Activists' Diary

National Demo Fund Our Future

UCU and NUS (National Union of Students) are jointly organising a national demo, 'Fund Our Future: Stop Education Cuts' on Wednesday 10 November 2010, in central London. The demo is part of our strategy to influence the Coalition Government. NUS and UCU firmly believe that education changes the lives of individuals, families and communities. Education and skills will also be key to our economic recovery. Staff and students in further and higher education are coming together to build an unprecedented coalition to fight against the cuts that have been imposed upon our communities, as well as to resist the prospect of higher fees and increasing privatisation in education.
UCU at MMU has organised coaches in conjunction with NUS. Coaches will be leaving on 10th November at 6.30am from central Manchester. You can buy a ticket from your site rep, or by emailing c.vie@mmu.ac.uk. Join us on this historic joint demonstration and help us build the strongest possible opposition to the proposed cuts to educational opportunities and provision.

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LGBT members’ annual conference

Saturday 20 November 2010 The annual LGBT members' conference will be held on Saturday 20 November 2010 from 10.00-4.30 at UCU head office, Carlow Street, London NW1 7LH. The conference is open to all UCU LGBT members and is free of charge. More information at ucu.org.uk or from MMU Branch.