Fighting to stop redundancies – ballot result
We are pleased to announce that the result of our consultative e-ballot on whether to escalate the dispute with the University over the threat of compulsory redundancies was 89%...
IT Redundancies and Face to Face Teaching UPDATE
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Defend our IT colleagues! Stop the redundancies! Vote Yes in the consultative e-ballot. Click the link in the email from UCU sent Thursday lunchtime. To help us keep track,...
IT Restructure threatens Learning and Teaching
Please view our reaction video about the proposed IT Restructure at the University. IT Redundancies from Ryan Burns on Vimeo....
Towards an Anti-Racist University – Event Summary
On the 2nd of July, Brighton UCU hosted an online forum, inviting staff and students to come together and discuss actions to build an anti-racist university. The original synopsis...
Spotlight on equalities: Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, FTCs
This post aims to provide a summary and an update on current equalities issues and areas of work as well as providing information about upcoming events. Black Lives Matter...
Agenda for all branch meeting Thursday 23 April 2pm
Feedback on Meetings with UOB Management Staff Development Reviews Update on Health & Safety Issues Durham Motion Workers Memorial Day ...
How are you? Feedback on your experiences of teaching/working during COVID-19
Tell us about your experiences. We will address questions and feedback at the upcoming cross-university UCU general meeting (all four branches together) via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 1st April...
Brighton PhD students support the Strike Action
Our PhD students have written a letter, supporting the UCU’s strike action, to the VC. You can read it here: letter-to-vc-feb-2020...
The prospect of striking later this week
We’ve heard from many UCU members at Brighton in the last few days. There are two prevailing feelings that everybody shares regarding the prospect of strike action beginning later...
Working to Contract / Action Short of a Strike
ASOS I hope that you’ve enjoyed taking a lunch break each day and finishing work after 7.5 hours (7 on a Friday!). It’s been a bit of a revelation...