Who We Are
Warwick UCU is a branch of the University and Colleges Union who are dedicated to supporting its members in a wide variety of ways from individuals with a grievance to departments undergoing transformations.
Who We Represent
UCU represents a wide range of staff at all stages of their careers in the UK’s higher education and research establishments. All academic and related staff, whether in pre- or post-1992 institutions, are eligible to join. Members of UCU include:
- Academics
- Researchers (including Postdoctoral Researchers and Medical Research Council staff)
- Administrators
- Librarians
- IT Professionals
- Postgraduates employed to teach or in related work.
We represent staff in all types of contracts: permanent or fixed-term, temporary or hourly paid; whether part time or full time. There is a small subscription rate which is calculated based on your earnings. This enables UCU to carry out its vital work within the higher education and further education sector. UCU offers free membership to enrolled PhD students who are also contracted to teach at the higher education institution at which they are registered for their PhD studies. Please visit the UCU Free Membership FAQs page for more information.
Please note, some professional services staff on Grades 1-4 may not be eligible for UCU due to the terms of our agreement with the University. In addition, UCU may not be the best fit for protecting employment rights beyond the scope of our remit. Please contact either UNISON (staff grades 1a-5 excluding manual and technical members of staff), or Unite (manual and technical roles across all grades). UCU works closely with UNISON and Unite over issues that affect all staff at Warwick.
How to Join
It’s easy to join UCU. Simply visit the Join UCU webpage and fill out a simple online form.
If you have any questions, please email either the Administrator or Membership Secretary who can answer any questions you have or put you in touch with a current member to talk through what it’s like being a member of UCU at Warwick and nationally.