Thread by @BirminghamUCU

One week ago we, along with @BhamUniUnison, brought staff and students together on the @uobgreenheart for #OurUniversity. We're pleased to be able to share some highlights, starting with @ucu's @nita_4_VP_ucu's Ode to VC Eastwood (@DBeetwood?) #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

@nita_4_VP_ucu also made the connection between £££ debt-financed buildings and Green Hearts and attack on working and learning conditions @unibirmingham and across higher education #HelloBrum #OurUniversity #UoBStrike

@BhamUniUnison's Mike Moore spoke about how @unibirmingham leadership has attacked pay and conditions for support staff, leaving them no option but to strike for the #LivingWage and dignity at work #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

We also welcomed @MurituDavid, who was spoke about how he believed he was sacked by @sandwellcollege for being an effective @ucu activist. If you've not done so already, please sign and share the #ReinstateDaveMurita petition speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/reinstate-davi… #OurUniversity #UoBStrike

We also welcomed @MurituDavid, who was spoke about how he believed he was sacked by @sandwellcollege for being an effective @ucu activist. If you've not done so already, please sign and share the #ReinstateDaveMurita petition speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/reinstate-davi… #OurUniversity #UoBStrike

We also heard from some fantastic student leaders. Here's Shamima Akhtar from @GuildofStudents sharing her experiences as a disabled student @unibirmingham #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

@RachelJ_OBrien, @nusuk's @NUSDSC, a former student @unibirmingham, talked about the impact student debt, insecure work and other pressures are having on students' mental health #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

We also heard from Sandra Daniels @s73151760 from Disabled People Against The Cuts WM about the impact of austerity and the difficulties disabled students face @unibirmingham #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

As well as speakers, the brilliant @bannertheatre1 provided a foot-stomping soundtrack to the day, including the oh so catchy 'You've Gotta Go Down And Join The Union' #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

If you're not already a member of a union, please join one today! Support staff @unibirmingham and staff @EdgbastonPark @GuildofStudents should join @BhamUniUnison. Academic, academic-related staff and posgrad students, please join us! #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike

Last but by no means least, here's our outgoing president, James Brackley, speaking about the need for staff and students to work together to secure fair pay and bring back democracy to @unibirmingham #OurUniversity #HelloBrum #UoBStrike