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Training & Development
Build your knowledge, grow your confidence and strengthen our collective voice. Find learning opportunities for members, reps and activists.
Learning for all members
Find your next workshop.
Explore practical ideas, share experiences and learn alongside colleagues from across the sector.
Selected sessions for October–December 2026. All times are UK local time. Details checked on ; confirm dates and availability on UCU’s booking pages.
Challenging Excessive Workload in Education
Understand workload as a health and safety issue and explore collective ways to challenge excessive demands.
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Neurodiversity at Work: Part One
Explore workplace barriers, employer support and practical ways to support neurodivergent colleagues.
How to Say No With Confidence
Build assertiveness and explore how members can work together to change a culture of excessive workload.
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Collectively Challenging Disability Discrimination
Explore accessibility, reasonable adjustments and collective approaches to challenging disability discrimination.
AI in Education
Understand AI in education and employment, UCU’s principles, and how members can respond to inappropriate use.
Supporting Migrant Workers
Consider the challenges facing migrant staff and students, and practical ways to build inclusive workplaces.
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Delivering Sustainability Initiatives
Turn ideas into climate learning events and local action.
· 14:00–15:30 · Zoom · Free for UCU members
An Introduction to Decolonising Education
Explore colonialism’s influence on education and possible next steps.
· 10:30–12:00 · Zoom · Free for UCU members
Challenging Casualisation in Education
Support colleagues on insecure contracts and organise for improvements.
· 10:30–12:00 · Zoom · Free for UCU members
Support colleagues. Build collective strength.
Training for reps & activists.
Develop the skills to represent members and organise around workplace issues. Check each course’s audience, regional eligibility and any prerequisites before applying.
Challenging Redundancy in the Workplace
For branch reps and activists supporting members facing redundancy. Explore organising, equality impacts, campaigning and alternatives.
Representing Members: Introduction to Casework
For reps new to individual representation or considering this work. Covers communication, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and casework procedures.
For help choosing a course, contact Lincoln UCU.
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Guides & resources.
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A few practical details
Before you book.
Choose a session that fits your interests and make time to participate fully.
Do I need to be a representative?
UCU’s member CPD workshops are open to all UCU members. Rep and activist courses have their own eligibility requirements; check the course description before applying.
How do I book a place?
Follow the course’s booking link and register directly with UCU. The course page provides the joining arrangements. A listing here does not guarantee that places remain available.
What about time off and accessibility?
UCU asks applicants to arrange any necessary time off before applying. Contact the branch if you need support. For CPD accessibility requirements or course questions, email cpd@ucu.org.uk; live transcription is available for CPD workshops.
Learning shaped by our members
What would you like to learn?
Tell us which topics would help you and your colleagues. UCU offers free branch workshops, and we can explore a session for Lincoln.
Course information: UCU CPD and UCU Midlands training. Listings checked . Booking and attendance arrangements are managed by UCU.