UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Learn about the important work done by our Health & Safety reps in our new blog post: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/09/22/y... Then contact us for more information on joining our H&S Working Group! 020
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Wonderful support from students for the demonstration against GTA cuts tomorrow 12pm opposite the Main Gate ✊ Our PGRs braving the rain yesterday and today raise awareness to new students at Glasgow what impact their job losses will have on their student experiences! 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026When the VC earns £26,583 per month compared to the less than £22,000 per year for most PhDs, it's a slap in the face when he says the University will have to make “tough choices” just as it posts a budget surplus. Join us to protest GTA budget cuts opposite University Library at 12pm, 17th Sept ✊️ 001
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🚨 DEMONSTRATION 17 SEPT 🚨 PGRs and University colleagues will be demonstrating opposite the University Main Gate on Thursday 17th September from 12pm against the cut to the extended workforce budget. 100
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Wonderful turnout for our consultative ballot so far!! 🙌 Get your vote in before it CLOSES TOMORROW and show management the strength of our membership 💪 012
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowDundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Join the rally to rule out compulsory redundancies at the University of Dundee. Tuesday 8th September 12:30pm Bonar Hall, Nethergate, Dundee. The cuts are not justified and will harm to the city and region. All welcome! 11510
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Calling all UCU Glasgow members: Today is GTVO Day! So get your vote in (link in email "Consultative Ballot on Industrial Action Against University Cuts") and remind a friend to do the same! And if you want to do more, come to our GTVO session & lunch at 12pm, and our ballot Q&A on Zoom at 2pm 🗳️ 000
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowSam Rutherford (he/him) @echomikeromeo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Really good & useful blog post from members of our branch's finance committee about the situation at our place: 053
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowRaj @lordofthemoon.com · 22/07/2026For colleagues at @glasgow.ac.uk this is worth reading, alongside the latest in this series: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w... TL;DR: * we have reserves of >£600m * income is growing (at a time of shrinking international numbers) * staff costs are low All implying that austerity is a choice 095
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 22/07/2026"Austerity FOMO is thus different from the general shock doctrine in at least one respect ... it is an attempt to fabricate a crisis which does not yet exist, at least not in the form it is being presented." Read the full blog post here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/07/22/w... 023
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowThe Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Our new single, 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers' will be launched at 226 Gallowgate (in the heart of The Calton) on 30 August. It's a banger. Come along! Pass it on! 067
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Campaign update from @ucuscotland.bsky.social - Save HE: Stop the Cuts! ✊ ucuscotland.wordpress.com/2026/07/13/s...ucuscotland.wordpress.comSave HE: Stop the Cuts!Campaign update – July 2026 Last month, on 4 June, UCU Scotland president Chris O’Donnell, along with vice-president Cecile Menard and officials, Mary Senior and Murdo Mathison, met the Minister fo… 010
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowAli @meltedliso.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Another university, with a surplus — let me emphasise that — with a SURPLUS, throws fuel on an imaginary fire. What is the real agenda? 021
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026This downscaling is part of the UK-wide casualisation of TA/TF working conditions, which is making it increasingly difficult for PGRs to navigate academia. This is unacceptable! 042
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Congratulations to everyone who graduated from the University of Glasgow this year 💐 You've made us all so proud, and it means a lot that so many of you support us too! Big up to all students and staff fighting to stop the cuts 👏 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026In @heraldscotland.bsky.social, our Treasurer responded to announcement of cuts, "Unlike other Scottish universities Glasgow's finances are in good shape. The University holds over £1.3 billion in unrestricted reserves, with £645.7 million in liquid funds." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2622742... 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/07/2026“By cutting the GTA budget, not only is a major financial lifeline taken away from PGRs, but inevitably this means an increased workload for permanent staff, who are already overstretched and burned out.” - Rory Hamilton, UCUG PGR Rep. Read full article here: thetab.com/2026/06/25/g... 044
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Strike at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh over job cuts #StopTheCuts #SaveHE news.stv.tv/east-central...news.stv.tvQueen Margaret University staff strike over job cuts on graduation daysThe dispute comes amid plans to save £4 million from staffing costs. 01111
