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Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike

With industrial action over job cuts heading into its 21st week, students at famed London college are unhappy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26

‘Soul destroying’: Professor speaks out after Aberdeen University sacking

A PROFESSOR who was sacked from the University of Aberdeen after almost 27 years of service has described his dismissal as "soul destroying", amid allegations he was targeted for his union organising

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22

Scottish university faces strike threat over sacking of professor after 27 years

UNION members at a university are being balloted on industrial action over job cuts and for “victimising” a union rep staffer who was dismissed.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

Edinburgh University staff back strike action over £140m cuts and threat to jobs

In a ballot of University and College Union Scotland members at the university, 84% of those who voted backed strike action.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

University staff begin strike action over threat of job cuts

The University of Dundee described the University and College Union’s action as ‘premature’.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Edinburgh University student protests during own graduation over 'empty degrees'

Students at the University of Edinburgh have been protesting during graduations over the past week, after the University and College Union marking and assessment boycott left many with 'empty degrees'.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

University staff strike amid wage cut row over marking boycott

University and College Union members at Edinburgh University walked out on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Tyne Coast College staff to go on strike next week amid ongoing pay dispute

The University and College Union announced strikes which will see lessons cancelled for all pupils at Tyne Coast College

Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2023

Academics have ‘more generous’ benefits than other professionals – report

It comes as a marking boycott is being carried out at universities in an ongoing dispute over staff’s pay and conditions.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

How a dad who tackled rowdy boozers on a train sparked a very modern row

After Paul Embery asked the group to stop swearing he was accused of bullying women

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023