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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 12h

How can you help fight for the future of higher education? President Dyfrig Jones explains how members’ expertise can help challenge cuts and make the case for change. Get involved: educationitsours.org.uk/home/ucu-brief…

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 03/10/2026

“There’s no money. What they really mean is there’s no money for you.” Green Party deputy leader @mothinali.bsky.social speaking at UCU’s Wages Not Weapons fringe at Green Party Conference. It’s time to invest in our communities, in education and in people not war.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/10/2026

UCU responds to 2% pay imposition in universities. This behaviour is yet another example of a sector on the brink.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/10/2026

"Students know whose fault this is." Students turned out alongside staff at the University of Nottingham, with a clear message to management: stop the cuts and listen. "We aren't going anywhere." Staff and students are united.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Join us at Green Party Conference tomorrow for a fringe meeting on how we fund a better future alongside speakers from across the trade union and green movement. Saturday 3 October: 12.30–1.15pm Balmoral Room, Brighton Hilton Metropole. Refreshments provided.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/10/2026

“We will not stand for it silently. We will keep fighting.” Hundreds gathered at yesterday’s University of Nottingham rally in solidarity with UCU members fighting devastating job and course cuts. From Monday, members begin long-term strike action. Show your support. Stand with Nottingham UCU.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/10/2026

UCU will be balloting thousands of members from colleges across in England. General secretary Jo Grady and vice president Suzi Toole set out exactly what is at stake. We will be engaging FE members across England in the coming weeks. Get ready to vote and vote YES.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 01/10/2026

"You are the reason we do." Jo Grady to the students who joined staff outside the Scottish Parliament. Managers want to use you in this fight. You refused. Support every dispute: educationitsours.org

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Hundreds gathered outside the Scottish Parliament today. UCU general secretary Jo Grady brought solidarity to striking staff at Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow Caledonian. We stand with you. ✊

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/09/2026

Four universities on strike today. One map to find them all. Nottingham, Dundee, Glasgow Caledonian and Edinburgh are out. And today we launch the UCU strike map: every dispute across the union, in one place. Find a dispute near you. Visit a picket. Share the map.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/09/2026

University of Brighton management has given notice to terminate its recognition agreement with UCU alongside collective agreements covering key terms and conditions. This isn't just about Brighton. What happens here could have implications for branches across the UK.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/09/2026

Nottingham today. Everywhere tomorrow. 2,700 staff put at risk. 600+ jobs targeted. At least 48 courses facing closure. What happens here sets the template for the sector. Stand with Nottingham.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/09/2026

Strikes start today at Nottingham. “These are not cash-strapped universities.” Dr Jo Grady on R4 this morning. 700 jobs. 48 courses. All to drive a surplus. Show your support. ✊

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/09/2026

Our members at Nottingham University commence strike action today over threats to hundreds of jobs and course closures. Please show them solidarity as they head onto picket lines this morning.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

“We have all these companies that extract value and they don’t pay National Insurance.” Jo Grady on who should contribute to funding the things we value as a society and why the debate about the future of the welfare state needs to go much further than the pensions triple lock.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

“It’s time for us to stand together.” After fighting off cuts to modern languages, Aberdeen UCU is now facing another major restructure and the threat of further job cuts. Join staff, students and the community at their rally on 6 October. Solidarity with Aberdeen UCU.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow our members at the University of Nottingham begin strike action to defend jobs and courses. Naomi Pohl, General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union, sends solidarity to staff fighting the cuts including the closure of the university’s music course.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

“Nobody ever asks the question: can we afford more bombs, more missiles, more weapons?” Asad Rehman from Friends of the Earth on why we need to reclaim what security really means: decent wages, strong public services, affordable homes and a safe planet.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

“People who work in universities are feeling absolutely betrayed by being dragged into this conversation as if their contribution is not recognised.” Migrant staff put down roots, build lives and make an enormous contribution to our universities and communities.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

“Hope and vibes are not enough.” UCU general secretary Jo Grady on why hope must be backed by serious investment. Our members are losing jobs, losing colleagues and seeing courses close. Post-16 education needs more than promises. It needs investment.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Colleagues at Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow Caledonian are all on strike today over job cuts. Please show your solidarity as they take to the picket lines to defend jobs and education.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Our members at the University of Nottingham begin strike action tomorrow over devastating job and course cuts. They will walk out tomorrow and Thursday, before beginning sustained strike action from 5 October. Share, like and comment to show your solidarity with our members.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 28/09/2026

“People are struggling in their day-to-day lives. So we need to think about where the money is going.” @faizashaheen.bsky.social on why we need to challenge the push for higher defence spending and demand investment in education and public services instead.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Solidarity with our members at the University of Edinburgh from Richard Burgon MP as they begin five weeks of strike action to defend jobs and education. Stand with Edinburgh UCU.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 28/09/2026

