Loughborough University UCU

06/10/2026

The UCU - University and College Union have launched a new website for the 'Education. It's ours' campaign. The resources across the site will help us build the solidarity, campaigning & action we will need to tackle the crisis in Post-16 education. Please take a look & get involved:

Ways to support the Education. It's ours campaign — share your story, join the newsletter, download the activist toolkit and more.

25/09/2026

Solidarity with University of Nottingham UCU members on strike on 30 Sep & 1 Oct, as the university's governing council meets to decide final restructuring plans. The 2 day strike will be followed by sustained strike action from 5 Oct-11 Dec, alongside ASOS. More info:

Staff at the University of Nottingham will strike on 30 September and 1 October, as the university's governing council meets to decide the final Future Nottingham Phase 2 (FN2) restructuring plans.

15/09/2026

Do you know what your pension is worth?

Pension Awareness Week is the perfect time to give your pension some attention. A quick review today could help you make better decisions for the future.

Read our latest article: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/pay-your-pension-some-attention/

09/09/2026

Swing by the Edward Herbert building for a chat about UCU and the work that we are doing to support our members at Loughborough University.

04/09/2026

📢 We’re recruiting! Could you be our next Caseworker? Join the team supporting members and making a real difference to your colleagues.

Find out more and get in touch: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/could-you-be-our-next-caseworker/

26/08/2026

Still time to sign up for this free session to explore the impact of work on our wellbeing, understand employers’ responsibilities, and develop confidence in raising workplace concerns. Open to all staff.

More info - click the link: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/struggling-with-workload-join-this-free-cpd-session-on-working-safely/

With workload pressures continuing to affect staff across the University, Working Safely: Building Collective Strength provides a practical opportunity to explore the impact of work on our wellbeing, understand employers’ responsibilities, and develop confidence in raising workplace concerns.

04/08/2026

Too much work and not enough time? You're not alone.

Join this free CPD session on workload, stress, wellbeing and your rights at work. Open to all Loughborough University staff & PhD Students.

📅 Tues 8 Sept, 1-2:30pm

More info & to book: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/event/struggling-with-workload-free-cpd-session-on-working-safely/

With workload pressures continuing to affect staff across the University, Working Safely: Building Collective Strength provides a practical opportunity to explore the impact of work on our wellbeing, understand employers’ responsibilities, and develop confidence in raising workplace concerns.

31/07/2026

Tomorrow, our 2026/27 Committee officially begins its term! A huge thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to represent & support our members over the coming year.

Meet the new committee & learn more about their roles in the linked article.

Following our recent branch elections, we are pleased to introduce the 2026–27 LUCU Committee and to welcome Anaïs Carlton-Parada and Andy Woodhouse, who are joining the committee, from 1st August, as Ordinary Committee Members.

21/07/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate Dr Andrew Dix’s University Medal, recognising not only his longstanding academic contribution but also the extraordinary support he has provided to colleagues through many years of dedicated casework

Read the full article: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/ucu-congratulates-andrew-dix-on-university-medal/

17/07/2026

Unions make us stronger. Join today, here: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/

If you're working in another sector you can find the best union for you to join here: https://www.tuc.org.uk/join-a-union