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LeedsUCU podcastLeeds UCU podcast: campaigns - 4 July 2025In today's episode, recorded Thursday 26 June 2025: campaigns officer Anja Komatar on the role of the campaigns officer, and some of the campaigns the branch is involved in internationally and in the workplace.Content note: includes discussion of Israel and Palestine.With Rachel Walls and Anja Komatar.If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes. See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/To j...2025-07-0430 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastAn interview with Dave Pike, TUC Regional Secretary, Northeast, Yorkshire and HumberOur podcast returns from an extended break, with an interview with the newly appointed TUC Regional Secretary for the Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber - Dave Pike. Jon Bryan (UCU Regional Support Official) asking the questions.Dave Pike appointedhttps://www.tuc.org.uk/news/dave-pike-appointed-new-regional-secretary-northeast-yorkshire-and-humber-tucRegional TUC comment on Higher Education in the NE:https://www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/stakes-are-high-if-university-funding-crisis-continuesTUC Reps Courseshttps://www.tuc.org.uk/training/TUCcoursesAnti-Right and Populism Briefings:2025-06-1719 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 13 June 2025In today's episode, recorded Wednesday 11 June 2025: AGM, unions meeting with the vice chancellor about the review of the university’s plan, and changes to the university’s trans policy.With Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes. See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join 2025-06-1319 minLeedsUCU podcastSpecial: initial reactions on senior management’s ‘white paper’In today’s episode, recorded Wednesday 21 May 2025 branch president Jenny Rivas Perez and branch honorary secretary Vicky Blake give their initial thoughts on the University of Leeds management’s “white paper” on the direction of travel of the university for the next five years. With Alan Smith.If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes. See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/To join UCU go to https...2025-05-2242 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 16 May 2025(What happened to episodes 7 and 8? They were affected by industrial action by UCU staff who are members of the Unite LE127 branch. Episode 7 was recorded and may eventually be released (as branch old news).In today's episode, recorded Wednesday 14 May 2025: waiting for management plans about the university size and shape, and its trans policy; supporting members at risk of redundancy, call out for members to volunteer as caseworkers, new AGM date.With Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for...2025-05-1611 min
X Docs ViệtWright Kardeşler: İmkansız Uçuş, İnanılmaz HikayeWright Kardeşler: İmkansız Uçuş, İnanılmaz HikayeUçma hayali kurmaya cesaret eden öncüler Wright kardeşlerin inanılmaz hikayesine dalın. Bu belgesel, 1903'te Wright kardeşlerin ilk uçuşunun gerçekleştiği Kitty Hawk'ın tarihi kumlarına kadar küçük bir bisiklet dükkanından yolculuklarını keşfediyor. Orville Wright'ın havacılık tarihini sonsuza dek değiştiren ilk sürekli, kontrollü, havadan ağır motorlu uçuşu pilotluk ettiği olağanüstü ana tanık olun.Hayallerini gerçekleştirmek için sayısız engeli aşan havacılığın kurucuları Wilbur Wright v...2025-04-1552 min
X Docs TürkçeWright Kardeşler: İmkansız Uçuş, İnanılmaz HikayeWright Kardeşler: İmkansız Uçuş, İnanılmaz HikayeUçma hayali kurmaya cesaret eden öncüler Wright kardeşlerin inanılmaz hikayesine dalın. Bu belgesel, 1903'te Wright kardeşlerin ilk uçuşunun gerçekleştiği Kitty Hawk'ın tarihi kumlarına kadar küçük bir bisiklet dükkanından yolculuklarını keşfediyor. Orville Wright'ın havacılık tarihini sonsuza dek değiştiren ilk sürekli, kontrollü, havadan ağır motorlu uçuşu pilotluk ettiği olağanüstü ana tanık olun.Hayallerini gerçekleştirmek için sayısız engeli aşan havacılığın kurucuları Wilbur Wright v...2025-04-1549 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 28 February 2025In today's episode, recorded Wednesday 26 February 2025: committee by-elections, new casework officer, university strategic review, reviewing employment relations agreements and processes.With Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears,search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you getnotified about new episodes. See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join 2025-03-0417 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 14 February 2025In today's episode, recorded Wednesday 12 February 2025: extraordinary general meeting on university finances and student numbers, short-notice IT system changes, annual leave policy changes, time for caseworkers, Salma al-Shehab released from prison, elections for vacant committee roles, annual meeting of academic -related professional staff.With Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes. See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/p...2025-02-1413 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 31 January 2025In today’s episode, recorded 29 January 2025: new casework officer role, vacancies for equality officer and ordinary committee member, future size and shape of the university – vice chancellor’s blog and UCU general meeting, Salma al-Shehab, annual meeting of academic -related professional staff.