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 06/07/2026“I attended the International Conference Against War, organised by @stwc.bsky.social. At a time of rising military spending at the expense of the welfare state, I trust UCUG will add our voice to the trade union struggle against war and militarism.” - Vladimir Unkovski-Korica, Organising Officer 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026“During Refugee Week, we had the opportunity to take part in UNISON's Sanctuary Lunchtime Connections. We shared messages of support for @unison-uofg.bsky.social & Glasgow School of Art's statement on divestment from arms and student activism on campus.” - Mariel Goulart, Anticasualisation Officer 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We note the recent statement from the Principal that the budget for 2026-27, approved at Court this week, anticipates a further programme of cuts. Join us at our EGM this week to discuss and plan how our branch can mobilise to resist these cuts 💪 000
Reposted by UCU University of Glasgownickyrvs.bsky.social @nickyrvs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Yesterday's announcement by our dear leader: We have a surplus, but the sackings are commencing anyway. Not the best university in the world, but for best university for the world, cool, thanks @uofgnews.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk 💚 173
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Graduating this week? Celebrate and support staff members with a stylish sash! Come get yours at the UCU Glasgow branch office, 68 Oakfield Ave 🩷 Tag us in your sash pics! 031
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026It's the end of the week... or is it?? Will you be putting in extra hours? What's your workload like? Let us know in the @ucu.org.uk Workload Survey (link in branch newsletter). The survey will help us to understand workload issues at both a local and national level, so please fill it out!! 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 11/06/2026It was great to meet up with so many of you at the AGM & social! We particularly valued the thought-provoking and deeply practical update on University of Glasgow finances from our incoming Treasurer. Read more from our Finance Working Group here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s... 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026In response to last night's far right rally in central Glasgow, the UCU Glasgow branch officers reaffirm the statement agreed by the Joint Union Liaison Committee in August 2024: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2024/08/08/u...glasgow.web.ucu.org.ukUnion Statement on violence and racism, and the rise of the far rightThe following statement has been agreed by the Joint Union Liaison Committee, comprising the campus trade unions at University of Glasgow (GMB, UCU, UNISON and Unite). We want to express our unwaveri... 123
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Here's how you can contribute to @uonucu.bsky.social 's hardship fund 👇 022
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026An Early Day Motion has been tabled before UK Parliament to reject the EHRC Code of Practice. Please write to your MP asking them to sign it, if they haven't already (names are listed here: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...). You can find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMPedm.parliament.ukDraft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations - Early Day Motions - UK ParliamentThat the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. 001
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Check out our members' report on the conference now on our branch blog: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/06/09/r... 000
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowDemocratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Aberdeen action @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social @ucuscotland.bsky.social : www.democratic-left.scot/post/aberdee... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @ucustandrews.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @ariane-burgess.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social @ucuglasgow.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.socialdemocratic-left.scotAberdeen: More university job cuts on the horizonIn recent months, staff at the University of Aberdeen have been trying to tell anyone who will listen about the threat to jobs at the institution. The UCU trade union has taken action following the fa... 013
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Despite management's austerity narrative, UCU Glasgow's Finance Working Group — with expert independent analysis — has found that the University of Glasgow is in a strong and stable financial position 💰️ Read the first blog in our new series here: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/05/27/s... 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 27/05/2026The UCU Glasgow AGM will be on Weds June 3 from 12:30 to 2pm, after which we invite all members to an end of year social at DRAM! We'll be there from 4pm onward 😊 Hope you can make it! 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Proud of our members representing @ucuscotland.bsky.social at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social LGBT+ Workers Conference! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ As our EHRC Working Group continues to prepare for the new guidance, it is more important than ever to build solidarity among our LGBT+ and trade union movements! #STUClgbt26 052
