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University marking boycott: government urges both sides to negotiate

Education minister writes to university employers and union as tens of thousands of students are left without degree results

The Guardian - UK

Staff morale at ‘all-time low’ in universities after talks break down

STAFF at universities across Scotland have said employers are showing “a complete disregard for the wellbeing of staff and students” after…

The National (Scotland)

Students left in 'deplorable' visa situation hit out at marking boycotts

INTERNATIONAL students are warning of a “real bin fire” at universities including the University of Edinburgh – as they may be forced to leave…

The National (Scotland)

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Graduates chant 'pay your workers' at university boss in solidarity with staff

STUDENTS at Edinburgh University have chanted during their graduation in solidarity with staff engaged in industrial action.

The National (Scotland)

Workers at 10 Scottish universities balloted for strike action

University workers at 10 institutions around Scotland will be balloted for strike action as part of a dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland)

University chief panned for wanting financial 'pain' for boycotting staff

A SCOTTISH university principal has been panned for saying he wanted staff to feel financial “pain along the way” during a marking and…

The National (Scotland)

Cardiff University students invited to graduate despite not knowing grades or even if they've passed

Staff at universities across the UK have been on a marking strike for months in a years long dispute over pay and conditions;

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Less than 3% of students affected by university marking boycott, UCEA says

UCU members have refused to mark exams or assessments since April 20 in a dispute over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK

Queen's University and union agree deal to end marking boycott

Marking will be completed by August 7 to allow exam boards to finalise all results by the end of the summer

Belfast Live

Queen’s University and academics’ union agree deal to end marking boycott

The 750 students who had graduated without a classification will receive marks by the end of the summer, with a new graduation ceremony then planned.

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: Inside the marking boycott that has thrown university students’ futures into the air

In today’s newsletter: A row between lecturers and universities has left thousands of exams and dissertations ungraded – what’s the dispute about, and how might it end?

The Guardian - UK

Marking boycott may delay degrees of more than 1,000 Durham students

University says about 20% of final-year students will face delays if industrial action continues

The Guardian - UK

A fifth of Durham University graduates facing delay in receiving degree results

Students have faced uncertainty about whether they will graduate due to a marking boycott causing delays to final results

Chronicle Live

Adult Human Female filmmakers launch crowdfunder for legal action against union

THE directors of a film whose two screenings at Edinburgh University were cancelled after protesters blocked the entrance to the venue have launched…

The National (Scotland)

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Stirling University lecturers to walk out over 50% marking boycott pay deduction

EIS members at Edinburgh College also began industrial action in response to compulsory redundancies

The Guardian - UK

Third of UK final-year students face grades delay due to marking boycott

Small number could attend graduation but later be told they have failed as pay dispute affects assessments at 145 universities

Chronicle Live

Newcastle University lecturers begin five day strike as nationwide marking boycott dispute continues

Picket lines formed outside the university from 8.45am on Friday and strike action will continue from Monday to Thursday next week

Wales Online

The university students worried about graduating without knowing their grades as boycott continues

“It is very difficult because there’s a fair few of us including myself who might graduate without knowing their grades."

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The National (Scotland)

University staff oppose marking boycott 'mitigation strategy'

Staff at Glasgow University have spoken out against the institution’s mitigation strategy amid the ongoing marking boycott.

The National (Scotland)

Students left feeling 'forgotten' as graduations kick off amid marking boycott

STUDENTS in Scottish universities have been left feeling "angry" and “forgotten” after being forced to graduate without their final…

Belfast Live

Queen's University Belfast says "all students will now graduate"

University thanks "local UCU branch who facilitated this development as an act of good faith"

Chronicle Live

‘Significant number’ of Durham University students face delays in receiving degree results

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) began a marking boycott in April over a pay and working conditions dispute

The National (Scotland)

Graduates given no degree classification at some universities

Final-year students at some Scottish universities are facing a “devastating” end to their studies after finding out they would not receive…

Nottingham Post

Students face delays to degree results due to marking boycott

Some might miss their scheduled graduation ceremonies

Wales Online

Students' degree results set to be delayed due to marking boycott

Some might miss their scheduled graduation ceremonies

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