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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T104816Z
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SUMMARY:Everyday ableism
DESCRIPTION:Ableism is discrimination in favour of non-disabled people. It is based on an assumption that the physical\, cognitive and sensory differences with which disabled people live with are deficits\, and it is rooted in the medical model of disability that assumes that disabled people need to be ‘fixed’. It is manifest in physical\, environmental and attitudinal barriers that exclude and stigmatise an entire group of people as ‘less than’. \nThis webinar will explore\, what ableism is; recognising it and how to challenge it. The event will be chaired by Themesa Neckles\, vice chair of UCU’s disabled members’ standing committee with contributions from Elane Heffernan\, NEC and chair of the disabled members’ standing committee\, Lucy Burke\, NEC and disabled members’ standing committee and Michelle Daley\, Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) (invited). A BSL interpreter will be available.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/everyday-ableism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches,UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201117T144931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T144931Z
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SUMMARY:Day of action: organising disabled workers
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nCovid-19 has disproportionately impacted on disabled workers from being denied reasonable adjustments to being the first to be made redundant and in line with our theme for this year ‘organising for disabled workers’\, we would like to invite you to be a contributor to this important and timely discussion. \nTo mark UCU’s third year of action for disability equality\, this event will be chaired by Elane Heffernan\, UCU NEC and chair of the disabled members’ standing committee\, with contributions from Themesa Neckles\, vice-chair of UCU disabled members’ standing committee\, Ann Galpin\, co-chair\, NUJ\, TUC disabled workers’ committee and Colleen Johnson\, NEU.  A BSL interpreter will be available.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/organising-disabled-workers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches,UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201029T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T114623Z
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SUMMARY:PGRs as staff - not students
DESCRIPTION:UCU has adopted a policy to campaign for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to be recognised as members of staff. We are keen to discuss this with our PGR members and to hear your ideas and thoughts about the campaign. We will also hear from our sister union SULF who are based in Sweden and were successful in campaigning for PGRs to be treated as employees. \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/pgrs-as-staff-not-students/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201116T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201103T145817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T150530Z
UID:8848-1605546000-1605549600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keeping universities running during the pandemic – the importance of supporting ARPS staff
DESCRIPTION:Watch back: \n\n\n\nJoin our discussion about the importance of the work academic-related and professional services staff are undertaking to keep universities running. \nFrom IT staff and those working in libraries or museums\, to the e-learning teams and counselling services\, ARPS staff are a crucial part of the academic team. The discussion will focus on practical questions about health and safety on campus and how you can organise ARPS staff to ensure their welfare at this time.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/keeping-universities-running/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches,UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201106T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T150418Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonising 2: capturing the student perspective
DESCRIPTION:Watch back: \n\n\n\nUCU’s black members’ standing committee looks at the students’ and ex-students’ point of view on the curriculum. Black students have been asking why is our curriculum white and when will institutions decolonise themselves. Following on from previous discussions we ask students and ex-students to share their experience and ask how staff and students can work together to shape the agenda and create change.   \nContributors: Sukhi Bath\, Ilyas Nagdee\, Nwanneka Osammor\, Kemi Ryan \nChair: Julianna Ojinaka
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/decolonising-2-capturing-the-student-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201030T091349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T091349Z
UID:8844-1605108600-1605115800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:ACE member meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meeting for UCU members working in adult and community education. \nAt the meeting we will be discussing: \n\nthe results of the survey; what is happening in ACE at the current time\nterms and conditions for members working in ACE\, how they are determined and how funding for ACE is secured\nFund the Future campaign – how it applies to ACE\nhealth and safety at work – your rights in the workplace in light of the Covid-19 pandemic\na vision for the future – what do we want ACE to look like in the future and how can we campaign for it?\n\nThe meeting will be attended by Naina Kent (UCU NEC ACE rep)\, Andrew Harden (UCU head of FE)\, Jane Thompson (bargaining and negotiations official); and Vicky Blake (UCU president) has also been invited. \nThere will be time for questions at the event but if you would rather send in a question please do so when you register. \nRegistration is now open and will close at 5pm on 10 November. \nRegister here
