In 2019, UCU secured the right to recognise the Bath professoriate for the purposes of collective bargaining following a referendum – the first UCU branch to win recognition for the professoriate in this manner.

Following subsequent negotiations and extensive membership consultation, the UCU professoriate voted to accept a negotiated proposal for a new pay scale and process in 2022. This was the first time that a professorial pay system has been implemented following negotiations with the recognised trade union.

Members who require advise related to the Professorial Remuneration Procedure, or other issues related to professorial status,  contact the Professors Rep.