UCU - University of Leeds

14/04/2026

Helpful reminder from Loughborough comrades!

As we’ve entered a new tax year, it’s a great time to remind UCU members that you may be able to reduce the cost of your union subscription by claiming tax relief from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

25/03/2026

Nominations are now open for the UCU branch committee for the academic year 2026-2027! More details of how to nominate or be nominated are in our email sent 24/03 and here: https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/standing-for-election-to-the-ucu-committee/ - deadline for nominations 20/05. Please get involved! Current committee members are happy to answer questions - just email [email protected].

UCU members who work for the University of Leeds elect a branch committee every year at the Annual General Meeting in May, to conduct the day-to-day business of the branch in-between the general meetings of all members. (General meetings of … Read more

26/11/2025

Last day to post safely!! You've got until 5pm to have your say.

25/11/2025

Tomorrow (Wednesday 26th November) is the last safe day to post your ballot. Have your say today! (Images show Leeds members with pink sign saying I'm voting yes)

18/11/2025

📢🪧Leeds members of UCU, Unite and Unison -especially those who haven't posted your ballot yet!

📮✉️Tomorrow at 4pm - meet us at the postbox down the road from Laidlaw library. People who haven't yet posted can send off their ballot, then we can all go to the Fenton for a social.

13/11/2025

A week today (November 19th) at 4pm we will join members of our sister unions Unite and Unison for the second of our 'posting parties' at the mailbox below Laidlaw. Come along whether you need to post or not, as we will also gather for a social in The Fenton shortly afterwards.

12/11/2025

Two weeks until the last safe day to post your ballot. Have you posted yours yet? Send us your pics org.uk
Vote now and report you've voted or request replacement ballot using this form: https://yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheuniversity-GTVO

Pictures show UCU member posting ballot
and two UCU members with ballots, pink UCU hats and posters saying 'I'm voting yes' and 'we are the university' next to a post box

05/11/2025

Next week:
Come along and post your ballot or just for the social with UCU, Unite and Unison. Meet at post box down the road from Laidlaw Library: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xuWR68YwSYPjingD7

Mon 10 Nov 12pm ballot posting with cosy coffee social at Parkinson Court until 2pm

Wed 19 Nov 4pm ballot posting then The Fenton afterwards

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05/11/2025

Have you voted yet? org.uk

Tell your local rep or report using this form:
https://yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/wearetheuniversity-GTVO/

No ballot? Use the same form before Sunday 23 November 2025 (23:59). Post vote by November 26th.

Not a member?Join by Thursday 20 November 2025 (17:00) to vote.

20/10/2025

The HE Ballot is now open. Look out for yours, post early and talk to your colleagues. More information here: https://www.ucu.org.uk/wearetheuniversity

🚨 Our ballot opens tomorrow!
Will you be ready to make your voice heard?

It’s time to stand up for fair pay, job security, and a better future for higher education.
🗳 VOTE YES, every vote matters.