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Global dispatches

UCU has a strong tradition of taking up issues at international and European level where they affect members' professional lives, and also working with partner organisations on solidarity and international development issues identified by the membership through UCU's democratic structures.

  • 11 November 2019

    The Latin America Conference 2019  is a good opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the region and how UK trade unionists can offer solidarity. More…

  • 19 September 2016

    Following a long-running campaign by UCU and Justice for Colombia , Dr. Miguel Beltran was released from prison on 1 September.   A big thank you to all UCU members…

  • 4 March 2016

    Jailed Colombian academic, Dr Miguel Beltrán, has recorded a moving video thanking UCU for our continued support. Dr Beltrán has faced continued persecution for…

  • 30 May 2014

    A number of motions on international issues were passed at UCU Congress held in May 2014. These included motions about Colombia, Palestine, Egypt, India, Russia…

  • 13 January 2014

    The University and College Union (UCU) condemns the recent arrest of Francisco Toloza, a member of the national leadership and the head of international relations…