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Loughborough University UCU (University & College Union) Branch. Posts by Committee Members and Branch Staff.

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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Solidarity with @uonucu.bsky.social members on strike on 30 Sep & 1 Oct, as the university's governing council meets to decide final restructuring plans. The 2 day strike will be followed by sustained strike action from 5 Oct-11 Dec, alongside ASOS. More info: www.ucu.org.uk/article/1462...
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University of Nottingham staff to strike as Council decides future of jobs
Staff at the University of Nottingham will strike on 30 September and 1 October, as the university's governing council meets to decide the final Future Nottingham Phase 2 (FN2) restructuring plans.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Do you know what your pension is worth? Pension Awareness Week is the perfect time to give your pension some attention. A quick review today could help you make better decisions for the future. Read our latest article: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/pay-your-pen... #PensionAwarenessWeek #LboroUCU #USS
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Pay Your Pension Some Attention – Loughborough UCU
This week is Pension Awareness Week, and Loughborough UCU is encouraging members to take a few minutes to check in with their pension arrangements.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Thanks to everyone who dropped by our stall in the Edward Herbert building today. We enjoyed chatting with staff about @ucu.org.uk and the work that we are doing to support our members at Loughborough University. #LboroFamily
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 We’re recruiting! Could you be our next Caseworker? Join the team supporting members and making a real difference to your colleagues. Find out more and get in touch: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/could-you-be... #LboroUCU #LboroFamily
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Could You Be Our Next Caseworker? – Loughborough UCU
Like many branches, LUCU relies on members who are willing to step forward and train as caseworkers. Casework can be challenging at times, but it is also one of the most rewarding ways to support colleagues and strengthen our union.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Still time to sign up for this free session to explore the impact of work on our wellbeing, understand employers’ responsibilities, and develop confidence in raising workplace concerns. Open to all #LboroFamily staff. More info - click the link: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/struggling-w...
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Struggling with workload? Join this free CPD session on working safely – Loughborough UCU
With workload pressures continuing to affect staff across the University, Working Safely: Building Collective Strength provides a practical opportunity to explore the impact of work on our wellbeing, understand employers’ responsibilities, and develop confidence in raising workplace concerns.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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
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Struggling with workload? Free CPD session on working safely – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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
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Introducing Our New Committee Members – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
(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...
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#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/...
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Events from July 1 – August 4 – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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...
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Help raise £10000 to support the Nottingham UCU hardship fund – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to support the Nottingham UCU hardship fund. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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.
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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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…
Scrap merchants. Australian management consultancy Nous, which promises to help universities define the pathway forward for budget model change, has been picking up plenty of lucrative work in the struggling UK higher education sector this year. Having been involved in controversial restructurings at Australian and Canadian universities, Eye 1659 notes last year that the company was one of several being paid thousands of pounds for management advice by de Montfort University (which has its own business school chock full of people who teach postgraduate-level management). Since thenNous is known to have advised the university of Edinburgh on academic efficiency opportunities, carried out a portfolio review at QMUL and been involved in the hunt for savings atpartsmoith, Plymouth, and Derby universities. Information released by Cardiff university, in response to a freedom of information request from UCU revealed the university has paid more than £1 million to Nous in the last couple of years much of it for transformationsupport
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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...
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Upcoming Change to USS Commutation Factors – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
#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...
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Challenging the Far Right: Rebuilding Solidarity – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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...
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A Time for Collective Action and Solidarity – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
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.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
(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.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
(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
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University of Hertfordshire UCU @uhertfordshireucu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
#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...
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LUCU Meet and Greet at the Staff Fair – 14 May – Loughborough UCU
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The results are in. And it's a massive win for our union. (📷: @tregenza.bsky.social)
We are so back.

