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Aberystwyth Branch of the University and College Union Cangen Aberystwyth o Undeb Prifysgolion a Cholegau Cymru aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The Aberystwyth UCU AGM on Thursday 18th June at 1.00pm in A14.
Aberystwyth UCU AGM. 18th June at 1.00pm in Hugh Owen A14.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol UCU Aberystwyth ar ddydd Iau 18 Mehefin am 1.00pm yn yr A14.
Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol
18fed Mehefin
1yp 
A14 Hugh Owen
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Chanting, dancing, speeches, and pantomimes, both inside and out, with participants decked out in their best pink garb. What more could you ask for?
A photo of our rally outside of the Monica Partridge BuildingA photo of our rally inside the Monica Partridge BuildingA photo of two people at our rally holding a banner that says "We Are The University"A photo of our rally outside the Monica Partridge Building.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Tomorrow!
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Yfory!
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Hysbysiad: Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol, UCU Aberystwyth Dyddiad ac Amser: Dydd Iau Ionawr 22ain 15.00-16.00 Lleoliad: A14, Hugh Owen Diben: Diweddariad ar y sefyllfa bresennol yn lleol ac yn genedlaethol. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!
Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol, UCU Aberystwyth

Dydd Iau Ionawr 22ain
15.00-16.00
Lleoliad: A14, Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Notice: Extraordinary General Meeting, Aberystwyth UCU Date & Time: Thursday January 22nd 15.00-16.00 Venue: A14, Hugh Owen Purpose: Update on the current situation locally and nationally. Happy New Year!
Extraordinary General Meeting, Aberystwyth UCU

