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This cause is close to my heart - please sign:
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Northumbria Pay and Pension Petition: Stop the Steal!
If Northumbria does this, other universities will too. These cuts will harm thousands of people, their students, families, and their local communities now and into the future.
https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/northumbria-pay-and-pension-petition-stop-the-steal?source=bluesky&utm_source=bluesky&share=56e0daf3-0ce8-4a0f-af67-d1550755f2e3
about 2 months ago
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Glen O'Hara
4 months ago
New from me: a *free* short version of my Political Quarterly piece on universities... The issue is settled now: the massified and accessible Higher Education system we have spent tens of billions building since the 1970s is coming to an end. (1/2)
politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/where-n...
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Where now for Britain’s Universities?
UK higher education now faces a very bleak future, retreating in the face of little public sympathy and limited political interest.
https://politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/where-now-for-britains-universities/
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Times Higher Education (THE)
7 months ago
“If an expert is somebody who knows a lot about very little, AI is the opposite, engaging with academic literature only superficially while falling over itself to show you the breadth of its knowledge. The result is 1,500 words of grammatically impeccable mediocrity”
#AcademicSky
#EduSky
#AI
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Have chatbots killed the student essay?
This year’s marking season has confirmed for many academics that, less than three years since the launch of ChatGPT, AI use by students has become so rife that their submitted writing is no longer a r...
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/have-chatbots-killed-student-essay
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UCU Commons
ucucommons.org
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UCU Commons a
UCU Commons is a broad activist community working within and alongside the University and College Union (UCU)
https://ucucommons.org/
10 months ago
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UCU Solidarity Movement
ucusolidaritymovement.org/about/
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About the UCU Solidarity Movement
The UCU Solidarity Movement, formed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on higher education, rallied members for actions against job and wage threats. The movement demanded more pro…
https://ucusolidaritymovement.org/about/
10 months ago
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UCU University of Kent branch
10 months ago
We are out picketing this week to fight the threat of redundancies. Come find us on the picket line Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
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QM_UCU
10 months ago
“Happy” anniversary to The List. A year of this webpage mapping, watching managers cut jobs & departments to meet local KPIs while transforming the shape of higher education & research across the country. And government enabling this.
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UK HE shrinking
This is a live page of all the redundancies, restructures, reorganisations, and closures taking place across the sector at the moment. Solidarity to all. This sector is vital to the country’s…
https://qmucu.org/qmul-transformation/uk-he-shrinking/
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Area of Park Campus to be sold for development. Sign petition:
www.change.org/p/prevent-th...
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Sign the Petition
Prevent the destruction of the trees and green space of The Park Campus
https://www.change.org/p/prevent-the-destruction-of-the-trees-and-green-space-of-the-park-campus?source_location=search
10 months ago
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Lorna Richardson
10 months ago
I’ve had quite a few conversations with colleagues from other UK universities recently, and they all start ‘how is the redundancy situation at your institution?’ without fail. We are all just waiting for the inevitable & everyone is anxious
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Durham UCU
10 months ago
A statement from Durham UCU on the University refusing to allow us to nominate an external expert to review (under appropriate non-disclosure guarantees) the financial circumstances which we are told necessitate twenty million pound's worth of cuts to staffing.
durhamucu.org.uk/durham-ucu-s...
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Durham UCU statement on financial transparency – Durham UCU
https://durhamucu.org.uk/durham-ucu-statement-on-financial-transparency/
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A Decade of Crisis
www.historyworkshop.org.uk/education/a-...
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A Decade of Crisis
The UK's universities are in crisis. Dave Hitchcock on how the sector became 'broken' and why it must be understood as an interdependent system.
https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/education/a-decade-of-crisis/#:~:text=By%202022%2C%20we%20had%20voluntary,student%20year%20groups%20to%20graduation
10 months ago
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Jan Machielsen
11 months ago
Spotted on campus this morning. Thanks to the person who posted this.
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University and College Union (UCU)
11 months ago
Incredible sights on the
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
picket line this morning. We will fight tooth and nail to protect jobs. The whole union is behind you. Solidarity ✊
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QM_UCU
11 months ago
A very helpful thread pulling together what the crisis in
#UKHE
looks like. Redundancies are the tip of the iceberg.
#SaveHE
add a skeleton here at some point
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University and College Union (UCU)
11 months ago
Solidarity with our Brunel University members on strike today. Brilliant to see everyone out in force fighting against job cuts ✊ The whole union is behind you.
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University and College Union (UCU)
11 months ago
University leaders have pushed the sector to the brink Our members can help rebuild it but universities need to start making decisions democratically & transparently Excellent piece from
@uea-ucu.bsky.social
who have won their largest ever mandate for strike action.
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Staff voice can bring proper scrutiny of UK higher education meltdown
More transparent and democratic decision-making within UK universities could have helped institutions avoid the financial mistakes that are now resulting in mass redundancies, argue Nicholas Grant and...
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/staff-voice-can-bring-proper-scrutiny-uk-higher-education-meltdown
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Sheffield UCU
11 months ago
This afternoon,
@ucu.org.uk
informed the Vice Chancellor that we will be formally balloting for local industrial action at
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
in relation to proposed cuts to the staffing budget and the threats to staff jobs due to restructuring.
