UCU Commons
UCU Commons is a broad activist community working within and alongside the University and College Union (UCU). We are also on http://UCUCommons.org #UCUCommons
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I really did intend to read all the election addresses, but then decided not to bother and used the @ucucommons.org cheat sheet (below) instead. Apologies to my fellow candidates, and good luck!- My #UCU NEC ballot paper arrived! Voted for @markpendleton.bsky.social and @suzitoole.bsky.social obviously plus a bunch of other @ucucommons.org and independent candidates at the list below.
- Can't wait for mine to arrive so I can vote!
- My #UCU NEC ballot paper arrived! Voted for @markpendleton.bsky.social and @suzitoole.bsky.social obviously plus a bunch of other @ucucommons.org and independent candidates at the list below.
- My #UCU NEC ballot paper arrived! Voted for @markpendleton.bsky.social and @suzitoole.bsky.social obviously plus a bunch of other @ucucommons.org and independent candidates at the list below.
- This May, I step down from UCU's NEC as Women's Rep (HE) after six years' service (as is mandatory). I can't think of anyone better to hand the baton to as women's reps than @drgillhistory.bsky.social and Poppy Gerrard-Abbott, both of whom have been fab on our Women Members' Standing Committee. /1
- A huge turnout of staff, students and community members against the proposed closure of the Uni of Essex campus in Southend. Thanks to @ucuessex.bsky.social for the invitation to speak about what’s happening at Sheffield - your fight is our fight! And solidarity for your picket lines next week!
- PS. Not too late to tell the government what you think about their proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain - the public consultation is open until 12th Feb. www.gov.uk/government/c...
- Early morning start after a quick swing through the southwest, meeting UCU members in Bristol and Exeter. Thanks to @profalexp.bsky.social for facilitating the visits and for standing for election to the #ucu national executive committee! More people to vote for at ucucommons.org/who-else-sho...
- Ballots are starting to drop! Here’s how to vote #UCU
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- Not just a university restructure but a coastal town losing its future. Rally tomorrow, 12–1pm, The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend (SS1 1NS). Be there.
- I stand firmly with @markpendleton.bsky.social for UCU Vice-President (HE). Mark manages uniquely combines three traits - emphatic driver of political change; a close reader of letter/spirit of protocol; a caring human with deep collectice sense. The only person I trust can change UCU from within.
- From this Friday, #ucu members will receive ballot papers for this year’s elections. I am running for election as Vice-President (Higher Education), to become President in 2029–30. Read why below and at ucucommons.org/mark4vp/ I also support @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (Further Education).
- This from my fellow departmental #ucu rep Anna means a lot. We have been through the wringer in recent years but we built power through a focus on unity, organising and empowerment, doubling density in the process. We can do the same in UCU nationally. ucucommons.org/endorsements...
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- My ballot papers just arrived for the @ucu.org.uk NEC and VP elections. I’ll be voting for @markpendleton.bsky.social and @suzitoole.bsky.social for the Vice Presidential posts, as well as the candidates on this slate: campaignforucudemocracy.com/2025/11/26/2...
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- I've voted. Have you? Vote in the UCU national elections for @markpendleton.bsky.social + @suzitoole.bsky.social plus all the awesome candidates on our slate ucucommons.org/election26/
- If you in any way can, get down to Southend on Thursday at noon to support @ucuessex.bsky.social members and the Southend community.
- 📢 Staff on casualised contracts: have your say UCU’s annual meeting takes place Sat 28 Feb (hybrid) at UCU HQ & on Zoom. Share your voice and shape how we fight insecurity at work Register by 17 Feb ucu.wufoo.com/forms/annual...
- Was glad I could get along to today’s lunchtime London Metropolitan University rally against threats to cut 120 academic jobs to offer a few words of solidarity. Institutions like London Met have been hugely important in advancing educational opportunities for all. They must and will be defended.
- More rallies tomorrow and next Monday - get down if you can and join the calls for management to rethink their hugely damaging plans and properly consult with their staff. Details at: www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...
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- 📣 Today @felicitycallard.bsky.social and I have published the first peer-reviewed response to the 'Sullivan Review' of research and data on sex and gender. doi.org/10.1111/tran... The Review could threaten trans rights and inclusion, erode academic freedom, and undermine research quality.
- #UCU friends: would you be up for helping us get the vote out in this crucial UCU VP and NEC election? The best thing to do is to email your friends, colleagues and other contacts and encourage them to vote. So if you'd like to help, DM me and I can send you a template email you can use.
- #UCU members: NEC ballot papers drop TODAY. Please, please don't ignore these when they arrive. Our sectors' future viability depends on you having your say. I can recommend a vote for the candidates listed below. If you want to chat to me about this, my DMs are open.
