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

  • Upcoming Change to USS Commutation Factors

    The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has confirmed that its commutation factors will be updated from 1 October 2026. These factors are reviewed regularly and are an important part of how retirement benefits are calculated. This change may affect members who are considering exchanging pension income for a lump sum, or vice versa, at retirement. What…

  • A Time for Collective Action and Solidarity

    This week university management will announce their proposals for cuts to Professional Services.  As discussed by the Vice Chancelor last week, the approach taken at some universities is to officially place hundreds of staff at risk of redundancy, creating anxiety and uncertainty for many.  Loughborough is taking a more targeted approach, having made specific decisions…

  • Challenging the Far Right: Rebuilding Solidarity Training

    Challenging the Far Right: Rebuilding Solidarity – 25, 26, June 2026, In Person, Quorn Loughborough, National residential course Rebuilding Solidarity is a new course for UCU Reps and activists which will help participants to address and challenge far right narratives with knowledge and confidence, both in the workplace and wider community settings. Rebuilding Solidarity is…

  • Committee Team Update – A Fond Farewell to our Personal Casework Co-ordinator

    We are wishing a fond farewell to our Personal Casework Co-ordinator, Eleanor Roberts, who has left the University to take up a role with the National Education Union. Eleanor has been a huge asset to the branch in her time here, initially working as our Membership Secretary and for the last year as our Personal…

  • Reps Team Update – New Workload Rep in SDCA

    We are very pleased to welcome Jennifer Dranttel as our new Workload Rep for the School of Design & Creative Arts. This role focusses specifically on monitoring and addressing workload issues within departments, supporting colleagues, gathering evidence, and contributing to branch-wide efforts to promote fair and sustainable working practices. Jennifer Dranttel, LUCU Workload Rep for…

  • Introduction of Guidelines for Managers Dealing with Restructures

    The sensitive handling of restructures, and constructive and timely engagement with unions on these, has been a significant issue on which the campus unions have repeatedly pressed management for several years.  In partnership with the University we have agreed guidelines that should be followed which include specifics about how and when to engage with the…

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