Loughborough University UCU
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Loughborough University UCU (University & College Union) Branch. Posts by Committee Members and Branch Staff.
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Stronger together ✊
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
Stronger together ✊
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
February 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Stronger together ✊
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
Talk: When The World Looked Away – Palestine. #LboroUCU will host a talk by Prof Ali Bilgic on Tues 3 Mar at 12-1pm on Loughborough campus (location tba) and online. Please contact ucu@lboro.ac.uk to register your interest in attending in person or online.
More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/talk-w...
More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/talk-w...
ucu.lboro.ac.uk
January 30, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Talk: When The World Looked Away – Palestine. #LboroUCU will host a talk by Prof Ali Bilgic on Tues 3 Mar at 12-1pm on Loughborough campus (location tba) and online. Please contact ucu@lboro.ac.uk to register your interest in attending in person or online.
More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/talk-w...
More info: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/talk-w...
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Leicester UCU is on strike on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Please join them if you possibly can. Solidarity!
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Leicester UCU is on strike on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Please join them if you possibly can. Solidarity!
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Ballots across Scotland from Heriot-Watt, Strathclyde, Stirling & Aberdeen are going in the post
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Post your ballot (with or without a dog) (don't post the dog they're not covered by the prepaid stamp) @ucuscotland.bsky.social
#UCU #Scholar #GTVO #Heriot-Watt #dogsPostingBallots 🐕
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Post your ballot (with or without a dog) (don't post the dog they're not covered by the prepaid stamp) @ucuscotland.bsky.social
#UCU #Scholar #GTVO #Heriot-Watt #dogsPostingBallots 🐕
January 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Ballots across Scotland from Heriot-Watt, Strathclyde, Stirling & Aberdeen are going in the post
Vote now Save jobs
Post your ballot (with or without a dog) (don't post the dog they're not covered by the prepaid stamp) @ucuscotland.bsky.social
#UCU #Scholar #GTVO #Heriot-Watt #dogsPostingBallots 🐕
Vote now Save jobs
Post your ballot (with or without a dog) (don't post the dog they're not covered by the prepaid stamp) @ucuscotland.bsky.social
#UCU #Scholar #GTVO #Heriot-Watt #dogsPostingBallots 🐕
Our colleagues at #LboroCollege are going on strike over pay and workload. Join their pickets at their Epinal Way entrance (LE11 3BT) on Wed, Thurs & Friday mornings this week, from 8am to 10am, to show your support and solidarity.
#NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike
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#NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike
@landdtuc.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Our colleagues at #LboroCollege are going on strike over pay and workload. Join their pickets at their Epinal Way entrance (LE11 3BT) on Wed, Thurs & Friday mornings this week, from 8am to 10am, to show your support and solidarity.
#NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike
@landdtuc.bsky.social
#NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike
@landdtuc.bsky.social
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Some UCU further education collleges are striking including at Loughborough College from Wednesday to Friday this week. There will be pickets each day from 08:00-10:00 by the entrance on Epinal Way. Please join the strikers if you can. Solidarity! www.ucu.org.uk/NewDealForFE
A New Deal for FE
A New Deal for FE is an ambitious set of campaign demands for which we will support every FE branch in England in engaging in intense local bargaining, and bring pressure to bear on our college employ...
www.ucu.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Some UCU further education collleges are striking including at Loughborough College from Wednesday to Friday this week. There will be pickets each day from 08:00-10:00 by the entrance on Epinal Way. Please join the strikers if you can. Solidarity! www.ucu.org.uk/NewDealForFE
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On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
The #LboroUCU Office will be closed for the festive period from 5pm on Friday 19th December the office will re-open from 10am on Tuesday 6th January.
We wish all #LboroFamily staff and students a great winter break!
For more details or should you need to contact us: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-office-...
We wish all #LboroFamily staff and students a great winter break!
For more details or should you need to contact us: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-office-...
December 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The #LboroUCU Office will be closed for the festive period from 5pm on Friday 19th December the office will re-open from 10am on Tuesday 6th January.
We wish all #LboroFamily staff and students a great winter break!
For more details or should you need to contact us: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-office-...
We wish all #LboroFamily staff and students a great winter break!
For more details or should you need to contact us: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/lucu-office-...
#LboroFamily staff, please sign the open letter in response to change of process regarding Worktribe. This has been written collaboratively by #LboroUCU Department Reps & Committee Members. Read the letter then sign & share with other staff here at Lboro.
Sign here: forms.office.com/e/S2MAkyHfR5
Sign here: forms.office.com/e/S2MAkyHfR5
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#LboroFamily staff, please sign the open letter in response to change of process regarding Worktribe. This has been written collaboratively by #LboroUCU Department Reps & Committee Members. Read the letter then sign & share with other staff here at Lboro.