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/ace-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201014T133206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T150332Z
UID:8739-1603458000-1603461600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Black and disabled workers' health and safety
DESCRIPTION:Watch back: \n\n\n\nThe Covid-19 crisis has seen particular challenges for black and disabled workers. ONS statistics found that between March and July 2020\, 59% of all deaths involving Covid-19 during this period were disabled (‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths by disability status\, England and Wales: 2 March to 14 July 2020’) while black males are 4.2 times more likely to die from a COVID-19-related death and black females are 4.3 times more likely than white ethnicity males and females. (Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths by ethnic group\, England and Wales: 2 March 2020 to 10 April 2020). \nThis webinar will look at the issues facing black and disabled workers during the current pandemic and ways in which members can raise health and safety issues and use tools to ensure a safe workplace. A BSL interpreter will be available for this event. \nChair: Victoria Showunmi\, chair of UCU’s equality committee \nSpeakers:  \nElane Heffernan\, NEC and hair of disabled members’ standing committee\nAlex Lancaster\, UCU health and safety officer\nMaxine Looby\, NEC FE black representative\nThemesa Neckles\, vice chair of disabled members’ standing committee
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/black-and-disabled-hs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201019T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201005T155224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T150220Z
UID:8716-1603123200-1603128600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mapping LGBT+ progress
DESCRIPTION:Watch back: \n\n\n\nReviewing progress towards LGBT+ equality and liberation to date\, and looking ahead \nThe event will focus on two main questions: \n\nhow much progress have we made with advancing the LGBT+ rights and liberation agenda as of today?\nwhere do we go next\, and what should our priorities be?\n\nConfirmed speakers: \nFlora Renz (University of Kent and The Future of Legal Gender Project)\nAn international perspective on the future of legal gender. \nJordan Daly (Time for Inclusive Education – TIE)\nTIE led a successful campaign which resulted in Scotland being the first country in the world to deliver LGBT+ history as part of the school curriculum. \nMaria Exall (TUC LGBT+ chair)\nThe role of trade unions in establishing LGBT+ rights today how an agenda can be taken through the union structures. \nIn 2020 the TUC Congress passed a motion in full support of trans and non-binary rights. \nPav Akhtar (UK Black Pride)\nIntersectionality of LGBT+ and race. In its 15th year UK Black Pride is an international leader in providing voice and space at the intersection of LGBT+ and race. \nTrude Sundberg (University of Kent)\nPresenting initial findings from a current research project into the experience of LGBT+ people working in the post school education sector.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/mapping-lgbtplus-progress/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20201007T134850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T145829Z
UID:8728-1602694800-1602700200@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Systemic racism and how to survive it
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar we will identify what we mean by ‘systemic racism’. We will be joined by colleagues from sister education unions including Michelle Codrington-Rogers\, the first black national president of the NASUWT alongside UCU contributors from FE\, HE and prison education. We will leave members with clear strategies to both recognise and challenge systemic racism in all its forms. \nChair: Victoria Showunmi (UCU NEC\, chair UCU BMSC and equality committee\, vice-chair HEC)
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/systemic-racism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200916T161659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T104903Z
UID:8708-1601298000-1601301600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Balancing work and caring through Covid and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Watch back: \n\n\n\nThe Covid-19 crisis has seen a major shift in working patterns which has presented particular challenges for those balancing work alongside caring responsibilities. The closure of schools and childcare providers earlier this year placed a particularly intense burden on working women\, with a recent TUC survey showing that 41% of women are still struggling to find the childcare they need to work. \nThis webinar will explore how the recent changes to working life are continuing to impact on parents and carers\, and what support is needed to ensure that work and caring can be balanced effectively.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/balancing-work-and-caring/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to all,UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200923T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200911T130122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T134743Z
UID:8682-1600866000-1600869600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:London and South East region higher education briefing
DESCRIPTION:This online regional briefing will: \n\nupdate you on the funding environment\, political context and the potential financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on higher education institutions\ndiscuss the national UCU fund the future campaign\, available resources and support for branches\nconsider the impact of recent events on workloads\nprovide you with practical guidance and advice on defending jobs and ensuring that the reopening of universities is safe for staff and students.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/london-and-south-east-region-higher-education-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200916T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200911T130716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T112232Z
