Agnes Flues

For many years, Agnes had been involved in UCU undertaking various officer posts at the University of Nottingham, working regionally on the East Midlands Executive and more recently as an NEC member.

Chris Tregenza She worked tirelessly for members no matter where they worked. Whether that be in direct representation or general support on numerous picket lines or at various demonstrations, UCU related and not.

Passionate about fairness, doing the right thing and treating people with dignity, Agnes was a bedrock of her ethos.

Agnes helped so many people and would always remember every single individual and would keep in touch whenever she could to check how people were doing - championing them to succeed and thrive in their lives.

Agnes encouraged many to become involved, not just in UCU but in trying to build a better world for all.

This is a deeply sad loss to the movement. Agnes will be forever missed and we will honour her legacy and will continue to be inspired by her in all that we do.

Our heartfelt condolences are with Agnes' family and friends at this time.

If you wish to pass on your condolences, the Regional Office (eastmidlands@ucu.org.uk) will ensure they are passed on. Please feel free to share this information with anyone else you know who may have worked closely with Agnes.

Parkrun for Agnes Flues, 9 November 2024

Chris Tregenza On Saturday 9 November 2024, union members, colleagues and friends came together to celebrate the life and activism of our friend, former University of Nottingham branch president, and elected member of the UCU national executive committee, Agnes Flues. We met at Wollaton parkrun on the Saturday closest to her birthday. She would have been 43 on 6 November. People ran, walked and supported participants on the day, which the University of Nottingham UCU branch hopes will be an annual event. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to University of Nottingham UCU's JustGiving page, which has so far raised £830 for the branch. You can read the branch report on the University of Nottingham UCU website. The event was also acknowledged in the Wollaton Hall parkrun weekly report, and you can click here for more photos of the event.