University and College Union (UCU)
@ucu.org.uk
UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and professional services staff in further education, higher education, prison education, and adult and community education.
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We’re coming into the FINAL WEEK. 💥
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
Huge turnout today at Parliament Square, College staff and learners joined from across the country.
We’re calling for real investment in adult learning and for a Government that takes lifelong education seriously.
We’re calling for real investment in adult learning and for a Government that takes lifelong education seriously.
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Huge turnout today at Parliament Square, College staff and learners joined from across the country.
We’re calling for real investment in adult learning and for a Government that takes lifelong education seriously.
We’re calling for real investment in adult learning and for a Government that takes lifelong education seriously.
32 colleges hit the turnout threshold. 90% backed strike action.
Our ballots have already won pay deals at 17 colleges now others must follow.
College teachers are still paid £9,000 less than school teachers. This isn’t sustainable. Pay parity now.
feweek.co.uk/ucu-ballot-r...
Our ballots have already won pay deals at 17 colleges now others must follow.
College teachers are still paid £9,000 less than school teachers. This isn’t sustainable. Pay parity now.
feweek.co.uk/ucu-ballot-r...
UCU ballot results: 32 colleges vote to strike over pay and workload
Pay deals were agreed at a further 17 colleges during the ballot window
feweek.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
32 colleges hit the turnout threshold. 90% backed strike action.
Our ballots have already won pay deals at 17 colleges now others must follow.
College teachers are still paid £9,000 less than school teachers. This isn’t sustainable. Pay parity now.
feweek.co.uk/ucu-ballot-r...
Our ballots have already won pay deals at 17 colleges now others must follow.
College teachers are still paid £9,000 less than school teachers. This isn’t sustainable. Pay parity now.
feweek.co.uk/ucu-ballot-r...
ONE DAY TO GO AND WE ARE LIVE!
We’re coming into the FINAL WEEK. 💥
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
ONE DAY TO GO AND WE ARE LIVE!
This isn’t “efficiency” it’s an ideological shift towards a Little England university system.
Nottingham is set to become the only Russell Group university with no modern languages or music degrees.
48 courses on the line. We’re fighting it.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Nottingham is set to become the only Russell Group university with no modern languages or music degrees.
48 courses on the line. We’re fighting it.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
This isn’t “efficiency” it’s an ideological shift towards a Little England university system.
Nottingham is set to become the only Russell Group university with no modern languages or music degrees.
48 courses on the line. We’re fighting it.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Nottingham is set to become the only Russell Group university with no modern languages or music degrees.
48 courses on the line. We’re fighting it.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Massive props to @ucu.org.uk FE branches in England, 32 of which have got over the line in nationally-coordinated industrial action ballots ! Another 17 had already struck local deals. A #newdealforFE staff is well past due! www.ucu.org.uk/article/1426...
Staff at 32 colleges vote to strike over low pay
UCU called on college bosses to begin negotiating after its members voted to strike over low pay and poor working conditions.
www.ucu.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Massive props to @ucu.org.uk FE branches in England, 32 of which have got over the line in nationally-coordinated industrial action ballots ! Another 17 had already struck local deals. A #newdealforFE staff is well past due! www.ucu.org.uk/article/1426...
90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
“We have the brightest and the best. Let’s keep it that way.”
@rupahuq.bsky.social MP and academic stands with UCU members voting for fair pay, secure jobs and a stronger future for higher education.
Vote. Share. Mobilise. We can do this.
@rupahuq.bsky.social MP and academic stands with UCU members voting for fair pay, secure jobs and a stronger future for higher education.
Vote. Share. Mobilise. We can do this.
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“We have the brightest and the best. Let’s keep it that way.”
@rupahuq.bsky.social MP and academic stands with UCU members voting for fair pay, secure jobs and a stronger future for higher education.
Vote. Share. Mobilise. We can do this.
@rupahuq.bsky.social MP and academic stands with UCU members voting for fair pay, secure jobs and a stronger future for higher education.
Vote. Share. Mobilise. We can do this.
Sheffield Hallam and the University of Sheffield are on strike today.
With the ballot closing soon, this is the moment to stand together.
