Dundee UCU
@ducuuo.bsky.social
Dundee UCU is supporting staff and saying no to job cuts at the University of Dundee. Our campaign to #SaveDundeeUni https://sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/
Pinned
Education, Children and Young People Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
www.scottishparliament.tv
A true reflection of what university staff feel about the current Higher Education crisis.
If you missed the Scottish Parliament Committee’s evidence session on Wednesday you can watch it here.
Thanks to the ECYP Committee for inviting us to take part.
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/educ...
If you missed the Scottish Parliament Committee’s evidence session on Wednesday you can watch it here.
Thanks to the ECYP Committee for inviting us to take part.
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/educ...
Solidarity to colleagues at the University of Aberdeen for getting a mandate for industrial action.
February 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Solidarity to colleagues at the University of Aberdeen for getting a mandate for industrial action.
Join the University and Colleges Union branch at the University of Dundee today.
Our strike action and lobbying was a major factor in securing additional funding for the University.
We consistently protect our members and ask for redundancies to be ruled out.
Join now - www.ucu.org.uk/join
Our strike action and lobbying was a major factor in securing additional funding for the University.
We consistently protect our members and ask for redundancies to be ruled out.
Join now - www.ucu.org.uk/join
Join UCU
Why join UCU? Over 120,000 of your colleagues have chosen to belong to UCU - the largest union and most effective voice for people like you working in post-school education.
www.ucu.org.uk
February 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Join the University and Colleges Union branch at the University of Dundee today.
Our strike action and lobbying was a major factor in securing additional funding for the University.
We consistently protect our members and ask for redundancies to be ruled out.
Join now - www.ucu.org.uk/join
Our strike action and lobbying was a major factor in securing additional funding for the University.
We consistently protect our members and ask for redundancies to be ruled out.
Join now - www.ucu.org.uk/join
The stresses that staff have been under at the University of Dundee for 16 months are explained here by Dundee UCU Co-President, Melissa D’Ascenzio.
She outlines some measures that could help relieve this stress.
She outlines some measures that could help relieve this stress.
February 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The stresses that staff have been under at the University of Dundee for 16 months are explained here by Dundee UCU Co-President, Melissa D’Ascenzio.
She outlines some measures that could help relieve this stress.
She outlines some measures that could help relieve this stress.
The University of Dundee has still not ruled out compulsory redundancies until the summer.
This is despite the conditions of £40m funding explicitly stating that redundancies cannot go ahead until they have submitted a new strategy and workforce plan.
This is causing huge stress to all staff.
This is despite the conditions of £40m funding explicitly stating that redundancies cannot go ahead until they have submitted a new strategy and workforce plan.
This is causing huge stress to all staff.
February 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM
The University of Dundee has still not ruled out compulsory redundancies until the summer.
This is despite the conditions of £40m funding explicitly stating that redundancies cannot go ahead until they have submitted a new strategy and workforce plan.
This is causing huge stress to all staff.
This is despite the conditions of £40m funding explicitly stating that redundancies cannot go ahead until they have submitted a new strategy and workforce plan.
This is causing huge stress to all staff.
Please don’t upset Pebbles.
Keep the Southend campus open.
Keep the Southend campus open.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE CAMPUS CAT IS IN SOLIDARITY WITH @ucuessex.bsky.social.
If you chose destructive marketisation, you disappoint Pebbles. And you don't want to do that. #CatsAgainstCasualisation
If you chose destructive marketisation, you disappoint Pebbles. And you don't want to do that. #CatsAgainstCasualisation
February 16, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Please don’t upset Pebbles.
Keep the Southend campus open.
Keep the Southend campus open.
Reposted by Dundee UCU
THREE strike ballots in universities in Scotland closing next week - that’s 3️⃣
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
February 13, 2026 at 8:26 AM
THREE strike ballots in universities in Scotland closing next week - that’s 3️⃣
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
If you’re a member in Aberdeen, Heriot Watt or Stirling universities make sure you post those last minute ballot papers 📨📮✅✊ #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Reposted by Dundee UCU
Refugees are welcome here - proud the UCU UHI branch is a signatory to this welcome letter @uhiucu.bsky.social #RefugeesWelcome
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/you-are...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/you-are...
‘You are welcome. You are not alone’ - Inverness church leaders and politicians sign open letter to asylum seekers
Church leaders and politicians have signed an open letter of welcome to asylum seekers who could arrive in Inverness.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Refugees are welcome here - proud the UCU UHI branch is a signatory to this welcome letter @uhiucu.bsky.social #RefugeesWelcome
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/you-are...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/you-are...
Reposted by Dundee UCU
This is what it is all about. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
University lecturers begin strike action amid bitter row over 'raid' on pensions
UCU members at Northumbria University are planning 10 days of strike action after bosses told staff to switch to a different pension scheme in an effort to save £11 million per year
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This is what it is all about. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Reposted by Dundee UCU
@ucu.org.uk @georgeclarke.bsky.social @andylong6.bsky.social @ucucommons.org @sheffielducu.bsky.social @ducu.bsky.social @ducuuo.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @unison.org.uk
THIS IS WHAT A UNION LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS WHAT SOLIDARITY LOOKS LIKE. THIS IS WHAT STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT LOOKS LIKE. IGNORE AT YOUR PERIL!
