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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 14h

We're building a union that's ready for the long haul. Education. It's ours is our new home for the fight for higher education. Track every dispute on the strike map. Get the facts from UCU Briefs. Use the toolkit to organise where you work. #educationitsours

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 16h

Goldsmiths has spent £14m on consultants since 2019. Now it's replacing striking lecturers with staff who need only "an interest in teaching". Joe Newman, Goldsmiths UCU co-president, on management's strike-breaking. 📰 @novaramedia.com

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

With two days of strike action under our belts, we now begin over two months of continuous in response to our university's gross financial negligence. Shout out to Notts Solidarity Group for the slides! And @tregenza.bsky.social for the original photos.

67 days of industrial action against course closures and job losses

Why are staff striking?

The University of Nottingham identified a £30 million deficit after wasting £80 million pounds on consultants and vanity projects such as the
‘Castle Meadow’ Campus, which is now unsellable.

Over 3900 staff received notice of risk of redundancy, with 258 administrative
/ professional services roles to be made redundant.

UCU argues that there is now no financial justification for compulsory redundancies.

Student recruitment has been strong, voluntary redundancy has increased, staff have submitted extensive alternative proposals capable of delivering further savings and the university itself is saying it now has a surplus.

Management have refused to rule out further compulsary redundancies and are intent on making students and staff pay for their mistakes by closing courses vital for the East Midlands.

When are staff striking?

Staff at the University of Nottingham Started striking on 30th September and 1st October, as the University’s governing Council met to finalize restructuring plans.

The two-day strike is now followed by sustained strike Action from 5th October TO 11th December.

Support the UCU: email the vice chancellor to tell her what you think of her plans. and Please consider making a donation if you are able. The Local Branch Hardship Fund is maintained to help strikers who will suffer significant hardship from loss of pay due to striking.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 05/10/2026

Ofcom rules say broadcasters cannot use politicians as newsreaders, interviewers or reporters in any news programmes. So why is Nigel Farage allowed to host his own primetime show on GB News? Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action ⬇️

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Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain

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Northumbria UCU Branch @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Abject failure of leadership in so many unis...

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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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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 05/10/2026

Higher education is in a once-in-a-lifetime crisis. The funding model is broken, jobs are being lost and courses are being cut. We’re fighting back and demanding the government properly funds our sector. Find out what’s happening and support the fight: educationitsours.org.uk⁠

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 05/10/2026

UCU members at Edinburgh uni are on strike today. Over 400 film and TV professionals, including Alan Cumming, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery, back their call to reinstate three creative programmes. Cuts are hitting universities across the UK: educationitsours.org.uk/map/

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Priyamvada Gopal @priyamvadagopal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I promise you if I tried this even once I'd be hauled up into a disciplinary. But Dr Orr? Little research, no teaching, no problem. www.varsity.co.uk/news/32175

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Orr’s lectures covered by a postgrad

James Orr had a postgrad cover approximately seven lectures, allegedly without the Divinity Faculty’s knowledge

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 02/10/2026

Oli Dugmore brilliantly outlines the struggles young people face today. Brexit robbed them of countless opportunities. Restoring our EU membership is the easiest way to help our young people.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

UAE officials have warned the UK that a severe punishment for Man City could hurt future Emirati investment in Britain, Bloomberg reports. This is the perfect argument for keeping foreign money out of football.

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Reform UK Mayor Has Firm Struck off as Another Files No Accounts in Six Years Exclusive: Reform UK's Sam Journet branded "Britain's worst councillor" as opponents demand he be… bylinetimes.com/2026/10/02/reform-u…

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Reform UK Mayor Has Firm Struck off as Another Files No Accounts in Six Years

Exclusive: Reform UK's Sam Journet branded "Britain's worst councillor" as opponents demand he be suspended as Mayor of Basildon Council

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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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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Not so free speech ... "Reform-run Derbyshire County Council doesn’t like the questions, so it’s decided not to answer them. The party has stopped engaging with local democracy reporter Eddie Bisknell ..." www.facebook.com/permalink.ph... via Reform Are Not Your Friends

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New GB News accounts are out. Here are their losses to date. Or "spent political donations" if you prefer

Line chart titled 'GB News has lost £142m to date', showing cumulative losses in pounds rising steadily from around £3m in 2020/1 to £142m by 2025. The red line climbs most steeply between 2021/2 and 2023/4, reaching roughly £110m, then flattens as growth slows towards £142m. A note states the latest figures cover the seven-month period to 31 December 2025. Chart by Press Gazette, source: Companies House

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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 · 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 · 01/10/2026

General Secretary Jo Grady is on the picket line today in Dundee and at a mass solidarity rally in Edinburgh at lunchtime. UCU president Dyfrig Jones and vice president Mark Pendleton are on the picket line in Nottingham. Solidarity to every member taking action and fighting back.

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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

“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 · 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

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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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ofcom rules say broadcasters cannot use politicians as newsreaders, interviewers or reporters in any news programmes. Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action.. bestforbritain.org/petition/far...

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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 · 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

“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 · 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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Plashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today’s teaching is folk and fairy stories, with a side order of Propp and structuralism. It should be @kerryhp.bsky.social’s session but she was made redundant by idiots.

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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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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This two tier policing is disgraceful. It's as if there is one approach for people who helpfully film themselves committing crimes and another approach when there is insufficient evidence.

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Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Surely it is time for the authorities to take this Fairford terrorism case out of the hands of the police & pass it over to Nigel Farage, Richard Tice & Isabel Oakeshott etc. These people have the expertise & skills to have this all solved & explained to the public by tonight.👍

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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 · 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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Sunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC

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Ali @meltedliso.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Asking for friend; who is the Education Secretary, has anybody checked in on them? Oh, busy at a conference with the tagline "Hope Again", you say? Imagine your legacy was the wholesale destruction of higher education, what an autobiography that'd be. #Strike #UCUEdinburgh #JoinAUnionAndStrike

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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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Northumbria UCU Branch @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Agreed. Why isn't that front and centre?

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank God Reform is standing up for masked, knife-wielding, ex-cons. Society's most marginalised group.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 25/09/2026

Andy Burnham is right: in the 1980s Britain took a "wrong turn" by privatising life's essentials Our bills have gone up along with shareholder dividends, while the quality of the service has fallen Our NEW REPORT explains how Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership: vist.ly/5jtkd

Screenshot of a Utility Week headline that says "Campaign tells government to ‘squeeze’ utilities and enforce public ownership: Campaign group We Own It is pressing the Prime Minister to consider taking water companies and electricity networks into public ownership, proposing a strategy of "squeezing" them until they become unprofitable. The report suggests a model where 100% of profits are reinvested in services, with governance structures including representation from households and environmental organisations."

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Blaming migrants achieves nothing Demanding an end to profiteering by millionaire bosses could end poverty, hunger, homelessness with £billions to spare for our NHS, social care ... "Every person working a 40 hour week should earn enough money for a decent life" via The UK Against Hate

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Oli @oliaworth96.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good morning

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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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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

literally thousands of jobs in higher education were cut *last year alone* and there's been almost no media coverage and no government action

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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 · 22/09/2026

No Shortcuts - A UCU Podcast🎙️ You can listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️Acast: shows.acast.com/noshortcuts 🎙️Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/35Oh... 🎙️Apple Music: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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No Shortcuts - A UCU Podcast

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is what a rigged economy looks like.

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Eamonn-Forde @eamonn-forde.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oh, Viz.

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