With Jenny Rivas Perez and Rachel Walls.
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes.
See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join...2025-01-3121 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 5 December 2024Today's episode was recorded 6 December 2024
With Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith
Transcript for this episode will be delayed because of strike action by UCU staff
See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join 2024-12-0614 minLeedsUCU podcastUpdate on anti-casualisation workToday's episode, recorded 6 November 2024, is an update on the UCU branch’s anti-causalisation work.
With Sandy James, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes.
See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join 2024-11-1818 minLeedsUCU podcastBranch news 25 October 2024In today's episode (recorded 23 October): new committee and officers, pay and grading review for grade 10, HR policies review, annual leave policy, national pay and conditions negotiations, maternity pay policy and paternity or partner leave policy, next general meeting, Leeds trade union council sing-along
With Aisha Walker, Jenny Rivas Perez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears, search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe so you get notified about new episodes.
See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go...2024-11-1320 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 13: branch news 19 July 2024In today's episode (recorded 8 July): pay and grading review offer, workload, the general election, and remembering Jonathan Dean
With Aisha Walker, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
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See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
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https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/support-and-benefits/loc...2024-07-1912 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 12: no branch news – 3 July 2024Today’s episode was due to be recorded 3 July, but, as a
member of UCU staff and of Unite LE127 union branch, Alan Smith was on strike, and UCU branch committee members would, of course, not cover his work while he
is striking. We have released this special LeedsUCU branch news episode without any branch news, to illustrate that the industrial action has an impact.
With Rachel Walls.
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears,
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notified about new ep...2024-07-1204 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 11: branch news 24 June 2024In today's episode (recorded 19 June): pay and grading
review, freedom of expression protocol, review of HR policies, department rep
elections
With Aisha Walker, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
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notified about new episodes.
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https://www.leedsucu.org.uk...2024-06-2512 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 10: branch news 7 June 2024In today's episode (recorded 5 June): pay and grading
review, hybrid working, anti-casualisation improvements, department rep elections, general meetings and socials.
With Aisha Walker, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears,
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notified about new episodes.
See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
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https://www.leedsucu.org.uk...2024-06-0717 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 9: branch news 10 May 2024In today's episode (recorded 8 May, published late because: reasons): PGRs who teach, hybrid working as a flexible working request, 3-days-on-campus not-rule, pay and grading review, UCU higher education special sector conference, AGM, new starters meetings
With Aisha Walker, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears,
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See all the episodes and transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www...2024-05-2212 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 8: branch news 26 April 2024In today's episode (recorded 24 April, and not edited,
transcribed and published until long after the intended release date because: reasons): working in shared spaces, the new university social media policy, overseas working policy discussions, dignity and mutual respect policy, changes in IT, biomedical research facility, career pathways programme, university’s financial support,
Education Support, general meetings, getting involved, workers memorial day, Leeds TUC May Day rally, socials
With Aisha Walker and Rachel Walls (and Alan Smith).
If you prefer your union branch news direct to your ears,
search for LeedsUCU wherever you get your podcasts, an...2024-05-2220 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 7: branch news 14 April 2024, standing for a role on the branch committee, UK government pressure on migrant workersIn today's episode (recorded 10-11 April): posters celebrating our win on pensions, all about the committee elections at the AGM, the latest Home Office pressure on migrant workers. With Aisha Walker, Emily Haikney, Laura Loyola Hernandez, Rachel Walls and Alan Smith.
See all the episodes and transcripts at
https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join
LeedsUCU website post, including link to legal guidance, UK government changes affecting migrant members
More about branch committee roles and standing for election
Ori...2024-04-1536 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 6: branch news, 27 March 2024In today's episode (recorded 27 March): pay and grading review, ways of working, casework, management training, joining the union before problems arise, gender, ethnicity and disability pay gaps, flexible working, the next general meeting, amending motions on the UCU congress agenda, and the AGM in May, getting involved as a UCU department equality rep, department rep, branch committee member or caseworker.
(No Rachel today - we really should have mentioned that in the recording!)
For transcript see https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join2024-03-2925 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 5: branch news, 15 March 2024In today's episode (recorded 13 March): pay and grading review, ways of working, Home Office visa changes, gender, ethnicity and disability pay gaps, the next general meeting and the AGM in May.
For transcript see https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join
2024-03-1714 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 4: branch news, 1 March 2024Recorded 28 March.
In today's episode: New ways of working, workload principles, pay and grading, PGR lead on committee, socials and branch general meetings.
