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.heraldscotland.com/news/2587052...
Scotland’s universities are in a funding crisis, the sustainability review must ensure they are properly resourced #StopTheCuts
Scotland’s universities are in a funding crisis, the sustainability review must ensure they are properly resourced #StopTheCuts
Herald analysis hailed as ‘catalyst’ for pivotal university funding review
The Herald’s analysis of the university teaching costs and government tuition has helped inform a national review.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 20, 2026 at 7:45 AM
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2587052...
Scotland’s universities are in a funding crisis, the sustainability review must ensure they are properly resourced #StopTheCuts
Scotland’s universities are in a funding crisis, the sustainability review must ensure they are properly resourced #StopTheCuts
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Another 200 job losses have been announced at the University of Dundee.
Read our response here news.stv.tv/north/dundee...
Read our response here news.stv.tv/north/dundee...
Dundee Uni reopens voluntary redundancies in bid to cut further 180 roles
The troubled university has received £62m of public money in recent years
news.stv.tv
February 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Another 200 job losses have been announced at the University of Dundee.
Read our response here news.stv.tv/north/dundee...
Read our response here news.stv.tv/north/dundee...
news.stv.tv/north/dundee...
It’s been a tough week for universities in Scotland, yesterday news of another voluntary severance scheme at Dundee Uni. UCU doing all we can to save jobs @ducuuo.bsky.social #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
It’s been a tough week for universities in Scotland, yesterday news of another voluntary severance scheme at Dundee Uni. UCU doing all we can to save jobs @ducuuo.bsky.social #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
Dundee Uni reopens voluntary redundancies in bid to cut further 180 roles
The troubled university has received £62m of public money in recent years
news.stv.tv
February 20, 2026 at 7:34 AM
news.stv.tv/north/dundee...
It’s been a tough week for universities in Scotland, yesterday news of another voluntary severance scheme at Dundee Uni. UCU doing all we can to save jobs @ducuuo.bsky.social #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
It’s been a tough week for universities in Scotland, yesterday news of another voluntary severance scheme at Dundee Uni. UCU doing all we can to save jobs @ducuuo.bsky.social #SaveHE #StopTheCuts
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2586589...
“This is just disrespectful” says UCUC Edinburgh president Sophia Woodman #StopTheCuts #SaveHE @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social
“This is just disrespectful” says UCUC Edinburgh president Sophia Woodman #StopTheCuts #SaveHE @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social
Edinburgh University purchased £40k Lexus for use of senior managers
A spokesperson said that a university car is available for the use of "key external visitors and guests, as well as senior staff".
www.heraldscotland.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:39 AM
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2586589...
“This is just disrespectful” says UCUC Edinburgh president Sophia Woodman #StopTheCuts #SaveHE @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social
“This is just disrespectful” says UCUC Edinburgh president Sophia Woodman #StopTheCuts #SaveHE @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social
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...
