UCL UCU statement on women’s rights in Afghanistan
UCL UCU condemns the “Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice” law issued by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan on 21 August 2024. Click through to read our full statement
Calling notice for Extraordinary General Meeting, Thursday 19th September at 1pm
This is a formal calling notice for an Extraordinary General Meeting of UCL UCU taking place online via zoom on Thursday 19th September at 1pm.
Higher Education Free Speech Act – open letter to Secretary of State for Education
As you may have seen, the government has paused the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which was due to come into effect on the 1st August. There has been widespread dismay at the effect this will have on academic freedom, and for those concerned about this there is an open letter…
Statement on recent riots & member safety
Dear Colleague We are writing to you about the recent racist riots that have taken place, targeting Muslims, people of colour, and immigrants throughout the country in the last week. Mosques, shops, immigration law offices, a library, and a taxi ferrying Filipina nurses to emergency duty have been physically attacked. The General Medical Council has expressed…
Two Palestine-related actions for members to consider
In accordance with national and local branch policy, we are writing to draw your attention two Palestine-related actions
Meeting for members to discuss National Pay +3 Fights negotiations – Monday 1st July at 2pm
We have organised an emergency general meeting to hear from members and reps on Monday 1 July at 2pm.
Academic Board meeting on review into UCL’s investments in companies involved in genocide and human rights abuses – Monday 1 July, 10am
We are writing to alert you to the Special Meeting of Academic Board which has been called to discuss a motion calling for a review of UCL’s investments in and links with companies which provide weapons to states accused of genocide and crimes against humanity, or which actively support or facilitate human rights violations.
Motions submitted to the Annual General Meeting and amendments invited
Two motions have been submitted for debate at the AGM. Please register for lunch and the branch social so we can order enough catering.
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TUC project on Black women’s experiences of workplace sexual harassment
Any woman who self-identifies as Black is invited to participate
OPEN LETTER TO PROVOST – CAMPUS PROTESTS
OPEN LETTER TO UCL PROVOST – Engage with student protestors, don’t misrepresent them!