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UID:2975-1779886800-1779889800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Weekly Restructure Update Meeting - For All Members
DESCRIPTION:Following the announcement of proposals on the forthcoming Professional Services restructure\, we are inviting all branch members to a series of meetings to provide updates\, discuss developments\, and gather your views. \nThese meetings are an important space for us to come together as a union\, to support colleagues who may be directly affected\, share information\, and collectively explore alternative proposals to reduce costs and protect jobs. \nAll meetings will take place online via MS Teams\, from 13:00–13:50 on the following dates: \n\nFriday 22 May\nWednesday 27 May\nFriday 5 June\nWednesday 10 June\n\nThese meetings are open to all members. We strongly encourage attendance from colleagues who may be directly affected\, as well as those not currently at risk. Your presence and solidarity matter. Members have been emailed a link to join the meetings\, if you can’t find the link please get in touch with the branch by emailing ucu@lboro.ac.uk. \nIf you have ideas or suggestions for alternative ways to make savings that could help mitigate redundancies\, please come along and share them. Your expertise and insight are vital during this consultation period. \nThis is a moment where collective action and unity can make a real difference. We hope to see as many of you there as possible.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-weekly-restructure-update-meeting-for-all-members-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T115546Z
CREATED:20260204T104845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T115546Z
UID:2803-1779804000-1779809400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104630Z
CREATED:20260429T104630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T104630Z
UID:2929-1779476400-1779483600@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:West Bridgford LUCU Social
DESCRIPTION:All LUCU members\, friends and family welcome and particularly for people who live around Nottingham\, local members will be grabbing a drink on Friday 22 May\, at 7 p.m. at the Stratford Haven in West Bridgford. \nNo need to RSVP per se\, but if you can let Anthony Kevins know you’re planning to come\, he can see about trying to reserve tables if the numbers warrant it.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/west-bridgford-lucu-social/
LOCATION:Stratford Haven\, 2 Stratford Rd\, West Bridgford\, Nottingham\, NG2 6BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T135000
DTSTAMP:20260513T131229Z
CREATED:20260513T131229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T131229Z
UID:2972-1779454800-1779457800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Weekly Restructure Update Meeting - For All Members
DESCRIPTION:Following the announcement of proposals on the forthcoming Professional Services restructure\, we are inviting all branch members to a series of meetings to provide updates\, discuss developments\, and gather your views. \nThese meetings are an important space for us to come together as a union\, to support colleagues who may be directly affected\, share information\, and collectively explore alternative proposals to reduce costs and protect jobs. \nAll meetings will take place online via MS Teams\, from 13:00–13:50 on the following dates: \n\nFriday 22 May\nWednesday 27 May\nFriday 5 June\nWednesday 10 June\n\nThese meetings are open to all members. We strongly encourage attendance from colleagues who may be directly affected\, as well as those not currently at risk. Your presence and solidarity matter. Members have been emailed a link to join the meetings\, if you can’t find the link please get in touch with the branch by emailing ucu@lboro.ac.uk. \nIf you have ideas or suggestions for alternative ways to make savings that could help mitigate redundancies\, please come along and share them. Your expertise and insight are vital during this consultation period. \nThis is a moment where collective action and unity can make a real difference. We hope to see as many of you there as possible.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-weekly-restructure-update-meeting-for-all-members/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T101341Z
CREATED:20260424T115444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T101341Z
UID:2924-1778752800-1778760000@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Meet and Greet at the Staff Fair
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Staff Fair (and therefore our Meet and Greet) has been postponed by the University – we will update you with the new date when it is provided. \nLoughborough UCU will be at the University Staff Fair on Thursday 14 May\, 10am–12pm\, and we’d love you to come and say hello. \nWe’ll be hosting a Loughborough UCU Meet and Greet at our stall in the James France Exhibition Area. This is a great opportunity for current members to drop by\, catch up\, and meet and chat informally with branch committee members and activists about the work UCU is doing locally and nationally. \nIf you’re not yet a UCU member but are interested in finding out more\, you’re very welcome too. Come along to ask questions\, find out how UCU supports staff at Loughborough\, and learn how to get involved if you wish. \nWhether you’re new to the university or have been here a while\, please feel free to stop by\, we look forward to meeting you.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-meet-and-greet-at-the-staff-fair/
LOCATION:James France Exhibition Area\, Margaret Keay Rd\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Campaign Stall,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T144848Z
CREATED:20250926T140703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T144848Z
UID:2602-1778677200-1778680800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LUCU General Meeting (GM) for all members. \nFurther details including the location of and an agenda for this General Meeting will be provided to all members\, by email\, before this meeting. \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-general-meeting-5/
LOCATION:TBA\, To Be Advised\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260204T104800Z
CREATED:20260204T104800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T104800Z
UID:2802-1777384800-1777390200@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T131717Z
CREATED:20260408T131717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T131717Z
UID:2901-1777377600-1777384800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:International Workers Memorial Day - Leicester
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday April 28th 2026\, in the Town Hall Square\, Leicester from 12.00 onwards. \nHosted by: Leicester and District Trades Union Council & Leicestershire County Association. \nInternational Workers Memorial Day event with speakers and music to be held at the Workers Memorial Tree. \nThe Lord Mayor will be present. \nPlease come along!
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/international-workers-memorial-day-leicester/
LOCATION:Leicester Town Hall Square\, 7-9 Every St\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE1 6AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demo,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260130T170258Z
CREATED:20260130T170258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170258Z
UID:2797-1776780000-1776785400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CPD: Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Lboro UCU branch has organised an online CPD workshop\, open to all LU staff. Masters and PhD students at LU are also welcome to attend the session. The Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum CPD workshop will take place online on Tuesday 21st April from 2pm–3:30pm. In addition to helping you to improve your teaching practice\, this CPD workshop can be referenced as evidence of pedagogical development in PDR/GLOW conversations and for academic promotion applications. Please come along and invite your colleagues (including those who may not be UCU members) to join us. \nThis interactive workshop will look at detailed examples of how UCU members are incorporating climate education in their classroom practice in a way which we hope you will find exciting and empowering. \nThe full aims of the interactive workshop are to: \n\nunderstand why sustainability issues are so important to students and staff\nexplore how sustainability issues have been incorporated into a range of learning programmes\nreflect on how to amend your own practice\nconsider how you could use your experience to support other staff members around sustainability issues.\n\nHow the workshops will work\nThe taught sessions will last for about 60 minutes\, after which time it may be possible to take 15-20 minutes to discuss the issues raised with a UCU official\, depending on availability. In that case the total time commitment will be less than an hour and a half. \nSign up to the training here and please share this link with any other staff at Lboro who may be interested in coming along – https://cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/embedding-climate-education-in-the-curriculum-loughborough/. \nUpon signing up you should receive an email including an outlook calendar invite and a link to join the session within 3 working days. If you have not received this within a week of signing up\, please contact ucu@lboro.ac.uk and we will make sure it comes through.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/cpd-embedding-climate-education-in-the-curriculum/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T015959
DTSTAMP:20260313T144108Z
CREATED:20260313T144108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T144108Z
UID:2879-1776391200-1776650399@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Palestinian Festival of Culture and Film - Derby
DESCRIPTION:This Festival illuminates the richness of Palestinian culture – its resilience\, creativity and humanity – whilst also fostering a deeper understanding of the injustice Palestinians face and the distorted narratives that obscure their reality. \nThe Festival will donate funds to charities that provide direct support to Palestinians. \nSome events are ticketed\, while others offer free admission. \nFor more information and/or tickets\, see this website: https://snappytickets.co.uk/event/pal-fest-26/
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/palestinian-festival-of-culture-and-film-derby/
LOCATION:Various in Derby\, Derby\, Derbyshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260204T122756Z
CREATED:20260204T122756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T122756Z
UID:2820-1776175200-1776180600@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-22/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260313T142554Z
CREATED:20260313T142554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T142554Z
UID:2875-1774441800-1774447200@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCU National Rally - Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:University and College Union National Rally – 25th March – 1pm – Newcastle Monument – Everybody Welcome \nSpeakers: \n\nNorthumbria University staff and students\nJo Grady (UCU General Secretary)\nDyfrig Jones (UCU President-Elect)\nRobyn Orfitelli (Sheffield UCU)\nUCU Newcastle University\nDave Pike (Trades Union Congress)\n\n12.30pm assemble outside the Civic Centre\n12.45pm march to Monument for rally @ 1pm
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/ucu-national-rally-newcastle/
LOCATION:Newcastle Monument\, 150 Grainger St\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 5AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260313T144903Z
CREATED:20250926T134446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T144903Z
UID:2597-1773838800-1773842400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LUCU General Meeting (GM) for all members will be held on MS Teams. \nFurther details and an agenda for this General Meeting have been provided to all members\, by email. Get in touch with the branch if you have not received this. \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260304T143138Z
CREATED:20260304T143138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T143138Z
UID:2856-1773241200-1773244800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:USS Pensions Review Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Financial Planning and Saving for Retirement\nUSS Pensions Review Webinar – Wednesday 11th March\, 3-4pm.\nAre you making the most of your money and your USS pension? UCU\, in partnership with Quilter Financial Advisers (QFA)\, is offering a free financial planning webinar designed specifically for USS members who want to build confidence about their financial future. \nIn this one-hour session\, an expert financial adviser will explain the key principles of managing your money and planning ahead\, including how to: \n\nBuild a tax-efficient nest egg for yourself\, your children\, or grandchildren\nBoost your pension provision for a more comfortable retirement\nProtect your family’s income in case the unexpected happens\nUnderstand the fundamentals of investing\n\nQuilter Financial Advisers is a leading financial advice business with a strong focus on financial education\, helping people create a secure foundation for the future. \nRegister now to attend the webinar. \nIf you can’t make this session\, you can still get support; email QFA with your contact details to arrange a free initial appointment with a financial adviser.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/uss-pensions-review-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T112149Z
CREATED:20260204T104717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T112149Z
UID:2801-1773151200-1773156600@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260304T103435Z
CREATED:20260304T103435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T103435Z
UID:2849-1772884800-1772893800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Leicester Women Together International Women's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Leicester Women Together International Women’s Day Celebration on Saturday 7th March\, 12-2:30pm. \nTo book your free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leicester-women-together-hosted-by-unison-tickets-1982499704985 \n \nAbout this event \nIn honor of International Women’s Day\, UNISON and the Leicester Women Together coalition invite you to an inspiring gathering of voices and talent. This free event brings together local leaders\, artists\, and activists to share stories\, music\, and a vision for change. \nFrom powerful keynote speeches to soul-stirring poetry and live music\, the day is designed to celebrate our achievements and spark meaningful conversation. \nInspirational Guest Lineup \nWe are proud to host an incredible roster of speakers and performers\, including: \n* Speaker from Leicester City Unison \n*Speaker from Stand Up to Racism \n*Sharman Rahman (PSC) \n* Carol Leeming (Women 4 Change) – Poet & Artist \n* Judy Qeis – Sharing her journey as a woman refugee \n* Haafeza – Patient Ambassador for M4RD \n* Karyn Rooms – Musician & Songwriter \nWhat to Expect \n* Inspirational Talks: Hear from local pioneers working for social change. \n* Live Performances: Enjoy original music and spoken word poetry. \n* Networking & Info Stalls: Connect with local organizations and browse community stalls. \n* Lunch Provided: We are pleased to offer free packed lunches for attendees. \nEvent Details \n* Date: Saturday\, 7th March \n* Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n* Location: Leicester City Hall\, 115 Charles St\, LE1 1FZ \nAdmission: Free! (All are welcome\, but space is limited—please register early.)
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/leicester-women-together-international-womens-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Leicester City Hall\, City Hall\, 115 Charles Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1FZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Equality Network,Social,Teach Out
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260206T153743Z
CREATED:20260130T101656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153743Z
UID:2786-1772539200-1772542800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: When The World Looked Away - Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Lboro UCU will host a talk\, open to all staff and students\, by Ali Bilgic – Professor of International Relations and Middle East Politics at Loughborough University. The talk will take place on Tuesday 3rd March at 12-1pm on the Loughborough campus in JB021 in the Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport (map) and online. Please contact ucu@lboro.ac.uk to register your interest in attending in person or online. \nThis talk offers a concise examination of the historical\, political\, and legal dynamics shaping the conflict in Palestine\, with particular focus on Gaza. Beginning with the ideological origins of Zionism and the waves of settler migration under British rule\, it traces how settler‑colonial practices\, racialisation\, and land dispossession laid the foundations for ongoing structural violence Palestinians have to endure everyday. The talk also unpacks Israel’s legal framework highlighting systemic inequalities entrenched in state policy. Contemporary developments such as ICC arrest warrant applications\, UN findings about the genocide in Gaza\, and escalating settler violence in the West Bank illuminate the severity of present‑day conditions. The presentation also foregrounds Gaza’s environmental devastation\, described as ecocide\, and the humanitarian catastrophe persisting even after the ceasefire. Concluding with avenues for solidarity and cultural engagement\, it challenges audiences to recognise moral responsibilities and to amplify Palestinian voices wherever they can.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/talk-when-the-world-looked-away-palestine/
LOCATION:JB021 – Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Open Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T164706Z
CREATED:20260206T164706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T164706Z
UID:2830-1772105400-1772107200@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Getting to know your union: What does the LUCU Committee do?
