University of Birmingham branch of UCU (BUCU) notes:

1. Sue is a Black, disabled, migrant PhD student at Newcastle University who was recruited under false financial promises by a now-abusive supervisor. She formally complained in February. NU wrote that her immigration status would be unaffected during the complaint, but reneged in March, threatening a report to the Home Office (which would curtail her student visa).
   
2. Sue has terminal stage 5 kidney disease for which Nigeria lacks adequate treatment and aftercare. To survive, she needs a donor and to remain in the UK.

This branch believes:

1. Hostile Environment, marketised HE, and racism create carceral learning environments for racialised migrant students.
   
2. Students have a right to complete a complaint without migrant status/disability being weaponised against them.

This branch resolves to:

1. Support the #WeAreAllSue campaign including Actions 1 (by 22 May) and 3 (£200)
   
2. Invite Sue and URBC to speak to the branch about this case.

Adopted, BUCU Members’ Meeting, 13 May 2024