Huge congratulations to UCU Branch Chair Ashley Tiffen for winning lecturer of the year at Cumbria University. A great illustration of the fact that active trade unionists represent educational goals that genuinely matter rather than managerialist spin and PR. Well done Ashley Regards Terry Murphy (Chair on behalf of ) UCU Northern Region Executive
Category: News
UCU Northern Region at march and rally for the NHS
Saturday 10th March 2018 Newcastle march and rally organised by People’s Assembly North East.
Dr Ernesto Schwartz-Marin, Durham University
We have been made aware of the case of an academic at Durham University today – Dr Ernesto Schwartz-Marin It appears that he has been given 14 days to leave the country as his appeal to have his visa renewed has been turned down. He has been told that he has spent too many days out…
UCU Newcastle University newsletter : March 2018
Inclement weather – some advice and pointers from your union
The “Beast from the East” and Storm Emma caused disruption for many Colleges and Universities. Alongside industrial action in Sunderland College and at Durham and Newcastle Universities, this has caused some senior managers problems in knowing how to manage the situation – and what they should expect of staff. If the institution that you work…
USS strike action 2018 : Photographs
Please email your photos and videos to Emma Alexander ealexander@ucu.org.uk Day 13 Day 12 Day 11 Day 10 Day 9 …
USS Strike picket lines
Show your support for the USS strike action at the picket lines: Thursday 22 February Friday 23 February Monday 26 February Tuesday 27 February Wednesday 28 February Monday 5 March Tuesday 6 March Wednesday 7 March Thursday 8 March Monday 12 March Tuesday 13 March Wednesday 14 March Thursday 15 March…
UCU Newcastle College branch newsletter : February
Work for UCU Northern Region
UCU is looking for a 0.8 Caseworker for the Northern region. This is a newly created position. Salary: £33,256 pa. (£41,571 pa. pro rata) Based in Gateshead, you will advise and represent UCU members on employment problems and disputes, in line with UCU procedure. Working within a trade union context, you will represent members at…
