<p><strong>Our podcast returns</strong> from an extended break, with an interview with the newly appointed TUC Regional Secretary for the Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber - Dave Pike. Jon Bryan (UCU Regional Support Official) asking the questions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dave Pike appointed</strong></p><p>https://www.tuc.org.uk/news/dave-pike-appointed-new-regional-secretary-northeast-yorkshire-and-humber-tuc</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Regional TUC comment on Higher Education in the NE:</strong></p><p>https://www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/stakes-are-high-if-university-funding-crisis-continues</p><p><strong>TUC Reps Courses</strong></p><p>https://www.tuc.org.uk/training/TUCcourses</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Anti-Right and Populism Briefings:</strong></p><p>MIDDLESBROUGH 24/06/25</p><p>https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/tuc-education-anti-right-and-populism-regional-briefing-middlesbrough</p><p>SUNDERLAND 27/06/25</p><p>https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/tuc-education-anti-right-and-populism-regional-briefing-sunderland</p><p><br></p>