UCU Scotland
@ucuscotland.bsky.social
The University and College Union Scotland represents academic and professional support staff in Scotland’s universities
www.ucu.org.uk/scotland
www.ucu.org.uk/scotland
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1441...
Another day, another ballot result, another branch smashing the mandate with 80% backing strike action over the threat to jobs @stirlingucu.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Another day, another ballot result, another branch smashing the mandate with 80% backing strike action over the threat to jobs @stirlingucu.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Staff back industrial action in vote at University of Stirling
Staff at the University of Stirling have today (Tuesday 17 February 2026) backed industrial action in a dispute about job cuts and the failure of management to rule out compulsory redundancies.
www.ucu.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 2:29 PM
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1441...
Another day, another ballot result, another branch smashing the mandate with 80% backing strike action over the threat to jobs @stirlingucu.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Another day, another ballot result, another branch smashing the mandate with 80% backing strike action over the threat to jobs @stirlingucu.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Grim news from Aberdeen this morning, but a strong UCU ballot mandate shows staff oppose job cuts #SaveHE #StopTheCuts @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Grim news from Aberdeen this morning, but a strong UCU ballot mandate shows staff oppose job cuts #SaveHE #StopTheCuts @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social
Universities in Scotland are in crisis, and the people in the sector - students and workforce - are at the sharp end experiencing cuts to courses and jobs, excessive workload and high levels of job insecurity. So it’s timely this review is happening, and UCU is pleased to be involved #SaveHE
We are delighted to share news of the 15-person strong team behind the Future Framework to secure the future of Scotland's universities. Professor Emerita Andrea Nolan and Neil Rennick, DG Civil Service, Co-Chair the Steering Group for us, reflecting the joint ownership...
February 16, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Universities in Scotland are in crisis, and the people in the sector - students and workforce - are at the sharp end experiencing cuts to courses and jobs, excessive workload and high levels of job insecurity. So it’s timely this review is happening, and UCU is pleased to be involved #SaveHE
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
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Show your support to our amazing colleagues taking action at Northumbria today!
The Line is drawn! Don’t cross it - join it! @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
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We dispute!
The pension steal is shameful!
is the VC offering a salary cut? Mhmm - thought so!
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We dispute!
The pension steal is shameful!
is the VC offering a salary cut? Mhmm - thought so!
😡
February 12, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Show your support to our amazing colleagues taking action at Northumbria today!
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...
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TODAY is Workplace and Student Day of Action for Palestine.
We stand with workers and students across the country taking action to challenge complicity in Israel’s genocide and demand justice for the Palestinian people.
Pledge to join: palestinecampaign.org/events/pledg...
We stand with workers and students across the country taking action to challenge complicity in Israel’s genocide and demand justice for the Palestinian people.
Pledge to join: palestinecampaign.org/events/pledg...
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
TODAY is Workplace and Student Day of Action for Palestine.
We stand with workers and students across the country taking action to challenge complicity in Israel’s genocide and demand justice for the Palestinian people.
Pledge to join: palestinecampaign.org/events/pledg...
We stand with workers and students across the country taking action to challenge complicity in Israel’s genocide and demand justice for the Palestinian people.
Pledge to join: palestinecampaign.org/events/pledg...
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 8:01 AM
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...
UCU - Strikes likely at Strathclyde University as staff vote for industrial action www.ucu.org.uk/article/1440...
Strikes likely at Strathclyde University as staff vote for industrial action
Staff at Strathclyde University have backed industrial action in a dispute about job cuts and the failure of management to rule out compulsory redundancies.
www.ucu.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
UCU - Strikes likely at Strathclyde University as staff vote for industrial action www.ucu.org.uk/article/1440...
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📢 Staff on casualised contracts: have your say
UCU’s annual meeting takes place Sat 28 Feb (hybrid) at UCU HQ & on Zoom.
Share your voice and shape how we fight insecurity at work
Register by 17 Feb ucu.wufoo.com/forms/annual...
UCU’s annual meeting takes place Sat 28 Feb (hybrid) at UCU HQ & on Zoom.
Share your voice and shape how we fight insecurity at work
Register by 17 Feb ucu.wufoo.com/forms/annual...
Annual Meeting of Staff on Casualised Contracts 26
Saturday, 28 February 2026
ucu.wufoo.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
📢 Staff on casualised contracts: have your say
UCU’s annual meeting takes place Sat 28 Feb (hybrid) at UCU HQ & on Zoom.
Share your voice and shape how we fight insecurity at work
Register by 17 Feb ucu.wufoo.com/forms/annual...
UCU’s annual meeting takes place Sat 28 Feb (hybrid) at UCU HQ & on Zoom.
Share your voice and shape how we fight insecurity at work
Register by 17 Feb ucu.wufoo.com/forms/annual...
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Edinburgh. Aberdeen. Dundee. Strathclyde. Different campuses same reality. Staff are stretched, students lose out.
#SaveOurUniversities #UCU #Scotland #HigherEducation
#SaveOurUniversities #UCU #Scotland #HigherEducation
January 29, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Edinburgh. Aberdeen. Dundee. Strathclyde. Different campuses same reality. Staff are stretched, students lose out.
#SaveOurUniversities #UCU #Scotland #HigherEducation
#SaveOurUniversities #UCU #Scotland #HigherEducation
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“These cuts are hitting the most vulnerable staff hardest.”
Sophia Woodman, @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social branch president explaining the reality of the crisis in HE to the Scottish Education Committee.
Sophia Woodman, @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social branch president explaining the reality of the crisis in HE to the Scottish Education Committee.
January 28, 2026 at 4:50 PM
“These cuts are hitting the most vulnerable staff hardest.”
Sophia Woodman, @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social branch president explaining the reality of the crisis in HE to the Scottish Education Committee.
Sophia Woodman, @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social branch president explaining the reality of the crisis in HE to the Scottish Education Committee.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
UCU’s Melissa D’Ascenzio tells MSPs of the impact of the Dundee Uni crisis on workers #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
UCU’s Melissa D’Ascenzio tells MSPs of the impact of the Dundee Uni crisis on workers #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Fearful Dundee University staff ‘suffering anxiety, sleepless nights, and heart palpitations’ due to crisis
Trade union joint president Melissa D'Ascenzio took the complaints of workers to Holyrood as she laid bare the human cost.
www.thecourier.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 8:37 AM
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
UCU’s Melissa D’Ascenzio tells MSPs of the impact of the Dundee Uni crisis on workers #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
UCU’s Melissa D’Ascenzio tells MSPs of the impact of the Dundee Uni crisis on workers #StopTheCuts #SaveHE