Date & Time: Thursday, January 22nd 
15.00-16.00
Venue: A14, Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Pleidlais yn cau dydd Gwener 28ain. Diwrnod olaf ar gyfer postio HEDDIW dydd Mercher 26ain. Ballot closes Friday 28th. Last day for posting TODAY Wednesday 26th.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Dyn ni yn y Diwrnod Iechyd a Lles. Dewch i ddweud helo.
Stondin UCU yn y Diwrnod Iechyd a Lles. Mae wedi'i addurno ag eitemau pinc fel het, crys-t, a baneri.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
We're at the Health and Wellbeing Day. Come and say hello.
A stand at the Health and Wellbeing Day decorated with hot pink UCU hats, shirts and lanyards.
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Stephanie Jones @stephaniejones.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Popped my ballot paper in the post box today ...Then I bought myself some Wotsits. If you've voted, have a snack of your choice. You've earned it @ucuaber.bsky.social #WeAreTheUniversity
An envelope containing a UCU ballot paper being posted in a red post box.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Rhag ofn eich bod wedi'i golli... www.timeshighereducation.com/news/tuition...
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Tuition fees to rise in Wales for next two academic years
Welsh government follows England in increasing its fee cap as result of financial pressures faced by institutions
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
In case you missed it... Vikki Howells, minister for further and higher education, has announced the cap will rise for the academic years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to match fees across the border. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/tuition...
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Tuition fees to rise in Wales for next two academic years
Welsh government follows England in increasing its fee cap as result of financial pressures faced by institutions
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Dyn ni wedi diweddaru ein gwefan aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/ballot-fo...
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Ballot for Industrial Action / Pleidlais dros Weithredu Diwydiannol
Aber UCU members notice1. You should have received your ballot papers.2. Ballot runs to 28th November.3. The ballot is on launching industrial action in the form of strikes, and action short of a stri...
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
We've updated our website aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/ballot-for-i...
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Ballot for Industrial Action / Pleidlais dros Weithredu Diwydiannol
Aber UCU members notice 1. You should have received your ballot papers.2. Ballot runs to 28th November.3. The ballot is on launching industrial action in the form of strikes, and action short of a str...
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The University of Derby has reported itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office after letters sent to staff accidentally revealed they were vulnerable to redundancy. Juliette Rowsell reports #edusky ow.ly/RWeM50Xh13S
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Derby letters accidentally reveal staff at risk of redundancy
University reports itself to watchdog after employees receive letters with the words ‘redundancy process’ clearly visible through an envelope
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Yr amserlen ar gyfer y bleidlais gweithredu diwydiannol Ni yw'r Brifysgol: • Dydd Llun 20 Hydref 2025: mae'r bleidlais yn agor • Dydd Llun 27 Hydref 2025 (09:00): mae'r ffurflen gais am bleidlais newydd yn agor • Dydd Iau 20 Tachwedd 2025 (17:00): y diwrnod olaf i aelodau newydd ymuno ag UCU... 1/3
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The timetable for the We are the University industrial action ballot: • Monday 20 October 2025: ballot opens • Monday 27 October 2025 (09:00): replacement ballot request form opens • Thursday 20 November 2025 (17:00): last day for new members to join UCU, or for members to update their... [1/2]
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Mae aelodau undeb wedi pleidleisio nad oes ganddyn nhw hyder yn is-ganghellor Prifysgol Abertawe. www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert...
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Undeb â diffyg hyder yn is-ganghellor Prifysgol Abertawe
Mae aelodau undeb wedi pleidleisio nad oes ganddyn nhw hyder yn is-ganghellor Prifysgol Abertawe.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Members of the UCU at Swansea University said they had no confidence in Prof Paul Boyle after a vote last Wednesday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Vote of no confidence in Swansea University vice chancellor over job cuts
UCU members at Swansea University pass a vote of no confidence in its vice chancellor due to job cuts.
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bangorucu.bsky.social @bangorucu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Our members have no confidence in the VC & CFO, as they pursue the same failed cuts they used against @leicesterucu.bsky.social Spending £1.4 million of additional Welsh Gov funding on unplanned spend while making staff redundant was a disqualifying lack of judgement nation.cymru/news/bangor-...
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Bangor University staff pass no confidence vote against senior leadership
Union members at Bangor University have passed a vote of no confidence in vice-chancellor Prof Edmund Burke and chief finance officer Martyn Riddleston, as tensions mount over job cuts and budget redu...
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bangorucu.bsky.social @bangorucu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Nid oes gan ein haelodau unrhyw hyder yn yr Is-ganghellor a'r Prif Swyddog Ariannol. Roedd eu penderfyniad i wario £1.4 miliwn o linell achub ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru ar seilwaith diangen, heb ei gynllunio yn dangos diffyg barn syfrdanol. newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/30355
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Undeb yn pasio cynnig o ddiffyg hyder yn arweinyddiaeth Prifysgol Bangor
Mae aelodau o Undeb y Prifysgolion a Cholegau wedi pasio cynnig o ddiffyg hyder yn arweinyddiaeth Prifysgol Bangor.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Mae undebau llafur ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth wedi dechrau cyfnod o ‘ymgynghori ar y cyd’ ac wedi dechrau negodi gyda’r cyflogwr. aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/notice-co...
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Notice: Consultation responses to business cases
Aberystwyth University trade unions have entered a period of ‘collective consultation’ and negotiation with the employer. As part of the process unions will have access to responses to the consultation submitted by individual staff. This will be with personal information (e.g. names, or a co
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Aberystwyth University trade unions have entered a period of ‘collective consultation’ and negotiation with the employer. aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/notice-co...
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Notice: Consultation responses to business cases
Aberystwyth University trade unions have entered a period of ‘collective consultation’ and negotiation with the employer. As part of the process unions will have access to responses to the consultation submitted by individual staff. This will be with personal information (e.g. names, or a co
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Datganiad o undod gan gangen UCU Aberystwyth â chymunedau sydd wedi’u hymylu (yn Saesneg) aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/a-stateme...
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
A statement of solidarity with marginalised communities by Aberystwyth UCU branch aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/a-statement-...
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A statement of solidarity with marginalised communities by Aberystwyth UCU branch
The motion titled: "A statement of solidarity with marginalised communities" was adopted by a quorate branch meeting on 16th September 2025 In the context of: anti-immigrant and far-right mobili...
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Dyn ni wedi diweddaru ein gwefan: Adolygiad ar y Gwasanaethau Proffesiynol – canllawiau UCU Aber aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/professio...
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Professional Services Review (PSR) – guidance from Aber UCU
The Professional Services Review has been underway for months. Every university service department is being reviewed and a business case (a proposal for changes in structure) being prepared.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We've updated our website: Professional Services Review (PSR) – guidance from Aber UCU aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/professional...
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Professional Services Review (PSR) – guidance from Aber UCU
The Professional Services Review has been underway for months. Every university service department is being reviewed and a business case (a proposal for changes in structure) being prepared.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Hysbysiad am Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol o Gangen Aberystwyth UCU Pryd? – Dydd Mawrth 16, 1yp Ble? – D5, Hugh Owen Pam? – I roi gwybod am y datblygiadau diweddaraf a cham newydd ym mhroses ymgynghori’r Adolygiad ar y Gwasanaethau Proffesiynol, ac i ystyried ein camau nesaf ni
Hysbysiad am Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol o Gangen  Aberystwyth UCU

