Welcome to Lboro UCU

Loughborough University and College Union branch (LUCU) works with Loughborough University on policies, procedures and practices that affect the performance and well-being of its members. We are officially recognised as the sole negotiating body for Academic and Academic Related staff. We provide support and advice to our members when they feel that they are not receiving fair, equal and respectful treatment.

We work hard to represent members’ interests in areas such as: Health and Safety and Occupational Health policies and procedures, Car parking charges, Stress policy, Staff Survey and its outcomes, and Departmental workload agreements.

We have also contributed to national campaigns and action on issues such as: Pensions, Pay, Casualisation & Equality Pay Gaps.

We are keen to be involved in any institutional initiative that may affect our members’ work performance, social life and dignity. 

Upcoming Events

Latest News

  • International Women’s Day 2025

    When: Friday 7th March, 2-4pm Where: MS Teams Click here to download a meeting invite for your calendar, or use this link to join the meeting. LUCU is marking International […]

  • At What Cost? The Impact of the Voluntary Exit and Hours Reduction Scheme

    Across the University, there has been a substantial uptake of the Voluntary Exit and Hours Reduction offerings as part of the wider Cost Reduction Scheme. The University has now ‘saved’ […]

  • Loughborough Senate Vacancy – Nominations invited

    Nominations have been invited to fill one vacancy on Senate for a non-Professorial member of the Academic Staff, elected by the Academic and Academic-Related staff members of the General Assembly. […]

  • Academic Related Professional Services Workplace Conditions Survey

    The academic related, professional services staff (ARPS) committee is undertaking a survey of ARPS members to better understand the experiences of physical issues in your workplaces and the implementation of […]

  • Cradle to Grave 2025 Conference

    Registration is open for UCU’s Cradle to Grave conference, which will take place on Saturday 29th March. This annual conference is a chance for members to gather together to discuss […]

  • UCU Elections – Make sure your voice is heard

    Voting in the UCU Trustee, Officer and NEC elections positions has opened, with the ballot window closing by 5.00 p.m. on Monday 3 March 2025. This is a key moment […]