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This is a reminder that all UCU members at Kent are entitled to the support of a caseworker from within the branch. These caseworkers have … Read more

Update on negotiations re transformation and redundancies UCU branch negotiators continue to meet regularly with management across a range of fora – JSNCC, sub-JSNCCs, working … Read more

Following the branch AGM on 12 June 2024, the new branch committee for 2024-25 have now taken office. They are as follows: President: Claire Hurley … Read more

Individual Meetings We expect senior management to initiate a second round of individual meetings with colleagues formally ‘at risk’ of redundancy. We expect the meetings … Read more

Please join us for the next branch meeting at 1-2pm on Thursday 14 March. There are a number of motions to vote on so it … Read more

A report from branch Vice-President Christopher Burden-Strevens: I am writing to give an update on the current state of negotiations between UCU and senior management. … Read more

A report from branch Vice-President Christopher Burden-Strevens: Over the past two weeks UCU Committee and Reps have received a large number of enquiries about the … Read more

Many of you will have now seen the University’s proposal (available here) to cut staff time allocated to research across the institution. At present the … Read more

Our Kent UCU ballot opens today (Friday 23 February)! You should receive your ballot papers by Monday 26th or Tuesday 27th at your home address.  … Read more

Today management have opened a 30 day consultation and voluntary redundancy scheme on the potential closure of several degree courses, which has put 58 academic … Read more