The recognised trade union for academic and related staff

The recognised trade union for academic and related staff

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Sheffield Campus Coalition for Palestine has published the University of Sheffield Genocide and Apartheid Complicity Report (PDF, 5.5MB).

This report finds that the AMRC and its associates are leading fundamental research on manufacturing processes, materials and technologies explicitly for the arms industry. Between 2012 and 2022, the University received £72 million in direct funding from arms manufacturers, more than any other UK institution. Currently, the University is conducting research costing tens, if not hundreds, of millions of pounds that is connected with arms manufacturers and/or perpetrators of apartheid in Gaza.

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Letter VC Koen Lamberts 24/05/2024

The below email was sent to VC Koen Lamberts on Friday 24th May. Dear Professor Lamberts, I am writing with regard to several serious issues raised by staff at the University. Over recent months, we have expressed concerns in negotiations with Human Resources regarding the University’s continued affiliation with Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch. Rabbi Deutsch has produced […]

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Are you interested in Health and Safety within your work area?

Sheffield UCU is intending to expand its work in the field of Health and Safety (H&S), both by increasing our team of H&S reps, and also by raising awareness among members of what your H&S rights are, and how you can advocate for them. While the legal rights of workers have been significantly reduced since […]

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Sheffield University and College Union is the only body recognised by the University to represent, and negotiate on behalf of academic, academic-related and research staff. The SUCU Committee consists of volunteer members of staff whose work (on the membership’s behalf) includes: negotiating terms and conditions with the University, advising and assisting members regarding work related issues, campaigning, and providing information on issues relevant to trades unions.

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