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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200811T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T120102Z
UID:8219-1597156200-1597161600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prison education: a vision for the future
DESCRIPTION:Prisons are one of the toughest environments to work in never mind a place within which to deliver good and meaningful education. The process of commissioning education for profit in prisons has created a fragmented workforce\, who face many challenges including their own terms and conditions. In addition\, the commissioning model has arguably diverted resources away from the development\, design and delivery of truly meaningful education. \nThis webinar as part of Fund the Future campaign will explore how we develop an overarching strategy to remedy the previous pattern of disjointed and confused decision-making that has shaped the prison education sector in the past. We will also aim to discuss how we transform the pay\, working conditions and professional standing of our prison education members into the future. \nThis will include how we learn from other trade union campaigns to ‘nationalise’ services; how we can bargain for a prison educators’ ‘national contract’; how we cope with the challenges ahead in relation to social distancing and blended learning and the availability or otherwise of in-cell technology; and how we can amplify our voices as professional educators around the development of a truly fit for purpose innovative prison education curriculum that sees the education provision being designed and delivered around educational needs as opposed to contractual restrictions. \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/prison-education-a-vision-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200724T113026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T120027Z
UID:8365-1597150800-1597154400@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Covid-19 and employment law\, including redundancies
DESCRIPTION:Speakers include leading employment law academics Michael Ford QC and Alan Bogg. \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/covid-19-and-employment-law/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200810T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T085227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115920Z
UID:8217-1597064400-1597068000@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:A practical guide to equality bargaining
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online discussion about putting equality at the heart of UCU’s bargaining agenda. \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/a-practical-guide-to-equality-bargaining/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200807T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200731T103734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115850Z
UID:8523-1596805200-1596808800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating a fully inclusive education system for disabled people
DESCRIPTION:For disabled people to be able to participate fully in all areas of society\, requires a change to structures and strategies. Education is the key driver for these changes as we fight to protect our future.  Join us online as we discuss the barriers and challenges and identify what an inclusive society for disabled people can look like. \nWith speakers\, Elane Heffernan\, Themesa Neckles and Lucy Burke. \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/fully-inclusive-education-system/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200729T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T085141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115821Z
UID:8215-1596027600-1596031200@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Consulting members using online surveys
DESCRIPTION:Join Ed Bailey\, UCU’s deputy head of campaigns\, and Rachel Remedios\, UCU research officer\, for a session on how to use online surveys to consult members. They’ll go through some different scenarios where you might use an online survey\, discuss how to design an effective survey and analyse the responses\, plus talk about some of the practicalities of running an online survey. \nThere will also be time for Q&A session. \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/consulting-members-using-online-surveys/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
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:20200724T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T084946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T114720Z
UID:8211-1595595600-1595599200@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Successful campaigns against job cuts in HE
DESCRIPTION:Join UCU staff and members from three higher education branches for a live online event to discuss how branches can challenge redundancies and other job cuts. It will be a great opportunity to share stories and examples from past and ongoing campaigns\, so please register your interest and get ready to put comments and questions to the participants. \nA recording can be made available to branch officers on request.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/successful-campaigns-against-job-cuts-in-he/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
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:20200722T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T084902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T114919Z
UID:8209-1595422800-1595426400@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Decolonising our institutions
DESCRIPTION:Liberating education begins with understanding the links between an imperial past and a corporatist present. Join us as we topple some myths on our journey to creating a truly anti-racist workplace. \nWith speakers Shalini Sharma\, Juliana Ojinnaka and Jason Arday. \nWatch back:\n\n\n 
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/decolonising-our-institutions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200720T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200708T141349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115606Z
UID:8145-1595250000-1595253600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Digital organising for UCU activists
