Since 2018, the Students’ Union has collaborated closely with the University and UCU to
establish proper contracts for PGRs engaged in teaching and demonstrating. The aim is to ensure that PGRs receive
the rightful recognition and rights equivalent to those of staff members employed by the University.
Ers 2018, mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr wedi cydweithio'n agos â'r Brifysgol ac UCU i sefydlu contractau priodol ar gyfer PGRs sy'n ymwneud ag addysgu ac arddangos. Y nod yw sicrhau bod PGRs yn derbyn y gydnabyddiaeth a'r hawliau cyfiawn sy'n cyfateb i rai aelodau staff a gyflogir gan y Brifysgol.
Know your rights
Gwybod eich hawliau
The transition from a code of engagement to an employment contract marked a significant step
forward. Graduate Tutors and Demonstrators continue to have comprehensive rights and benefits that are
equivalent to staff positions within the University.
Roedd y newid o god ymgysylltu i gontract cyflogaeth yn gam sylweddol ymlaen. Mae Tiwtoriaid ac Arddangoswyr Graddedig yn parhau i gael hawliau a buddion cynhwysfawr sy'n cyfateb i swyddi staff o fewn y Brifysgol.
If you are a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student, it is important that you are aware of your
rights, have access to training and feel supported in your role which can often toe the line between staff and
students. Many PGR students at Cardiff University are members of UCU (Universities and Colleges Union), which is
one of the largest Unions in the world, and have access to free memberships.
Os ydych chi'n fyfyriwr Ymchwil Ôl-raddedig (PGR), mae'n bwysig eich bod chi'n ymwybodol o'ch hawliau, yn gallu cael mynediad at hyfforddiant ac yn teimlo eich bod chi'n cael eich cefnogi yn eich rôl, a all yn aml deimlo fel rhywle rhwng staff a myfyrwyr. Mae llawer o fyfyrwyr PGR ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yn aelodau o UCU (Undeb y Prifysgolion a'r Colegau), sef un o'r Undebau mwyaf yn y byd, ac mae ganddyn nhw fynediad at aelodaeth am ddim.
What is the UCU?
Beth yw'r UCU?
The Universities and College Union (UCU) proudly represent over 100,000 academics, lecturers,
trainers, researchers, administrators and postgraduates working in universities and colleges across the UK.
Mae Undeb y Prifysgolion a'r Colegau (UCU) yn falch o gynrychioli dros 100,000 o academyddion, darlithwyr, hyfforddwyr, ymchwilwyr, gweinyddwyr ac ôl-raddedigion sy'n gweithio mewn prifysgolion a cholegau ledled y DU.
The UCU Union provides
targeted support for Postgraduates who teach, on a wide range of topics including: Employment Rights,
Representation, Professional Development, Training and Advice.
Mae Undeb UCU yn darparu cefnogaeth wedi’i dargedu ar gyfer Ôl-raddedigion sy'n addysgu, ar ystod eang o bynciau gan gynnwys: Hawliau Cyflogaeth, Cynrychiolaeth, Datblygiad Proffesiynol, Hyfforddiant a Chyngor.
The Students' Union works closely with the Cardiff Branch of UCU to ensure appropriate
representation and support, but if we could be doing more, please let us know!
Mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr yn gweithio'n agos gyda Changen Caerdydd o UCU i sicrhau cynrychiolaeth a chefnogaeth briodol, ond os oes mwy gallwn fod yn ei wneud, rhowch wybod i ni!
Free Membership
Aelodaeth Am Ddim
It’s FREE to join the UCU if you are a postgraduate research student who is paid to teach or demonstrate by Cardiff University. You can enjoy free membership for one year after signing up. Cardiff University Students' Union along with many other Students Union’s across the UK are encouraging postgraduates who teach to take advantage of this offer and enjoy the benefits of UCU membership.
Mae ymuno ag UCU AM DDIM os ydych chi'n fyfyriwr ymchwil ôl-raddedig sy'n cael eich talu i addysgu neu arddangos gan Brifysgol Caerdydd. Gallwch fwynhau aelodaeth am ddim am flwyddyn ar ôl cofrestru. Mae Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd ynghyd â llawer o Undebau Myfyrwyr eraill ledled y DU yn annog ôl-raddedigion sy'n addysgu i fanteisio ar y cynnig hwn a mwynhau manteision aelodaeth UCU.
If you are a postgraduate research student who is not currently teaching or demonstrating, you are still eligible join the UCU for free through the student membership scheme. See the UCU website for more details.
Os ydych chi'n fyfyriwr ymchwil ôl-raddedig nad ydych ar hyn o bryd yn addysgu nac yn arddangos, rydych chi'n dal yn gymwys i ymuno ag UCU am ddim trwy'r cynllun aelodaeth myfyrwyr. Gweler gwefan UCU am fwy o fanylion.
