stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Well done to @uonucu.bsky.social for getting such a strong turnout, and good luck on your action! 💪 062
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 01/07/2025“Considering the drastic plans for job losses and restructuring, we are left with no alternative in order to protect the jobs.” Lopa Leach @uonucu.bsky.social on the YES vote to strike action. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUniversity of Nottingham staff vote to strike over job cut threat - BBC NewsStaff at the University of Nottingham plan to take action over proposals to cut more than 250 jobs. 0209
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialNationCymru @nation.cymru · 22/06/2025The first step in building the new Cardiff university has been cuts of around 280 academic jobs and at least a dozen programmes, mostly from the arts and humanities, in a four-month manufactured crisiswp.meLecturers from Cardiff University predict its dystopian futureAnonymous What will a “leaner and more efficient” Cardiff University look like? Cardiff University’s Executive Board has set out their vision for ‘digital transformation’ in Wales in 2035, where ‘digi... 32713
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 28/06/2025nation.cymru/news/cardiff... Disgusting behaviour from Cardiff University. Our valued colleagues must not be denied emeritus status simply for being committed trade unionists, and all institutions that do this should be named and shamednation.cymruCardiff University academic who objected to cuts robbed of title through 'spite'Martin Shipton A distinguished archaeologist and academic who publicly opposed Cardiff University’s cuts programme has been “spitefully” denied a status often given to retired professors. James Whitle... 020
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 27/06/2025The List in meme-format: qmucu.org/qmul-transfo... 12413
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 27/06/2025The University of Dundee has a women problem “In our view this culture of sexism runs deeper than the sidelining of women speaking up and out and persists beyond the ignominious end of Iain Gillespie’s tenure as Principal of the university.” www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/c...thecourier.co.uk'We're female professors, here's why we think Dundee University has a women problem'Professors Angela Daly and Annalu Waller say Dundee University is destroying its commitment to gender equality in STEM. 11612
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 27/06/2025REDUNDANCIES PROCESS CONTINUES This is a follow up to our post on Tuesday regarding the interim-Principal stating "There won't be any redundancies" in an STV interview Prof Seaton has clarified his remarks by stating that he meant "There will be no redundancies related to the recovery plan". 1/3 1115
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 28/06/2025www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...chroniclelive.co.ukNewcastle University strike action over as dispute settledStrike action from academics at Newcastle University is over now an agreement has been reached between a trade union and management 000
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Congratulations to Newcastle; may their victory Inspire all who face similar fights ✊✊✊ 042
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 28/06/2025www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comNewcastle University staff strike ends in settlementUniversity and College Union members end strike action prompted by the threat of job losses. 010
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025oh hey, government, this is why you SORT OUT THE FUNDING SYSTEM for universities alongside getting governance sorted. Because otherwise you're going to have to keep throwing good money after bad. Because we all know you cannot afford a university *actually* going under, however ballsy you sound. 096
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialThe UCU branch at De Montfort University Leicester @ucudmu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025The results of the De Montfort university UCU branch's formal No Confidence ballot have now been confirmed: a resounding 90% voted no confidence in the VC and the ULB This is the fourth significant No Confidence vote passed during the current round of proposed redundancies 01013
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Another £40m for University of Dundee from Scottish govt. Underlines how bad things are there - but can’t help feeling other Scottish unis would have liked a share of the £62m now handed to Dundee when they were cutting jobs, etc www.timeshighereducation.com/news/dundee-...timeshighereducation.comDundee given £40 million bailout following ‘unprecedented’ crisisMoney for ailing institution from Scottish Funding Council comes on top of the £22 million previously made available 064
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025WHOA!!!!! Dundee, you legends! 0174
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialPagan Furrier @paganfurrier.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Other VCs, it can be done! 021
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialAris Katzourakis @ariskatzourakis.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Hard to argue with the headline, though debatable use of the word market, and the analysis is a bit superficial. www.ft.com/content/7514...ft.comThe English higher education market is brokenNew regulator powers should include the ability to claw back pay from vice-chancellors in the event of financial catastrophe 023
