Sign in

UCU Scotland

@ucuscotland.bsky.social
430 followers 131 following 271 posts

The University and College Union Scotland represents academic and professional support staff in Scotland’s universities www.ucu.org.uk/scotland

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by UCU Scotland
Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Amazing turnout for our joint rally with @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social at Holyrood. Thank you to all of the MSPs from the Greens, Labour, Lib Dem’s and SNP. Thanks to @ucuscotland.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk for supporting all of our efforts to stop cuts to universities across the country. No more cuts!
11410
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Day 5 of the UCU workers' strike against massive job cuts by highly remunerated senior management. “We are looking at hundreds of job losses, dozens of course closures ... Without even mentioning the removal of opportunities for people up and down Scotland." Jo Grady, UCU President, 01.10.2026
A pop-art depiction by Roy Lichtenstein of a blonde blue-eyed woman crying. Accompanying text highlights the worsening teaching conditions and likely impact on student education.
11613
Reposted by UCU Scotland
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. ✊
1268
Reposted by UCU Scotland
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
045
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Scottish Parliament concourse full to the brim for the rally by striking branches fighting cuts and defending jobs. Speakers from UCU Dundee, Edinburgh and GCU branches striking today, cross party MSPs, students supporting the strikes and @DrJoGrady #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
0126
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Raucous, joyouse scenes at the demo of the UCU workers and students of Dundee and Edinburgh University, protesting the cuts to thousands of jobs: "Management has already pushed through hundreds of hidden redundancies, with some classes doubling in size over the past couple of years as a result."
12410
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Day 4 of the UCU workers' strike against massive job cuts. “Senior management can stop this strike by prioritizing cuts to non-staff budgets and stopping redundancies that are decimating our university, while leaving those who remain with an unmanageable workload & exhaustion." UCUE co-president
0148
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Teach-out poster ...
141
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Scenes from the Picket Line: Day 3 of the UCU workers' strike at the University of Edinburgh, following hundreds of job losses and thousands more to come. Here are our wonderful workers, staying strong: (1) Craft-making on the picket line ...
12712
Reposted by UCU Scotland
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.
02213
Reposted by UCU Scotland
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.
043
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thanks to @Ross_Greer visiting today's @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social picket line at Edinburgh University for day two of the five week strike to defend jobs and stop cuts #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
044
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Day 2 of the UCU workers' strike at the University of Edinburgh. The 1,800 jobs UCU estimates will be cut is unprecedented in Scottish higher education. It is happening in the wealthiest Scottish university, and the third richest in the UK, currently sitting with over £3billion reserves.
36662
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Amazing turn out from students and staff at the University of Edinburgh, in protest at senior management's greed and manufactured cuts. This is what solidarity looks like - as our campaign of industrial action begins this coming week in protest at the cuts. www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/student...
ucuedinburgh.org.uk
900+ at inaugural Student & Staff Assembly! — UCU Edinburgh
More than 900 students and staff gathered for the inaugural Student-Staff Assembly on Thursday 24 September.
16141
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Day 1 of our strike at the University of Edinburgh while senior management shrugs and says 'crisis, what crisis?' at the complaints about the inevitable falling educational standards and job losses.
03522
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thousands of Edinburgh University staff @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social begin strikes in cuts and redundancies dispute #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...
scotsman.com
Thousands of Edinburgh University staff begin strikes in cuts and redundancies dispute
Industrial action begins as 90 programmes close while institution seeks to find £140m in cutbacks and job losses
040
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Edinburgh University staff @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social begin five-week strike over £140m cuts #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2658302...
heraldscotland.com
Edinburgh University staff begin five-week strike over £140m cuts
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) have taken to the picket line in protest over a £140m savings initiative they fear could result…
062
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Edinburgh University @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social staff begin five-week strike over cuts #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Edinburgh University lecturers begin five-week strike over cuts
Members of the University and Colleges Union are walking out in part of a long-running dispute over job and course cuts.