Show your support for colleagues in Sheffield, have those conversations, encourage colleagues to vote and let's keep fighting. #wearetheuniversity
With the ballot closing soon, this is the moment to stand together.
Show your support for colleagues in Sheffield, have those conversations, encourage colleagues to vote and let's keep fighting. #wearetheuniversity
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Sheffield Hallam and the University of Sheffield are on strike today.
With the ballot closing soon, this is the moment to stand together.
Show your support for colleagues in Sheffield, have those conversations, encourage colleagues to vote and let's keep fighting. #wearetheuniversity
With the ballot closing soon, this is the moment to stand together.
Show your support for colleagues in Sheffield, have those conversations, encourage colleagues to vote and let's keep fighting. #wearetheuniversity
We’re coming into the FINAL WEEK. 💥
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’re coming into the FINAL WEEK. 💥
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
We love to see these ballot pups brightening up our feeds!
Absolutely yes Coppi! Spread the word!
#WeAreTheUniversity
Absolutely yes Coppi! Spread the word!
#WeAreTheUniversity
Coppi reminding her Human that it's time to get that ballot in
Please post your ballots soon and when you have let a rep know
#WeAreTheUniversity
Please post your ballots soon and when you have let a rep know
#WeAreTheUniversity
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We love to see these ballot pups brightening up our feeds!
Absolutely yes Coppi! Spread the word!
#WeAreTheUniversity
Absolutely yes Coppi! Spread the word!
#WeAreTheUniversity
We’re coming into the FINAL WEEK. 💥
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We’re coming into the FINAL WEEK. 💥
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
WE’VE GOT THIS!
Join us LIVE on X and YouTube this Thursday at 7pm.
Every reminder, every vote matters, get your YES in.
#WeAreTheUniversity
Cilla is ballot ready! Are you? It may be cold, it may be dark but members are donning their best UCU hats and bracing the cold. Let's the vote out! #wearetheuniversity
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Cilla is ballot ready! Are you? It may be cold, it may be dark but members are donning their best UCU hats and bracing the cold. Let's the vote out! #wearetheuniversity
We absolutely cannot accept this! We need to stand together and support in every way we can!
Solidarity.
Solidarity.
Heartbroken to be on strike (again) - never an easy decision 👍 We cannot accept a university in which staff jobs, student education, and research progress are under threat by major (and financially unnecessary) change management processes. @sheffielducu.bsky.social #Sheffield #DigitalPicket
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We absolutely cannot accept this! We need to stand together and support in every way we can!
Solidarity.
Solidarity.
All ballots to be returned by 28th NOVEMBER. That’s just over 10 final days to push, to talk to everyone you can and GET THE VOTE OUT! 🗳️🗳️
Make sure that your HE IA pay ballot is returned by 28 November for your vote to count. Vote YES and come together to say enough. University staff are worth more than 1.4%.
Need a replacement ballot? Our hotline closes on 20 November: call UNISON Direct on 0800 0 857 857
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
Need a replacement ballot? Our hotline closes on 20 November: call UNISON Direct on 0800 0 857 857
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
All ballots to be returned by 28th NOVEMBER. That’s just over 10 final days to push, to talk to everyone you can and GET THE VOTE OUT! 🗳️🗳️
This ballot isn’t just about pay it’s about protecting jobs and defending national agreements.
Employers are already using negotiations to push through cuts. Casualised staff, and all staff, deserve security.
Vote YES. #WeAreTheUniversity
Employers are already using negotiations to push through cuts. Casualised staff, and all staff, deserve security.
Vote YES. #WeAreTheUniversity
November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This ballot isn’t just about pay it’s about protecting jobs and defending national agreements.
Employers are already using negotiations to push through cuts. Casualised staff, and all staff, deserve security.
Vote YES. #WeAreTheUniversity
Employers are already using negotiations to push through cuts. Casualised staff, and all staff, deserve security.
Vote YES. #WeAreTheUniversity
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@uonucu.bsky.social @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 👇🏽
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@uonucu.bsky.social @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 👇🏽
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
We love to see your voting pics! Let’s have more come in this weekend! Together we can do this! #WeAreTheUniversity
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We love to see your voting pics! Let’s have more come in this weekend! Together we can do this! #WeAreTheUniversity
Dundee shows what’s happening across the UK: chaos, cuts and compulsory redundancies.