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5... "Let’s not pretend these are isolated blunders. This is a pattern – a public sector culture where too many in charge act like they’re above the rules. Paid with your money. Protected by the press office. Answerable to no one."thecourier.co.ukDAVID CLEGG: The rot in Dundee’s leadership runs deeper than the universityThe Courier's editor David Clegg criticises the "culture of secrecy" gripping Dundee institutions beyond the crisis-hit university. 010
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 23/06/2025nation.cymru/opinion/lect...nation.cymruLecturers from Cardiff University predict its dystopian futureAnonymous What will a “leaner and more efficient” Cardiff University look like? Cardiff University’s Executive Board has set out their vision for ‘digital transformation’ in Wales in 2035, where ‘digi... 000
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialNed Richardson-Little @historyned.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Absolutely infuriating that this is the end point of vastly inflated salaries for Vice Chancellors and other top admin whose obsence pay raises at a time of pension cuts were always justified on the grounds that only they could manage the new era of competitive marketized higher education. 0309
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025'The university has informed staff of plans to cut 400 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions by July 2026, with academics the first to go.' Professor Andy Schofield, VC at Lancaster University since 2020, will take up position of Principal & VC at Glasgow University on 1 October 2025.timeshighereducation.comLancaster University to cut one in five academic jobsInstitution says it is ‘not immune’ to financial challenges as it looks to axe 400 jobs 107370
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Reminder to all members: join us for our Emergency General Meeting today (Monday , 23rd) at 11.30 to discuss the newly launched voluntary severance scheme and other matters. 011
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 21/06/2025We are extremely concerned by the letter from Ernst and Young, auditors at the University of Dundee. The letter suggests that executives submitted inaccurate responses during the auditing process. 1/2 www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...parliament.scotLetter from Ernst and Young LLP to the Court of the University of Dundee 21817
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025extremely insightful report from Liverpool Hope about the financial state of the university and the long-term risks posed by the course closures and redundancies. drive.google.com/file/d/1qcu1... #UKHE #SaveHe 098
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 20/06/2025STV news coverage of today’s rally. #stopthecuts #ucuedinburgh #ucu #universityofedinburgh youtube.com/watch?v=08vO...youtube.comEdinburgh University lectures strike over compulsory redundanciesYouTube video by STV News 096
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialTom O'Shea @tomoshea.org · 20/06/2025I’m striking today in opposition to planned £140m cuts at the University of Edinburgh. Less than three years ago, I left the University of Roehampton after all the academics in my School were sent letters telling us we were being put at risk of redundancy. 24916
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 20/06/2025UCU members at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social are striking today over University of Edinburgh plans to make £140million in cuts and threaten jobs We're fighting against these reckless proposals Share to show your support ✊ 06247
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Tomorrow @sutrscotland.bsky.social national demonstration (Sat 21/6) in Glasgow: Aye Welcome Refugees - Stop the Far Right. Assemble 12noon, Barrowland Park for march. Then music and carnival from 2.30pm at the Old Fruitmarket #AyeWelcomeRefugees #StopTheFarRight 0102
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Herald coverage: Edinburgh university staff strike today as 1800 job losses threatened www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525177...heraldscotland.comEdinburgh academics strike over £140m funding cutsThe strikes are intended to disrupt the university’s annual Open Day, where thousands of prospective students and their families will visit campus. 096
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 19/06/2025STABLE FUNDING. The experiment of having the country's higher education and research reliant on the volatility of student fees, AND removing any predictability by removing the student number distribution clearly doesn't work. 284
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialMaggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 19/06/2025More shocking than what was already known. Misogyny, neglect of duty, the devastating effects on staff and students could have been avoided with better management. Dundee Uni needs fresh management. 1102
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 20/06/2025Mary Senior from @ucuscotland.bsky.social said the report laid bare “abject failings” of management. “Given the clear failings of management, it should not be staff and students that are left to pay the price in cuts to their jobs and cuts to education" www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...independent.co.uk 163
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Lancaster University set to cut 400 jobs, including one in five academic posts, in bid to save £30 million www.timeshighereducation.com/news/lancast... via @julietterowsell.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comLancaster University to cut one in five academic jobsInstitution says it is ‘not immune’ to financial challenges as it looks to axe 400 jobs 0415
