Campaigns

Statute 18

Statute 18 is a set of rights for academic staff that safeguard a strong level of due process when they face disciplinary actions that can be career-ending.  These rights are enshrined in UCL’s Statutes, which are effectively UCL’s ‘Constitution’. In 2025, Statute 18 has come under threat again. Find out why this matters, and what we need to do to defend these rights. More Info >>

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MyAppraisal Boycott

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 of the Union’s objections, and further meetings are planned. Please do not complete your appraisal using the platform “MyAppraisal” if possible. More Info >>

Working Group at IOE Unearths “Serious Failings in Promotion Fairness”

Here we are publishing the text of a report produced by a Working Group of UCU members in the Institute of Education. The Working Group Report details evidence of significant problems of fairness in the promotions standards and procedures used in the IOE and how they are applied to staff.

We invite colleagues to circulate and comment on this report.

Download it here
File type: pdf
File size: 4 MB

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