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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

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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…

The National (Scotland)

Strikes announced at 140 universities across the UK in September

Walkouts will hit start of the university term later this month

Evening Standard

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…

The National (Scotland)

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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 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)

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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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;

The Independent UK

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.

Belfast Live

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Chronicle Live

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

The National (Scotland)

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…

Insider UK

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

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