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Sexual violence and harassment at the University of Leicester #MeTooOnCampus

Published: 4th April, 2019

Leicester UCU extend our solidarity and support to those students speaking out about their experiences of sexual violence and harassment experienced at the University of Leicester, and other higher education institutions. These acts of violence are wholly unacceptable and have no place on our campus. We call on the University of Leicester to listen carefully…

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Leicester UCU statement on NZ terrorist attack

Published: 15th March, 2019

Leicester UCU is appalled and horrified to hear of the fascist attack on the Muslim community of Christchurch, New Zealand. We would like to extend our love to those affected by the horrific attack in which 49 people have lost their lives. We are disturbed to hear increasing incidents of Islamophobia, throughout the world. The…

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You vis-à-vis the VC: how much are you worth?

Published: 28th January, 2019

Have you ever wondered how long it takes the University of Leicester’s president and vice-chancellor to earn your annual salary? Now you can use our quick and easy calculator to find out. Select your pay spinal-point from the list below to find out. (If you know your salary but don’t know what spine point this…

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Strike ballots to open at Leicester’s universities – Press release

Published: 14th January, 2019

More than 1000 members of the University and College Union (UCU) at Leicester University and De Montfort University are to be balloted for strike action in a row over pay and conditions. The ballot opens tomorrow (Tuesday) and closes on Friday 22 February. The pay row is a national dispute which covers 143 UK universities,…

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Leicester UCU – 2018 End of Year Quiz

Published: 18th December, 2018

Leicester UCU – 2018 End of Year Quiz [HDquiz quiz = “29”]

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Form test 4

Published: 15th October, 2018

Using <object>

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Form Test 3

Published: 14th October, 2018

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Form Test 2

Published: 14th October, 2018

With Code

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Form Test 1

Published: 14th October, 2018

Same Centenary MS Form but with recommended Iframe code

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Motion in support of ‘Stansted 15’

Published: 4th October, 2018

Motion in support of ‘Stansted 15’: Endorsed by the UCU Committee on 4th October 2018 Leicester UCU notes the case of the so-called ‘Stansted 15’,  activists from groups including End Deportations, Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants and Plane Stupid, who, in March 2017 used non-violent direct action – lying down in front of an…

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