Lancaster University UCU has formally written to the Office for Students (OfS) to raise urgent concerns about the way Lancaster University is communicating with current and prospective students. In our email to the OfS, we warned that students are not being given accurate or transparent information about major restructuring plans — including the Curriculum Transformation … Continue reading Lancaster UCU reports student communication failures to the Office for Students

Lancaster University UCU has written to the University Council and Executive to express deep concern about the failure of governance and oversight in the University’s decision-making. Despite repeated letters since August, no meaningful response has been received. Our letter highlights serious gaps in transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a lack of strategic … Continue reading Lancaster UCU calls for accountability and transparency in university governance

Lancaster University UCU has written to both the Office for Students (OfS) and the Secretary of State for Education to raise grave concerns about KPMG’s dual role in Lancaster University’s financial management. KPMG is advising the University on its “LU Futures” restructuring project — a process that could lead to job losses and cuts — … Continue reading Lancaster UCU challenges conflicts of interest in university finances

Dear members The result of the industrial action ballot of UCU members employed by Lancaster University, which closed at 12 noon on Friday 10 October 2025, is as set out below: Turnout: 58.36% Question: Are you prepared to take industrial action consisting of strike action? “Yes” - 88.12% “No” - 11.88%   Invalid voting papers … Continue reading Ballot results