warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026When you go to employee assistance 011
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialMarina Veličković @marinavelickovic.bsky.social · 04/12/2025spotify wrapped for UKHE - this year there were around 15k job losses in HE and also 4k courses were cut and also pay has continued to decline in real terms and you are 20 years old in pension terms because you spent a decade getting a bunch of degrees and have like 7 months of NI/USS contributions 143
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialMarina Veličković @marinavelickovic.bsky.social · 25/11/2025‘Risk exiting the market’ what a way to package the complete collapse of higher education 14214
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025reminder to - vote & post your ballot - tag us in photos of you posting your ballot to get a *LIMITED* free tshirt - listen to the new lily allen album because that is very much the energy we are bringing 011
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Morning comrades!! We’ve stated voting & here’s the obligatory postbox pic! To encourage you to vote, we are doing a little giveaway. If you vote before Monday & post a photo & tag us, you will be entered into a 🥳prize draw🥳 If you always wanted some 🔥 union merch, now’s your time to shine! 001
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 22/10/2025a reminder to vote (you should be receiving your ballots any day now) & encourage everyone else to vote & talk about nothing else other than the ballot and the strategies for taking over the means of production 🔥 023
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 04/07/2025when you and your bestie* accidentally show up in a matching outfit * and by you and your bestie we mean universities prioritising branding and vibes over students and staff 4148
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialQM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Moving towards a trade dispute with the Secretary of State for Education! UCU Congress voted to support a national trade dispute with the government over the Higher Education funding crisis. Motion & further info: lu.ma/a0vv0sjb?tk=... JOIN to discuss next steps 3 June, 6pm: lu.ma/zs6bklhz 🧵 12625
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 20/05/2025We welcome the shift in the University’s position, and hope that their commitment to ‘fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive community for everyone’ means that our trans colleagues’ and students’ dignity and wellbeing will be prioritised in any future policy changes. rb.gy/2s5n60rb.gy Sign in 122
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 15/05/2025The proposed policy is abominable, and something we oppose in its entirety. The University's knee-jerk reaction has caused immense stress to trans colleagues and the University's 'apology' does not go nearly far enough in expressing a commitment to being a safe employer for Trans comrades.timeshighereducation.comWarwick proposes banning trans people from preferred toiletsUniversity accused of ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to recent rulings, amid fears of more ‘massive fines’ 0106
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 19/04/2025solidarity with our trans students, colleagues and comrades - today & every day! 162
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialGoldsmiths UCU @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social · 09/04/2025HE is in crisis. Join an online cross branch @ucu.org.uk meeting 10 April 6-7:30pm BST to develop a strategy for a dispute with Sec of State for Ed to tackle funding @qmucu.bsky.social @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social @ucuessex.bsky.social @ducu.bsky.social @kclucu.bsky.social lu.ma/a0vv0sjb?tk=Av7h7Blu.maHow to Have a Trade Dispute Over Funding In Higher Education · Zoom · LumaA cross-branch UCU online meeting in support of a trade dispute with the Secretary of State for Education over the current funding model. Supported by: Queen… 0119
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialUniversity of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 09/04/2025And there it is. A shocking, appalling, and deeply disappointing announcement of an entirely unnecessary move from the university. But this is exactly why we have already started organising .bbc.co.ukUniversity of Nottingham plans to cut more than 250 jobsAnnouncing the consultation, the university said it was a "critical moment for universities across the UK". 15844
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialUEA UCU says join a union @uea-ucu.bsky.social · 26/03/2025A phenomenal turnout for the UEA UCU day of action. Staff and students are making their voice heard, striving for a future for Higher Ed that doesn't look as bleak as it does right now. #SaveUEA #UKHE #StopTheCuts @ucu.org.uk 26728
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 27/03/2025if you're a migrant member, please fill this out! 015
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 19/03/2025We condemn the reported harassment of KCL staff. We will continue to defend academic freedom and the right to peaceful activism without intimidation. Solidarity 👇 03418
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialKate Davison @queerstorian.bsky.social · 18/03/2025This is what the redundancy wave in British Higher Education currently looks like on the map: ‘British University Redundancy Map’ maps.app.goo.gl/yUteDm2MCXUi...maps.app.goo.glBritish University Redundancy Map - Google My MapsMapping redundancies from 2023 880101
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/03/2025Messages from the Coventry University branch march this morning. Together we will #STOPtheCUTS ✊ Join the Alternative Open Day ⏰ Sign the petition to remove Coventry University vice-chancellor from government role 👇 speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/remove-coven... 02213
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialUniversity of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Shout out to our UCU colleagues across the Midlands + the UK, esp Coventry University UCU for their Alternative Open Day this Sat (15/3/25). Coventry is just one of many UKHE institutions whose VC is pushing redundancies + reductions of terms and conditions for staff. 168
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialMyka Abramson @mykaabramson.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Great contingent of Warwick staff + students at Coventry UCU's alternative open day. Cov Uni staff and students are the beating heart of Coventry and are fighting back against massive cuts. Support them by singing this petition: speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/remove-coven... @warwickuniucu.bsky.social 072
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialUnis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Today marks the 2️⃣ anniversary of the passing of Riham Sheble, an incredible fighter for migrant students rights in the UK. Listen to a podcast about the #LetRihamStay campaign: patreon.com/posts/casewo... Read media pieces about the campaign: tinyurl.com/vmy6n5ry CC: @warwickuniucu.bsky.social 035
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 26/02/2025for an-up-to date list of the redundancies, restructures, reorganisations, and closures taking place across the sector at the moment visit the shrinking page developed by @qmucu.bsky.social qmucu.org/qmul-transfo... 067
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialMarina Veličković @marinavelickovic.bsky.social · 24/02/2025it’s almost as if the sector-wide crisis is telling us that profit is a terrible measure of success when it comes to higher education 315524
Reposted by @warwickuniucu.bsky.socialDurham UCU @ducu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Durham UCUs statement on the cuts announced today. durhamucu.org.uk/durham-ucu-s...durhamucu.org.ukDurham UCU Statement on Durham University Proposals to Cut Staff Costs by £20 million – Durham UCU 01120
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025it just came to our attention that Edge Hill University has fired a female scholar while she was undergoing cancer treatment. We share our comrades concern that this dismissal constitutes a flagrant example of unfair and discriminatory treatment. 132
warwickuniucu.bsky.social @warwickuniucu.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Greetings comrades 👋 We’re University of Warwick UCU and we’re new here. Give us a follow if you’re a member, a local union branch or an activist. 021