- Love to see devolved nations endorsing @markpendleton.bsky.social When your UCU ballot papers drop, vote for Mark, vote for @suzitoole.bsky.social + vote for other excellent candidates ucucommons.org/election26/
- Grateful for the endorsement of the UCU Cymru and Scotland Presidents and other reps of devolved nations. We need to unite our union across the UK, while respecting the distinct needs of each nation and sector. #ucu ucucommons.org/endorsements...
- Grateful for the endorsement of the UCU Cymru and Scotland Presidents and other reps of devolved nations. We need to unite our union across the UK, while respecting the distinct needs of each nation and sector. #ucu ucucommons.org/endorsements...
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- Just to offer the counterpoint here, as I think it is very very important we do so: this is absolutely anticipatory obedience 101. Much as university leaders might see it as their responsibility to “plan” for this possibility, in effect REF are getting to set the agenda without winning any election
- Before anyone gets too angry about this, several things. (1) Universities in the UK, unlike the US, are pretty much under the financial and admin control of central govt. If RefUK moves to wipe them out, as they will, then some will choose life. (1/3) www.timeshighereducation.com/news/univers...
- Delighted to be one of many colleagues endorsing @markpendleton.bsky.social for #ucu Vice-President (Higher Education). Find out more about him and his campaign here ucucommons.org/about-mark/ and please do vote when your ballot arrives! 😀
- Really important endorsement for Mark and @suzitoole.bsky.social from all five Equality standing committee chairs! #UCU
- Today’s start of LGBT+ history month is a great time to focus on and recommit to the important work UCU does to advance LGBTQ+ and wider equality. My contributions to that have led to endorsement from the chairs of all five of UCU’s equality committees. Thank you. ucucommons.org/endorsements/
- Very proud and happy to sign onto this as Chair of the LGBTQ+ committee. UCU has an equality record we can be genuinely proud of, and there is so much more we can achieve. Mark and Suzi are the people to lead this charge. #ucu
- Today’s start of LGBT+ history month is a great time to focus on and recommit to the important work UCU does to advance LGBTQ+ and wider equality. My contributions to that have led to endorsement from the chairs of all five of UCU’s equality committees. Thank you. ucucommons.org/endorsements/
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- Yes indeed! Please share! bsky.app/profile/ucuc...
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- Thanks, just found it on the website as well 😄
- Great to see that Mark Pendleton is running for UCU VP (Higher Education). Worked with him on the RHS LGBT+ report and he was consistently, insistently and cheerfully simply ace. Learn more from ucucommons.org/about-mark/ . And regardless, don't ignore your ballot.
- Today’s start of LGBT+ history month is a great time to focus on and recommit to the important work UCU does to advance LGBTQ+ and wider equality. My contributions to that have led to endorsement from the chairs of all five of UCU’s equality committees. Thank you. ucucommons.org/endorsements/
- Honestly, stuff like this is why we need a serious union that is on the ball. If we don't fully engage in shaping the future of the HE sector, employers and managers will happily get on with doing it without us #UCU
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- On my way south to join this very special occasion - 50 years and 100 issues of HWJ!
- It's time for members of UCU to vote for their NEC reps. I'll try not to make this account a UCU-boreathon over the next weeks, but please, UCU members, for a sensible union, vote for the mighty @markpendleton.bsky.social & @suzitoole.bsky.social for the VP posts and for the other candidates below.
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- Here’s your list of people to vote for in this year’s #ucu elections. Remember to vote in every category on your paper, regardless of whether you work in HE or FE. Number in order the candidates until there aren’t any more you would like to support. And then pop the ballot back in the post!
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- I will also be emailing my #UCU contacts urging everyone to vote, and recommending @ucucommons.org & recommended candidates. Please consider doing the same. A union capable of leadership is crucial to the future of our livelihoods and workplaces.
- #UCU members: NEC ballot papers drop TODAY. Please, please don't ignore these when they arrive. Our sectors' future viability depends on you having your say. I can recommend a vote for the candidates listed below. If you want to chat to me about this, my DMs are open.
- #UCU members: NEC ballot papers drop TODAY. Please, please don't ignore these when they arrive. Our sectors' future viability depends on you having your say. I can recommend a vote for the candidates listed below. If you want to chat to me about this, my DMs are open.
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- Great turnout Sheffield! Disgraceful behaviour from Sheffield University execs.
- These people are really good people, with common sense and the ability to lead with empathy.
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- Absolutely support these candidates. Use your votes!
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
- Expect an email about this from me tomorrow!
- From tomorrow, Friday 30 January, ballot papers will start to arrive by post for VP (HE and FE), and several key positions on our NEC. We're supporting our own @markpendleton.bsky.social for VP (HE) and independent @suzitoole.bsky.social for VP (FE) & lots of other great people. Please share! #UCU
