This webinar has been developed to take a collective approach in pushing back on excessive workloads. The full aims of the interactive workshop are to: • Identify why excessive workload is so damaging to education and staff • Identify collective responses to tackling excessive workloads • Make members aware of the UCU campaign on workload […]
Branch committee meeting, committee members invited. Department Reps can attend by request. Currently held online.
Register for the UCU webinar on Asbestos risks in education which is taking place on Friday 26 September from 1-2:30pm https://ucu.wufoo.com/forms/asbestos-exposure-risk-in-education-reducing-risk/ UCU 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. This event will explore the legislative duty […]
Loughborough University have organised a Menopause Café. The 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. A Menopause Cafe […]
Branch committee meeting, committee members invited. Department Reps can attend by request. Most committee meetings are hybrid, held at 3 Holywell Drive and on MS Teams.
This webinar has been developed to support members in taking a collective approach to push back on workloads. We 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. The full aims of […]
Maryam Aldossari (QMUL) ‘Why Palestine is a Feminist Issue: Breaking the Silence on Genocide’ 23rd October @ 5pm – In Room CC110, James France building, Midlands Campus – (related paper)
Friday Coffee & Chat Mornings – Ballot Drop-in Sessions We’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. ️ Fridays, 9:30–11:30am 24 October – Village Hub 31 October – Edward Herbert Building 7 November – […]
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. Join members and committee reps from all three unions for a joint gathering and photo to promote the ballots: Monday 27 October 12:30pm Hazelrigg–Rutland Fountain, Loughborough East Midlands campus […]
We’re delighted to invite all our members to our first Loughborough UCU Get Together of the new academic year! Join us on Wednesday 29th October from 1–2pm at the UCU Office – 3 Holywell Drive (map) – for a relaxed and friendly lunchtime gathering to: Reconnect with fellow union members after the summer break Meet […]