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialangeladaly @nidhalaigh.bsky.social · 19/06/2025"The university needs to look at the election of a leadership that staff can get behind and which is committed to resolving the current situation without the use of compulsory redundancies.” @carloucu.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525296...heraldscotland.comUniversity of Dundee staff resign following damning report into financial crisisThree senior members of the University of Dundee, including its principal, have resigned in the wake of a damning report into its financial crisis 11511
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialChris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Newcastle University offers compensation of up to £1,200 to students affected by staff strikes www.timeshighereducation.com/news/newcast... via @helenpacker.bsky.socialtimeshighereducation.comNewcastle University offers students strike compensationBosses rule out compulsory redundancies and apologise to students for disruption 042
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 19/06/2025The previous VC had 'an "overbearing leadership style" and a dislike of potentially awkward confrontations or questioning'. #UKHE 'leadership' has GOT to learn that the only way forward is through conversation not diktat. Stop depicting people asking questions as attackers; they're *helpful*. 0116
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialPagan Furrier @paganfurrier.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Indeed. A familiar set of traits in HE “leaders”. 021
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 20/06/2025In light of the catastrophic failings of governance and financial management at the University of Dundee, we continue our fight to save jobs. We’re asking for a commitment to no compulsory redundancies and the removal of the currently active Section 188. #SaveDundeeUni #SaveHE 12413
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Busy picket lines across the university today. @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social striking to save jobs and #StopTheCuts 01711
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialCardiff UCU @cardiffucu.bsky.social · 19/06/2025We will continue to fight on behalf of our members’ jobs, conditions, and the academic disciplines being decimated with every tool at our disposal including consulting our members about future industrial action.nation.cymruCardiff University announces final cuts package as union expresses grave concernMartin Shipton Cardiff University has announced that the business case for its controversial “Academic Futures” cuts proposals has been approved by the university’s top decision making body. But the U... 064
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialDurham UCU @ducu.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Standing behind what our co-president has named "The Wall Of Lost Staff". We're striking because we need to know that the wall isn't going to get any longer. 0114
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialGlen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 19/06/2025UK universities continue to fall in global rankings as their own governments make sure they suffer and struggle. Britain - the stupid country. 🇬🇧 www.ft.com/content/d9ea...ft.comMajority of British universities slip down global rankingsChinese, Indian and south-east Asian institutions climb the annual list 45734
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialUCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 20/06/2025#OpenDay #UniversityofEdinburgh #stopthecuts #ucu #ucuedinburgh 1429
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialCardiff UCU @cardiffucu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025A brilliant take down of the reckless tech-bro optimism of Cardiff University management plans. 'A flagship national university cannot be run like a tech startup.' Indeed, *no* university should be run like that!iwa.walesDisruption and market futurology at Cardiff University - Institute of Welsh AffairsCardiff University academics explain how the pace of cuts, commercialisation and techno-speculation at the institution risk its collapse. 054
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Well done on this excellent turnout, @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social ! 000
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialWonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · 20/06/2025NEW on Wonkhe: The fallout from the Dundee investigation will have consequences across the sector bit.ly/4noTQZk 022
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025This is what happens when SMT's refuse to be transparent with or accountable to the community they serve www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comDundee University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapseA report into Dundee University says its financial crisis was caused by a "self-inflicted" failure of its oversight system. 051
stirlingucu.bsky.social @stirlingucu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025While we may regret meeting the membership conditions, we couldn't be in better company for the work ahead. Lots more likely commonalities to come, we suspect 🙃 011
Reposted by @stirlingucu.bsky.socialleedsucu.bsky.social @leedsucu.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Solidarity with colleagues at KCL! kcl.web.ucu.org.uk/2025/06/11/c...kcl.web.ucu.org.ukConsultative ballot on academic freedom and staff safeguarding at KCLVOTE to show management that you’ll take a stand for academic freedom and the safety of colleagues at KCL! What is this dispute about? What are the demands? In March, KCL UCU formally notified manage... 033