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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Latest News

  • Participate in LUCU Equality Focus Groups

    LUCU Equality Officer, Marco Pino, will conduct a series of online focus groups with LUCU members from marginalised groups to better understand their needs and priorities. The proposed groups include Migrant, Black/BAME, Women and Gender Non-Conforming, LGBTQ+, Disabled, and Early Career members. This is the first time that LUCU has conducted these focus groups as…

  • Teaching-Focused Roles – Survey 

    A group of members working in teaching-focused roles has been coming together to discuss concerns around how their positions are defined, recognised and supported across the University. This work has been focused on:  If you work in one of the roles listed above, please consider contributing to this campaign by filling out their short survey.  Every response will help…

  • Workload Reps: Could Your Area Be Next?

    Last year, we put out a call for members interested in becoming local workload reps. We’re delighted that two members have since stepped forward and taken on the role, giving us workload representation in the Business School and the School of Design and Creative Arts. Their involvement means we now have colleagues who can help…

  • Dr Madeleine Moore Joins the LUCU Committee Following Election to UCU National Executive Committee

    Congratulations to Dr Madeleine Moore from Loughborough’s Department of Mathematics in the School of Science, on her recent election to the UCU National Executive Committee (NEC) as a UK Elected Member (Higher Education). The NEC is UCU’s national governing body, responsible for setting the union’s direction and overseeing its work across the UK. Madeleine’s election…

  • Solidarity with University of Nottingham UCU

    You may have seen in the past few months notable politicians and chief executives concern about what the University of Nottingham is proposing. This will see closures of some nursing, ending music degrees and will leave East Midlands with no provision of degrees in modern languages. On top of this, and despite evidence of extreme workload pressures,…

  • General Meeting & AGM Schedule (2026–27)

    Please save the dates for our upcoming General Meetings and Annual General Meeting (AGM). All meetings will run from 1–2pm, with locations and further details to be announced closer to the time: General Meetings: Annual General Meeting (AGM): These meetings are vital opportunities to shape the direction of our branch and to stay engaged with…

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