We were heartbroken to learn of the events in Fishmongers’ Hall and London Bridge on Friday 29 November, and subsequently of the death of Jack Merritt, the course coordinator for the Learning Together Initiative at the Criminology Institute. On…
Motion on Climate Justice
Motion on Climate Justice – AGM 20th Nov 2019 This branch notes: That the IPCC report issued in 2018 requires global CO2 emissions to fall by 45% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050, in order to keep…
Motion on Kashmir Solidarity
Motion on Kashmir Solidarity – AGM 20th Nov 2019 Cambridge UCU condemns the Indian government’s recent actions with respect to Jammu and Kashmir. These actions have included: the decisions to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under the Indian constitution,…
Vote ‘Yes’ on 18 June to change the student disciplinary framework
Image by Kairat Muratalievo on Unsplash Content note: This blog contains mention of sexual assault On 18 June, members of Regent House have an opportunity to transform the University of Cambridge into a safer, more supportive place for our…
CUCU statement on Christchurch attacks
We offer our heartfelt support and solidarity to the families and communities devastated by the mass murder of worshippers at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. We stand alongside our Muslim sisters and brothers against Islamophobia, in our community in Cambridge…
Motion on Solidarity with Brazilian Workers and Students
Motion on Solidarity with Brazilian workers and studentsCambridge UCU AGM – 30 Nov 2018 This branch notes: The recent election of Jair Bolsonaro, and the worrying turn towards fascism in Brazil that this represents. The alarming rise in violence…
Motion on Academic freedom, complicity with UAE-Saudi war and famine in Yemen
Motion on Academic freedom, complicity with UAE-Saudi war and famine in Yemen Cambridge UCU AGM – 30 Nov 2018 This branch notes: The life sentence recently handed down to Durham PhD student Matthew Hedges by a court in UAE…
Solidarity with the McStrike 1st May 2018
Cambridge UCU stands in solidarity with Cambridge McDonald’s branch of BFAWU and their historic strike. Read about their last strike action here. Our letter: Dear Cambridge McDonald’s branch of BFAWU, Congratulations on your courageous and historic strike. Cambridge UCU, the…
Standing together to oppose Islamophobia
Standing together to oppose Islamophobia and racism in Cambridge and beyond We are appalled by the hate messages which have recently circulated online and have been posted as letters to Muslim homes in some areas of the UK. This vile…