£140m in cuts. Up to 1,800 jobs at risk. 93 programmes set to go. UCU members at the University of Edinburgh begin five weeks of strike action today. We back our branch. We need you to do the same. Education belongs to all of us.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Our members at Edinburgh University commence a 5 week strike today over crippling job cuts. Please show them solidarity as they head onto picket lines this morning.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 27/09/2026

General Secretary Jo Grady reacts to the Education Secretary's speech at Labour Conference today. Hope is a start but UCU members in higher and further education need substance and they need it now.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 27/09/2026

Our members at Edinburgh University are on strike over outrageous cuts. Here at Labour Party Conference we heard from students who stood in solidarity with our members in a huge rally this week. Inspiring.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 27/09/2026

It is day one of the Labour Conference and we are here to talk to 20,000 delegates and visitors about the crisis in higher and further education. The Education Secretary speaks at 12:30 and we will bring you reaction to that this afternoon.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 26/09/2026

“Our future security shouldn’t be based on the insecurity of Palestinians.” UCU has repeatedly called on USS to divest from companies complicit in Israel’s actions in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 26/09/2026

This Monday at Labour Party Conference: Wages Not Weapons. Join UCU’s @drjogrady.bsky.social, Asad Reman and Faiza Shaheen to make the case for investing in people, public services and real security. Monday 28 September | 12.15–1.15pm The Long Shot, Albert Dock, Liverpool

This Monday at Labour Party Conference: Wages Not Weapons.

Join UCU’s @DrJoGrady, @RichardBurgon MP, @AsadRehman and @FaizaShaheen to make the case for investing in people, public services and real security.

Monday 28 September | 12.15–1.15pm
The Long Shot, Albert Dock, Liverpool

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 25/09/2026

“If now is not a time when we need a strong union, when is?” There are no shortcuts to making change. It takes people getting involved, talking to their colleagues and organising together. More from our latest episode of No Shortcuts. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Higher education is under attack and that is exemplified by the treatment and targeting of international students. Mark Pendleton speaking on No Shortcuts podcast mic

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Wanting to show your support for the #EducationItsOurs campaign? Change your profile image now 📸

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 22/09/2026

In our latest branch solidarity update video, UCU vice president Mark Pendleton hears about the latest at @exeterucu.bsky.social ehere members are organising and fighting back against job cuts, high workload and poor management

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 22/09/2026

Dyfrig Jones UCU President talking about the #EducationItsOurs campaign in our new podcast - No Shortcuts 🎙️

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 22/09/2026

Today at midday we are launching our new campaign #EducationItsOurs Check your emails for more information on how you can get involved.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow UCU will launch our brand new podcast - No Shortcuts. We will deliver monthly episodes covering industrial, political and campaigning content. Subcribe where you get your podcasts🎙

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 18/09/2026

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class institution and our members are determined to protect it. With an estimated 1,800 jobs at risk, staff are ready to strike for 25 days to defend jobs and the future of the university. Management can end this dispute: rule out compulsory redundancies.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

Real security. Post-16 education. Support for Ukraine and the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestine. Just some of the motions UCU members spoke on and moved at TUC Congress 2026. Our president Dyfrig Jones and GS Jo Grady round up day four.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

“Making peace union business.” Education International’s David Edwards on our Wages Not Weapons win at TUC Congress, what real security means, and standing with educators under attack in Palestine and across the world.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

Our communities, our histories, our identities, our wages and our dignity at work are under attack. As we fight back, we must not lose sight of solidarity and humanitarianism. David Edwards of Education International at our fringe last night.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

Wages not weapons. Congress has backed our motion again. Real security means decent pay, homes, healthcare and education. Invest in working people. Build a future of peace and justice.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

Union rights are not optional. Yesterday, TUC delegates joined UCU members at our University of Brighton rally to oppose management’s plans to rip up the recognition agreement. We negotiate to protect workers’ rights. We stand together to defend them.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

“Every pound spent on education supports jobs and local economies. Investment in education is one of the few things that will stabilise our democracy.” Jo Grady at our How to Fund a Brighter Future fringe at #TUC2026.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/09/2026

You couldn’t miss our message at TUC Congress. WAGES NOT WEAPONS. Real security means decent wages, secure jobs, homes, education and public services not billions more poured into weapons. Back Motion 75. Build real security.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/09/2026

“You have to be twice as good to get half as far. Everybody in the Black community knows this.” Powerful words from our member Andrew as he spoke at TUC Congress on the death of our member, colleague and friend Professor Jason Arday. Congress then joined us in a minute’s silence in Jason’s memory.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/09/2026

When workers’ rights are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP. FIGHT BACK. Amazing to see staff, students and trade unionists from across our movement standing together in Brighton today. We will not let our members’ rights be trampled on.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/09/2026

The rain didn’t stop us. Today we stood proud against the University of Brighton’s outrageous threat to derecognise UCU. We will not let our members’ rights be trampled on. Like and share to stand with our members and send management a message: BACK DOWN.

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