In one case the report cannot explain why the reported cash position improved by £20.9M.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

It is difficult to trust people in power when there is very strong evidence that they’ve not been telling the truth.

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Fantastic show! Loved every minute of it. Don’t miss out

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Noj hrcu @jonurch.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

It’s not surprising that when you drive one type of bigotry it means you can’t call out other types correctly. “Ms Forstater admits racist comments, revealed by The Courier, were “ill-judged”” “Ms Cherry said racist posts shared by Ms Peggie mocking flood victims in Pakistan were “distasteful””

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