The branch is currently working on the OU's 1.3 FTE proposals, compliance training for ALs and several restructuring projects.
UCU has a campaign called Reclaim HE, it's time to reclaim higher education for the interests of staff and students.
If you are employed in an academic (including Associate Lecturer), Academic-Related, Research or Research Student role by The Open University, UCU is the Union for YOU.
If you have a problem at work then we have trained caseworkers who can support you - view our get help page.
Nationally, the University and College Union (UCU) represents over 110,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK.
If you want to join UCU, there's information on our Membership page or go to the UCU website.
View the Open University's accessibility statement.
The Open University is a leading provider of education to Students in Secure Environments (SiSE), including prisons. UCU has launched a campaign for the government to take action on prison education.
We are running an information session for OU Associate Lecturers (ALs) who are not yet members of the union (UCU) that works to improve your terms and conditions of work.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 13:00 to 14:00
Phone us on 01908 6(53069) or Deb Shann on Skype for Business or Teams
Call into Room 015, Wilson C block, Walton Hall