For transcript see https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
To join UCU go to https://www.ucu.org.uk/join
2024-03-0116 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 3 - pensions win, 15 February 2024In today's episode we talk to Mark Taylor-Batty about UCU's achievement on USS pensions and having more money in our take-home pay each month, and other changes to the pension scheme.
For transcripts of this and other episodes go to https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/
For Mark's webpost on this subject, which includes how to make payments to the branch hardship fund: https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/ucu-win-on-uss-increase-in-take-home-pay-and-benefits-restored/
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2024-02-1527 minLeedsUCU podcastEpisode 1 - branch news 24 January 2024In our first podcast (we will get better at the sound balance!) we cover the new university social media policy, proposed changes to IT organisation, the big USS pensions win, where we are with the pay and conditions dispute, what do we want in a new vice chancellor for the university, ways of working - at home or on campus, coming up: branch general meeting, general secretary election hustings, UCU national events: Cradle To The Grave policy conference, meeting of Academic-Related Professional Staff, meeting of staff on casualised contracts; and vacancies on the branch committee.
For transcript...2024-01-2424 min
Ucu Olmayan RotaPolonya’da Üniversite OkumakBu bölümde, yaklaşık dört aydır Varşova’da üniversite okurken edindiğim tecrübeleri sizinle paylaşıyorum. Eğer daha ayrıntılı sorularınız veya başka bölüm fikir önerileriniz varsa Ucu Olmayan Rota’nın Instagram hesabından bana ulaşabilirsiniz. Instagram: ucuolmayanrota2024-01-2011 min
Fikir UçuşmasıCinsel Organının Varlığını UnutanlarFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde Y ve Z kuşağının farklılıkları üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-10-1538 minFikir UçuşmasıBir Toplumsal Ayaklanmanın BaşlangıcıFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde filtreler, kıyaslamalar ve doğru kişi kavramı üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-10-0128 minFikir UçuşmasıDuyularınıza Detox Yapan Islak MendilFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde özgüven üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-06-2839 minFikir UçuşmasıEsselamu Aleyküm İzmirli KardeşlerimFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde yaratıcılık üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-05-2942 min
ReproducibiliTea PodcastS3E4: The UCU strikes wit Kat Almeida Warren and Ilse Pit! Important Update !
Since recording, UCU have announced that they will "ringfence £250,000 for members facing deductions for undertaking forms of ASOS, including the marking and assessment boycott." This is reassuring news for workers at universities where the VCs have threatened 50-100% pay deductions. But still no new offers from employers.
Today, Sophia and Jan are sitting down with @IlsePit(@fediscience.org) and @KatarinaWarren (k-almeidawarren.com) to chat about the ongoing UCU strikes in the UK, and how it is for ECRs to take industrial actions.
"The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer s...2023-05-1250 minFikir UçuşmasıTüm Filozoflar, Toplanın!Fikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde modern ilişki kültürü ve flörtleşme üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-04-231h 00Fikir UçuşmasıMeme Serbestliği ve Makul SanrılarFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde çok potansiyellilik üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-04-0948 minFikir UçuşmasıPodcastin Ekmeğini Yiyen Adamın 10 GünüFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde dişil enerji, eril enerji ve cinsiyet rolleri üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-03-2656 minFikir UçuşmasıFikir Uçuşması Nasıl Bir Şey?Fikir Uçuşması’nı organik bir örnekle anlatmak istediğimiz 3 dakikalık bu fragmanda, kavrulmuş fındık tuzluluğu, makul sanrılar, meme serbestliği, sabah kahvesi, Celal Şengör, Carl Sagan, kopçanın abartılışı, sütyenle uyuyan cinler, anadan üryan uyumak, yalnız yaşamanın artıları, çok potansiyellilik, Fatih Erbakan ve Yeniden Refah Partisi, İlahi Ordu şiiri, kelepçe tercihi, lazer epilasyon ve hayali sponsorumuz Johnson's Baby bebek yağlarından bahsediyoruz.2023-03-2302 minFikir UçuşmasıKayın Ağacından Yapılmış Bekar Erkek Atleti KokusuFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde bekarlık ve yalnız yaşamak üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-03-1251 minFikir UçuşmasıKılıçdaroğlu Aday OlmasınFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde imgeler ve simgeler üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-02-2640 minFikir UçuşmasıYaptıklarım İçin Pişman Değilim, Aklım Hala YapamadıklarımdaFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde pişmanlıklarımız üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-02-1942 minFikir UçuşmasıKavanoza Sığmayan Son TurşuFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde yeni yıl hedefleri, motivasyon ve disiplin üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-02-0538 minFikir UçuşmasıÇıkma Teklifi Geri GelsinFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde yaşadığımız anlamsız bağlanmalar üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-01-2950 minFikir UçuşmasıPrima Premium Care Yenidoğan Bebek Bezi (Fırsat Paketi)Fikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde çocukluk deneyimlerimizin davranışlarımıza etkisi üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-01-2352 minFikir UçuşmasıTerli Uyku, Grup Sexting ve RaksFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde sosyal medya ve çağa ayak uydurmak üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-01-2351 min
Fikir UçuşmasıCariyelerin Gözdesi Kallavi VibratörFikir Uçuşması'nın bu bölümünde cinsellik ve tabularımız üzerine konuşuyoruz.2023-01-2333 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 20 Yosiane White (Linguistics)In this 20th episode of UCU Campus Chats an interview with Yosiane White who works at UCU as an assistant professor in linguistics and as a tutor. She is also a UCU alumna.
