UCU exists to improve the working lives of its members in further and higher education.

Almost 850 of your colleagues across the University of Strathclyde and 120,000 of your colleagues across the UK have chosen to be part of UCU – the largest union and most effective voice for people like you.

UCU members are lecturers, academics, trainers, instructors, researchers, administrators, managers, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities and colleges.

When you join, you add your voice to ours and make us stronger, better able to win improvements and fight harder to defend your job.

Free membership for postgraduate students:
If you are a postgraduate student and involved in any teaching or assessment, you are qualified to join UCU for free. For more information, visit the UCU FAQ page.

Join online:
Visit UCU to join online

Join over the phone:
Call national UCU 0333 207 0719*
*Lines open 9.15am-4.45pm Mon-Fri. Calls are charged at standard rates; if you have inclusive call minutes or an allowance calls to this number are usually included (please check with your provider).

Questions about joining?
Contact Strathclyde UCU by email or visit the branch office for more information