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  • 24 January 2020

    External examiners resigning in protest at universities' failings over disputes The Guardian reported yesterday that senior academics are refusing to act as external…

  • 20 January 2020

    Staff on casualised contracts in UK universities are vulnerable and invisible 'second-class academics', says a new report released today. The report says universities'…

  • 17 January 2020

    UCU president-elect Nita Sanghera  UCU president-elect Nita Sanghera passed away on 16 January 2020 . UCU said it was such sad news for her family, her loved ones,…

  • 17 January 2020

    UCU vice-president Nita Sanghera passed away on 16 January 2020. This is such sad news for her family, her loved ones, and for the union. Nita worked tirelessly…

  • 10 January 2020

    Dates set for talks on future of USS pension scheme   Five January dates have been set for meetings to look at reforming the USS pension scheme. UCU members of…

  • 8 January 2020

    Five January dates have been set for meetings to look at reforming the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) - the pension scheme for members of the University…

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  • 23 December 2019

    Talks will take place at the start of the new year to look at the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) - the pension scheme for UCU members who took eight days'…

  • 19 December 2019

    UCU has today responded to the first annual review of the Office for Students. UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'The UK rightly has a reputation for its world…

  • 18 December 2019

    Even more universities could face disruption in the new year if disputes over pensions, and over pay and conditions are not resolved. Reballots will open at a further…