About how she learned Dutch on the football pitch, raising kids bilingually, her future plans for Rosemary Orr's "UCU accent" project and how her graduate programme at Oxford compared to UCU. (Spoiler: it was much more relaxing.)
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a liberal arts and sciences programme.2023-01-1848 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastIndustrial Action in December 2022 - voices from the picket linesIn the last episode of our podcast for 2022, Jon Bryan (UCU Regional Support Official, Northern Region) visits a number of picket lines involving different trade unions, who are all in dispute with their employer.
More details on the disputes that are mentioned in this episode can be found here:
UNITE at Shelter: www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2022/december/shelter-strike-suspended-following-improved-offer
RCN in Newcastle: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/151222-the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust
GMB, Baker Hughes, Newcastle upon Tyne: www.gmbneyh.org.uk/more_than_200_newcastle_energy_workers_over_miserly_pay_offer
RMT Strikes: www.rmt.org.uk/news/picket-line-details-december-13
Darlington College UCU: www...2022-12-1927 min
UcU Web RadioEditorial Fabián Pérez | UCU Radio | 08-11-22Editorial Fabián Pérez en UCU Radio acerca de la desidia en la web oficial de la Liga Nacional y las redes sociales de la misma.
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UCU Northern Region PodcastPay and Industrial Action in Further Education: Strikes and Pickets at Newcastle College; Balloting for Action at Darlington CollegeIn this episode, we have put together some clips to inform listeners about the disputes in our region on pay in Further Education at Newcastle College and Darlington College.
This episode contains an extract from a speech by Neil Stockton, Branch Chair at Darlington College. It also has extracts from an interview given by the Branch Secretary at Newcastle College, Emma Campbell. Finally, there is an interview on a lively picket line at Newcastle College where one of those on strike tell BBC Radio Newcastle what the issues are. Be warned, this last interview is from a noisy picket line...2022-11-0616 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastPay and Industrial Action in Further EducationIn this episode, we cover current industrial action in further education, as well as a look back at previous disputes and what we can learn from them. UCU Regional Support Official, Jon Bryan, speaks to UCU representatives at Carlisle College (Matthew Cookson) and Emma Campbell from Newcastle College. They tells us about their current action, and we also hear from people on the picket line. This episode also includes an introduction that Jon Bryan recently gave to a meeting of the Socialist Education Association (North) on current and previous industrial action across the FE sector.2022-10-1428 minUcU Web Radio3x3 y UCU Radio | En vivo desde Mar del PlataUCU Web abrió una nueva semana de programación en vivo con la particularidad de hacerlo desde Mar del Plata, ciudad en la que este lunes 29 estará jugando la Selección Argentina frente a Bahamas por la ventana clasificatoria al Mundial de Japón, Indonesia y Filipinas 2023.
Además de Fabián Pérez, Ison Patoco y Leo Margo, se sumaron a debatir y charlar sobre el básquet nuestro de cada día Claudio Villanueva, Diego Morini y Pablo Cormick en el segmento de 3x3.
Luego, en UCU Radio, Santi Ortega y Fabián siguieron dialogando con Villanueva sobre el futuro d...2022-08-292h 51UcU Web RadioAlejandro Desimone en UCU Radio 05-07-22Alejandro Desimone en UCU Radio 05-07-22.
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UCU Radio: con la conducción de Fabián Pérez y Santiago Ortega.2022-07-0543 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastBranch President of Durham University UCU, Sol Gamsu, talks about the last 12 months and the future.In this in-depth interview, Sol Gamsu talks to Jon Bryan about the last 12 months of organising and action by UCU members and reps at Durham University. Sol explains how they have built on the good work of others, and outlines some of the ways that they have managed to keep members engaged through the prolonged industrial disputes that Higher Education has seen.2022-07-0239 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 19 Monica Barroso (Chemistry)In this 19th episode of UCU Campus Chats an interview with Monica Barroso who works at UCU as an assistant professor in chemistry and tutor.