Sign here: forms.office.com/e/S2MAkyHfR5
Sign here: forms.office.com/e/S2MAkyHfR5
Solidarity with Derby @ucu.org.uk members on strike against compulsory redundancies this week.
#LboroUCU branch is with you as you stand up to your catastrophic management!
#DerbyUCU #WeAreTheUniversity
#LboroUCU branch is with you as you stand up to your catastrophic management!
#DerbyUCU #WeAreTheUniversity
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Solidarity with Derby @ucu.org.uk members on strike against compulsory redundancies this week.
#LboroUCU branch is with you as you stand up to your catastrophic management!
#DerbyUCU #WeAreTheUniversity
#LboroUCU branch is with you as you stand up to your catastrophic management!
#DerbyUCU #WeAreTheUniversity
Members are invited to an online meeting to discuss the outcome of the “We Are the University” ballot, to gauge members’ views on the ballot result, and the next steps the union should take.
Tues 2nd Dec - 12pm - online.
More info in your emails and here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/member...
Tues 2nd Dec - 12pm - online.
More info in your emails and here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/member...
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Members are invited to an online meeting to discuss the outcome of the “We Are the University” ballot, to gauge members’ views on the ballot result, and the next steps the union should take.
Tues 2nd Dec - 12pm - online.
More info in your emails and here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/member...
Tues 2nd Dec - 12pm - online.
More info in your emails and here: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/member...
All three Trade Unions at #Lboro are balloting members over pay and recently met on campus to encourage members to vote.
#VoteYES in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballots.
@ucu.org.uk @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social
#VoteYES in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballots.
@ucu.org.uk @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
All three Trade Unions at #Lboro are balloting members over pay and recently met on campus to encourage members to vote.
#VoteYES in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballots.
@ucu.org.uk @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social
#VoteYES in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballots.
@ucu.org.uk @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social
Have you voted in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballot yet?
If not, vote now and vote YES!
@ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
If not, vote now and vote YES!
@ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Have you voted in the #WeAreTheUniversity ballot yet?
If not, vote now and vote YES!
@ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
If not, vote now and vote YES!
@ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
Tomorrow - Wednesday 12th November!
UCU (@ucu.org.uk) has called a national demonstration against the planned redundancies at the University of Leicester.
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Tomorrow - Wednesday 12th November!
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Taking a quick step back from yesterday's news to remind everyone that the annual Agnes Flues memorial park run will take place tomorrow (8/11) at 9 AM. Throw on some @UCU.org.uk colours and join us as we honour this absolute legend.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Taking a quick step back from yesterday's news to remind everyone that the annual Agnes Flues memorial park run will take place tomorrow (8/11) at 9 AM. Throw on some @UCU.org.uk colours and join us as we honour this absolute legend.
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UCU (@ucu.org.uk) has called a national demonstration against the planned redundancies at the University of Leicester.
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
UCU (@ucu.org.uk) has called a national demonstration against the planned redundancies at the University of Leicester.
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!
Please come and march alongside us in Leicester on 12 November.
All welcome!
Last chance to register for the #LboroUCU online CPD workshop, "Allyship and Solidarity", open to all LU staff & Masters & PhD students. Taking place online on Tues 11th November from 12 noon.
For more information and to register for the course: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-a...
For more information and to register for the course: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-a...
CPD Course: Allyship and Solidarity – Loughborough UCU
ucu.lboro.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Last chance to register for the #LboroUCU online CPD workshop, "Allyship and Solidarity", open to all LU staff & Masters & PhD students. Taking place online on Tues 11th November from 12 noon.
For more information and to register for the course: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-a...
For more information and to register for the course: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/cpd-course-a...
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Another @ucu.org.uk vote goes in the post. Your union needs you ✊ #weAreTheUniversity @lboroucu.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Another @ucu.org.uk vote goes in the post. Your union needs you ✊ #weAreTheUniversity @lboroucu.bsky.social
The @ucu.org.uk "We are the University" ballots will be posted to members on Monday. Look out for a pink envelope at your registered address arriving next week. We encourage all members to vote and make their voice heard. #WeAreTheUniversity #LboroUCU
October 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The @ucu.org.uk "We are the University" ballots will be posted to members on Monday. Look out for a pink envelope at your registered address arriving next week. We encourage all members to vote and make their voice heard. #WeAreTheUniversity #LboroUCU
Interested in supporting colleagues & making a real difference?
LUCU is looking for new volunteer caseworkers — full training provided!
Intro to Casework (online): Tue 18 Nov, 1–4:30pm.
Learn more 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/become-a-luc...
#LboroUCU
LUCU is looking for new volunteer caseworkers — full training provided!
Intro to Casework (online): Tue 18 Nov, 1–4:30pm.
Learn more 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/become-a-luc...