DESCRIPTION:Calling all UCU reps & activists \n We’re running a webinar on digital organising as part of our Fund the Future campaign\, with speakers from UCU HQ and local reps. Join us on Monday 20 July at 1pm.  \nWatch back:
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/digital-organising-for-ucu-activists/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T084714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115451Z
UID:8207-1594909800-1594909800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Green New Deal for colleges and universities
DESCRIPTION:With Jo Grady\, UCU general secretary\, Graham Petersen from the Greener Jobs Alliance and Quinn Runkle from SOS-UK. \nWatch back:\n\n\nWatch also on Facebook.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/a-green-new-deal-for-colleges-and-universities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200715T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T134644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115339Z
UID:8242-1594818000-1594821600@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Online and blended teaching
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is is aimed at branch negotiators who are dealing with this issue. \nThis webinar will: \n\nexplore some of the challenges faced by UCU members given uncertainty over delivery demands in the autumn\nlook at the legal context\, especially concerning intellectual property and performance rights\nconsider what this means for individual workloads\nshare guidance from UCU regarding reaching agreements with your employers\nsuggest some options regarding practical professional support.\n\nThe webinar panel will include UCU policy officers covering workload\, health and safety and continuous professional development issues. We are especially excited to confirm that Professor Lionel Bently from Cambridge University will join us to answer questions on IPR. \nPlease request a link to watch back.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/online-and-blended-teaching/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200714T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200708T122125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T115151Z
UID:8138-1594749600-1594760400@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Empower and educate
DESCRIPTION:We all agree there can be no return to normal post Covid-19\, but what kind of changes need to take place? What tools does education give us to build a better future? \nJoin us for this exciting online event where we explore what education is for; start to transform our knowledge and communities and build a society that works for everyone. \nWith Jo Grady\, UCU general secretary and Dave Ward\, CWU general secretary. \nSpecial guests: Billy Bragg\, Sonia Adesara\, Grace Blakeley\, Dalia Gebrial\, Charmaine Brown\, Ann Pettifor\, Faiza Shaheen\, and Gary Younge \nWatch back:  \n\n\n\nYou can also watch on Facebook \n\nRunning order:\n6.00-6.10: \nIntroduction by Jo Grady\, UCU general secretary \n6.10-7.00: \nBuilding for better: Covid-19\, BLM\, and the climate crisis  \nChair\, Vicky Blake\, UCU president \nGrace Blakeley\, Ann Pettifor\, Dalia Gebrial\, and Charmaine Brown: \nWe all agree there can be no more return to normal\, but what kind of changes need to take place? Not just to educate and re-skill our students and communities\, but to also build a better post-covid world for ourselves. What tools does education give us to build a better future? Education is not just something that happens in the classroom\, but the ideas we learn there can help. In this session we want to explore the role of activism informed by feminism\, economics\, urban geography\, and decolonisation have to transform our knowledge and transform our communities and society and build for a better future. \n7.00-7.30: \nA new deal for workers  \nDave Ward (CWU) and Jo Grady (UCU) \n7.30-8.00: \nJail Guitar Doors Music featuring Billy Bragg \nChair: Janet Farrer\, UCU president-elect \nBilly Bragg and Justin Boreland will discuss the importance of music in prisons and UCU’s joint initiative with Billy\, Jail Guitar Doors Music \n8.00-8.50: \nEmpower and Educate: delivering social justice \nChair: Jo Grady \nFaiza Shaheen\, Sonia Adesara and Gary Younge \nEducation develops people’s capacities\, challenges them\, communicates values\, and creates lifelong opportunities. It is a source of dignity and community. But the system we work and study within is eroding those ideals. Much like healthcare\, education is being turned into a dysfunctional consumer market\, and the people who provide it into a cost to be minimised. But students are not units of production for the workplace.  And education is not a product. In this session we will explore what is education for? Is the current system maximising social or even economic progress\, Who is the current system actually working for\, and what type of post 16 education system delivers social justice while educating the public to flourish\, and creating a working environment that is healthy for staff. \n8.50-9.00: Summary and close with Jo Grady.
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/empower-and-educate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200708T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125351
CREATED:20200709T085559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T152515Z
UID:8223-1594213200-1594216800@fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk
SUMMARY:Studying institutional finances
DESCRIPTION:A UCU webinar for branch officers with highly regarded author and expert on student loan accounting\, Andrew McGettigan. Andrew will be talking with UCU’s Rachel Remedios about the financial information you need to understand when you are bargaining with employers in the current challenging climate. \nAndrew has written a fantastic blog on what to look out for when you are probing your institution’s financial situation which you can read here. \nWatch back:\n\nPresentations used during the webinar: \n\nUnderstanding institution finances\, Andrew McGettigan\nUsing financial information to challenge redundancies
URL:https://fundthefuture.web.ucu.org.uk/event/studying-institutional-finances/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Branches
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