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The trade union for staff at the University of Glasgow. 📥 : ucug@glasgow.ac.uk glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk

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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Solidarity with Glasgow Caledonian UCU ✊️ We'll be sending speakers to your rally on October 15th and encourage as many of our @ucuglasgow.bsky.social members to be there as possible! GCU picket times 8-11am, speeches start from ~10am 📢
UCU Glasgow members with others at the Glasgow Caledonian University UCU rally
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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Glasgow University staff @ucuglasgow.bsky.social to vote on strike amid compulsory redundancy fears #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.heraldscotland.com/news/2661037...
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Glasgow University staff to vote on strike amid compulsory redundancy fears
University of Glasgow staff vote on strike action until November 10 amid UCU concerns over job cuts, voluntary severance and possible compulsory redundancies.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
BALLOT LAUNCH MEETING & SOCIAL Weds 7 Oct, 4–5pm in Adam Smith Room 587 DRAM! from 5.15pm Come along to our ballot launch meeting on 7 Oct to hear from branch members about the dispute, discuss the issues at stake, ask questions & find out how you can get actively involved in the ballot campaign
UCU Glasgow ballot launch meeting & social. Wednesday October 7. Meet in Adam Smith Room 587 from 4-5pm to discuss our ballot, then DRAM! from 5.15pm to keep the chat going!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
BALLOT LAUNCH TODAY! Our local ballot opens today, and your ballot will be arriving to your mailing address this week. Make sure to vote and post your ballot as soon as you can! Our ballot window is from Oct 6 to Nov 10. We recommend you Vote YES to strike action and Vote YES to ASOS!
UCU Glasgow ballot opens today! Fight compulsory redundancies! Reinstate promotions! Vote now!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We're at the University of Glasgow University Services Fair for PGRs 👨‍🎓 We'll be here until 4pm - come chat with us about joining @ucu.org.uk as a PGR & GTA! We'll also be bopping about other PGR inductions across the university this week! Let us know if you want any UCU materials to hand out 📢
UCU PGR rep at our stall at the University Services Fair, with UCU stickers, flyers, lanyards, and sweets
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Learn 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!
You'll Thank Us Later: the essential role of union health and safety representatives, but let’s not ignore the career benefits too.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wonderful 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!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When 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 ✊️
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us to demand fair treatment of your tutors.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The University has publicly said all redundancies will be voluntary but this budget cut after the issuing and retraction of contract extensions for many GTAs and the vague criteria for cancellation of AT contracts acts as effectively compulsory redundancies by the back door.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
By cutting the budget for graduate teaching assistants in SPS and assistant tutors in Education not only is a major financial lifeline taken away from postgraduate researchers, but inevitably this means an increased workload for permanent staff who are already overstretched and burned out.
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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.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Wonderful turnout for our consultative ballot so far!! 🙌 Get your vote in before it CLOSES TOMORROW and show management the strength of our membership 💪
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Join 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!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Calling 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 🗳️
It's GTVO Day for UCU Glasgow! Here's what to do: 
1) Vote in the consultative e-ballot (in your inbox)
2) Remind 1 friend to vote too!
Swipe for advanced instructionsUCUG GetsTVO!

So you're enthusiastic! Here's what else you can do:
3) Join our ballot Q&A online at 2pm today
4) Come to our office (68 Oakfield Ave) at 12pm for our GTVO session today, lunch provided!)
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Sam Rutherford (he/him) @echomikeromeo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Really good & useful blog post from members of our branch's finance committee about the situation at our place:
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Raj @lordofthemoon.com · 22/07/2026
For 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
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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...
Squidward looks out the window towards Spongebob and Patrick and the text "cuts". Title reads "Austerity FOMO - new UCUG blog out now!"
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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Our 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!
Poster for the launch of The Tenementals' next single. Contains event details and the artwork for the single itself.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Campaign update from @ucuscotland.bsky.social - Save HE: Stop the Cuts! ✊ ucuscotland.wordpress.com/2026/07/13/s...
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Save 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…
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Ali @meltedliso.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Another university, with a surplus — let me emphasise that — with a SURPLUS, throws fuel on an imaginary fire. What is the real agenda?
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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
This 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!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Congratulations 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 👏
Staff and students wearing "Stop the cuts" UCU sashes
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
In @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...
Glasgow University to cut jobs amid drop in international students
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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...
 Glasgow uni plans to cut graduate teaching assistant budget by 62 per cent in social sciences

