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University of Nottingham UCU branch
@uonucu.bsky.social
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Organised representation for all academic staff, postgraduates, and APM staff level 4 and above at the University of Nottingham. Here in solidarity with workers the world over.

https://uonucu.org/
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 5d
STRIKE RESUMES ON MONDAY!!!

On November 10th, we will commence with another 4 weeks of strikes. And we're kicking things off with a picket at the West Entrance of University Park. (Photo by @tregenza.bsky.social).
A photograph of UCU members picketing in the Trent Courtyard, holding UCU signs.
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awasteofredmeat.bsky.social
Why do I feel like this photo captures @lopa.bsky.social's and my energy way too perfectly? Maybe the picket line is just our most natural habitat...
A photograph of Lopa Leach and Peter J Woods on a picket line looking exactly like Lopa Leach and Peter J Woods
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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neilchadborn.bsky.social
Picket demonstrating feeling about announcements of cuts to courses at University of Nottingham @uonucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
Picket line outside university to protest cuts to courses and compulsory redundancies
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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calidachu.bsky.social
My former employer, @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, will be the first Russell Group university to cut #Theology degrees from next year onwards: thetab.com/2025/11/06/r...

Do consider to sign this student-led petitions: www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
@uonucu.bsky.social
Russell Group uni plans to axe a huge 48 courses that aren't 'financially viable' enough
The uni won't accept freshers for 15 subject areas
thetab.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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rullsenberg.bsky.social
Blast of a morning, even if my back gave up just after 10am @uonucu.bsky.social out in force making noise bringing the colours to the picket line
Colourful UCU picket line with UoN UCU banner
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
PICKET PUP!!!!! ✊🐾
onnigust.bsky.social Onni Gust @onnigust.bsky.social · 19h
This pup is as bewildered as you are by planned course closures at UoN.

What kind of future will the next generation have without languages, music, theology, education, social work, microbiology & plant sciences, agriculture & nursing??

@uonucu.bsky.social photo credits @rullsenberg.bsky.social
An Irish setter looks up bewildered at a person holding a poster saying 'a world without music, languages, theology awaits' A puppy and a person holding a poster saying 'a world without music, languages, theology awaits'
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
An amazing day of solidarity with staff, students, and community members saying NO to compulsory redundancies and unnecessary course closures.
A panoramic photograph of the many people standing on today's picket line. A photo of two people at our picket line holding signs. A photo of someone holding up a solidarity fist at our picket line A photo of a banner that says We Are The University with picketers standing behind it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
Our student Lola Dibden does such an incredible job of breaking down the shortsightedness of our administration's planning decisions in this video

Which begs the question- if our students can see these shortcomings, why can't the university?

www.instagram.com/reel/DQzgG-N...

#stopthecuts
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
uonucu.bsky.social
Our students get it. Why doesn't the administration?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
Even more petitions popping up. Doesn't make for a great endorsement, does it?

Please sign, spread the word, and help us push back against the constant undermining of our university:
c.org/MwqdpHLCnZ
c.org/Q6pTJXz87F
c.org/sGNYk5yGpM
A screen shot for the change.org petition with the title "Stop the suspension of Uni of Nottingham Mental Health & Child Nursing + Health Promotion" A screen shot for the change.org petition with the title "Save Agriculture at the University of Nottingham" A screen shot for the change.org petition with the title "Stop the removal of Modern Language courses at the University of Nottingham!"
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
uonucu.bsky.social
Picket line tomorrow!

10/11
8:30-11:30
University Park, West Entrance

See you there! ✊✊✊

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

📷: @tregenza.bsky.social
A photo of UCU members picketing with the following overlayed text: Picket Line Monday, 10/11 8:30-11:30 University Park West Entrance
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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and www.change.org/p/save-agric...
Sign the Petition
Save Agriculture at the University of Nottingham
www.change.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
uonucu.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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librarykirsten.bsky.social
Please do sign these petitions! The change.org website will ask you for money - if you would like to donate to help stop the cuts, the local UCU hardship fund is a much more effective place for your generosity to go.

Direct bank details here: uonucu.org

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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rullsenberg.bsky.social
The university is not THAT concerned... 🤬
uonucu.bsky.social University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 2d
There will only be more of this if the university is left unchecked.