040
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
GCU strikes: University financial decisions 'deeply offensive' to staff #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.scotsman.com/education/gc...
scotsman.com
GCU strikes: University financial decisions 'deeply offensive' to staff
Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University are walking out on strike over job cuts as the university invests millions in land purchase
010
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Busy picket lines for EIS & GCU UCU branch's strike today to save jobs and stop compulsory redundancies #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
010
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
UCU - Glasgow Caledonian University hit by six days of strike action during autumn term www.ucu.org.uk/article/1465...
ucu.org.uk
Glasgow Caledonian University hit by six days of strike action during autumn term
Members of the University and College Union working at Glasgow Caledonian University are today taking the first of six days strike action in a dispute over job cuts and compulsory redundancies.
032
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Glasgow Caledonian University staff strike over job cuts and compulsory redundancies #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.glasgowworld.com/news/glasgow...
glasgowworld.com
Glasgow Caledonian University staff to strike over job cuts and compulsory
Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are escalating their industrial action.
012
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
University staff begin five-week strike on day one of new term #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Dundee University staff begin strike on day one of new term
UCU members at the University of Dundee will not take part in lectures, seminars or tutorials until the end of October.
011
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
University of Dundee urged to rule out compulsory job losses as strike begins #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.scotsman.com/education/un...
scotsman.com
University of Dundee urged to rule out compulsory job losses as strike begins
Staff are due to walk out until October 23
012
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Five weeks of strike action begin at Dundee University #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
thecourier.co.uk
Five weeks of strike action begin at Dundee University
The industrial action coincides with the start of the new academic year.
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Herald coverage of the Dundee University strike starting today against compulsory redundancies #StopTheCuts#SaveHE www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656585...
heraldscotland.com
Dundee University staff begin five-week strike over compulsory redundancies
University of Dundee staff begin five-week strike as UCU demands bosses rule out compulsory redundancies amid financial crisis and further planned…
012
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
5 week strike at Edinburgh University at start of new academic term. Incl UCU branch co-president quote: “...UCU members are prepared to take action for our colleagues and our students – want to safeguard students’ education not just for five weeks in autumn but for the future." #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
079
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Five-week strike at Edinburgh University at start of new academic term #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/school-...
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Students returning to Edinburgh University will be met with weeks of strike action
Students could return only to find their lectures and seminars cancelled over what union boss Jo Grady called “academic vandalism”
01513
Reposted by UCU Scotland
University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 08/09/2026
Dundee UCU members are fighting for the future of their university. UCU general secretary Jo Grady speaks to Melissa D’Ascenzio about the cuts facing staff, why members are taking action, and the solidarity they need. Watch and share.
062
Reposted by UCU Scotland
University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 28/08/2026
“Every lost job, every course closed and every cut to student support is a political choice.” Dr Jo Grady Scotland’s universities face a £200m funding gap. The consequences are already clear: job cuts, course closures and staff and students pushed to breaking point.
ucu.org.uk
Joint Framework shows a £200 million funding gap facing universities
The Scottish Government and Universities Scotland have today published the first report of the co-owned Future Framework for the Sustainability and Success of Scotland's Universities (Future Framework...
062
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
University workers and students have been at the sharp end of this chronic under-funding for too long - says UCU #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.scotsman.com/education/bl...
scotsman.com
'Bleak' warning as report finds universities are 'not sustainable'
While the report paints a bleak picture, the reality may be far worse for Scotland’s universities
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is no surprise to university workers and students at the sharp end of the cuts. Now we need to address the underfunding #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.heraldscotland.com/news/2650146...
heraldscotland.com
The £200m hole at the heart of Scotland's university system - what happens next?
A new report has found that Scottish universities are £200 million short of what they need to maintain the sector's current size and shape.