65% voter turn out
76% say yes to strikes
87% say yes to asos

UoN UCU says yes to industrial action and no to cuts, closures, and redundancies.
Again.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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
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Big Changes in UK Employment Law – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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.
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Reduce Your UCU Subscription Cost by Claiming Tax Relief – Loughborough UCU
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).
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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...
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CPD: Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
(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
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Huge Win on USS Pension Valuations – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We're very happy to announce two new members of the #LboroUCU team. Read more here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/reps-team-co...
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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
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Latest Lboro UCU News – Loughborough UCU
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Today is a great day to vote yes on our industrial action mandate! This mandate will allow us to fight against compulsory redundancies, course closures, and extremely misguided student staff ratio guidelines. Get to the post box! Vote today! #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Leicester Women Together International Women's Day Celebration on Saturday 7th March, 12-2:30pm. For more info and to book your free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leicester-... #IWD2026
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
In an unprecedented move, one reflective of the deeply unprecedented times at our university, UoN branches of three different unions (@UCU.org.uk, @unisonorg.uk, and Unite) have all successfully passed motions of no confidence in the Vice Chancellor and the entire executive board.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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...
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Talk: When The World Looked Away – Palestine The talk will take place on Tuesday 3rd March at 12-1pm on the Loughborough campus and online. Open to all our #LboroFamily staff and students. For more information and to book your place: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/talk-when-th...
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Talk: When The World Looked Away – Palestine – Loughborough UCU
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Stronger together ✊ Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other. Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/ @ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Talk: When The World Looked Away – Palestine. #LboroUCU will host a talk by Prof Ali Bilgic on Tues 3 Mar at 12-1pm on Loughborough campus (location tba) and online. Please contact ucu@lboro.ac.uk to register your interest in attending in person or online. More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/talk-w...
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landdtuc.bsky.social @landdtuc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Leicester UCU is on strike on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Please join them if you possibly can. Solidarity!
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HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Ballots across Scotland from Heriot-Watt, Strathclyde, Stirling & Aberdeen are going in the post Vote now Save jobs Post your ballot (with or without a dog) (don't post the dog they're not covered by the prepaid stamp) @ucuscotland.bsky.social #UCU #Scholar #GTVO #Heriot-Watt #dogsPostingBallots 🐕
The scene is dominated by a lovely red pillar box, Left: A small white dog, paws on pillar box, looks on enthusiastically as a ballot is posted by an arm coming in from the right. A ballot envelope slides into a rectangular style post box
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Our colleagues at #LboroCollege are going on strike over pay and workload. Join their pickets at their Epinal Way entrance (LE11 3BT) on Wed, Thurs & Friday mornings this week, from 8am to 10am, to show your support and solidarity. #NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike @landdtuc.bsky.social
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landdtuc.bsky.social @landdtuc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Some UCU further education collleges are striking including at Loughborough College from Wednesday to Friday this week. There will be pickets each day from 08:00-10:00 by the entrance on Epinal Way. Please join the strikers if you can. Solidarity! www.ucu.org.uk/NewDealForFE
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A New Deal for FE
A New Deal for FE is an ambitious set of campaign demands for which we will support every FE branch in England in engaging in intense local bargaining, and bring pressure to bear on our college employ...
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 08/01/2026
On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition. Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people. We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Letter from the University and College Union (UCU), dated 8 January 2026, from general secretary Dr Jo Grady to the UK foreign secretary. The letter condemns Israeli military attacks on Palestinian education, including a raid on Birzeit University, calls these actions “scholasticide,” and urges the UK government to hold Israel to account through diplomatic, military and economic sanctions.
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The #LboroUCU Office will be closed for the festive period from 5pm on Friday 19th December the office will re-open from 10am on Tuesday 6th January. We wish all #LboroFamily staff and students a great winter break! For more details or should you need to contact us: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-office-...
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
#LboroFamily staff, please sign the open letter in response to change of process regarding Worktribe. This has been written collaboratively by #LboroUCU Department Reps & Committee Members. Read the letter then sign & share with other staff here at Lboro. Sign here: forms.office.com/e/S2MAkyHfR5
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Loughborough University UCU @lboroucu.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Solidarity with Derby @ucu.org.uk members on strike against compulsory redundancies this week. #LboroUCU branch is with you as you stand up to your catastrophic management! #DerbyUCU #WeAreTheUniversity
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