A document seen by The Glasgow Tab revealed GTA funding would drop from £536k to £200k, due to a predicted fall in student numbers
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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Strike at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh over job cuts #StopTheCuts #SaveHE news.stv.tv/east-central...
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Queen Margaret University staff strike over job cuts on graduation days
The dispute comes amid plans to save £4 million from staffing costs.
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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
UCUG @ the International Conference Against War
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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
Sanctuary lunchtime connections organised by UNISON Uog
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We 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 💪
Come to the UCU Glasgow EGM to mobilise our branch response to the university's budget announcement. Thursday July 2nd. 12-12:30pm lunch, 12:30-2pm EGM. McIntyre Building, Room 201 & Zoom
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nickyrvs.bsky.social @nickyrvs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Yesterday'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 💚
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Graduating 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!
Pink UCU sashes with writing "Stop the Cuts". Come get a sash! 68 Oakfield Ave
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
It'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!!
Workload survey, takes 15 minutes to complete. Increasing demands.. Decreasing resources.. A recent survey found staff working on average 2 unpaid days per week. Help us build evidence to stop this. £50 Prize Draw.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It 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...
group of UCU members at the post-AGM social event
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Finally, we urge those members who feel able to attend the demonstration against the far right on the Buchanan Steps on Saturday. More details will be provided when we receive them from the demonstration organisers.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Additional safety resources, including shelters and mutual aid groups, are linked in our statement: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2024/08/08/u...
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Union Statement on violence and racism, and the rise of the far right
The 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...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We understand that members of targeted groups may wish to avoid certain areas or prefer to work from home to avoid traveling during these times. Please contact your line manager in the first instance, but if you run into any trouble with your request, contact the branch.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
On June 25 and 26, UCU is offering a new two-day course for UCU reps and activists "Challenging the Far Right" and we strongly encourage members to attend: my.ucu.org.uk/app/courses/...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our branch is committed to challenging the far right and to defending migrants on and off campus (Local Motion, Sept 2025): glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/files/2025/1...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
In 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...
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Union Statement on violence and racism, and the rise of the far right
The 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...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Here's how you can contribute to @uonucu.bsky.social 's hardship fund 👇
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
An 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/FindYourMP
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Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That 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.
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Check out our members' report on the conference now on our branch blog: glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/06/09/r...
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Aberdeen 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.social
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Aberdeen: More university job cuts on the horizon
In 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...
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Despite 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...
UCU Finance working group blog #1 May 2026. Safe but too safe: excessive prudence as a form of institutional self-harm? The first in a planned series of blogs about university finances at Glasgow. Read it at glasgow.web.ucu.org.uk
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The 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!
Post-AGM Social at DRAM! Wednesday June 3 from 4pm. A picture of DRAM with some people sitting outside. An arrow points at the people with text reading "Could be us!"
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Proud 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
UCUG at STUC LGBT+ Workers Conference. Three members of UCU Glasgow hold up a sign that reads "I support trans rights"
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Our 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!
UCU Glasgow Annual General Meeting. Weds, June 3rd, 12:30-2pm. Elect your next committee & vote on local motions
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Our 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
International Conference Against War, Saturday 20 June 2026, London. Supported by UCU Glasgow. 

UCU Glasgow members! Do you want to attend the International Conference Against War? We have some funds for that!
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UCU University of Glasgow @ucuglasgow.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Our 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!
Join the UCU Glasgow Branch Committee! Deadline to submit committee nominations and motions for our AGM is 9:00 on Wednesday May 20. More info in your inbox or email ucug@
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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...
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Not Your Student | Official Trailer (2026)
YouTube video by GCU Students' Association
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