About how her desire to understand the world led to her studying industrial chemistry as well as a recent switch to nutritional epidemiology, her research on solar power and whether a move to solar fuels is realistic in the short run and the main advice she would give to students.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a liberal arts and sciences programme.2022-06-2054 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastLow Pay in the FE Sector and the dispute and Industrial Action Ballot at Furness CollegeIn this episode, Jon Bryan speaks to Neil Stockton, the UCU Chair of the Northern Region for FE, about the scale and impact of low pay in Further Education. We then speak to the UCU Branch Secretary at Furness College about pay and what they are doing to challenge the below-inflation pay awards that they have been getting. Amanda Rotherham tells us about their ballot result and what’s next for the Branch.2022-04-1415 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 18 Choolwe Muzyamba (Global Health/Political Economy)In this 18th episode an interview with Choolwe Muzyamba, assistant professor at University College Utrecht.
About what the West can learn from Zambia when it comes to dealing with HIV, the mentor in London that shaped the lens through which he views the world and how best to prepare Western students for working with organisations in the Global South.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2022-03-3048 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastA local dispute about job roles and contracts at Northumbria University - March 2022.In this episode, recorded on the picket lines (02/03/22), Jon Bryan talks to Joe Street about the national Four Fights campaign by UCU. Adam Hansen then explains why the Branch are balloting for action on local issues of concern.2022-03-0308 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastIndustrial Action: Strike, Ballots, Action short of a strikeIn this episode, we speak to trade union reps about industrial action. Speaking to us are Matt Perry from Newcastle University UCU on the Trade Union Act and why they are re-balloting; Laura Campbell from Durham University UCU about their ballot results and strike action; Andy Feeney from Northumbria University UCU talks about the issue of workload - a key part of their industrial action campaign; John Hall from the NASUWT talks about a long running strike at Furrowfield School in Gateshead; and the National Education Union's Brian Metcalf tells us about the attacks on pensions in the independent sector.2021-12-1537 min
Marxist VoiceUCU Solidarity Rally: Students and workers unite!In this podcast from last week's Marxist Student Federation rally, speakers from the UCU, NEU and the MSF outline the crisis facing the education sector, how we got here, and what we can do to support the UCU strike and put an end to marketisation altogether.
Read more in our article 'UCU strikes - All out for victory!': https://www.socialist.net/ucu-strikes-all-out-for-victory.htm
Get involved in Socialist Appeal today: https://linktr.ee/socialistappeal
#UCUStrikes #OneOfUsAllOfUs #UCU2021-12-0733 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastOctober Round Up of News and ViewsIn this episode, there is a regional and national round up of news including: Menopause Awareness Month; the disputes in Higher Education; Tyne Coast College UCU Branch submit a Pay Plus Claim; FE Week produce a new podcast looking at further education and skills; UNISON research on the impact of online learning; Hackers hit the University of Sunderland.2021-10-2115 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 17 William Hale (Psychology)In today's episode an interview with William Hale, a clinical psychologist, fellow of psychology at UCU and associate professor at the department of Youth and Family of UU, and at UCU.
About how his background in liberal arts and sciences shaped him as a psychologist, his research on the manifestations of depression in adolescents, his work as a cognitive behavioral therapist (fake it till you make it..) and his advice to all UCU students.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-10-1353 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastA conversation with a UCU representative about how you can help a member who has transitioned.In this episode, Jon Bryan talks to one of our union reps who has been assisting a member who has transitioned. The conversation looks at what needs to be done, and how you can help someone navigate the processes of change with your employer.2021-10-0616 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastSeptember 2021: The start of a new academic yearIn this episode, Jon Bryan updates us on recent news and commentary in post-16 education in the region and across the UK. Including: the row over pay in FE and the upcoming strikes; the new Northern TUC Regional Secretary; UCU motion on a three-day weekend at the TUC Congress; UCU workload survey at Newcastle University; and the end of Gavin Williamson…..2021-09-1714 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 16 Mary Bouquet (Anthropology and Museum Studies)In this 16th episode an interview with Mary Bouquet, recently retired associate professor in museum studies and anthropology.
