The law still requires that ballots for industrial action be conducted by postal vote and local branch members should already have received ballot packs from Civica Election Services at their nominated postal address.

If you have received your ballot pack please vote and return your ballot as soon as possible using the included pre-paid envelope. When you have voted please let the branch office or UCU know via email or the ThruText SMS reminder.

If you have not received your ballot pack please request a replacement via the form at https://yoursay.ucu.org.uk/s3/Heriot-Watt-University-UCU-replacement-ballot-request-form-January-February-2026 by Monday 9 February 2026.

The ballot closes on Monday 16 February 2026 so please make sure that you have your papers in the post by Thursday 12 February 2026 at the very latest.

You will need your membership number to vote. If you need a reminder of your membership number send a blank email to mynumber@mercury.ucu.org.uk.

We will be holding an online members’ meeting via Zoom at 12.00 on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to decide our next actions based on the outcome of the ballot. Zoom details have been circulated by email. If you require BSL interpreting please contact the branch as soon as possible.