BCU UCU
@bcu-ucu.bsky.social
Birmingham City University branch of the University and College Union
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✊ “It’s time to build an education service for the many, not the few, not just the privileged.”
- UCU president Maria Chondrogianni at #TUC2025, moving our motion for a fully funded national education service.
✅ Delegates backed the motion unanimously.
- UCU president Maria Chondrogianni at #TUC2025, moving our motion for a fully funded national education service.
✅ Delegates backed the motion unanimously.
September 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
✊ “It’s time to build an education service for the many, not the few, not just the privileged.”
- UCU president Maria Chondrogianni at #TUC2025, moving our motion for a fully funded national education service.
✅ Delegates backed the motion unanimously.
- UCU president Maria Chondrogianni at #TUC2025, moving our motion for a fully funded national education service.
✅ Delegates backed the motion unanimously.
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“Warwick is distinctive because it’s real.” Using university funds to pay for an advertorial in Vogue Singapore where an executive is featured in a fashion photoshoot and discusses his legacy is possibly one of the most tone-deaf moves I’ve ever seen in UKHE and the bar was already incredibly high.
I can't quite believe it, but, it appears that the person responsible for this at the University of Warwick has had a Vogue photoshoot about the rebrand, explaining his 'journey from the world of luxury [goods marketing] into higher education' vogue.sg/university-o...
July 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“Warwick is distinctive because it’s real.” Using university funds to pay for an advertorial in Vogue Singapore where an executive is featured in a fashion photoshoot and discusses his legacy is possibly one of the most tone-deaf moves I’ve ever seen in UKHE and the bar was already incredibly high.
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Solidarity with our excellent colleagues at BCU!
New member @1hannahharvey.bsky.social who has supported members as a @ucu.org.uk buddy addresses our lunchtime lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today, bringing attention to the importance academic skills members bring for students - disbanding these teams will hit students hard
July 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Solidarity with our excellent colleagues at BCU!
Thank you to South and City College Birmingham @ucu.org.uk rep and FE NEC member Saffi who brought support to us at our lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors meeting. Draws attention to cuts to adult education and university cuts as part of a wider program of attacks on student access to support
July 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thank you to South and City College Birmingham @ucu.org.uk rep and FE NEC member Saffi who brought support to us at our lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors meeting. Draws attention to cuts to adult education and university cuts as part of a wider program of attacks on student access to support
Great support from @staffsucu.bsky.social Aidan at our @ucu.org.uk lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today. Thank you Staffs for your ongoing support including your donation to our fighting fund!
#SaveBCU
#SaveBCU
July 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Great support from @staffsucu.bsky.social Aidan at our @ucu.org.uk lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today. Thank you Staffs for your ongoing support including your donation to our fighting fund!
#SaveBCU
#SaveBCU
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Please support BCU staff fighting against cuts! We're repeatedly told these are not financially driven yet they have been rushed through with little planning or fairness.
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Please support BCU staff fighting against cuts! We're repeatedly told these are not financially driven yet they have been rushed through with little planning or fairness.
Learning rep Geoff addresses the @ucu.org.uk lunchtime lobby of @mybcu.bsky.social governors, drawing attention to the impact of cutting graduate coaches: increasing caseload will reduce the individualised attention our graduates need and deserve
#SaveBCU
#SaveBCU
July 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Learning rep Geoff addresses the @ucu.org.uk lunchtime lobby of @mybcu.bsky.social governors, drawing attention to the impact of cutting graduate coaches: increasing caseload will reduce the individualised attention our graduates need and deserve
#SaveBCU
#SaveBCU
New member @1hannahharvey.bsky.social who has supported members as a @ucu.org.uk buddy addresses our lunchtime lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today, bringing attention to the importance academic skills members bring for students - disbanding these teams will hit students hard
July 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New member @1hannahharvey.bsky.social who has supported members as a @ucu.org.uk buddy addresses our lunchtime lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today, bringing attention to the importance academic skills members bring for students - disbanding these teams will hit students hard
. @ucu.org.uk membership secretary Graham addresses the lobby of @mybcu.bsky.social governors this lunchtime highlighting the value teaching and learning librarians bring to students & the damage cutting them will do
#SaveBCU
#SaveBCU
July 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
. @ucu.org.uk membership secretary Graham addresses the lobby of @mybcu.bsky.social governors this lunchtime highlighting the value teaching and learning librarians bring to students & the damage cutting them will do
#SaveBCU
#SaveBCU
Professional Services rep and @ucu.org.uk negotiator @pjcrowther.bsky.social reads out a list of the areas affected by cuts and downgrades at our lunchtime lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today.
