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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  • Expanding Palestine Solidarity Working Group to Demilitarisation Working Group 

    Written by LUCU Palestine Solidarity Working Group  Based on a branch motion passed in Oct 2024, LUCU has run a Palestine Solidarity Working Group that includes members from both campuses as well as committee members. We have made a strong effort to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide and occupation and crucially, to make it possible to speak…

  • Come to the LUCU AGM and Branch Social

    All LUCU members are invited to join us on Wednesday 1st July for the LUCU Annual General Meeting (AGM), along with a pre-AGM Branch Social. It’s a chance to catch up with colleagues, hear from a guest speaker, and take part in the business of the branch. The Branch Social will run from 12:00 to…

  • Have Your Say: Commuter Travel & Car Parking Survey Now Open

    Over the past few months, we have been building a collective response to the growing concerns around car parking and commuting at Loughborough University. We began by highlighting the likely impact of new student accommodation on parking capacity in Central and East Park. We then invited staff to share their experiences, concerns, and suggested solutions,…

  • Seeking Staff Feedback on Workload

    We know that workload is a major issue for staff, and we’re currently working with the University to see what improvements we can push for.  We need your input to help Loughborough UCU decide where to focus our efforts.  In particular, we’re looking to collect your thoughts on:   Please let us know your thoughts, by emailing…

  • Introducing Our New Committee Member

    We are delighted to announce that Ruth Kinna has been co-opted onto the LUCU committee as an ordinary committee member, with immediate effect. Ruth will contribute to the committee’s ongoing work while gaining experience in the role. We warmly encourage anyone interested in becoming more involved in the branch to contact our Branch Organiser, Callum…

  • Report from UCU Congress 2026 & LUCU’s Motion on Tax Reform

    Congress was attended this year by David Wilson, branch Chair, and Jonathan Causton, an ordinary member and relatively new recruit to the branch committee. This year we were in Harrogate, though one blacked-out conference hall looks much like another! As ever it was a very full three days of discussions and motions on a range of issues…

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