Support UCU Scotland’s proposals to make our universities more democratic, representative and transparent.
The Scottish Government is consulting on a bill to reform higher education governance. UCU Scotland wants to see:
- elected chairs of governing bodies
- governing bodies to be more representative and to include trade union and student representation
- an agreed definition of academic freedom to protect all academic and related staff
How can you help?
You can read the consultation document here
Download UCU Scotland’s full response here: UCU Scotland submission to governance consultation 29 January
UCUS are keen for as many individuals as possible to submit their own consultation responses in support of UCUS policy. Download our Quick guide to making a response to the governance consultation
Join the campaign – add your name
Show the Scottish Government that you believe in fairer governance in our universities. UCUS is collecting the names of supporters on our campaigning postcards, and has started an online petition. To obtain copies of postcards contact jrose@ucu.org.uk
Sign the petition here
UCU Scotland have produced a poster and postcards to support the campaign.
Download:
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Contact jrose@ucu.org.uk to obtain original copies.
Further reading
Democratic Governance, by Dave Anderson, UCUS President
Elected Chairs of Governing Bodies – a Prize Worth Winning
NEW: Herald Article 15 January
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