Marking Boycott To Commence Across Universities
Members of the UCU (University and College Union) will be proceeding with a boycott of marking and assessments on April 20th, which could affect the…
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Students Face Six More Months Of University Strikes
There’s been much disruption to the academic year already. However, university students could find the end of this year and the beginning of the next…
UCU Strike Day Will Take Place On March 15
The UCU has announced an additional day of strikes which will be taking place on the 15th of March. This comes in addition to the…
Has UCU Strike Action Been Cancelled?
The last few minutes have had the cloud of multiple sectors taking industrial action looming above. Most notably, the education sector with UCU strikes front…
Study Shows Increase In Student Support For UCU Strikes
University strikes are taking place throughout February and March with lots of disruption expected for students. Though their studies are being interrupted, lots of students…
‘Biggest Ever’ UCU Strike Begins
The University and College Union (UCU) has claimed that its ongoing strike is ‘the biggest in the history of higher education.’ On Thursday, an estimated…
UCU Confirms Preparations For UK Wide Industrial Action Ballot
On June 15, UCU confirmed that they will be moving ahead with a ballot for industrial strike action at UK universities. This announcement has come…
UCU Report Reveals Shocking Financial Insecurity Faced by College Workers
According to a new UCU report, more than eight in 10 college workers in England say their financial situation is harming their mental health. The…
University Of Wolverhampton Under Fire By UCU With Plan To Cut 250 Jobs
Up to 250 jobs are set to be cut at the University of Wolverhampton, following the news in May that the university would be ceasing…
Uni Staff do Two Days Unpaid Work Every Week, UCU Report Reveals
A new UCU report claims that staff at UK colleges and universities are doing the equivalent of at least two days of unpaid work every…