Tag Archives: Douglas Chalmers

Re-imagining a university….

Posted on March 9, 2022 by unionadmin

Imagine…… a real University for the Common Good Have you ever imagined……. what would happen if GCU could be re-made, and re-imagined, run and resourced in a manner that was based on the vision, outlook and understanding of its staff … Continue reading →

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Little willingness shown by GCU Court to discuss with staff

Posted on April 28, 2017 by unionadmin

Despite staff concerns about the investment of up to £15million into a New York hub, which still does not have a licence, and no students, and a wages bill of over £500k, staff members attending the lobby of Court were disappointed … Continue reading →

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UCU Scotland Presidential candidate outlines his views

Posted on February 2, 2015 by unionadmin

A continued campaign of innovative activity on a whole range of issues affecting academic and academic related staff in Scotland’s universities is the way forward for the University and College Union,  according to presidential hopeful Douglas Chalmers.  Having served as Scottish … Continue reading →

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UCU supports more academic freedom in universities

Posted on February 2, 2015 by unionadmin

“Expanding academic freedom in universities is is something that everyone connected to education in Scotland should be in support of” said Douglas Chalmers, local president of UCU at Glasgow Caledonian, following the branch’s submission to the current government consultation on … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Caledonian Staff and students show support for democratic change

Posted on January 26, 2015 by unionadmin

Postcards supporting democratic change were being signed at the rate of more than one a minute, during a brief lunchtime pop up stall run by the UCU at Glasgow Caledonian University. Almost 70 pledges of support for change – and in … Continue reading →

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Joint statement agreed between GCU Unions and management on past year’s work and future priorities

Posted on January 2, 2015 by unionadmin

The university unions and GCU management have for the first time adopted a joint assessment of the past year’s work. This has been published in the form of a joint chairs’ statement from Douglas Chalmers, current chair of the Joint … Continue reading →

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Caledonian UCU Annual General Meeting looks forward to 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by unionadmin

Banners,  bulletins and big ideas were among the topics discussed at the UCU’s seventh Annual General Meeting held in the last week of Trimester A. Clare Hunter led a discussion on the proposed banner motifs and keywords that would best express our … Continue reading →

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Student ‘Teach-Out’ on independence a success at GCU

Posted on February 10, 2014 by unionadmin

Part of the UCU’s latest 2 hour strike on February 10th saw a ‘teach-out’ hosted in the students association building of GCU where the staff and students present listened to opposing cases for a ‘Yes’ vote and a ‘No’ vote … Continue reading →

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Balloons and bacon rolls keep spirits high on GCU picket line

Posted on February 6, 2014 by unionadmin

Helium filled balloons supplied by UCU and bacon filled rolls supplied by Unison helped make the joint picket by university unions UCU, EIS, Unison and Unite on 6th February the most successful yet in the series of actions in favour … Continue reading →

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GCU Unions call for show of solidarity on Strike day Thursday 6th Feb

Posted on February 3, 2014 by unionadmin

Unions at GCU have asked staff to turn out in strength on next strike day 6th February to show our determination that we win Fair Pay for all. It will also be to show solidarity with UCU members who are … Continue reading →

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