Cambridge UCU researchers invite researchers at the University of Cambridge to join us for an open online ‘town hall’ event to discuss why the current disputes over pay, equality and pensions matter to research staff. What are the problems YOU…
Open Letter to Cambridge Vice Chancellor Stephen Toope
On 21st February 2022, the Cambridge University Council met to determine the University’s position on the UCU proposal to resolve the ongoing dispute over the USS pension scheme. The Council decided to reject the proposal in a vote which excluded all…
Wednesday Update: Transforming our University
And just like that, we’ve come to the end of our planned strike action. The past few weeks have seen many of us standing (or huddling) on the picket-lines; whatever the weather, we’ve held firm. And it’s clear that’s what’s…
Why I’m On Strike #3
To end this round of picketing, we held a Student-Staff Solidarity Rally outside Great St Mary’s. Julia, a UTO in History, spoke to us about the fight we’re all in to transform our education, and our university, for the better.…
Solidarity with the student occupation of Sidgwick site
As members of staff at the University of Cambridge and its Colleges, we send a message of solidarity to students at the University of Cambridge who have occupied a lecture block at the Sidgwick Site this week in support of…
UPDATE: No in-person pickets tomorrow, #StrikeFromHome instead!
Hello, and welcome to the fourth day of our strike action! Here’s a quick preview of what tomorrow (Friday 18 February) holds in store for us: NO PICKETING IN PERSON TOMORROW: due to Storm Eunice, and the risks of picketing…
Statement on #ReclaimTheseStreets
The Executive Committee members of Cambridge UCU offer our deepest condolences to the family of Sarah Everard, who was murdered last week. A serving member of the London Metropolitan police has now been charged in connection with her death. We…
Solidarity with Boğaziçi University, Istanbul
As Cambridge UCU we stand in solidarity with students and staff of Boğaziçi University, Istanbul. On January 1, the President of Turkish Republic unilaterally appointed Melih Bulu, a member of his ruling party, as the rector of Boğaziçi University. Fellows…
CUCU-Cambridge SU Joint Response to Board of Scrutiny Report
A joint response by Cambridge UCU and Cambridge SU to the Discussion of the Supplementary Report of the Board of Scrutiny Deputy Vice Chancellor, this statement for the Discussion the 9th February is co-written by Lorena Gazzotti, the current Secretary…
Join the Negotiating Committee!
UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 12.00, SUNDAY 24 JANUARY Cambridge is the only public university in England that still doesn’t recognise UCU. After concerted pressure, that’s about to change. Winning recognition will mean agreeing a recognition agreement and ensuring it applies to…