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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As previously circulated, we have called a General Meeting to discuss Amendments to motions submitted to our union’s Congress and Higher Education Sector Conference, which will be held in Liverpool from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May.
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…
This is a formal calling notice for a General Meeting of UCL UCU, and we cordially invite the submission of motions to that meeting, which will take place on: Wednesday 12th March from 1-2:30 online on Zoom. Members should register in advance using zoom link they received via email. This meeting has been called to debate…
We would like to draw your attention to the UCU elections for the UCU National Executive Committee that began on 27 January, which will close on 3 March 2025. All colleagues are warmly encouraged to vote. You should have received ballot papers through the post for the current UCU Trustee, officer, and National Executive Committee…
UCU has a national executive committee, elected by the union’s members. Elections take place annually. Ballots to elect Trustees, Officers and National Executive Committee members opened 27 January. This video explains what the national executive committee is, and why it’s important for members to vote. Ballot Papers If you have not received the ballot material by Monday…