Join us as we fight back against the short sighted choices of this university. Picket line on monday and 4 more weeks of strikes.

We will win this.

www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comm...
A screen shot of an email that says: Course Suspended- important information Dear Yee, Thank you for your application to study with us. Following a review of our courses, unfortunately the University is no longer able to offer the course for which you have an offer, BSc Hons Food Science and Nutrition, for the 2026/27 academic year. We understand this may be disappointing news, and we are sorry for any concern this causes.
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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rullsenberg.bsky.social
50+ degrees shuttered at UoN. Yet the prospectus indicates c.650 PGT/UG programmes in total. So how does 50 mostly UG cuts (from c.250 courses) equate to 'less than 5%' of the UoN offer? Am I failing to math @uonucu.bsky.social
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of degrees, with approximately 298 postgraduate and 253 undergraduate full-time courses available.
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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alisonmilner.bsky.social
How does the long-term reputational damage caused by letting down potential students fit with aims to ‘maintain status’ and ‘build resilience‘ through Future Nottingham?

#NotMyUoN
uonucu.bsky.social University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 2d
There will only be more of this if the university is left unchecked.

Join us as we fight back against the short sighted choices of this university. Picket line on monday and 4 more weeks of strikes.

We will win this.

www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comm...
A screen shot of an email that says: Course Suspended- important information Dear Yee, Thank you for your application to study with us. Following a review of our courses, unfortunately the University is no longer able to offer the course for which you have an offer, BSc Hons Food Science and Nutrition, for the 2026/27 academic year. We understand this may be disappointing news, and we are sorry for any concern this causes.
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
There will only be more of this if the university is left unchecked.

Join us as we fight back against the short sighted choices of this university. Picket line on monday and 4 more weeks of strikes.

We will win this.

www.reddit.com/r/UniUK/comm...
A screen shot of an email that says: Course Suspended- important information Dear Yee, Thank you for your application to study with us. Following a review of our courses, unfortunately the University is no longer able to offer the course for which you have an offer, BSc Hons Food Science and Nutrition, for the 2026/27 academic year. We understand this may be disappointing news, and we are sorry for any concern this causes.
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
Sam Watts, composer of #TheTraitors theme and UoN music alumni, shares his thoughts on the newly renamed University of Little England course closures...

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

c.org/pdK6xxk6yf
A photo of a man with a conductors baton pushed against his nose with various tv show title cards next to him “The UoN Music department set me up in my career. The arts and art education are vital, and the UoN music department excel at not only imparting knowledge, but creating community. So, the idea of removing arts programmes and closing the department seems to be incredibly short-sighted.” Sam Watts, composer & UoN alum
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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amkasprzyk.bsky.social
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social is suspending all Music and Modern Languages courses. Mathematical Physics MSc is being scrapped. Training of nurses to be reduced. And the worst is still to come as Phase Two of "Future Nottingham" gets underway. @uonucu.bsky.social
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is "proposing to reduce its nursing offer".
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
Going to start collecting the many petitions that have started in response to the universities announcement yesterday (that's usually a good sign, right? Multiple immediate petitions?)

Here's two:

www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...

www.change.org/p/stop-the-s...
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Theology Undergraduate courses at the University of Nottingham
www.change.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
uonucu.bsky.social
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.
A photo of Agnes Flues in a picket supervisor vest and punk scarf.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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hpsvanessa.bsky.social
Rumours are on the student forums that Nottingham have already sent out some conditional offers to applicants for language courses in 2026, and have not informed them the courses will not, actually, exist.
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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biajs.bsky.social
Languages and religious studies yet again on the list of courses axed in the UK higher education crisis. Solidarity to colleagues at @uonucu.bsky.social
onnigust.bsky.social Onni Gust @onnigust.bsky.social · 4d
This week, UoN announced course suspensions for all modern languages, music, theology & religious studies, biosciences, mental health nursing and more.

@uonucu.bsky.social fighting management tooth & nail to prevent this reckless, shortsighted stupidity.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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rotster.bsky.social
When I studied German (elsewhere) many years ago, Nottingham was considered one of the very best places to go for modern languages. It’s sad to see such an important subject being devalued, and the university devaluing itself as a consequence.
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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danelphick.bsky.social
Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'

Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM