Anti-casualisation committee

Committee members 2026-27

• Jo Edge, University of Hertfordshire (HE, co-chair)
• Pat Roche, Blackpool and the Fylde College (FE, co-chair)
• Ben Pope, University of Manchester (NEC rep, vice chair)
• Gabriell Bramley, Cardiff University (HE)
• Kevin Daws, City of Bristol College (FE)
• Matilda Fitzmaurice, Lancaster University (HE)
• Ian Higham, London School of Economics (HE)
• Lewis Jones, London Metropolitan University (HE)
• Christina Paine, London Metropolitan University (HE)
• Lena Wånggren, University of Edinburgh (HE)
• Andrew Ward, Barking and Dagenham College (NEC rep)
• Rachel White, Durham University (HE)
• Carys Angharad Worsley, Swansea University (HE)

Acting committee secretary: Mary Meekings

Calling all casualised members

The Anti-casualisation committee (ACC) is seeking members to co-opt for 2026-27. If you are a casualised member (especially ACE, ARPS, PGRs, Prisons, FE) and would like to help shape the union's approach to challenging and resisting casualisation, we encourage you to get involved.

We are also keen to encourage participation from members across different regions and nations, to ensure the committee reflects the full breadth of experiences within the union.

The committee is mindful of ensuring representation across UCU's equality strands, and we especially welcome expressions of interest from members from underrepresented groups. Please note that no one is required to disclose any protected characteristics as part of this process.

The position runs until the ACC annual meeting in February 2027. To express your interest or request more information, please email the Equalities administrator mailbox.

The nomination deadline is Wednesday 3 June 2026.