Staff have been out all week because they refuse to see their institution gutted.
Vote YES. We are the university. We fight for it.
Staff have been out all week because they refuse to see their institution gutted.
Vote YES. We are the university. We fight for it.
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dundee shows what’s happening across the UK: chaos, cuts and compulsory redundancies.
Staff have been out all week because they refuse to see their institution gutted.
Vote YES. We are the university. We fight for it.
Staff have been out all week because they refuse to see their institution gutted.
Vote YES. We are the university. We fight for it.
It’s been a tough week, but we’ve kept fighting.
Imperial, Nottingham, Leicester, Dundee, Lancaster and Sheffield all striking or preparing to strike.
We will not let our universities burn. vote YES.
Imperial, Nottingham, Leicester, Dundee, Lancaster and Sheffield all striking or preparing to strike.
We will not let our universities burn. vote YES.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s been a tough week, but we’ve kept fighting.
Imperial, Nottingham, Leicester, Dundee, Lancaster and Sheffield all striking or preparing to strike.
We will not let our universities burn. vote YES.
Imperial, Nottingham, Leicester, Dundee, Lancaster and Sheffield all striking or preparing to strike.
We will not let our universities burn. vote YES.
Remember if you have not recieved your ballot you must request it here ⬇️
We need everyone our voting!
We need everyone our voting!
We're hearing of a lot of members not receiving their ballot. If that's you, please request your replacement ballot TODAY.
Deadline to request replacement ballots is 23 NOVEMBER yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
#WeAreTheUniversity #SaveHE #UKHE #UCU
Deadline to request replacement ballots is 23 NOVEMBER yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheu...
#WeAreTheUniversity #SaveHE #UKHE #UCU
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Remember if you have not recieved your ballot you must request it here ⬇️
We need everyone our voting!
We need everyone our voting!
Nothing beats workplace engagement.
Members are backing this ballot and they want a clear, strategic plan and action they’ve endorsed.
Workplace conversations build that power. With consultation at the end of the ballot, your vote and your voice shape what comes next.
Members are backing this ballot and they want a clear, strategic plan and action they’ve endorsed.
Workplace conversations build that power. With consultation at the end of the ballot, your vote and your voice shape what comes next.
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Nothing beats workplace engagement.
Members are backing this ballot and they want a clear, strategic plan and action they’ve endorsed.
Workplace conversations build that power. With consultation at the end of the ballot, your vote and your voice shape what comes next.
Members are backing this ballot and they want a clear, strategic plan and action they’ve endorsed.
Workplace conversations build that power. With consultation at the end of the ballot, your vote and your voice shape what comes next.
How do we win? One conversation at a time. Every reminder, every nudge, every chat with a colleague adds up. The small things, done together, make the difference.
On last night’s live, Karen Lorimer spelled it out clearly: this is how we win the ballot. VOTE YES
On last night’s live, Karen Lorimer spelled it out clearly: this is how we win the ballot. VOTE YES
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
How do we win? One conversation at a time. Every reminder, every nudge, every chat with a colleague adds up. The small things, done together, make the difference.
On last night’s live, Karen Lorimer spelled it out clearly: this is how we win the ballot. VOTE YES
On last night’s live, Karen Lorimer spelled it out clearly: this is how we win the ballot. VOTE YES
We must stick together! Chat to your colleagues and vote YES!
Then tell us you’ve voted!
Then tell us you’ve voted!
No university is immune to the devastating trend sweeping the sector! Return your ballot to show Vice Chancellors that #WeAreTheUniversity!
Pickets across the country. A march through Leicester.
Hundreds of jobs on the line.
We’re not standing by while the sector burns.
We will continue to fight.
Congrats to all involved for yesterday!
Hundreds of jobs on the line.
We’re not standing by while the sector burns.
We will continue to fight.
Congrats to all involved for yesterday!
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We must stick together! Chat to your colleagues and vote YES!
Then tell us you’ve voted!
Then tell us you’ve voted!
Just a few minutes to go now! JOIN US!
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just a few minutes to go now! JOIN US!