No to redundancies, no to downgrading, no to cuts to student support!
No to redundancies, no to downgrading, no to cuts to student support!
July 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Professional Services rep and @ucu.org.uk negotiator @pjcrowther.bsky.social reads out a list of the areas affected by cuts and downgrades at our lunchtime lobby of the @mybcu.bsky.social governors today.
No to redundancies, no to downgrading, no to cuts to student support!
No to redundancies, no to downgrading, no to cuts to student support!
Did you sign yet? 🖊️
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Did you sign yet? 🖊️
📢📢📢Starting soon 📢 📢📢
Join colleagues and supporters at the UCU lobby of the governors meeting.
No to redundancies!
No to cuts to student support!
Join colleagues and supporters at the UCU lobby of the governors meeting.
No to redundancies!
No to cuts to student support!
🚨 Lobby the BCU governors! 🚨
On Wed 16th BCU governors are meeting for an update on the current review, which has put 342 staff at risk of redundancy & cuts student support in multiple ways.
Join our lobby: 1pm outside Parkside Building
Bring your solidarity and your sun cream! #SaveBCU
On Wed 16th BCU governors are meeting for an update on the current review, which has put 342 staff at risk of redundancy & cuts student support in multiple ways.
Join our lobby: 1pm outside Parkside Building
Bring your solidarity and your sun cream! #SaveBCU
July 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
📢📢📢Starting soon 📢 📢📢
Join colleagues and supporters at the UCU lobby of the governors meeting.
No to redundancies!
No to cuts to student support!
Join colleagues and supporters at the UCU lobby of the governors meeting.
No to redundancies!
No to cuts to student support!
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Adult education is under threat. Funding slashed by 6% and no mention in the government’s spending review.
As a vital lifeline for so many we can’t let it be cut without a fight.
Tomorrow, 6pm we launch our campaign to #SaveAdultEducation.
Join us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9cQ...
As a vital lifeline for so many we can’t let it be cut without a fight.
Tomorrow, 6pm we launch our campaign to #SaveAdultEducation.
Join us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9cQ...
Save Adult Education campaign launch online meeting
YouTube video by UCU - University and College Union
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July 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Adult education is under threat. Funding slashed by 6% and no mention in the government’s spending review.
As a vital lifeline for so many we can’t let it be cut without a fight.
Tomorrow, 6pm we launch our campaign to #SaveAdultEducation.
Join us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9cQ...
As a vital lifeline for so many we can’t let it be cut without a fight.
Tomorrow, 6pm we launch our campaign to #SaveAdultEducation.
Join us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9cQ...
🚨 Lobby the BCU governors! 🚨
On Wed 16th BCU governors are meeting for an update on the current review, which has put 342 staff at risk of redundancy & cuts student support in multiple ways.
Join our lobby: 1pm outside Parkside Building
Bring your solidarity and your sun cream! #SaveBCU
On Wed 16th BCU governors are meeting for an update on the current review, which has put 342 staff at risk of redundancy & cuts student support in multiple ways.
Join our lobby: 1pm outside Parkside Building
Bring your solidarity and your sun cream! #SaveBCU
July 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🚨 Lobby the BCU governors! 🚨
On Wed 16th BCU governors are meeting for an update on the current review, which has put 342 staff at risk of redundancy & cuts student support in multiple ways.
