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University & College Union at Ulster University. Working for our members' conditions and pensions & campaigning against the marketisation of education

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Antoine Vernet @antoinevernet.com · 17/04/2026
Ulster University is making about 450 redundancies (which seems to be around 15% of the workforce) because of the need to save £25 million. Using the data they report to HESA (stopping in 2023-2024 so a bit out of date), this suggest that 2024-2025 #UKHE #HigherEducation #University 1/3
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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#UKHE, everybody sign this! The decimation is destructive for the entire sector.
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Please sign and share this petition to stop redundancies @ulsteruni.bsky.social c.org/6S6mQNJDqs
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Stop redundancies at Ulster University
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
@ulsteruni.bsky.social - Announces intention to make 450 colleagues redundant University decimated 🤬😡 @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Reminder - important branch meeting on the Workload Allocation Model on Wednesday 1st April at 1pm The WAM will impact working lives in UU so member feedback on it is key Don't be an April fool, have your voice heard
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Professor Rashid Khalidi Public lecture 16th April at QUB Lanyon Building Britain, Ireland and Palestine
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
13th April at 2pm Peter Froggatt Centre Yousef Aljamal speaking on an important collection of Palestinian Poetry, if I Must Die
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Discriminated against in work due to age? Join a union www.ucu.org.uk/join
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A very proud branch tonight as our comrade and NEC rep for N. Ireland Dr Aisling O'Beirn wins the inaugural @AICAIreland Annual Honorary Prize. Aisling is such an inspirational Trade Unionist and Incredible Artist. We are so delighted for Aisling on receiving this award ✊❤️
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 11/03/2026
30% real-terms pay cut since 2011. Vice-chancellors attempting 15,000+ job cuts since last September. UCU & sister unions are fighting back - submitting our 2026/27 pay claim to UCEA demanding fair pay, protected jobs & an end to casualised contracts. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1443...
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University staff demand fair pay & an end to sector wide cuts
UCU alongside its sister unions, Unison, Unite, EIS & GMB has today (Tuesday) demanded university bosses protect pay, protect jobs and improve working conditions across the sector.
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Set up for @ulsteruni.bsky.social mental health day UCU is the union that provides support, representation and access to mental health services Come say hello 👋 today - we're beside the lifts in BC
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Feeling cheated and discriminated against? Join a union ucu.org.uk/join
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
As management's mid-semester survey opens, members are reminded that the branch is BOYCOTTING this hyper surveillance. Please do not engage with module survey completion, data collection or "closing the feedback loop" It's time mgt began to TRUST the amazing Ulster University staff
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
With Court agendas missing, minutes published late and papers non-existent, it’s our view that the important governance meetings at the University of Dundee should be live streamed and recorded, for openness and transparency.
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
What a pathetic, weak response from @bangoruniversity.bsky.social Solidarity @bangorucu.bsky.social & students in the debating society. Students showing more backbone to stand up to the far right than the university who are clearly running scared of the possibility of a Trumpian Reform Govt 😡
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Toxic leadership, trampling dissent, gaslighting..... It's as if the co-op has borrowed the leadership model of a UK University www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Now I'm not an economist, but I feel like this is not great economic news.
Screenshot of a THE story with the headline "Nottingham posts £85 million deficit as value of campus plummets"Screenshot of a NottinghamshireLive news story with the headline "University of Nottingham's disastrous 'vanity project' campus could be sold for just £14."
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
"The language of vocation, resilience and commitment is doing real work here - it helps sustain the university, but it also dampens resistance and discourages scrutiny of how resources, risk and reward are allocated" - the neoliberal university in a nutshell
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Solidarity with our comrades @ucuatqub.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social must now severe all ties with Senator George J Mitchell
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Time for @ulsteruni.bsky.social managers to take workforce stress seriously and trust their amazing staff, instead of spending money on surveillance platforms
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Our members have voted to formally oppose @ulsteruni.bsky.social management's mid-term module survey This follows disregard to concerns raised with UU management about the survey and its consequences for staff welfare & workload Members, please check your email for more details
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Important weather update regarding Storm Chandra communicated by P&C this afternoon Stay safe 👇
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
⚠️⚠️ Reminder of this important branch meeting today at 1530. We will be hearing member views on management proposals regarding research time in the upcoming Workload Allocation policy Lauren has sent a reminder email to your preferred email this morning with a Zoom link ⚠️⚠️
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We have called an urgent branch meeting for Mon 26th January at 1530 The meeting will consider management proposals for dealing with research time within the academic workload model, details of which are included in an all member email sent today (check your inbox from Lauren)
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
1st branch meeting of 2026 Friday 1230 via Zoom (link sent by Lauren) Important meeting to discuss recent detriments to working conditions @ulsteruni This will include an update on further attacks on working conditions, by UU management, the branch has become aware of recently
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Just @UlsterUni asking exhausted staff to carve out the time to explore professional development opportunities. We're kinda used to leadership's apathy toward the workload issues in UU, but have they already forgotten about the recently announced promotions freeze?
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
All the best to members and comrades for 2026.
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Perhaps they borrowed UU's "exceptional talent" process...
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Ulster University @ulsteruni.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Due to Storm Bram, we will be closing our Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses from 1pm today. Our Belfast campus will remain open. Stay updated on the latest developments on www.metoffice.gov.uk
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Like when your local VC gets an award for "services to education".....
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Award for being a "great educator" one day.... Announces cuts to education the next All in a week's work for your local Vice Chancellor And we @ulsteruni.bsky.social thought the Times Higher UoTY Gong Washing was peak trolling......
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
While Vice Chancellors talk about negotiating with and pandering to Reform UK, UCU Ulster makes it very clear....
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Plashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
University senior managers: Will negotiate with Reform. Won’t negotiate with their own staff.
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Busy day for our branch banner today as we join rallies for Palestine Solidarity this lunchtime and Reclaim the Night this evening ✊❤️
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Following the Vice Chancellors all staff town halls today, we will be holding a follow up branch meeting tomorrow at 11am Zoom Link has been emailed by Lauren to members If you canny find it, ask a local rep to forward it to you
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Following the Vice Chancellors all staff town halls today, we will be holding a follow up branch meeting tomorrow at 11am Zoom Link has been emailed by Lauren to members If you canny find it, ask a local rep to forward it to you
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Reclaim the night - end violence against women - rally next Saturday 29th November 2025 Gather at writer's square from 5pm
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Tonight is the last day for ordering a replacement ballot. If you have misplaced your ballot, please order it today yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
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We are the University HE replacement ballot request / I've voted form
This form allows UCU higher education members to request a replacement ballot for the 2025 HE industrial action ballots, or to self-report that they have already voted.
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The government isn't going to save this sector "Global talent" are planning to make things much worse You need to vote and vote 'yes' #wearetheuniversity www.ft.com/content/95b4...
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Many English universities to report deficits despite rise in tuition fees
Continued funding squeeze and volatile student enrolment will continue to hit finances, regulator warns
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social are seeking to expel a student activist for speaking out about Palestine Please sign this petition to defend this student my.uplift.ie/petitions/st...
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Stop QUB from expelling a student activist
The right to free speech is one of the most important rights we have in our society. Saoirse Wagner, for opposing genocide in campus, faces the possibility of expulsion. Her removal by Queen’s would n...
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 18/11/2025
We love to see these ballot pups brightening up our feeds! Absolutely yes Coppi! Spread the word! #WeAreTheUniversity
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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Listen to Coppi. How could you not listen to Coppi. Look at those soft eyes. 🥺
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Coppi reminding her Human that it's time to get that ballot in Please post your ballots soon and when you have let a rep know #WeAreTheUniversity
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
- unsafe workloads - poor financial decisions - mass Redundancies Students everywhere deserve better than these so called "leaders" destroying universities Sign this petition - no confidence in the Vice Chancellor of oventry University
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Vote of no confidence in the vice-chancellor at Coventry University
Why sign this petition? An unhealthy workplace The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has demanded answers from CU about workload and stress management. A recent UCU workload survey revealed that 74%...
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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 15/11/2025
On this day in 1897 Nye Bevan, the founder of our NHS, was born in South Wales. Today let's remind ourselves of the struggle to create our NHS and reinvigorate our determination to defend it 👏
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Spotted on campus A new UU juggling club Perhaps we all should join, given the unsustainability of workloads in @ulsteruni.bsky.social ? Vote 'yes' #wearetheuniversity
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
@UCU_Ulster branch meeting today at 2pm Some really important issues to discuss If you need the link email a local rep See you there
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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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