Welcome to UCU’s Membership Portal where you can join the union, manage and update your personal information and find answers to the most frequently raised questions relating to Membership, Employment...

Welcome to UCU’s Membership Portal where you can join the union, manage and update your personal information and find answers to the most frequently raised questions relating to Membership, Employment...

By Matt Barnard I have submitted a motion, in consultation with others, to the upcoming NEC on Friday June 19 asking for a report into the usage of X, formerly known as Twitter, by UCU and potential ...

Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts that academics say will harm the institution’s future. The university’s administration sent letters to 2,700 staff on Tuesday, notifying them their role was at risk of redundancy after its leadership said it could run out of money by 2031. Continue reading...

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Branch held a General Meeting at 12:30-2pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025. The President gave a brief local update, covering matters including our Strategy Day, academic year changes, lecture capture, w...

Our 2025 Annual General Meeting took place on 19 June, 12:30-2pm, and included reports from the President and several Branch Officers, as well as a talk by guest speaker, Dr Zara Dinnen (QMUL UCU Bran...

We are UCU, Unite and UNISON local branch lay officers and representatives who support union members at all levels and in all areas of the University of Southampton. We unequivocally support the righ...

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we want to reaffirm our union's unwavering commitment to equality and inclusion.