About how her time in Lisbon made her realize how fascinating museums are, how the Rijksmuseum taught Spanish architects not to mess with Dutch cyclists, how the Cultural Heritage programme has prepared several alumni for great careers in museums and what the hidden pearls are you should really visit in the Netherlands.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-09-1649 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastNegotiating - simple steps for Trade Union RepsIn this episode, UCU's Joyce McAndrew talks about the steps that trade union reps need to take to when negotiating a policy. Also, Jon Bryan provides an update of industrial action ballots across England on pay in further education colleges.2021-07-1620 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 15 Chiara Robbiano (Philosophy)In this fifteenth episode an interview with UCU professor Chiara Robbiano (philosophy).
About the appeal of Dōgen and Zen Buddhism, how random events led to her doing her PhD on Parmenides in Leiden and how fortune cookie phrases, when unpacked properly, can open windows to other worlds.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-07-0754 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastThe basics (and top tips!) for representing trade union membersChris Robinson (Caseworker) and Jon Bryan (Regional Support Official) discuss how to represent UCU members, plus the latest round up of news.2021-06-1937 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 14 Patrick Wijchers (Biology)In this fourteenth episode an interview with UCU professor and tutor Patrick Wijchers (molecular cell biology).
About his experiences as a first-generation student, his work on epigenetics, what makes the RNA vaccines of Pfizer and Moderna different and why he loves teaching the gastronomy summer course.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-06-1850 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 13 Viktor Blåsjö (Mathematics)In this thirteenth episode an interview with UCU professor and fellow in mathematics Viktor Blåsjö.
About what we can learn from the ancient Greek about academic conversations, the role of intuition in mathematics, what sets liberal arts and sciences students apart and why he thinks that if you're not stuck, you're not learning.
Read more about Viktor's work on his website Intellectual Mathematics http://intellectualmathematics.com/ where you can also download his books on intuitive infinitesimal calculus and the history of mathematics.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Ar...2021-05-2840 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastWORKING FROM HOME. What advice should the union give to members and Reps?In this episode, Jon Bryan speaks to Fiona McGarry, the Chair of the union’s Academic-Related Staff Committee. Fiona talks about the motion on working from home that the Committee is taking to UCU Annual Congress and discusses some of the issues to watch out for. Also, Sarah Parry, UCU Organiser, talks about the briefings she is running, and there’s also a round up of news from the region and across the union.2021-05-2228 min
AhvalSedat Peker’den uçuş yasağına: Ankara, Moskova’dan nasıl eli boş döndü? - Dr Kerim HasSedat Peker’den uçuş yasağına: Ankara, Moskova’dan nasıl eli boş döndü?
Türkiye, suç örgütü lideri Sedat Peker'in devlet-mafya-siyaset ve medya ağındaki kirli işlerin ifşalarını konuşmaya devam ediyor.
Dünya medyasının da radarına giren ifşa videoları epey ses getirmeye başlamış durumda.
Peki, Rusya medyasında Peker videoları hakkında neler konuşuluyor?
Rusya uzmanı Dr Kerim Has, Moskova'dan programında bu sorunun cevabını yanıtlarken, Rusya'nın Türkiye'ye yönelik uçuş yasağını uzatma kararını da yorumluyor ve bu yasağın ne zamana kadar süreceği hakkındaki kulis bilgilerini...2021-05-201h 16
Kerim Has'la Moskova'danSedat Peker’den uçuş yasağına: Ankara, Moskova’dan nasıl eli boş döndü? - Dr Kerim HasSedat Peker’den uçuş yasağına: Ankara, Moskova’dan nasıl eli boş döndü?Türkiye, suç örgütü lideri Sedat Peker'in devlet-mafya-siyaset ve medya ağındaki kirli işlerin ifşalarını konuşmaya devam ediyor.Dünya medyasının da radarına giren ifşa videoları epey ses getirmeye başlamış durumda. Peki, Rusya medyasında Peker videoları hakkında neler konuşuluyor?Rusya uzmanı Dr Kerim Has, Moskova'dan programında bu sorunun cevabını yanıtlarken, Rusya'nın Türkiye'ye yönelik uçuş yasağını uzatma kararını da yorumluyor ve bu yasağın ne zama...2021-05-201h 16
UCU Northern Region PodcastSupporting the mental health needs of UCU membersIn this episode, Jon Bryan, Regional Support Official in the Northern Region, outlines some ways that UCU representatives can help members facing issues at work to do with their mental health. There are also a few updates about some Colleges and Universities in the region.2021-04-2525 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastEquality work at Northumbria University UCU and Anti-Casualisation work at Newcastle University UCUIn this episode, we speak to Victoria Murray, the UCU Equality Officer at Northumbria University - looking back at LGBT History Month (2021); and to Andy Clark, from Newcastle University UCU, about their campaigning (and the outcomes) from the anti-casualisation work over the last three years.2021-03-0233 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 12 Agnes Andeweg (Literature)In this twelfth episode an interview with UCU tutor, assistant professor and cluster head Agnes Andeweg.
