Loughborough UCU

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. 

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  • Struggling with workload? Join this free CPD session on working safely

    With workload pressures continuing to affect staff across the University, Working Safely: Building Collective Strength provides a practical opportunity to explore the impact of work on our wellbeing, understand employers’ responsibilities, and develop confidence in raising workplace concerns. Tuesday 8 September, 1pm – 2:30pm Register here: https://my.ucu.org.uk/app/courses/course_booking/CourseID/1921 Note: Attendance is open to all Loughborough University staff…

  • Reminder: Two Opportunities to Help Shape Our Work

    Over recent weeks, we have been asking staff to share their views on two important issues affecting colleagues across the University: commuting and parking, and workload and working practices. Thank you to everyone who has already taken part and to those who are still planning to contribute – there is still time to make your…

  • Introducing Our New Committee Members

    Following our recent branch elections, we are pleased to introduce the 2026–27 LUCU Committee and to welcome Anaïs Carlton-Parada and Andy Woodhouse, who are joining the committee, from 1st August, as Ordinary Committee Members. While there have been some role changes following the election, Anaïs and Andy are the only new additions to the committee…

  • UCU Congratulates Andrew Dix on University Medal

    Loughborough UCU is delighted to congratulate Dr Andrew Dix on receiving a University Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the University community over more than 25 years. Many colleagues will know Andrew through his work in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, where he is widely respected as a teacher, mentor and…

  • LUCU Annual General Meeting 2026

    The LUCU Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday 1st July 2026, immediately following our branch social event, where members and branch officers enjoyed Indian street food and the opportunity to spend time together in an informal setting. It was great to see members coming together socially before turning to the formal business of the…

  • Tax Wealth Not Work – Watch Gary Stevenson’s New Documentary

    Gary Stevenson, of Gary’s Economics and author of the bestseller “The Trading Game”, has just released a documentary, available on All 4, explaining his case for the introduction of a UK wealth tax to begin to tackle accelerating wealth inequality.  This is an issue LUCU has highlighted at recent meetings, with direct implications for the…

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