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Our AGM is only 2 weeks away! Come along (online or in person) and vote on next year's branch committee and local motions 🗳️ Meeting details, agenda, committee nominees, and local motions are in now your inbox! 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Our branch passed a motion to support the International Conference Against War by donating to the conference, sharing info with our members & spending £100 to subsidise costs for up to two of our members to attend the conference 🙌 If you would like that to be you, please email us! @stwc.bsky.social 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Our upcoming AGM is the opportunity to stand for a position on committee or as an officer so please consider joining us! The form and role descriptors are in the AGM Calling Notice email, and more information on how to submit a motion to the general meeting is on our website. Email us for more info! 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/05/2026"Not your Student" documentary screening in Glasgow this Thursday! Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHnL... Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/not-your-s...youtube.comNot Your Student | Official Trailer (2026)YouTube video by GCU Students' Association 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Solidarity with @uhiucu.bsky.social ✊ Our branch has passed a motion to support your branch & hardship fund. We condemn UHI management for failing to consider alternatives offered by the branch, demonstrating their disregard for staff & students alike. We stand with you for a fair university system! 020
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Solidarity with @leicesterucu.bsky.social ✊ Our branch has passed a motion to support your branch & hardship fund. We condemn the University Executive Board’s refusal to rule out collective compulsory redundancies. Your fight is part of a wider struggle across the sector to defend higher education! 020
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Solidarity with @bcu-ucu.bsky.social ✊ Our branch has passed a motion to support your branch & hardship fund. We are deeply concerned by BCU leadership's actions. Your stand for fairness, transparency, and genuine collegiality reflects the values that underpin our union and our profession! 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Four years on from COP26 in Glasgow, a broad coalition of groups will be marching through the city to show world leaders at COP30 that we are still watching. @ucuglasgow.bsky.social will be one of these groups, join us at Glasgow Green at 11am (you’ll find us under the UCU Glasgow banner) 💚 ✊ 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Solidarity with @uhiucu.bsky.social ✊ 021
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Join GRAMNet & @ucuglasgow.bsky.social members alongside activists and researchers for a panel discussion and film screening of 'Tori & Lokita' at Maryhill Integration Network on Nov 11, 4-7pm. The event is totally free, in-person & open to all. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting... 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 04/11/2025NEXT MONDAY: Let's investigate our university's fossil ties together! In this 2.5 hour interactive session we'll gain practical skills to investigate university fossil ties, applicable to other harmful & violent industries Drinks and snacks provided, bring a laptop! Sign up at tinyurl.com/mftuk 000
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Our @ucuglasgow.bsky.social joint branch presidents posting their ballots 📮 Tag us in your @ucu.org.uk ballot posting pics and let's GTVO!! #WeAreTheUniversity 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/10/2025We are the University! and we are currently balloting to take action for better pay, job security, and respect of national agreements ✊ Let's smash the 50% turnout threshold to make our ballot count! Post your ballot ASAP 📮 @ucu.org.uk #WeAreTheUniversity 031
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 26/10/2025📣 Every convo counts. Every vote matters. 💥 Join us Thursday 30 Oct, 7PM for UCU LIVE: Winning it in the Workplace 🗣️💪 Let’s talk about how we WIN THIS BALLOT together! 🗳️ 📺 Live on X or YouTube @ucuorguk www.youtube.com/live/NynAXdu... #WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES 097
Reposted by UCU University of GlasgowUNISON University of Glasgow @unison-uofg.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Join the resistance! The rebel alliance needs you - get your ballots posted in the HE pay ballot ✊ @unison.org.uk @ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @eisunion.bsky.social (Insert your Star Wars themed ballot puns below ↘️) 094
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/10/2025We're so excited to be hosting this workshop on Nov 10! More details coming soon 💚 010
UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Ballot papers have been dispatched today and should be arriving with members soon! It's vital that we crush the 50% turnout threshold, so be sure to vote ASAP!! 🗳️ & don't forget to tag us in your ballot posting photos 📸 Not a member yet? You can still join up until Nov 20th & vote in this ballot 😁 000