About why she switched from studying environmental sciences in Wageningen to literature in Utrecht (that one was surprising), her research on the use and function of art, literature and culture in the Dutch LGBT+ community, who she would love to invite to the UCU campus for the One Book, One Campus event and what literary novel she would recommend to Dan Brown lovers.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-02-1845 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 11 Lotte Berk (Psychology)In this eleventh episode an interview with UCU tutor and lecturer ánd UCU alumna Lotte Berk.
About her research on mindfulness and dementia, the advice she would give students who want to continue in psychology, her work as a woodworker and illiustrator and being part of the team that staged the first (!) UCU musical. Can you guess what was the first musical?
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-02-1236 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 10 Emma Mojet (Physics)In this tenth episode an interview with UCU tutor and lecturer ánd UCU alumna Emma Mojet. About why she chose to combine maths, physics and chemistry with literature and classics at UCU, her PhD thesis on the interaction between different disciplines between 1800 and 2000, why she values the well-being team at UCU so much, her advice as a UCU alumna for current UCU students ánd the origin of that room filled with books in Voltaire.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2021-02-0537 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastAn interview with Dr Marek Szablewski to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2021Dr Marek Szablewski was born and brought up in the UK, but his family are from Warsaw, Poland. A scientist by trade, Marek researched some of the stories from his family during the second world war, and talks to Jon Bryan from UCU about their lives and experiences.2021-01-2753 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastNew advice from UCU as Lockdown 3.0 beginsIn this episode, Jon Bryan and Joyce McAndrew discuss the impact of the latest Lockdown on UCU members working in Colleges & Universities. Including: Critical Worker Status; Furlough for Parents/Carers; Remote Learning.2021-01-1721 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastLooking back at Further Education in 2020 - and what to expect in 2021In this episode of the podcast, Jon Bryan talks to some of our Further Education UCU Reps about what 2020 has been like, and what might we expect in 2021 and the future.2020-12-1838 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastHow Northumbria University UCU broke through the industrial action ballot thresholdIn November 2020, the UCU Branch at Northumbria University achieved a first: they became the first union branch in the UK to win a ballot over health and safety relating to Covid-19. In this episode, we speak to Joe Street, Victoria Murray and Ariane Bogain about how they did it, and what lessons other trade unionists can learn from it.2020-12-0223 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastUCU wins its strike ballot at Northumbria UniversityIn this episode, we interview the UCU Branch Chair of Northumbria University, after the strong mandate in their industrial action ballot. Adam Hansen tells us what’s happened and what is next - and we also look at the 2016 Trade Union Act and how that means unions need to get a 50% turnout2020-11-2716 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 9 Alexis Aronowitz (Criminology)In this ninth episode an interview with criminologist Alexis Aronowitz, about how a fascination with the Boston strangler led to a career in criminal justice, her time in West Berlin both before the and after the wall came down, the biggest misconceptions about human trafficking and how the pandemic is changing things.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.2020-10-2854 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastWorkloadAn ever increasing workload - in breadth and depth - continues to be an issue for both further and higher education. This podcast looks at some of the issues and considers how UCU Reps could begin to challenge how work is organised and make changes to it.2020-10-2316 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 8 Corey Wright (Anthropology)In this eight episode Corey Wright shares his experiences growing up in rural, conservative Canada and how his view on the world changed when he went to university and started living in different countries. He shares what he thinks we can learn from indigenous communities about the sustainable use of the commons and what it takes to be a true ally.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher...2020-10-2150 minUCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 7 Gaetano Fiorin (Linguistics)In this seventh episode of UCU Campus Chats Kim Zwitserloot meets UCU lecturer (linguistics) and tutor Gaetano Fiorin. He shares how his love for linguistics was sparked on an exchange with Utrecht University, his new book on how we make meaning and how UCU has changed his perspective on language. And did you know he is also a talented musician and movie maker? Check out his work at https://soundcloud.com/gaetanofiorin
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of...2020-10-1147 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastUCU reacts to the announcement that 770 students at Northumbria University have Covid-19As Northumbria University announces that 770 students have tested positive for COVID-19, Adam Hansen, (UCU Branch Chair at Northumbria University) speaks to Kait Borsay from Times Radio.2020-10-0309 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastThe issues surrounding on-campus working and teaching at Northumbria University as a new academic year beginsIn this episode of the podcast, we look at the impact of local lockdowns, risk assessments, and why Northumbria University UCU have voted to declare a local dispute.
