Circulating call for National Demonstration on Palestine

Circulating call for National Demonstration on Palestine

In line with existing Branch Policy (as adopted by motions at branch General Meetings), we are circulating the below call for participation in a national demonstration (that UCU will be participating in nationally as well as locally): Call follows——– Support Palestine, ceasefire now!, stop arming Israel!. Demonstrate 17 May. The next national demonstration for Palestine…

Calling notice for Annual General Meeting – Thursday 26 June 13:00-14:30 – and nominations invited for Executive Committee

Calling notice for Annual General Meeting – Thursday 26 June 13:00-14:30 – and nominations invited for Executive Committee

This is a calling notice for the branch Annual General Meeting which will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025 between 1.00-2.30pm.  This meeting will be hybrid and registration details have been emailed to members. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person, please RSVP in advance. At the AGM, the new Executive Committee (EC) for 2025/26…

PLEASE ATTEND, PLEASE VOTE! Academic Board Special Meeting Fri. 16 MAY 11.30AM

PLEASE ATTEND, PLEASE VOTE! Academic Board Special Meeting Fri. 16 MAY 11.30AM

FAO UCU Academic Board member (for information, to non-AB members) We are writing to alert you that a Special Meeting of the Academic Board has been called to discuss the proposals from management to restrict access to Statute 18 due process safeguards. These are matters that directly impact our members’ terms and conditions, and it…

Notice of UCU General Meeting, Tuesday 13th May, 1pm

Notice of UCU General Meeting, Tuesday 13th May, 1pm

We have a scheduled General Meeting of UCL UCU online via zoom next Tuesday 13th May at 1pm.   Topics for discussion include “MyAppraisal” and UCL’s Statute 18 disciplinary proposals. All members, academic and academic-related, are encouraged to attend. Please register using the link sent via email. The meeting is open to receiving motions on any matter of…

National UCU Demonstration, this Saturday 10 May

National UCU Demonstration, this Saturday 10 May

Dear UCL UCU member Protect Education Now! UCU National Demonstration this Saturday 10 May. UCU is holding a Post-16 education national rally this Saturday, 10th May which members are encouraged to attend. We need to demonstrate and protest to defend jobs and education for the next generation. Across the UK 10,000 Higher Education jobs are under threat…

MyAppraisal Boycott update

MyAppraisal Boycott update

This is an update on the issue of UCL’s imposed “MyAppraisal” system for conducting appraisals, and our ongoing boycott of it. At our last branch meeting of 10 April, an overwhelming majority of members present voted for the motion calling on members to boycott the “MyAppraisal” system, which has not been agreed with UCU or…

Updated Advice on Appraisal and “MyAppraisal”

Updated Advice on Appraisal and “MyAppraisal”

This is a brief update on the issue of Appraisals and “MyAppraisal”, UCL’s new system. At the branch meeting last week, an overwhelming majority of members present voted for the motion calling on members to boycott the “MyAppraisal” system which has not been agreed with UCU or even consulted on. UCL management and HR have been informed…

Statement of Solidarity for Student Movement in Serbia

The tragic collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, which killed 16 people, was linked to corruption and negligence. Serbian students have led mass protests demanding accountability, democracy, and transparency for over four months. The protests have gained support from workers, including educators, highlighting shared struggles against corruption and austerity. Over 325, 000…

Management’s proposed “reforms” of Statute 18 disciplinary processes – Open Meeting, Thursday 20th March, 1pm, via zoom
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Management’s proposed “reforms” of Statute 18 disciplinary processes – Open Meeting, Thursday 20th March, 1pm, via zoom

UCL UCU is hosting an Open Meeting to discuss UCL Management’s proposals on Statute 18 and disciplinary “reform”. This is a significant threat to the due process rights of  These rights defend academic freedom at UCL by placing significant safeguards on the use of career-ending disciplinary processes. Please read our 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Statute 18  document…