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University staff end historic dispute over pensions

HIGHER education staff have voted to end a long-running dispute over pensions which led to a series of strikes. The University and College Union…

The National (Scotland)

Historic strike action takes place at Scottish university

TUESDAY saw a historic moment for the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), as the local University College Union (UCU) branch took strike…

The National (Scotland)

College students face disruption as staff back strike action in pay dispute

Members of the University and College Union at 32 colleges in England have voted to strike over their pay and working conditions.

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Edinburgh University faces accusations of transphobia over book launch

THE University of Edinburgh has once again been accused by a trade union of hosting an event which “contests the legitimacy of trans people and…

The National (Scotland)

Gillian Keegan announces plans for minimum service levels in universities

The Education Secretary said the Government would consult on the change.

The Independent UK

No end in sight for long-running and ‘bitter’ pay dispute

IT’S already been a “long and bitter” dispute over pay and conditions – now strike action being taken by lecturers and other staff at…

The National (Scotland)

Striking university staff ‘forced to cut back on food’ as they ‘can’t pay the bills’

The University and CollegeUnion (UCU) walkouts are taking place at around 50 universities around the country

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Which universities are striking and why?

Numerous UK institutions’ actions by the University and College Union (UCU) will fall during Freshers’ Week for many first-year students.

Evening Standard

Strikes at 88 universities set for next week called off

Staff at 42 universities still plan to strike between September 25 and 29

Evening Standard

University staff union backs away from UK-wide strikes as support wanes

Majority of campus branches refuse to take part in action scheduled for 25-29 September

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of university and college support staff gather for pay protest

Universities and college staff across Scotland have taken strike action this week as part of a dispute over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK

Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

A report has accused the Office for Students – whose chair is a Tory peer – of lacking independence from the Government.

The Independent UK

Staff to strike at Scottish university over marking boycott pay deductions

Staff at the University of Stirling are set to walk out in a dispute over deductions from the pay of staff who took part in a marking and assessment…

The National (Scotland)

Is it worth going to university? We ask the experts

With a cost-of-living crisis, lecturers’ strikes and higher fees, is university still worth it? The answer from the experts is a resounding yes.

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UK university staff poised to strike for five days in freshers’ week

UCU members vote for action between 25-29 September over pay and conditions but end marking boycott

The National (Scotland)

Scottish universities to be rocked with strike action over 'unfair' pay offer

MOST Scottish universities are to be rocked by strike action this year as the academics’ union announced a blitz of industrial action across the…

Evening Standard

Strikes announced at 140 universities across the UK in September

Walkouts will hit start of the university term later this month

The National (Scotland)

St Andrews University softens stance towards striking staff – to a degree

AFTER summer assessment strikes, staff at the University of St Andrews are to receive retrospective payment of withheld portions of their salaries…

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The Guardian - UK

UK universities face more strikes unless employers resume talks, union warns

University and College Union is preparing a new ballot that could lead to marking boycott continuing and strikes lasting into 2024

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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)

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…

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