The Benefits of UCU Membership
Manteision Aelodaeth UCU
UCU membership will give you access to:
Bydd aelodaeth UCU yn rhoi mynediad i chi i:
A network of representation to improve your rights.
Rhwydwaith o gynrychiolwyr i wella eich hawliau.
The UCU is a representative organisation, working with Cardiff University to improve working conditions, rights and supports for its members. It also works to influence governments and policy makers to improve the conditions of workers in higher and further education across the UK and reacts to proposed policy reforms to the education system.
Mae'r UCU yn sefydliad cynrychioliadol, sy'n gweithio gyda Phrifysgol Caerdydd i wella amodau gwaith, hawliau a chefnogaeth i'w aelodau. Mae hefyd yn gweithio i ddylanwadu ar lywodraethau a llunwyr polisi i wella amodau gweithwyr mewn addysg uwch ac addysg bellach ledled y DU ac yn ymateb i ddiwygiadau polisi arfaethedig i'r system addysg.
A range of training and professional development courses and resources to help you teach and research to the best of your ability.
Ystod o gyrsiau ac adnoddau hyfforddi a datblygiad proffesiynol i'ch helpu i addysgu ac ymchwilio hyd eithaf eich gallu.
UCU membership will give you access to a professional development programme to equip you with the practical skills, confidence and guidance to help you teach to the best of your ability and progress in your career. This includes:
- Workshops and lectures for those new to teaching and looking to expand their skills
- Core CPD topics such as classroom management, writing research grant applications, job interview and CV preparation, leadership and assertiveness skills.
- A range of downloadable guides on useful topics for PhD students and early career researchers
Bydd aelodaeth o UCU yn rhoi mynediad i chi at raglen datblygiad proffesiynol i'ch arfogi â'r sgiliau ymarferol, yr hyder a'r arweiniad i'ch helpu i addysgu hyd eithaf eich gallu a symud ymlaen yn eich gyrfa. Mae hyn yn cynnwys:
- Gweithdai a darlithoedd i'r rhai sy'n newydd i addysgu ac sy'n awyddus i ehangu eu sgiliau
- Pynciau DPP craidd fel rheoli ystafell ddosbarth, ysgrifennu ceisiadau am grantiau ymchwil, paratoi cyfweliadau swydd a CV, sgiliau arweinyddiaeth a hunanhyder.
- Amrywiaeth o ganllawiau y gellir eu lawrlwytho ar bynciau defnyddiol i fyfyrwyr PhD ac ymchwilwyr ar ddechrau eu gyrfa
Expert advice on financial, legal and discrimination matters.
Cyngor arbenigol ar faterion ariannol, cyfreithiol a gwahaniaethu.
Your UCU branch can support you if you are having problems related to your teaching or demonstrating. You will have access to a range of advice services covering legal advice, financial advice, personal injury support and more. The UCU also works to prevent workplace bullying and discrimination and has active networks for black, LGBT, disabled and women members.
Gall eich cangen o UCU eich cefnogi os oes gennych broblemau sy'n gysylltiedig â'ch addysgu neu arddangos. Byddwch yn gallu cael mynediad at ystod o wasanaethau cynghori sy'n cynnwys cyngor cyfreithiol, cyngor ariannol, cymorth anafiadau personol a mwy. Mae'r UCU hefyd yn gweithio i atal bwlio a gwahaniaethu yn y gweithle ac mae ganddo rwydweithiau gweithredol ar gyfer aelodau du, LHDT, anabl a menywod.
A network of academics and researchers in Cardiff and across the UK to meet and network with.
Rhwydwaith o academyddion ac ymchwilwyr yng Nghaerdydd a ledled y DU i gyfarfod a rhwydweithio â nhw.
By attending the meetings, events and conferences of a union with over 100,000 members, you will be able to meet and network with researchers, lecturers and other postgraduates across Cardiff University and in universities all over the UK.
Drwy fynychu cyfarfodydd, digwyddiadau a chynadleddau undeb sydd â dros 100,000 o aelodau, byddwch yn gallu cwrdd a rhwydweithio ag ymchwilwyr, darlithwyr ac ôl-raddedigion eraill ledled Prifysgol Caerdydd ac mewn prifysgolion ledled y DU.
Make sure to read the UCU’s terms and conditions for this offer on their website. If you have further questions about joining, or need help to do so, please contact the UCU.
Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn darllen telerau ac amodau UCU ar gyfer y cynnig hwn ar eu gwefan. Os oes gennych gwestiynau pellach am ymuno, neu os oes angen help arnoch i wneud hynny, cysylltwch â'r UCU.