Sussex UCU, Brighton, UK

Branch Executive and Reps

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Sussex UCU Branch plays a pivotal role in guiding the overall direction and activities of the union. Comprised of elected representatives from various academic and professional departments, the Executive oversees the strategic planning, decision-making, and day-to-day operations of the branch. They coordinate campaigns, negotiate with university management, and represent the interests of members on key issues such as pay, working conditions, and equality. Additionally, the Executive Committee liaises with external organizations, collaborates with other UCU branches, and ensures effective communication with members to foster a strong and inclusive union community.

Executive Committee






Jo Pawlik – President – jopawlik@hotmail.com
Demet Dinler – Vice-President – D.S.Dinler@sussex.ac.uk
Natalia Cecire – Honorary co-Secretary – nataliacecire@gmail.com
Henry Dore – Honorary co-Secretary – henrymonkey@gmail.com
Alice Wilson – Treasurer – Alice.Wilson@sussex.ac.uk
Avey Nelson – Membership Secretary – Avey.Nelson@sussex.ac.uk
James Andrews – Communications Officer – J.Andrews@sussex.ac.uk
Danny Millum – Casework Officer and Health & Safety Representative – millumdanny@gmail.com
Jackie Grant – Pensions Officer – J.J.Grant@sussex.ac.uk
Michael Fadeyi – Equalities Officer – Migrants – m.fadeyi@sussex.ac.uk
Charlotte Fraser – Anti-Casualisation Officer (DTs) -Charlotte.Fraser@sussex.ac.uk
Will Lock – Environment Representative – will.e.lock@gmail.com
Shilan Dargahi – Ordinary Member – s.dargahi@sussex.ac.uk
Matias Ramirez – Ordinary Member – Matias.Ramirez@sussex.ac.uk
Pete West-Oram – Ordinary Member – p.west-oram@bsms.ac.uk










Departmental Reps





Departmental Representatives (Reps) within the Sussex UCU Branch serve as crucial points of contact for members within their respective academic or professional service departments. They play a vital role in advocating for the rights and interests of their colleagues, offering support, advice, and guidance on various workplace issues. Additionally, Reps actively engage with branch activities, attend regular UCU branch meetings, and contribute to decision-making processes, thereby fostering a collaborative and inclusive union environment. Scroll down to find your rep and contact them today.





Brighton and Sussex Medical School









Business School









Education & Social Work





Vacant





Engineering and Informatics









Global Studies









IDS (International Development Studies)









International Study Centre









Law, Politics and Sociology & Criminology









Life Sciences





Vacant





Mathematical and Physical Sciences









Media, Arts, and Humanities









Professional Service Units









Psychology














Sociology and Criminology





Dan Whillis –  D.P.Whillis@sussex.ac.uk





Get Involved





Join Sussex UCU, a strong collective advocating for Sussex workers. Email ucusussex@sussex.ac.uk to become a departmental rep or inquire about our activities. Find out more about what being a rep involves here. Engage in our working groups addressing key issues.