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Dr Jo Edge 🏴
11 months ago
I've locked myself out of Commons Bsky, but in the meantime, here's an open letter for UCU members in HE to sign in support of a motion we're bringing to the meeting on Weds 19th which calls for a focus on defending jobs, reforming HE, & calling off a national ballot.
ucucommons.org/2025/02/13/m...
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Motion to HEC: Focus on Defending Jobs and Reforming UK HE
Two UCU Commons HEC members are bringing the following motion to the special HEC meeting on Wednesday 19th February. We are looking for UCU members in HE to add their names in support of the motion…
https://ucucommons.org/2025/02/13/motion-to-hec-focus-on-defending-jobs-and-reforming-uk-he/
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University and College Union (UCU)
11 months ago
📢
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
vote YES to strike action🚨 "Our members have overwhelmingly backed strike action because they refuse to allow their colleagues to pay the price for management's failure to budget effectively." 🗣️
@drjogrady.bsky.social
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Newcastle University staff vote to strike
Staff at Newcastle University overwhelmingly backed strike action in defence of jobs.
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13903/Newcastle-University-staff-vote-to-strike
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Dr Jo Edge 🏴
12 months ago
A recording of Wednesday's hustings for UCU VP and Treasurer candidates are now up online. I'd recommend watching, especially if you are undecided:
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1389...
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UCU election hustings 2025
Watch the official UCU hustings with UCU vice-president (HE) and honorary treasurer candidates, which took place online on Wednesday 5 February 2025, 16:30-18:00.
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13899/UCU-election-hustings-2025
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University and College Union (UCU)
12 months ago
🚨 Our interview with Skills Minister, Jacqui Smith is now live 🚨 Don't miss hearing your questions answered ✊ Watch here 👇 Find out more about our campaign 👉
www.ucu.org.uk/ReclaimHE#JS
youtu.be/zLDL4YDE47M
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Baroness Jacqui Smith Answers Your Questions | Education Minister Interview with Jo Grady | UCU
YouTube video by UCU - University and College Union
https://youtu.be/zLDL4YDE47M
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QM_UCU
about 1 year ago
"A different approach is possible." The lack of creativity & unwillingness to consider other ways of organising
#UKHE
in places like UUK has been as damaging as the 'Tory legacy' everything gets blamed on. Good to see
@the-tuc.bsky.social
call for better.
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Stakes are high if university funding crisis continues
Disputes at Newcastle and Sunderland universities are a warning sign. It’s time to invest in higher education.
https://www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/stakes-are-high-if-university-funding-crisis-continues
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University and College Union (UCU)
about 1 year ago
Strike ballot at Newcastle University 🚨 £35m of cuts have left our members suffering. Staff should not pay the price for management’s financial mismanagement.
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Strike ballot to open at Newcastle University over the impact of £35m cuts
Over 1.000 UCU members will be balloted for strike action at Newcastle University later this month over £35m in cuts management is slashing from the university's budget.
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13809/Strike-ballot-to-open-at-Newcastle-University-over-the-impact-of-35m-cuts
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University and College Union (UCU)
about 1 year ago
New dispute at Canterbury Christ Church UCU 👇 "a ballot for strike action is an option we may reluctantly be forced to consider, if the employer is not prepared to resolve the current industrial dispute through collective consultation"
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Threat of 400 job cuts puts pressure on uni boss as strike action looms
University staff could strike unless reassurances over job cuts are given by its vice-chancellor as pressure mounts on him and other senior managers.
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/threat-of-400-job-cuts-puts-pressure-on-uni-boss-as-strike-a-318253/
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University and College Union (UCU)
about 1 year ago
Keir Starmer must stop pandering to the hard-right on immigration. Our statement 👇
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University and College Union (UCU)
about 1 year ago
We're supporting the 16 days in 16 ways campaign for 16 days of activism against gender based violence. We will be using this period to focus on our priorities and suggest 16 ways in which branches and members can get involved. Find our more 👇
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16 days in 16 ways
16 days of activism against gender based violence is an international campaign that organises at all levels, including the United Nations, Governments, NGOs and trade unions.
https://ucu.org.uk/16days#:~:text=16%20days%20of%20activism%20against,a%20feminist%20human%20rights%20organisation
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Dr Dave Hitchcock
about 1 year ago
By refusing to understand the gravity of the situation in UK Higher education, politicians are encouraging it to continue, at speed. Expect multiple big cuts and redundancy announcements per week in the run up to Christmas.
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UEA UCU says join a union
about 1 year ago
😕 Here we go again.
timeshighereducation.com/news/deeply-...
📢 Follow us for updates about the ongoing situation at UEA.
#SaveUEA
#UCU
🦋 Please share this post with followers, to let them we're now also on Bluesky. 💪 UEA UCU Branch Meeting this morning at 10am. Check your inboxes for full details.
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Risk of compulsory redundancies as 170 staff face axe at UEA
Announcement follows the departure of 400 staff members last year as efforts to close budget black hole continue
https://timeshighereducation.com/news/deeply-sorry-uea-says-170-staff-face-compulsory-redundancy
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UCU Commons
about 1 year ago
A new Substack post from us, encouraging all eligible UCU members to vote in the consultative ballot that opened on Tuesday. Have your say on the final offer from UCEA in respect of the 2024/25 HE pay negotiation round. Please share with your friends & colleagues!
open.substack.com/pub/ucucommo...
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It's time to have your say.
Please vote in the consultative ballot opening 12th November
https://open.substack.com/pub/ucucommons/p/its-time-to-have-your-say?r=e6875&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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