University Academics’ Union
A strong voice for academic staff in Aotearoa New Zealand
Our Priorities
Better academic pay and conditions
Advocating for properly-benchmarked salaries, realistic workloads, and structural support to do the job well.
Respect for academics in governance of universities
Ensuring that university settings support flourishing teaching, research, and external engagement.
Championing the academic endeavour
Promoting what academic staff do and why it matters in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.