Welcome to your UCU Teesside Branch
Welcome to the online home of our UCU branch—a welcoming space where members, supporters, and interested individuals come together to connect, collaborate, and advocate for positive change in higher education.
Here, you'll find a wealth of resources, news, and opportunities aimed at supporting our community. From updates on important issues affecting academia to discussions on ways to improve working conditions and promote inclusivity, our website is a hub for meaningful dialogue and action.
We invite you to explore, engage, and contribute to the conversation. Whether you're a seasoned academic, a dedicated staff member, or a passionate student, your voice matters here. Together, let's work towards creating a more equitable and thriving environment for all in higher education.
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Vice Chancellors Salaries
In the United Kingdom, the average total remuneration for university vice-chancellors has seen fluctuations over the years. As of the most recent data available, here are some key points:
- In the academic year 2022-23, the average vice-chancellor’s total remuneration stood at £325,000, which represents a 5% rise compared to the previous year1.
- In the academic year 2017-18, the average basic salary for vice-chancellors in England was £253,000, while the average total remuneration package (including bonuses, one-off payments, and pensions) was £299,0002.
- Notably, six universities in England paid their vice-chancellors £500,000 or more in salary, bonuses, and benefits during the same period. Additionally, nearly half of all vice-chancellors received more than £300,0003.
These figures highlight the significant variation in vice-chancellor pay across different institutions. While some universities have implemented pay restraint, others continue to offer substantial compensation to their senior leadership. The debate around executive pay in higher education remains ongoing, especially considering the financial challenges faced by the sector and the need for equitable distribution of resources.
You can access the University's Financial Report for 2022/23 and on pages 52-53 you can see what our Vice Chancellor is paid
Latest Branch News
February 2026
Solidarity with UCU Northumbria. Our comrades at Northumbria University are facing an unprecedented attack on their pensions, essentially a forcible switch from the TPS scheme to a much less favourable one. This could happen to any post-92 university, including us, unless we oppose this at Northumbria. UCU Northumbria University have already started strike action. We were able to get a member of the UCU Teesside executive committee up to Newcastle yesterday to talk to pickets and show solidarity. You can: Donate to the branch hardship fund here: Unity Trust Bank, UCU Northumbria Univ NE119, Hardship Fund, SC 608301, AN 20295578. Sign and share the petition here: Northumbria Pay and Pension Petition: Stop the Steal! | Megaphone UK/.
UCU Pop-up stalls! Look out for our first two pop-up recruitment stalls this month, on 10th Feb, 10am to 2pm, ground floor of the Tower; and 24th Feb, 10am to 2pm, Themis, by the Garden. Come over and have a chat with us, maybe grab some union merch (free to members!), and especially, bring along your colleagues who haven’t yet joined.
Contact us
Telephone: +44
E-mail: ucu@tees.ac.uk
Address: Constantine Ground Floor, Room CG28 , Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS13 BA