110
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Join UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social tomorrow, Fri 21 August from 12.30 onwards, outside the Edinburgh Uni Futures Institute to call on the University of Edinburgh to stop job cuts and drop complicit assets #StopTheCuts
010
Reposted by UCU Scotland
University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/08/2026
All our thoughts are with Jason’s family and loved ones.
0236
Reposted by UCU Scotland
Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join us for this rally on the 8th Sep if you are against the cuts and closures proposed at the University of Dundee. This will be our last chance to show the University's Court the strength of support ahead of their crucial meeting. Everyone welcome! Gather on the Nethergate, outside Bonar Hall.
A red poster with a cut out megaphone overlaid. Text on the poster states "Stop the Cuts. Defend Dundee University. Tue 8 Sept, 12:30. Bonar Hall, Dundee. Promoted by Dundee Trade Union Council"
0137
Reposted by UCU Scotland
University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 13/08/2026
15,000 jobs axed, 1000s of courses cut, campuses closing, whole academic disciplines disappearing.   Calling this a crisis isn't "bashing things that we're good at", it's raising the alarm.   UUK needs to get real, stop making cuts & start working with us to protect provision.
02610
Reposted by UCU Scotland
HWUCU @hwucu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A cat, a frog, a VP, and a bee are holding a banner. Sorry, there is no punchline. This is no joke - WE HAD A DEAL Thank you to @ucu.org.uk VP HE @markpendleton.bsky.social for coming to visit today. Solidarity with @sheffielducu.bsky.social
Inflatable Pickets holding a banner, flanking Mark Pendleton of UCU national
072
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Heriot-Watt University staff vote for further possible strike action in re-ballot #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/heriot-...
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Heriot-Watt University staff vote for further possible strike action in re-ballot
Heriot-Watt staff vote for further possible strike action in re-ballot
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2644409... #StopTheCuts - deeply disappointing that UCU members are back on the pickets lines at Heriot Watt once again
heraldscotland.com
University staff begin strike action over job cuts and redundancy fears
The walkout is part of a long-running dispute
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Solidarity with @pcsunion.bsky.social members at the FCDO East Kilbride office striking today and another 3 days over restructuring and the lack of assurance on compulsory redundancies ✊
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2628501... #StopTheCuts
heraldscotland.com
University staff to stage five weeks of strikes as students return to studies
University staff are set to stage five weeks of strikes as students return to their studies, with a long-running dispute over cuts and job losses,…
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1458...
ucu.org.uk
031
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
thecourier.co.uk
Dundee University staff to strike for FIVE WEEKS at start of new academic year
Employees at the troubled institution are protesting plans to cut £20 million, putting 190 jobs at risk.
000
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Dundee University staff to stage five-week strike over job cuts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
bbc.co.uk
Dundee University staff to stage five-week strike over job cuts
The University and College Union said its members will be on strike each weekday from 21 September to 23 October in a row over compulsory redundancies.
002
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
QMU staff strike during graduation days amid jobs cuts dispute #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/qmu-sta...
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
QMU staff strike during graduation days amid jobs cuts dispute
The dispute is over proposals by senior managers to cut £4 million in staffing costs over the next two financial years.
002
Reposted by UCU Scotland
UCU QMU @ucuqmu.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We're celebrating students' success on the first day of graduation ceremonies and calling for QMU management to stop the cuts and changes to working conditions that will damage the student experience, staff wellbeing and quality of the university #StopTheCuts #UCU
A picket line outside the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, populated by absolute legends with sashes, placards and flags for the UCU strike against the cuts at QMU
076
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Staff at QMU strike during uni student graduation ceremonies #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
edinburghlive.co.uk
Staff at Edinburgh QMU vote to strike during uni student graduation ceremonies
'Strike action is always a last resort, but we’ll continue to defend all jobs.'
011
UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
QMU @ucuqmu.bsky.social on strike today & tomorrow to defend jobs, opposing possible compulsory redundancies and cuts to research & scholarship time. At graduations today and tomorrow at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh congratulating the students they've taught ✊️ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
035