#LboroUCU
ucu.lboro.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Interested in supporting colleagues & making a real difference?
LUCU is looking for new volunteer caseworkers — full training provided!
Intro to Casework (online): Tue 18 Nov, 1–4:30pm.
Learn more 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/become-a-luc...
#LboroUCU
LUCU is looking for new volunteer caseworkers — full training provided!
Intro to Casework (online): Tue 18 Nov, 1–4:30pm.
Learn more 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/become-a-luc...
#LboroUCU
💜 Loughborough UCU Get Together!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, 🕐 1–2pm
📍 UCU Office – 3 Holywell Dr
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits on us!
Join fellow members to reconnect, meet your new committee & start the year with good conversation and friendly faces.
#LboroUCU #UnionTogether
📅 Wed 29 Oct, 🕐 1–2pm
📍 UCU Office – 3 Holywell Dr
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits on us!
Join fellow members to reconnect, meet your new committee & start the year with good conversation and friendly faces.
#LboroUCU #UnionTogether
October 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
💜 Loughborough UCU Get Together!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, 🕐 1–2pm
📍 UCU Office – 3 Holywell Dr
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits on us!
Join fellow members to reconnect, meet your new committee & start the year with good conversation and friendly faces.
#LboroUCU #UnionTogether
📅 Wed 29 Oct, 🕐 1–2pm
📍 UCU Office – 3 Holywell Dr
☕ Tea, coffee & biscuits on us!
Join fellow members to reconnect, meet your new committee & start the year with good conversation and friendly faces.
#LboroUCU #UnionTogether
🚨 Want to level up your organising skills? 🚨
Join Power Up!, free for UCU members this Nov–Dec. Build campaigns that win + connect with organisers worldwide 🌍✊
📅 Sessions: 18, 20 Nov & 2, 4 Dec (5–7pm)
⏰ Register by 25 Oct → ucu@lboro.ac.uk
More info 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/power-up-new...
Join Power Up!, free for UCU members this Nov–Dec. Build campaigns that win + connect with organisers worldwide 🌍✊
📅 Sessions: 18, 20 Nov & 2, 4 Dec (5–7pm)
⏰ Register by 25 Oct → ucu@lboro.ac.uk
More info 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/power-up-new...
Power Up! – New Organising Course for UCU Members – Loughborough UCU
ucu.lboro.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🚨 Want to level up your organising skills? 🚨
Join Power Up!, free for UCU members this Nov–Dec. Build campaigns that win + connect with organisers worldwide 🌍✊
📅 Sessions: 18, 20 Nov & 2, 4 Dec (5–7pm)
⏰ Register by 25 Oct → ucu@lboro.ac.uk
More info 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/power-up-new...
Join Power Up!, free for UCU members this Nov–Dec. Build campaigns that win + connect with organisers worldwide 🌍✊
📅 Sessions: 18, 20 Nov & 2, 4 Dec (5–7pm)
⏰ Register by 25 Oct → ucu@lboro.ac.uk
More info 👉 ucu.lboro.ac.uk/power-up-new...
Members, we've announced our calendar of all member meetings for 2025-26. These meetings are vital opportunities to shape the direction of our branch and to stay engaged with the work of your union. We hope you’ll make a note of the dates and join us when you can. All the info is on our website.
Upcoming General Meetings & AGM (2025–26) – Loughborough UCU
ucu.lboro.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Members, we've announced our calendar of all member meetings for 2025-26. These meetings are vital opportunities to shape the direction of our branch and to stay engaged with the work of your union. We hope you’ll make a note of the dates and join us when you can. All the info is on our website.
Improve your working conditions - join a union today!
Info on joining #LboroUCU and #UCU in general: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
Work in another sector? Find the best union for you, here: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
#JoinAUnion
Info on joining #LboroUCU and #UCU in general: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
Work in another sector? Find the best union for you, here: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
#JoinAUnion
September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Improve your working conditions - join a union today!
Info on joining #LboroUCU and #UCU in general: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
Work in another sector? Find the best union for you, here: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
#JoinAUnion
Info on joining #LboroUCU and #UCU in general: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
Work in another sector? Find the best union for you, here: www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
#JoinAUnion
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Day two of picketing today! We will once again be at the north, west, and south entrances of UP and the Derby rd entrance of Jubilee campus from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Come show your support, stand in solidarity, and learn all about what and why we are fighting!
#StopTheCuts
Come show your support, stand in solidarity, and learn all about what and why we are fighting!
#StopTheCuts
September 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Day two of picketing today! We will once again be at the north, west, and south entrances of UP and the Derby rd entrance of Jubilee campus from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Come show your support, stand in solidarity, and learn all about what and why we are fighting!
#StopTheCuts
Come show your support, stand in solidarity, and learn all about what and why we are fighting!
#StopTheCuts