Jon Bryan speaks with Adam Hansen, from UCU at Northumbria University2020-09-2516 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastTackling the educational and industrial issues in Colleges and Universities thrown up by Covid-19 and the return to campusIn this episode, we speak to the UCU Northern Regional Secretary, Emma-Jane Phillips, and Regional FE Secretary Jo Potts.
We discuss workload implications for our members about working online and delivering "blended learning", as well as what all of this means for staff and learners as the new academic year begins.2020-09-0421 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastUCU's Ed Bailey talks about using email to organise & communicate with membersIn this episode, we reproduce excerpts from Ed Bailey's talk on using email to organise in a trade union from UCU's Webinar - "Digital Organising for UCU activists"2020-07-2512 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastThe experiences of some UCU members whilst being on Furlough LeaveTyne Coast College seems to be unique in our region. It did not top up salaries for the staff that it chose to furlough. We have surveyed our members for their experiences. This podcast pulls some of those together.2020-07-1007 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastHow to respond to Colleges re-opening in September 2020On 2 July 2020, the government published some new guidance:
What FE colleges and providers will need to do from the start of the 2020 autumn term
In this podcast, Regional Support Officials Jon Bryan and Joyce McAndrew talk about what UCU Representatives and members should be considering in light of this new guidance.2020-07-0313 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 6 Mark Baldwin (Student Life Officer)In this sixth episode of UCU Campus Chats Kim Zwitserloot meets student life officer Mark Baldwin. He talks about how he went from studying art history to student counseling, why he is impressed regularly by UCU students, his experiences as a tree surgeon (!) and the one piece of advice he would give all students.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher, teacher and human being.2020-07-0139 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 5 Hugo De Boer (Earth and Environment)In the fifth episode of UCU Campus Chats an interview with Hugo de Boer, fellow and assistant professor of Earth and Environment studies. He explains why statistics is his favourite topic to teach, his research titled "Rising CO2, no sweat!" , how he makes his career choices and the importance of systems thinking.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher, teacher and human being.
Website mentioned during episode: https...2020-06-2940 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastTips for communicating with UCU membersIn this episode, we look at different ways of communicating with UCU members, particularly at a time when everyone can feel isolated under Covid-19 restrictions, and when the workplace is your home.
Jon Bryan, David O'Toole and Sarah Parry give some hints on what you can do about producing newsletters, using email, holding meetings via video-conferencing facilities, and conducting surveys.2020-06-2713 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 4 Tijana Zakula (Art History)In the fourth episode of UCU Campus Chats an interview with UCU tutor and art history professor Tijana Zakula, about her musical background, how a student in Serbia becomes interested in Dutch art history of the 17th century and her recommendation for the best restaurant in Utrecht.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher, teacher and human being.2020-06-2233 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 3 Gamze Avci (Political Science)UCU lecturer Gamze Avci (political science) on how her own experiences as a migrant in Germany, Turkey, the US and the Netherlands have informed her research, the controversial discussions that sometime occur in her multicultural classroom and of course her favourite recipes.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher, teacher and human being.2020-06-1539 min
UCU Northern Region PodcastTrailer for the PodcastIntroduction to the UCU Northern Region Podcast2020-06-1100 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 2 Patricia Canning (Linguistics)In this second episode of UCU Campus Chats an interview with UCU tutor and linguistics professor Patricia Canning, about her work with prisoners in North Ireland and her forensic linguistic work on the Hillsborough disaster.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher, teacher and human being.2020-06-0946 min
UCU campus chatsUCU Campus Chats Episode 1 Bas Defize (Microbiology)In this first episode of Campus Chats UCU lecturer(economics) and tutor Kim Zwitserloot interviews UCU lecturer (microbiology) Bas Defize. He talks about the appeal of biology, why the Corona virus is not so special, the beach bum that inspires him and why he has recently joined the lycra brigade.
University College Utrecht is one of the international, residential, honours colleges of Utrecht University offering a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
This series of Campus Chats consists of interviews with employees of UCU about their experiences as a researcher, teacher and human being.2020-06-0942 min
3x3 RadioGerardo Montenero en UcU Radio 20-04-20Gerardo Montenero en UcU Radio sobre la actualidad de la Liga Nacional y la Liga Argentina al 20-04-20 .2020-04-2026 min3x3 RadioGerardo Montenegro en UcU RadioEl presidente de la AdC, Gerardo Montenegro, habló en UCU Radio sobre la reunión de ayer en AdC con los dirigentes de los clubes que participarán en la Liga Femenina que, hasta acá, no está suspendida ni mucho menos.2020-04-0726 min