UCU UK elections 2025-26

25 September 2025

UCU has a national executive committee, elected by the union's members. Elections take place annually.

Nominations opened on 26 September 2025 for the following positions:

Vice President (becoming President in 2028-2029) from the further education sector
By-election Vice President (becoming President in 2029 - 2030) from the higher education sector
Geographically elected HE and FE members
UK-elected HE and FE members
Representatives of women members for HE and FE

The full list of vacancies and informational about eligibility and the nomination process, is set out in the formal calling notice.

The deadline for nominations is 17:00 Tuesday 11 November 2025.

Nomination forms and other related documents can be found below.

Members with queries about the election process, or requiring documents in hard copy or alternative formats, should contact the democratic services team at demservices@ucu.org.uk.

Information on UCU's geographical constituencies can be found here.