Pryd? – Dydd Mawrth 16, 1yp

Ble? – D5, Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Aberystwyth UCU Branch When? – Tuesday 16th, 1pm Where? – D5 Hugh Owen Why? – Update members on developments, a new phase in the Professional Services Review consultation process and to consider actions
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Aberystwyth UCU Branch

When? – Tuesday 16th, 1pm

Where? – D5 Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Aberystwyth UCU Branch When? – Tuesday 16th, 1pm Where? – D5 Hugh Owen Why? – Update members on developments, a new phase in the Professional Services Review consultation process and to consider actions
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Aberystwyth UCU Branch

When? – Tuesday 16th, 1pm

Where? – D5 Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Hysbysiad am Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol o Gangen Aberystwyth UCU Pryd? – Dydd Mawrth 16, 1yp Ble? – D5, Hugh Owen Pam? – I roi gwybod am y datblygiadau diweddaraf a cham newydd ym mhroses ymgynghori’r Adolygiad ar y Gwasanaethau Proffesiynol, ac i ystyried ein camau nesaf ni
Hysbysiad am Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol o Gangen  Aberystwyth UCU

Pryd? – Dydd Mawrth 16, 1yp

Ble? – D5, Hugh Owen
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Dr Dave Hitchcock @davehitchcock.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
It is instructive that Dundee leadership types essentially wanted to fire another 20+% of their workforce to stop the financial bleeding, and, the arms-length funding body said no that is a terrible idea, don't do that, it will severely degrade your sustainability! // Looks to camera.
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The Red Line - Aberystwyth 26 July 📍 Start point: Maes Gwenfrewi SY23 2HS 🕑 Start Time: 2PM 🔴 Please wear RED and help create the People’s Red Line. www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Aberystwyth University's Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jon Timmis appears in panel two of Parliament's Welsh Affairs Committee - Wednesday 25 June 2025 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Parliamentlive.tv
Welsh Affairs Committee
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Annual General Meeting 29th May 2025 , 1pm, C4 Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol, Dydd Iau, 29 Mai 2025. 1yp, C4 Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol, Dydd Iau, 29 Mai 2025. 1yp, C4 Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Annual General Meeting 29th May 2025 , 1pm, C4 Hugh Owen
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Branch members on the telly! Mae aelodau'r gangen ar y teledu!
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Bydd aelodau wedi cael e-bost am y trefniadau teithio o Aberystwyth i Lundain yfory. Taith dda i bawb sy'n mynd ar y trên cynnar. Tagiwch ni yn eich lluniau ac eich negeseuon.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 08/05/2025
📢 Just 2 days to go until thousands of us march to demand urgent action to save higher education. ✊ 🕐 1PM Bessborough Gardens, London #ProtectEducationNow #UCU
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 04/05/2025
📢 Only 6 days to go! Join us in London on Saturday 10 May for the National Rally to Protect Education. Stand with UCU and thousands of others as we demand fair pay, secure jobs and real investment in our education system. Now’s the time to raise your voice.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/05/2025
📢 8 DAYS TO GO On Saturday 10 May, we rally. Members across HE, FE, prisons & adult education are mobilising.✊ Meet: 13:00, Bessborough Gardens, London We’re coming together like never before to protect education. Let’s make it huge. #ProtectEducationNow #UCU
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 02/05/2025
“This is what solidarity looks like.” ✊ After months of organising, strikes and student support @cardiffucu.bsky.social has forced university management to back down. ✅ No compulsory redundancies in 2025 Department closures still on the table, the fight continues. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cardiff University strikes called off as job cuts paused
The union warned of a
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Come and visit us at today's health and wellbeing day. 📍 Location: Medrus, Aberystwyth University
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dewch i ymweld â ni ar ddiwrnod iechyd a lles heddiw. 📍 Lleoliad: Medrus, Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Stondin mewn ffair
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Protest Heddychlon yn Aberystwyth – Safwch Dros Hawliau Traws, Rhyngrywiol a Merched! 📍 Lleoliad: Bandstand Aberystwyth 📅 Dyddiad: Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 26ain 2025 🕑 Amser: 2:00 YP ymlaen
Delwedd: llygad gyda amrannau lliw enfys

Testun: Ni Ddulai pobl draws orfod ymladdi i fodoli
protest llonydd
Aberystwyth Bandstand
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Peaceful Protest in Aberystwyth – Stand Up for Trans, Intersex and Women's Rights! 📍 Location: Aberystwyth Bandstand 📅 Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM onwards
Protest poster. 
Image: an eye with rainbow eyelashes.

Text: supreme-ly misguided trans people shouldn't have to fight to exist.
26-04-25 at 14:00 
Stationary Protest 
Aberystwyth Bandstand
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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Sending solidarity. Dyn ni'n anfon undod.
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