The motion below was passed unanimously at the Leeds UCU General Meeting on 29th September: “The UCU local association notes that existing UCU policy on migration and labour markets recognises the social, cultural and economic value of migration and opposes … Read more
Consequences of the EU referendum result An open meeting to discuss the effects of the referendum result for university staff and what we can do to support each other. All welcome: EU / UK / international, union members and non-members. … Read more
On international women’s day we’ll be screening the UCU short film: A woman’s place is in the union Followed by a discussion on the gender pay gap in higher education. Tuesday 8 March 12pm—1pm Baines Wing room 1.06 This is an … Read more
All members and staff and students are invited to a UCU event on challenging racism in the workplace. Dr Iyiola Solanke of the School of Law New UCU film ‘Witness’, which chronicles the lived experiences of UCU black members in … Read more
Wednesday 10 February, 1pm – 2pm A short talk by Dr Iyiola Solanke of the School of Law followed by a film from UCU, both on the subject of challenging workplace racism. Engineering (Houldsworth) lecture theatre E (G.08). Open to … Read more
According to HESA data from 2012/13, it was established that • Female professors were paid an average 6.0% less than the average paid to male professors. • Among all academic staff, including professors, the gap is much more pronounced, at … Read more