Join our lobby: 1pm outside Parkside Building
Bring your solidarity and your sun cream! #SaveBCU
On Wed 16th BCU governors are meeting for an update on the current review, which has put 342 staff at risk of redundancy & cuts student support in multiple ways.
Join our lobby: 1pm outside Parkside Building
Bring your solidarity and your sun cream! #SaveBCU
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📢 Birmingham City University is planning cuts that put 342 staff at risk, slashing student support despite admitting there’s no financial need.
This is a threat to student success and staff wellbeing.
✊ Sign the petition to stop the cuts @bcu-ucu.bsky.social
This is a threat to student success and staff wellbeing.
✊ Sign the petition to stop the cuts @bcu-ucu.bsky.social
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📢 Birmingham City University is planning cuts that put 342 staff at risk, slashing student support despite admitting there’s no financial need.
This is a threat to student success and staff wellbeing.
✊ Sign the petition to stop the cuts @bcu-ucu.bsky.social
This is a threat to student success and staff wellbeing.
✊ Sign the petition to stop the cuts @bcu-ucu.bsky.social
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Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
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Please sign and share to support @bcu-ucu.bsky.social
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Please sign and share to support @bcu-ucu.bsky.social
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Solidarity with BCU UCU! Please sign and share their petition.
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Solidarity with BCU UCU! Please sign and share their petition.
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Production underway for the next batch of Join UCU fidget toys for @bcu-ucu.bsky.social’s recruitment push as we battle the threat of compulsory redundancy with 342 colleagues put at risk.
July 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Production underway for the next batch of Join UCU fidget toys for @bcu-ucu.bsky.social’s recruitment push as we battle the threat of compulsory redundancy with 342 colleagues put at risk.
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Please support @bcu-ucu.bsky.social and sign our petition to stop the threat of compulsory redundancy for 342 staff. chng.it/nKTdm2RCZ7
@ucu.org.uk branches we need your support!
@ucu.org.uk branches we need your support!
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
chng.it
July 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Please support @bcu-ucu.bsky.social and sign our petition to stop the threat of compulsory redundancy for 342 staff. chng.it/nKTdm2RCZ7
@ucu.org.uk branches we need your support!
@ucu.org.uk branches we need your support!
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Sign the Petition
Stop redundancies and cuts to student support at Birmingham City University
www.change.org
July 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Petition to @mybcu.bsky.social governors: remove the threat to 342 jobs and cuts to student support at BCU!
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
Please sign and share
@ucu.org.uk
www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
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. @bcu-ucu.bsky.social members have been amazing: stepping up as buddies to accompany at risk colleagues, joining drop-ins not just to get advice but to offer support, s - and - voting overwhelmingly to escalate strike action as we approach a new year if there is no movement in our dispute.
July 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
. @bcu-ucu.bsky.social members have been amazing: stepping up as buddies to accompany at risk colleagues, joining drop-ins not just to get advice but to offer support, s - and - voting overwhelmingly to escalate strike action as we approach a new year if there is no movement in our dispute.
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Beyond busy with amazing @bcu-ucu.bsky.social as we fight a 340+ attack on jobs & ongoing dispute over performance management against a backdrop of suddenly imposed workload-increasing policy changes at same time as shrinking teams with over 200 "silent redundancies" through MARS.
July 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Beyond busy with amazing @bcu-ucu.bsky.social as we fight a 340+ attack on jobs & ongoing dispute over performance management against a backdrop of suddenly imposed workload-increasing policy changes at same time as shrinking teams with over 200 "silent redundancies" through MARS.
BCU UCU are hosting an open trans rights organising meeting: Thursday 3rd July, 6pm, in the Smoke Room at the Woodman. Please do come along and invite colleagues. Please also check your email for a link to fill in the EHRC consultation by Mon 30th June, along with UCU guidance for this.
June 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
BCU UCU are hosting an open trans rights organising meeting: Thursday 3rd July, 6pm, in the Smoke Room at the Woodman. Please do come along and invite colleagues. Please also check your email for a link to fill in the EHRC consultation by Mon 30th June, along with UCU guidance for this.