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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Could not make the amazing picket and rally 😭. Luckily did make the quick meet before these two went home. @markpendleton.bsky.social @dyfrigjones.bsky.social

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/09/2026

Our second local dispute video comes from Nottingham UCU, where members are fighting to protect more than 700 jobs and defend vital courses. They’ve already taken action and are gearing up for more. Please give it a watch and share in solidarity with Nottingham UCU.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

UPDATE- Members of Arday's family have now asked that only vigils organised by/with the family go forward at this point. With this in mind, we will be cancelling this event. The original vigil in Trafalgar square at the same time/date has been organised with the family. Please attend if you can.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Depressingly familiar re the ideology. Our consultations have ended and we are waiting to see the outcomes of the counter-proposals in the revised business case.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

On our first workday under a new president, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible leader @lopa.bsky.social

Lopa at a union rally dancing her ass off

Lopa speaking into a megaphone at a rally

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Dhonnobad, thank you. For everything. And this. Oh my. 💝 The fight continues. ✊️

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

@howardstevenson.bsky.social 👆. I knew about the poet. But just read this today. Wow.

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It was an honour and a privilege to serve @uonucu.bsky.social

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Members/ Reps at the picket lines, from every school, the show of solidarity, empowers one to challenge in the consultations/dispute resolution meetings. We won most fights. Today it is against c700 academic redundancies, loss of key subjects in Humanities & fundamental science research continues.

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Here is a poem from Faiz Ahmed Faiz, I know u will like. Just before the partition of India.

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Thank you Maestro. I will never forget. How much we learnt at the Teach outs you organised, during the Four Fights and Pension strikes.

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UCU Newcastle University @newcastleucu.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Many more people in universities will lose their jobs if nothing changes in the way HE is (under) funded. Even more prospective students will not be able to go to university, especially here in the Norheast. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @markfergusonmp.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social

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UCU Newcastle University @newcastleucu.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thousands of jobs, millions of young people and the future of Higher Education in the country depends on it. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @markfergusonmp.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social

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UCU Newcastle University @newcastleucu.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

We need real change, we expect more and better from our MPs. A proper transformation of Higher Education would end tuition fees and halt the employer’s offensive against staff and educational provision. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @markfergusonmp.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social

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UCU Newcastle University @newcastleucu.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

When the fall in international student numbers ‘cost UK £2.9 billion’ so even on your own terms, the system fails www.timeshighereducation.com/news/fall-in...

timeshighereducation.com

Fall in international student numbers ‘cost UK £2.9 billion’

Latest cost-benefit analysis finds overseas enrolments generate nearly 10 times more money for UK than they take away

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LopaLeach @lopa.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Just ridiculous. Shall we all just give up doing fundamental research?Coz, I fear UK bosses may ape this...

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Chris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

All Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages urges University of Nottingham “in the strongest possible terms to reconsider” plans to close modern language courses www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cold-sp... via @julietterowsell.bsky.social

timeshighereducation.com

‘Cold spot’ fears over Nottingham language cuts

Plans to close courses would have national impact, politicians write in letter urging university to reconsider

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 09/07/2026

Nottingham isn't just cutting courses, it's threatening to wipe out modern languages degrees across the whole East Midlands. MPs have warned the plans would devastate regional skills, teacher training and opportunities for thousands of young people. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cold-sp...

timeshighereducation.com

‘Cold spot’ fears over Nottingham language cuts

Plans to close courses would have national impact, politicians write in letter urging university to reconsider

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We voted on the offer, this time through a simple online survey. Again, it was overly rejected (87% voted no). We also provided a space in the survey for members to comment on the offer. Here is a word cloud of their responses.

A word cloud filled with mostly angry words

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

So management came to us last week with an offer to end the boycott. It increased buy outs for VR, extended the VR time, and offered to pay back some of the pay they stole from those participating in IA.

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UCU Newcastle University @newcastleucu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Solidarity works! Colleagues in History, Classics and Archaeology (HCA) at Newcastle have raised £586 for the UCU Nottingham fighting fund in support of members taking strike action against compulsory redundancies. The collection was organised in recognition that what happens at one

image showing a Solidarity Fund pot for Nottingham Uni UCU to show that we are all in this fight together, and that doing twinning between sections and branches makes a material difference!

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Prof Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

There's a very real and obvious unfairness here that the Guardian article overlooks. Students who start off as undergrads on 4 year degree courses don't have to take a post-grad loan, but do get a masters. Students who do a bachelors degree and a separate masters are saddled with punitive debts.

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I could not have been more honoured than to be asked to do this. Agnes had such a huge impact on so many people in Nottingham. She would be horrified to see what’s happening to the institution she worked so hard for.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

More clear evidence that the community has our back: city council and members of parliament have joined our president to craft this important joint appeal condemning the horrific financial strategy that our administration continues force on the university.

Joint Statement from Councillor Neghat Khan, Leader of
Nottingham City Council, Nottingham MPs and the
University and College Union
The University of Nottingham is one of Nottingham’s most important institutions.
It is a globally recognised centre of teaching and research, one of the city’s
largest employers, and a major contributor to Nottingham’s economy,
innovation ecosystem and international reputation.
We recognise that universities across the country are facing significant financial
challenges and that difficult decisions are being made throughout the higher
education sector. Ensuring the long-term sustainability of our universities is
important not only for students and staff, but also for the communities and
economies that depend on them.
However, we share concerns about the potential economic impact that
significant reductions in staffing and academic capacity could have on
Nottingham.
The University is a major driver of economic activity across the city. Thousands
of local jo

We believe every effort should be made to explore options that can secure the
University’s financial future while minimising the impact on employment,
research excellence, teaching provision and the broader contribution the
University makes to Nottingham’s economy.
The proposals and alternatives currently being discussed demonstrate the
importance of continued dialogue and engagement. Especially the finance
counterproposal by UCU indicates that the required savings are possible
without the need for large-scale job cuts and the closure of whole Departments.
We encourage University management to work constructively together with
UCU to identify solutions that protect the long-term sustainability of the
institution while preserving the skills, expertise and economic activity that are so
important to our city.
The success of the University of Nottingham and the success of Nottingham as
a city are closely linked. Our shared objective must be to ensure that the
University remains financially

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Joss @josstified.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Proud of the trade union movement and Scotland for turning out in huge numbers to oppose the far right, to reclaim the streets, and say refugees are welcome here. Nae Pasaran