Introduction to me and my role I’m Tom Carter, and I am the current UWE Unison Environmental Officer, having stepped into the role in May 2025. I currently work as a Technical Team Leader in SoAS, alongside several of our members, where we primarily support student practical activities and research projects. I have worked in […]
“UNISON and UCU at UWE Bristol, alongside the LGBTQIA+ staff network, stand in solidarity with UWE’s LGBTQ+ student society. We applaud their successful petition to stop Bristol Pride from accepting UWE’s sponsorship. Whilst this has received considerable public attention, we would urge others to recognise that at the heart of this decision is the University’s […]
Last week, The Students’ Union at UWE’s Board of Trustees passed our proposed Trans Inclusion Policy for staff members. The policy is closely shaped by the UNISON model policy which was drafted by Thompsons Solicitors. Especially in the context of rampant transphobia across society and cowardly employers unnecessarily throwing trans people under the bus, we […]