UID:8685-1600261200-1600264800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:'It's My Time' workload campaign launch (UCU Eastern & Home Counties)
DESCRIPTION:Watch back: \n\n\n\nThe impact of Covid-19 on working practices and the shift to blended learning has meant additional workload pressures for UCU members. The need for an organised collective response in workplaces has never been greater. Coupled with this\, the need for individual members to protect their own wellbeing\, supported by their union and workplace agreements\, is increasingly important. The Eastern region is launching the ‘It’s My Time’ campaign at a virtual members’ meeting on Weds 16 Sept at 1pm. General secretary Jo Grady and Jane Thompson from the national bargaining team will join the regional office to talk about how members can challenge excessive workloads.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/its-my-time-workload-campaign-launch-ucu-eastern-home-counties/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200902T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200803T082636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T155629Z
UID:8530-1599073200-1599076800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Back to school: organising to win in 2020-21
DESCRIPTION:World famous trade union organiser Jane McAlevey talks to UCU members and general secretary Jo Grady about growing your branch\, winning disputes and keeping workplaces safe.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/organising-to-win/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches,UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200824T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200818T135941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T113525Z
UID:8583-1598292000-1598295600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fighting job cuts & structural racism
DESCRIPTION:As lockdown restrictions begin to ease\, the economic impact of Covid-19 is now being felt across HE\, FE and adult and prison education with a significant number of institutions seeking to make posts redundant or otherwise cut staff costs. These moves will have an even greater impact on black members\, who are disproportionately employed on precarious contracts and as such bear the brunt of job cuts and attacks on pay and conditions. \nJoin us for an informative session\, with input from black members across FE\, HE and prison education\, to discuss how cuts are affecting black workers\, students and communities\, the intersectional implications and how we can fight against their damaging impact. \nPlease register here
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/fighting-job-cuts-and-structural-racism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200710T121102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115743Z
UID:8213-1595939400-1595944800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Protecting staff on casualised contracts
DESCRIPTION:Our members on casualised contract are in the front line of the cuts being implemented and threatened as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Please join us on 28 July to hear about how the Fund the Future campaign can be used to protect members on casualised contracts and to hear from a number of branches and campaigns who are leading the fight against these threats. \nWe’ll hear about building solidarity action\, engaging with local communities\, building political support and how to build local campaigns to protect members. \nThe meeting will hosted by UCU’s anti-casualisation committee\, UCU president\,Vicky Blake and UCU’s Jane Thompson. \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/protecting-casualised-staff/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches,UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200708T161500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T114821Z
UID:8160-1595509200-1595516400@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:GTAs are workers too!
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 23 July 1-3pm we are hosting a session aimed at our members working as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) (or similar). The meeting will be co-hosted by UCU and PandemicPGRs who have been campaigning for the rights of PGRs during the Covid-19 crisis. \nWe have invited a number of campaign groups to share what they have been doing and there will be an opportunity for members to ask questions and share their own experiences and ideas. \nWe look forward to seeing you on 23 July
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/gtas-are-workers-too/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T103835
CREATED:20200708T162029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T100934Z
UID:8164-1595336400-1595340000@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:ACE end of term catch up
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a ‘catch-up’ for our members working in adult and community education (ACE) before we head into the summer\, to find out their experiences during the Covid 19 crisis and to talk about what we need to do to prepare for a return in the autumn. \nWe will also talk to about our Fund the Future campaign and what it should look like in ACE and supporting branches in the workplace. \nWe’d like to encourage members to share their experiences and thoughts and to use the meeting to network with others. \nYou will need to register for the event and once registered will be sent a link to join the meeting. We realise some colleagues may have started their summer break\, but if you are available for this catch up then it would be good to see you.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/ace-end-of-term-catch-up/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UCU members
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