February 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Listen to students. The closure of Southend campus will have a massive impact on their lives, their education and the local economy.
Solidarity to everyone campaigning to keep the campus open.
#SaveHE
Solidarity to everyone campaigning to keep the campus open.
#SaveHE
“Devastated.”
A student describes how it felt hearing the campus is set to close.
A large proportion of Essex's Southend students are local.
Closing it strips opportunity out of the community.
A student describes how it felt hearing the campus is set to close.
A large proportion of Essex's Southend students are local.
Closing it strips opportunity out of the community.
February 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Listen to students. The closure of Southend campus will have a massive impact on their lives, their education and the local economy.
Solidarity to everyone campaigning to keep the campus open.
#SaveHE
Solidarity to everyone campaigning to keep the campus open.
#SaveHE
Solidarity! University of Aberdeen colleagues have already lost so much. University management should look at other ways to cut costs or grow income.
The University of Dundee management should be aware of staff cuts leading to a never ending cycle of continuing cuts every year.
The University of Dundee management should be aware of staff cuts leading to a never ending cycle of continuing cuts every year.
Fears for job cuts at Aberdeen University. UCU’s strike ballot in its final days, vote yes to action to oppose cuts #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2584751...
Fears of job losses amid Aberdeen University restructuring bid
Fresh fears of job cuts have emerged at Aberdeen University as bosses look to eliminate the institution's £4.3m deficit.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Solidarity! University of Aberdeen colleagues have already lost so much. University management should look at other ways to cut costs or grow income.
The University of Dundee management should be aware of staff cuts leading to a never ending cycle of continuing cuts every year.
The University of Dundee management should be aware of staff cuts leading to a never ending cycle of continuing cuts every year.
Reposted by Dundee UCU
Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Truro & Penwith College staff to strike over low pay & high workloads
Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February in an escalating dispute over low pay and poor working conditions
www.ucu.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Staff at Truro and Penwith College will strike on Monday 23 February.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Management imposed a 2% pay award, half the level recommended by the AoC - thats a real-terms pay cut.
Fair pay. Manageable workloads. Proper time for students.
Never forget that our interim Principal wrote a “recovery plan” that called for the loss of 390 more jobs.
And that despite that plan be rejected by the SFC, he went to the Scottish Parliament last October to say his plans remain unchanged.
And that despite that plan be rejected by the SFC, he went to the Scottish Parliament last October to say his plans remain unchanged.
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Never forget that our interim Principal wrote a “recovery plan” that called for the loss of 390 more jobs.
And that despite that plan be rejected by the SFC, he went to the Scottish Parliament last October to say his plans remain unchanged.
And that despite that plan be rejected by the SFC, he went to the Scottish Parliament last October to say his plans remain unchanged.
Reposted by Dundee UCU
Bristol and Manchester Met are taking industrial action this week to send a clear message to university leaders - staff in HE need an actual pay rise after years of pay cuts.
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Bristol and Manchester Met are taking industrial action this week to send a clear message to university leaders - staff in HE need an actual pay rise after years of pay cuts.
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
Solidarity to you all from Dundee!
Keep up the good fight
Keep up the good fight
This week, university staff Manchester Met and Bristol University are striking to demand a pay rise that acknowledges their work and dedication.
After years of real-terms pay cuts, a further pay cut is simply not good enough. University staff deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
After years of real-terms pay cuts, a further pay cut is simply not good enough. University staff deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Solidarity to you all from Dundee!
Keep up the good fight
Keep up the good fight
The current situation at the University of Dundee is that we are not getting our annual pay increase and that promotion processes are paused.
At the same time the uni is refusing to rule out compulsory redundancies, it is advertising over 20 new senior management jobs for academic staff.
At the same time the uni is refusing to rule out compulsory redundancies, it is advertising over 20 new senior management jobs for academic staff.
February 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The current situation at the University of Dundee is that we are not getting our annual pay increase and that promotion processes are paused.
At the same time the uni is refusing to rule out compulsory redundancies, it is advertising over 20 new senior management jobs for academic staff.
At the same time the uni is refusing to rule out compulsory redundancies, it is advertising over 20 new senior management jobs for academic staff.
With Court agendas missing, minutes published late and papers non-existent, it’s our view that the important governance meetings at the University of Dundee should be live streamed and recorded, for openness and transparency.
February 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
With Court agendas missing, minutes published late and papers non-existent, it’s our view that the important governance meetings at the University of Dundee should be live streamed and recorded, for openness and transparency.
Solidarity to all colleagues at Northumbria University!
@georgeclarke.bsky.social UCU - 10 strike days begin this week at Northumbria University over pension "robbery" www.ucu.org.uk/article/14401
10 strike days begin this week at Northumbria University over pension "robbery"
Northumbria University will be hit with ten days of strike action from Thursday 12 February in a fight to save staff pensions, the University and College Union (UCU) announced today
www.ucu.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Solidarity to all colleagues at Northumbria University!
