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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12h

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• Dydd Mercher 26 Tachwedd 2025: y dyddiad 'diogel' olaf i bostio'r bleidlais
• Dydd Gwener 28 Tachwedd 2025 (17:00): mae'r bleidlais yn cau.

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12h

2/3 ...neu i aelodau ddiweddaru eu statws aelodaeth neu gategori aelodaeth (i ddod yn gymwys i bleidleisio), a dal i gael eu cynnwys yn awtomatig yn y bleidlais gweithredu diwydiannol AU
• Dydd Sul 23 Tachwedd 2025 (23:59): mae'r ffurflen gais am bleidlais newydd yn cau...

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12h

Yr amserlen ar gyfer y bleidlais gweithredu diwydiannol Ni yw'r Brifysgol:
• Dydd Llun 20 Hydref 2025: mae'r bleidlais yn agor
• Dydd Llun 27 Hydref 2025 (09:00): mae'r ffurflen gais am bleidlais newydd yn agor
• Dydd Iau 20 Tachwedd 2025 (17:00): y diwrnod olaf i aelodau newydd ymuno ag UCU... 1/3

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12h

[2/2] ...membership status (to become ballot eligible), and be included in the industrial action ballot
• Sunday 23 November 2025 (23:59): replacement ballot request form closes
• Wednesday 26 November 2025: last 'safe' date to post the ballot
• Friday 28 November 2025 (17:00): ballot closes.

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 12h

The timetable for the We are the University industrial action ballot:
• Monday 20 October 2025: ballot opens
• Monday 27 October 2025 (09:00): replacement ballot request form opens
• Thursday 20 November 2025 (17:00): last day for new members to join UCU, or for members to update their... [1/2]

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 9d

Mae aelodau undeb wedi pleidleisio nad oes ganddyn nhw hyder yn is-ganghellor Prifysgol Abertawe. www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert...

Undeb â diffyg hyder yn is-ganghellor Prifysgol Abertawe

Mae aelodau undeb wedi pleidleisio nad oes ganddyn nhw hyder yn is-ganghellor Prifysgol Abertawe.

www.bbc.co.uk

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 9d

Members of the UCU at Swansea University said they had no confidence in Prof Paul Boyle after a vote last Wednesday.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Vote of no confidence in Swansea University vice chancellor over job cuts

UCU members at Swansea University pass a vote of no confidence in its vice chancellor due to job cuts.

www.bbc.co.uk

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bangorucu.bsky.social @bangorucu.bsky.social · 29d

Our members have no confidence in the VC & CFO, as they pursue the same failed cuts they used against @leicesterucu.bsky.social

Spending £1.4 million of additional Welsh Gov funding on unplanned spend while making staff redundant was a disqualifying lack of judgement

nation.cymru/news/bangor-...

Bangor University staff pass no confidence vote against senior leadership

Union members at Bangor University have passed a vote of no confidence in vice-chancellor Prof Edmund Burke and chief finance officer Martyn Riddleston, as tensions mount over job cuts and budget redu...

nation.cymru

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bangorucu.bsky.social @bangorucu.bsky.social · 29d

Nid oes gan ein haelodau unrhyw hyder yn yr Is-ganghellor a'r Prif Swyddog Ariannol.

Roedd eu penderfyniad i wario £1.4 miliwn o linell achub ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru ar seilwaith diangen, heb ei gynllunio yn dangos diffyg barn syfrdanol.

newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/30355

Undeb yn pasio cynnig o ddiffyg hyder yn arweinyddiaeth Prifysgol Bangor

Mae aelodau o Undeb y Prifysgolion a Cholegau wedi pasio cynnig o ddiffyg hyder yn arweinyddiaeth Prifysgol Bangor.

newyddion.s4c.cymru

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 29d

Mae undebau llafur ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth wedi dechrau cyfnod o ‘ymgynghori ar y cyd’ ac wedi dechrau negodi gyda’r cyflogwr.
aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/notice-co...

Notice: Consultation responses to business cases

Aberystwyth University trade unions have entered a period of ‘collective consultation’ and negotiation with the employer. As part of the process unions will have access to responses to the consultation submitted by individual staff. This will be with personal information (e.g. names, or a co

aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 29d

Aberystwyth University trade unions have entered a period of ‘collective consultation’ and negotiation with the employer.

aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/notice-co...

