UCU survey of members' experience of racism
1 April 2026
UCU is committed to putting equality at the heart of everything we do. We have a proud history of challenging racism across further and higher education, and of reflecting critically on our own structures and practices to ensure that our anti-racist work is meaningful, effective and accountable.
I am absolutely clear that racism must be confronted head on, in our workplaces and within our union. Working alongside the national executive committee (NEC) and the Black members' standing committee (BMSC), we have developed a survey to better understand members' experiences of UCU and of their working lives. The survey also seeks to capture the wider political context we are operating in, including members' views on the impact of the far right.
Your voice matters. The feedback we receive will play a vital role in shaping our work and strengthening UCU as a democratic, inclusive and anti-racist trade union.
You can complete the survey here. The survey will close on Thursday 30 April 2026 at 17:00. All responses will be confidential, and participation is entirely voluntary.
In solidarity
Jo Grady
UCU general secretary
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