Exeter UCU

exeterucu.bsky.social

04 September 2026 08:15

For many, this will bring a real sense of relief, alongside understandable sadness. Hundreds of staff have already left or been affected by cuts, leaving an already depleted workforce facing the start of teaching in just a few weeks.

Exeter UCU

exeterucu.bsky.social

04 September 2026 08:15

The University of Exeter has confirmed that it won’t proceed with compulsory redundancies “at this time”. This means colleagues do not need to complete the pro forma, and there will be no selection process.

University of Nottingham UCU branch

uonucu.bsky.social

07 May 2026 11:23

Chanting, dancing, speeches, and pantomimes, both inside and out, with participants decked out in their best pink garb. What more could you ask for?

Northumbria UCU Branch

ucunorthumbria.bsky.social

26 March 2026 15:09

Brilliant photo of a brilliant day. Striking is hard, a last resort, and no-one wants to do it. But if you have to do it, you want to do it with people who understand and share the struggle - for fair pay and conditions, decent pensions, education to be proud of, in a city that deserves the best.

Lee Savage

leesavage.bsky.social

19 March 2026 13:13

It's politicians that need to restore legitimacy with the public, not universities. Only 9% trust politicians but 82% trust academics