GUCU Statement on the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Endorsed by GUCU Executive 14.04.2021 GUCU believes that all forms of racism must be fought vigorously on university campuses and beyond, and that trade unions must be at the forefront …
External Examiner Resigns ‘in protest’ at ‘unequal treatment of female and BAME staff’
[March 2021] To: Professor Frances Corner, Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London Dear Professor Corner, I was employed as External Examiner at Goldsmiths last year and was impressed by the work. …
GUCU Letter Regarding Outcome of investigation into racism within the Art Department
19 March 2021 Dear Professor Corner and Ms Dinah Caine, Cc: Kate Burrell Re: Outcome of the investigation into racism within the Art Department On 5 February 2021 it was …
Correction to last GUCU Note on Finances – Concerning the Enterprise Hub
Correction to last GUCU Note on Finances – Concerning the Enterprise Hub In GUCU’s Note on College Finances issued on March 10th 2021, we mistakenly said that there was no …
External Examiners resign in protest at cuts and discrimination at Goldsmiths
To: Professor Frances Corner, Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London Dear Professor Corner My name is Dr Ruth Adams and I have been acting as the External Examiner for MA …
GUCU Letter to Goldsmiths Students about our Action
20.01.2021 Dear students, We are writing to inform you that GUCU (which represents academic and professional service staff) is currently in dispute with University Management, over their failure to guarantee …
Carers Motion
GUCU Resolution – Support for Carers During Lockdown. Passed at GUCU branch meeting 13 Jan 2021 This Branch Notes: That all Schools and Colleges closed on January 5th due to the …
A solid vote for action- branch meeting to discuss next steps
The results of the GUCU industrial ballot are in. GUCU members have delivered a solid mandate to take action: against compulsory redundancies; against ‘staff cost control’ measures that bring more …
Health & Safety briefing – Testing on campus – National legal challenge – Coalition of Branches meeting
This is an important Health and Safety update, ahead of the December break and the Spring Term ahead. Today, Goldsmiths is scheduled to begin the mass testing of students and …