Notice: Consultation responses to business cases

Aberystwyth University trade unions have entered a period of ‘collective consultation’ and negotiation with the employer. As part of the process unions will have access to responses to the consultation submitted by individual staff. This will be with personal information (e.g. names, or a co

aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 29d

Datganiad o undod gan gangen UCU Aberystwyth â chymunedau sydd wedi’u hymylu (yn Saesneg) aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/a-stateme...

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · 29d

A statement of solidarity with marginalised communities by Aberystwyth UCU branch aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/a-statement-...

A statement of solidarity with marginalised communities by Aberystwyth UCU branch

The motion titled: "A statement of solidarity with marginalised communities" was adopted by a quorate branch meeting on 16th September 2025 In the context of: anti-immigrant and far-right mobili...

aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Sep 9

Dyn ni wedi diweddaru ein gwefan: Adolygiad ar y Gwasanaethau Proffesiynol – canllawiau UCU Aber aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/cy/professio...

Professional Services Review (PSR) – guidance from Aber UCU

The Professional Services Review has been underway for months. Every university service department is being reviewed and a business case (a proposal for changes in structure) being prepared.

aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Sep 9

We've updated our website: Professional Services Review (PSR) – guidance from Aber UCU
aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk/professional...

Professional Services Review (PSR) – guidance from Aber UCU

The Professional Services Review has been underway for months. Every university service department is being reviewed and a business case (a proposal for changes in structure) being prepared.

aberystwyth.web.ucu.org.uk

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hysbysiad am Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol o Gangen Aberystwyth UCU

Pryd? – Dydd Mawrth 16, 1yp

Ble? – D5, Hugh Owen

Pam? – I roi gwybod am y datblygiadau diweddaraf a cham newydd ym mhroses ymgynghori’r Adolygiad ar y Gwasanaethau Proffesiynol, ac i ystyried ein camau nesaf ni

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Sep 8

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Aberystwyth UCU Branch

When? – Tuesday 16th, 1pm

Where? – D5 Hugh Owen

Why? – Update members on developments, a new phase in the Professional Services Review consultation process and to consider actions

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Sep 8

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Aberystwyth UCU Branch

When? – Tuesday 16th, 1pm

Where? – D5 Hugh Owen

Why? – Update members on developments, a new phase in the Professional Services Review consultation process and to consider actions

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hysbysiad am Gyfarfod Cyffredinol Eithriadol o Gangen Aberystwyth UCU

Pryd? – Dydd Mawrth 16, 1yp

Ble? – D5, Hugh Owen

Pam? – I roi gwybod am y datblygiadau diweddaraf a cham newydd ym mhroses ymgynghori’r Adolygiad ar y Gwasanaethau Proffesiynol, ac i ystyried ein camau nesaf ni

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Dr Dave Hitchcock @davehitchcock.bsky.social · Aug 21

It is instructive that Dundee leadership types essentially wanted to fire another 20+% of their workforce to stop the financial bleeding, and, the arms-length funding body said no that is a terrible idea, don't do that, it will severely degrade your sustainability!

// Looks to camera.

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Aug 21

More details on the failed proposal to rescue Dundee. The plot sickens.

Rejected Dundee University recovery plan included more job cuts - BBC News

The cash-strapped institution had suggested a further 220 voluntary redundancies and 170 compulsory redundancies.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Jul 18

Y Llinell Goch, Aberystwyth 26 Gorffennaf
📍 Man cychwyn: Maes Gwenfrewi SY23 2HS
🕑 Amser cychwyn: 2PM
🔴 Gwisgwch GOCH a helpwch greu Llinell Goch y Bobl.
www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...

UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Red Line - Aberystwyth 26 July
📍 Start point: Maes Gwenfrewi SY23 2HS
🕑 Start Time: 2PM
🔴 Please wear RED and help create the People’s Red Line.
www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Jun 26

Aberystwyth University's Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jon Timmis appears in panel two of Parliament's Welsh Affairs Committee - Wednesday 25 June 2025
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Parliamentlive.tv

Welsh Affairs Committee

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · Jun 9

Shwmae!

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UCU Aberystwyth @ucuaber.bsky.social · May 21

Annual General Meeting
29th May 2025 , 1pm, C4 Hugh Owen

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