- UCU is the largest trade union and professional association for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff working in further and higher education throughout the UK.
- We are a democratic association committed to improving the working life of all our members and to maintaining academic freedom
- We represent all academic and related staff, including lecturers, researchers, professors, administrative staff, computer and library staff, teaching assistants and postgraduate students
- We protect your interests and supports you as an individual if you have an employment related problem
- We campaign for improved quality of education and research, salaries, working conditions and pensions
- We put a high priority on equality and diversity issues
- Find out more at www.ucu.org.uk