Reposted by Dundee UCU
📣 The Ofcom public consultation on the future of the STV North news service is now open.
📱 If you value local news please fill out & share this short form which goes directly to Ofcom.
1/2
📱 If you value local news please fill out & share this short form which goes directly to Ofcom.
1/2
February 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM
📣 The Ofcom public consultation on the future of the STV North news service is now open.
📱 If you value local news please fill out & share this short form which goes directly to Ofcom.
1/2
📱 If you value local news please fill out & share this short form which goes directly to Ofcom.
1/2
Reposted by Dundee UCU
The Governing Body of London Met University meets today to decide the fate of one fifth of the permanent teaching staff (120 jobs).
The Governors could choose to say No to the VC's Plan.
These cuts are expected to devastate a wide range of departments including art, architecture and business.
The Governors could choose to say No to the VC's Plan.
These cuts are expected to devastate a wide range of departments including art, architecture and business.
February 9, 2026 at 10:24 AM
The Governing Body of London Met University meets today to decide the fate of one fifth of the permanent teaching staff (120 jobs).
The Governors could choose to say No to the VC's Plan.
These cuts are expected to devastate a wide range of departments including art, architecture and business.
The Governors could choose to say No to the VC's Plan.
These cuts are expected to devastate a wide range of departments including art, architecture and business.
Parts of University of Dundee’s action plan in response to the Gillies report are not being implemented.
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
February 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Parts of University of Dundee’s action plan in response to the Gillies report are not being implemented.
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
There are no available Court agendas for the last 8 Court meetings (5 under the new chair), and no approved minutes available for 7 of these meetings.
Court is not transparent. Why?
Reposted by Dundee UCU
@ucunorthumbria.bsky.social are on strike 12, 13, 17-19 Feb and 2-6 March to stop bosses @northumbriauni.bsky.social slashing pay and pensions forever. Please donate to the branch fighting fund here: Unity Trust Bank, UCU Northumbria Univ NE119, Hardship Fund, SC 608301, AN 20295578
February 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM
@ucunorthumbria.bsky.social are on strike 12, 13, 17-19 Feb and 2-6 March to stop bosses @northumbriauni.bsky.social slashing pay and pensions forever. Please donate to the branch fighting fund here: Unity Trust Bank, UCU Northumbria Univ NE119, Hardship Fund, SC 608301, AN 20295578
Reposted by Dundee UCU
The next session of Psychology of Resistance Virtual Meetings is next Monday, February 9:
We do a Roundtable Session on Prefigurative Politics in Repressive Contexts with activists from Lebanon and Serbia and researchers studying prefigurative movements.
To register: tinyurly.com/prefigurative
We do a Roundtable Session on Prefigurative Politics in Repressive Contexts with activists from Lebanon and Serbia and researchers studying prefigurative movements.
To register: tinyurly.com/prefigurative
![A CT ING A S I F WE WERE FREE: PREF I G U R A T IVE
P O L I T ICS IN REPRESSIVE C ONTEXTS
Ps y c h o l ogy o f Re s i s t a n c e Vir t u a l M e e t i ng Se ri e s
This roundtable will bring together activists from Lebanon and Serbia who have engaged in some form of prefigurative politics, and researchers who have studied prefigurative movements in these two contexts and Turkey. All three contexts were or are marked with extensive use of police violence and other forms of severe repression. Researchers will present key insights from their studies on prefigurative movements. The roundtable will invite activists to reflect on what kinds of research, knowledge, or theoretical tools could best support their struggles, and will also give them the opportunity to respond directly to academic interpretations of their work.
TIJANA KARIĆ [UNIVERSITY OF MARBURG]
CHADEN NOUEIHED HANI [ACTION RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, LEBANON]
THIA SAGHERIAN-DICKEY [UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE]
YASEMIN GÜLSÜM ACAR [UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS]
JELENA BOŽIĆ [SVIĆE, SERBIA]
ORHAN KAYA [UNIVERSITY OF MARBURG]
MONDAY, FEB 9, 2026
9:00 San Francisco 11.00 Managua
12:00 New York 17.00 London 18:00
Belgrade 19.00 Beirut 20.00 Istanbul
REGISTER: TINYURL.COM/PREFIGURATIVE](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rzd2rzfa3cod4htijhkd2jcn/bafkreiastrigdcgey5kajf3u3jjcrkhtvcxraelfqcyganwatnokwy24tm@jpeg)
February 5, 2026 at 7:41 AM
The next session of Psychology of Resistance Virtual Meetings is next Monday, February 9:
We do a Roundtable Session on Prefigurative Politics in Repressive Contexts with activists from Lebanon and Serbia and researchers studying prefigurative movements.
To register: tinyurly.com/prefigurative
We do a Roundtable Session on Prefigurative Politics in Repressive Contexts with activists from Lebanon and Serbia and researchers studying prefigurative movements.
To register: tinyurly.com/prefigurative
Reposted by Dundee UCU
We are here and we are ready!
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
February 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We are here and we are ready!
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea