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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T153000
DTSTAMP:20251007T142711Z
CREATED:20251007T142711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T142711Z
UID:2646-1762869600-1762875000@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-15/
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:20251111T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T133000
DTSTAMP:20250917T132931Z
CREATED:20250711T143201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T132931Z
UID:2502-1762862400-1762867800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CPD Course: Allyship and Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Lboro UCU branch has re-scheduled an online CPD workshop\, open to all LU staff. Masters and PhD students at LU are also welcome to attend the session. The Allyship and Solidarity CPD workshop will now take place online on Tuesday 11th November from 12 noon – 1:30pm. Please come along and invite your colleagues (including those who may not be UCU members) to join us. \n“Allyship” has its roots firmly within the LGBT community and has more recently been a live discussion within the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. But how can real allies truly support each other? And how can we build that support into organisations that will help us realise the dreams of equality that we all yearn for. \nIf you are fed up with seeing tokenistic gestures of solidarity on social media and want to explore what genuine and meaningful allyship looks like\, at work and in your trade union\, please join us. \nThe full aims of the interactive workshop are to: \n\nKnow what we mean by “allyship”\nUnderstand why allyship and solidarity is essential now\nUnderstand the difference between meaningful allyship and performative allyship\nExplore how we can build structures that allow us to support each other.\n\nThe taught sessions usually last for about 60 minutes\, after which time we take 15-20 minutes to discuss the issues raised with a UCU official\, depending on availability. The total time commitment will be around an hour and a half. The Allyship and solidarity workshops are designed to be more interactive than most in order to help you discuss the issues and to find new allies of your own. \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/allyship-and-solidarity-loughborough-2/. \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-course-allyship-and-solidarity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T113000
DTSTAMP:20251017T153505Z
CREATED:20251022T080022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153505Z
UID:2691-1762506000-1762515000@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-4/
LOCATION:Martin Hall\, Martin Hall\, Epinal Way\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Joint Campus Unions,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20251017T114128Z
CREATED:20251015T113123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T114128Z
UID:2669-1762281000-1762291800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Palestine Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Screenings of Upshot and Jenin\, Jenin.\n4th November @ 6:30pm \nIn Room LDN001 at the Loughborough London Campus
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/palestine-film-festival/
LOCATION:LDN001 – Loughborough London Campus\, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park\, The Broadcast Centre Here East\, Lesney Ave\, London\, E20 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Meeting,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T113000
DTSTAMP:20251017T153525Z
CREATED:20251022T080024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153525Z
UID:2690-1761903000-1761910200@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-5/
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:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20250930T111114Z
CREATED:20250930T110657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T111114Z
UID:2608-1761742800-1761746400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Get Together
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite all our members to our first Loughborough UCU Get Together of the new academic year! \nJoin us on Wednesday 29th October from 1–2pm at the UCU Office – 3 Holywell Drive (map) – for a relaxed and friendly lunchtime gathering to: \n\nReconnect with fellow union members after the summer break\nMeet your branch committee and find out what’s coming up this year\nEnjoy tea\, coffee\, and biscuits on us!\n\nWhether you’re a long-standing member or new to the branch\, this is a great opportunity to catch up\, share ideas\, and strengthen the sense of community that makes our union what it is. \nThere’s no agenda — just good conversation and a warm welcome. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-get-together/
LOCATION:UCU Office/Meeting Room (& MS Teams)\, Loughborough UCU\, 3 Holywell Drive\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T130000
DTSTAMP:20251017T152952Z
CREATED:20251022T080042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T152952Z
UID:2680-1761568200-1761570000@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Joint Campus Unions Photo
DESCRIPTION:Members of UCU\, Unite\, and Unison at Loughborough University are all balloting for industrial action — and we’re coming together to show our unity and strength. \nJoin members and committee reps from all three unions for a joint gathering and photo to promote the ballots: \nMonday 27 October\n12:30pm\nHazelrigg–Rutland Fountain\, Loughborough East Midlands campus \nBring your banners\, colleagues\, and solidarity! Everyone welcome! \nLet’s make a visible show of support for fair pay\, fair conditions\, and respect at work. Even if you can only drop by for a few minutes\, your presence will make a real difference.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/joint-campus-unions-photo/
LOCATION:Hazelrigg–Rutland Fountain\, Loughborough University\, University Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demo,Joint Campus Unions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T113000
DTSTAMP:20251017T153034Z
CREATED:20251022T080017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153034Z
UID:2685-1761298200-1761305400@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/
LOCATION:Village Hub\, Loughborough University\, University Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Joint Campus Unions,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T180000
DTSTAMP:20251015T140703Z
CREATED:20251015T113620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T140703Z
UID:2673-1761238800-1761242400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Why Palestine is a Feminist Issue: Breaking the Silence on Genocide
DESCRIPTION:Maryam Aldossari (QMUL) ‘Why Palestine is a Feminist Issue: Breaking the Silence on Genocide’ \n23rd October @ 5pm – In Room CC110\, James France building\, Midlands Campus – (related paper)
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/why-palestine-is-a-feminist-issue-breaking-the-silence-on-genocide/
LOCATION:James France – CC110\, James France Building\, James France Walk\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Open Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20250723T145656Z
CREATED:20250723T145656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T145656Z
UID:2511-1761148800-1761152400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCU East Mids CPD: Saying No with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:This webinar has been developed to support members in taking a collective approach to push back on workloads. \nWe will look at workplace culture and how we can change workplace practices by using Health & Safety Legislation to empower members to take a stand and say ‘no’\, whilst maintaining professional standards. \nThe full aims of the interactive workshop are to:\n• identify assertiveness techniques and strategies for saying “no” at work\n• learn to use Health and Safety legislation to push back to protect us against workplace stress and health risks due to excessive workloads\n• understand the role of collective action in changing workplace culture through union campaigning \nThe session will last for 60 minutes. \nTo register please email eastmidlands@ucu.org.uk
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/ucu-east-mids-cpd-saying-no-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T140000
DTSTAMP:20251007T142646Z
CREATED:20251007T142646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T142646Z
UID:2642-1760445000-1760450400@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/
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:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T140000
DTSTAMP:20250917T150226Z
CREATED:20250917T150226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T150226Z
UID:2586-1760443200-1760450400@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Menopause Café
DESCRIPTION:Loughborough University have organised a Menopause Café. \nThe Menopause Café aims to break down any stigma around menopause and increase awareness of the impact of menopause on those experiencing it. The Café will be held in the Rutland Building – Collaboration Space (0.02) on Tuesday 14th October 2025 between 12pm and 2pm. \nA Menopause Cafe is a discussion group\, open to all ages and genders.  It is open to all University colleagues who want to talk about menopause\, to share their stories\, experiences and questions – all made that little bit easier with tea\, coffee and biscuits. \nAs October is Menopause month\, this café will include a session led by Sarah Van Zoelen from Occupational Health to provide information and guidance on navigating menopause. \nMany people feel that they should just ‘get on with’ the menopause\, with some never talking to their friends\, family or their manager about it.  People can come along to share their experiences or just listen\, hopefully leaving with a clearer sense of the impact of menopause on those who are experiencing it. \nThe intention is for a café to be held each term\, and the next one will be held in February.  Further details will follow closer to the time.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/menopause-cafe/
LOCATION:Rutland Building – Collaboration Space (0.02)\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Meeting,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T143000
DTSTAMP:20250909T144840Z
CREATED:20250909T144840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T144840Z
UID:2568-1758891600-1758897000@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCU Webinar - Asbestos Risks in Education
DESCRIPTION:Register for the UCU webinar on Asbestos risks in education which is taking place on Friday 26 September from 1-2:30pm \nhttps://ucu.wufoo.com/forms/asbestos-exposure-risk-in-education-reducing-risk/ \nUCU are launching an asbestos risk register in partnership with Thompsons solicitors to protect workers who have been exposed to asbestos in the spaces where they work. \nThis event will explore the legislative duty on employers to protect workers from harm and the steps reps can take to ensure employers are fulfilling their duty to manage asbestos under the regulations. \nUCU welcome attendance from all UCU members\, especially safety reps and branch officers. \nThere will be presentations from Thompsons Solicitors\, UCU and Manchester Hazards Centre and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. \nThis event will be held on Friday 26 September on Zoom webinar from 13:00 – 14:30.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/ucu-webinar-asbestos-risks-in-education/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T153000
DTSTAMP:20250903T125138Z
CREATED:20250903T125138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T125138Z
UID:2551-1758722400-1758727800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. Department Reps can attend by request. Currently held online.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T170000
DTSTAMP:20250723T145649Z
CREATED:20250723T145649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T145649Z
UID:2512-1756915200-1756918800@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCU East Mids CPD: Challenging Excessive Workload in Education
DESCRIPTION:This webinar has been developed to take a collective approach in pushing back on excessive workloads. \nThe full aims of the interactive workshop are to: \n• Identify why excessive workload is so damaging to education and staff\n• Identify collective responses to tackling excessive workloads\n• Make members aware of the UCU campaign on workload and how they can contribute \nThe session will last for 60 minutes. \nTo register please email eastmidlands@ucu.org.uk
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/ucu-east-mids-cpd-challenging-excessive-workload-in-education/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T133000
DTSTAMP:20250822T111325Z
CREATED:20250822T111325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T111325Z
UID:2544-1756900800-1756906200@ucu.lboro.ac.uk
SUMMARY:LUCU Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Branch committee meeting\, committee members invited. Department Reps can attend by request. Currently held online.
URL:https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/lucu-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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