DESCRIPTION:An online meeting organised by our Loughborough London Department Reps. \nLoughborough UCU Committee is a small but powerful group of advocates and negotiators working at the top levels of the University\, on the ground with members\, and with Unison and Unite to improve conditions and experiences for all workers. We are in need of more members to help us contribute to shaping the many ongoing changes at the university and hold management to account in the process. \nThis session will be a chance to hear from Angela Dy\, LUCU Equality Officer\, about her experience of committee work\, what it has brought to her life as an academic and LU employee\, and ask any questions you might have about getting involved. \nPlease consider joining us in any capacity – from driving or managing a single initiative\, or taking on a dedicated role. We are looking for help across all facets – such as policy developments\, casework\, and advising on staff and student generative AI usage and adoption. New committee contributors would be given ample opportunity to shadow and work with experienced members. \nMembers not from London also welcome. Contact Matt Vidal\, Loughborough London Rep\, for the link to join.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/getting-to-know-your-union-what-does-the-lucu-committee-do/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lboro London UCU Reps":MAILTO:M.Vidal@lboro.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260204T104626Z
CREATED:20260204T104626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T104626Z
UID:2800-1771941600-1771947000@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260114T110152Z
CREATED:20260114T110152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T110152Z
UID:2776-1770127200-1770132600@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20251202T101103Z
CREATED:20250926T140710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T101103Z
UID:2601-1769605200-1769608800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LUCU General Meeting (GM) for all members. \nThis will take place in SMB017 – this is on the ground floor of Stewart Mason and online via MS Teams. \nFurther details including the location of and an agenda for this General Meeting will be provided to all members\, by email\, two weeks before this meeting. \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-general-meeting-6/
LOCATION:SMB017 – Stewart Mason (& Online)\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T153000
DTSTAMP:20251007T142809Z
CREATED:20251007T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T142809Z
UID:2649-1768312800-1768318200@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-18/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T115000
DTSTAMP:20251205T115452Z
CREATED:20251205T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T115452Z
UID:2746-1766142000-1766145000@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:International Staff Community Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting two community meetings this month to better understand concerns from affected UCU members who are international staff. \n\nIn-person: Mon 15 Dec 2-2:50pm James France CC029A (map) (wheelchair access & induction loop available)\nOnline: Fri 19 Dec 11-11:50am – Please check you email for a calendar invite and a link to join (email the branch if you need it resending)\n\nPlease RSVP by email to attend the in-person meeting. \nAlternatively\, if you cannot attend the meetings but would like to contribute\, please email the Equality Officer with any questions or written comments. \nHow will we use your contribution? \nThese meetings will be facilitated by our Equality Officer and minuted anonymously. The information gathered will feed into a summary shared with members and be used to inform our strategy and negotiations with management\, keeping individuals’ safety in mind. \nWe also plan to encourage a University contribution to the next government consultation on the issue (due 12 Feb). Participating in either meeting or emailing comments directly signals consent for your contributions to be used\, anonymously\, in this way.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/international-staff-community-meeting-online/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T145000
DTSTAMP:20251205T115413Z
CREATED:20251205T115413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T115413Z
UID:2744-1765807200-1765810200@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:International Staff Community Meeting (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting two community meetings this month to better understand concerns from affected UCU members who are international staff. \n\nIn-person: Mon 15 Dec 2-2:50pm James France CC029A (map) (wheelchair access & induction loop available)\nOnline: Fri 19 Dec 11-11:50am – Please check you email for a calendar invite and a link to join (email the branch if you need it resending)\n\nPlease RSVP by email to attend the in-person meeting. \nAlternatively\, if you cannot attend the meetings but would like to contribute\, please email the Equality Officer with any questions or written comments. \nHow will we use your contribution? \nThese meetings will be facilitated by our Equality Officer and minuted anonymously. The information gathered will feed into a summary shared with members and be used to inform our strategy and negotiations with management\, keeping individuals’ safety in mind. \nWe also plan to encourage a University contribution to the next government consultation on the issue (due 12 Feb). Participating in either meeting or emailing comments directly signals consent for your contributions to be used\, anonymously\, in this way. \nKeeping ourselves safe \nTo look out for each other’s well-being\, please give the in-person meeting a miss if you are ill or feeling unwell. Feel comfortable wearing a mask if it is your practice.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/international-staff-community-meeting-in-person/
LOCATION:James France – CC029A\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T153000
DTSTAMP:20251007T142730Z
CREATED:20251007T142730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T142730Z
UID:2647-1764684000-1764689400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. \nDepartment Reps can attend by request. \nMost committee meetings are hybrid\, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T125000
DTSTAMP:20251127T102223Z
CREATED:20251127T102023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T102223Z
UID:2736-1764676800-1764679800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Member Consultation on Outcome of Ballot
DESCRIPTION:We invite all our members to an online meeting to discuss the outcome of the “We Are the University” ballot\, which is due to be announced on Monday 1st December. \nDate: Tuesday 2nd December\nTime: 12:00–12:50pm\nLocation: Online via MS Teams \nThe purpose of this meeting is to gauge members’ views on the ballot result\, and the next steps the union should take. Your input will be vital in shaping the branch’s position\, which will be fed upwards to our national negotiators and HE Committee next Thursday. \nA calendar invite\, including the Teams link to join the meeting\, has been sent to all members (attached to the email advertising this meeting). \nWe strongly encourage all members to attend and contribute to this important discussion.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/member-consultation-on-outcome-of-ballot/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T140000
DTSTAMP:20251114T163537Z
CREATED:20250926T134405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T163537Z
UID:2596-1764162000-1764165600@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LUCU General Meeting (GM) for all members. \nThis will take place in EHB002 and online via MS Teams. \nMotions are requested before the deadline of midday on 19th November. Further details of the General Meeting have been provided to all members\, by email\, two weeks before the meeting. An agenda will be provided one week before the meeting. \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:EHB 002 – Edward Herbert Building (& Online)\, Edward Herbert Building (EHB)\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T113000
DTSTAMP:20251017T153413Z
CREATED:20251022T080019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153413Z
UID:2693-1763717400-1763724600@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Friday Coffee & Chat Morning – Ballot Drop-in Session
DESCRIPTION:Friday Coffee & Chat Mornings – Ballot Drop-in Sessions \nWe’re holding a series of informal Friday morning drop-in sessions for members of all three unions to chat about the ballots\, ask questions\, and connect with colleagues across campus. \n️ Fridays\, 9:30–11:30am \n\n24 October – Village Hub\n31 October – Edward Herbert Building\n7 November – Martin Hall\n14 November – West Park Teaching Hub\n21 November – Edward Herbert Building\n\nCome along for a coffee\, a chat\, and a chance to share thoughts on why this ballot matters. Everyone is welcome — the more conversations we have\, the stronger our collective voice will be.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/friday-coffee-chat-morning-ballot-drop-in-session-2/
LOCATION:Edward Herbert Building\, EHB\, Margaret Keay Rd\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Joint Campus Unions,Social
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20251017T153451Z
CREATED:20251022T080021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153451Z
UID:2692-1763112600-1763119800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Friday Coffee & Chat Morning – Ballot Drop-in Session
DESCRIPTION:Friday Coffee & Chat Mornings – Ballot Drop-in Sessions \nWe’re holding a series of informal Friday morning drop-in sessions for members of all three unions to chat about the ballots\, ask questions\, and connect with colleagues across campus. \n️ Fridays\, 9:30–11:30am \n\n24 October – Village Hub\n31 October – Edward Herbert Building\n7 November – Martin Hall\n14 November – West Park Teaching Hub\n21 November – Edward Herbert Building\n\nCome along for a coffee\, a chat\, and a chance to share thoughts on why this ballot matters. Everyone is welcome — the more conversations we have\, the stronger our collective voice will be.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/friday-coffee-chat-morning-ballot-drop-in-session-3/
LOCATION:West Park Teaching Hub\, 2 Oakwood Dr\, Loughborough\, LE11 3QF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Joint Campus Unions,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20251107T120211Z
CREATED:20251107T120211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T120211Z
UID:2707-1762945200-1762952400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCU National Demo - Leicester
DESCRIPTION:National Demonstration: Stop Job Cuts at Leicester University \n12th November \nAssemble 11am-12 noon at De Montford Square – New Walk (100 New Walk\, Leicester LE1 7EA) \nMarch to Victoria Park (Granville Rd\, Leicester LE1 7RY) for a Rally against Redundancies
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/ucu-national-demo-leicester/
LOCATION:De Montford Square & Victoria Park\, See Main Advert\, Leicester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demo
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