UCU

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Professor David Anderson, a senior elected representative of the University and College Union (UCU), was dismissed on August 31

Aberdeen University

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

Aberdeen University

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

Nobody Knows Glasgow Better: Govan Mbeki building, Glasgow Caledonian University

Nobody Knows Glasgow Better: Govan Mbeki building, Glasgow Caledonian University

Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

GCU faces shutdown as all four unions strike over job cuts

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

Edinburgh University

Scottish university principal announces departure amid five weeks of strikes

Nobody Knows Glasgow Better: Govan Mbeki building, Glasgow Caledonian University

Nobody Knows Glasgow Better: Govan Mbeki building, Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

Scottish university accused of ‘ideological’ job cuts despite £90m cash reserves

Dundee University Image: GT

Dundee University Image: GT

Dundee University

Dundee University crisis deepens with cuts and closures — but how did it get to this?

UCU members on the picket line

UCU members on the picket line

Edinburgh University

University students could be left without final mark as staff launch marking boycott

UCU members could go on strike (Andrew Milligan/PA)

UCU members could go on strike (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Queen Margaret University

Strike ballot opens at major Scottish university

Dundee UCU members gather outside Caird Hall in Dundee at last year's STUC congress

Dundee UCU members gather outside Caird Hall in Dundee at last year's STUC congress

'Unprecedented' education crisis 'fuelled by far-right rhetoric', top union boss says

University of Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

University of Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish university faces backlash over £200k 'cost-cutting' exercise

Staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to strike

Staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to strike

Staff at historic Scottish university back 'year of disruption' as strikes continue

Staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to strike

Staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to strike

Staff at historic Scottish university set to strike as agreement falls through

UCU members are set to strike at four institutions

UCU members are set to strike at four institutions

More than 400 staff to strike as disputes continue at four Scottish universities

UCU general secretary Dr Jo Grady on a picket line in 2022

UCU general secretary Dr Jo Grady on a picket line in 2022

Lecturers Strike

University staff to hold fresh strike ballot over 'biggest cuts ever' in Scotland

Photo of the University of Aberdeen, where UCU members have backed possible strike action (Alamy/PA)

Photo of the University of Aberdeen, where UCU members have backed possible strike action (Alamy/PA)

Staff at Scottish university vote to strike over 'threats to student experience'

University of Strathclyde said last month that a wide range of savings would have to be made to ensure the institute's future

University of Strathclyde said last month that a wide range of savings would have to be made to ensure the institute's future

'A lot of anger': Fury as top Scottish university to axe 76 jobs

Edinburgh University proposed the cuts as part of a major economic restructure

Edinburgh University proposed the cuts as part of a major economic restructure

Fury as staff at Scottish university left 'up in the air' amid proposed job cuts

The university previously said its plans would impact around 700 members of staff

The university previously said its plans would impact around 700 members of staff

Dundee University

Scottish university 'backtracks' on job cuts in new plan

Cost-cutting measures will include stopping almost all staff recruitment, voluntary redundancies and pausing promotions

Cost-cutting measures will include stopping almost all staff recruitment, voluntary redundancies and pausing promotions

Aberdeen University

Scottish university announces job cuts in bid to plug £11.2m black hole

The Universities and Colleges Union claimed the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of the cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union claimed the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of the cuts

Edinburgh University

Scottish university staff to vote on strike action in dispute over £140m in cuts

Peter Mathieson, vice-principal and chancellor of Edinburgh University, took business-class flights to destinations including Hong Kong, New York and Milan

Peter Mathieson, vice-principal and chancellor of Edinburgh University, took business-class flights to destinations including Hong Kong, New York and Milan

Edinburgh University

Scottish university chief spends more than £40k on travel amid funding crisis

The university has warned it needs to make £140 million in cuts

The university has warned it needs to make £140 million in cuts

Edinburgh University

Scottish university staff vote for strikes in early ballot amid cuts

The job cuts will affect around 20 per cent of staff

The job cuts will affect around 20 per cent of staff

Dundee University

Dundee University to cut more than 600 jobs amid financial crisis

A lack of investment, Brexit and immigration policy are all contributing to the crisis in Scotland

A lack of investment, Brexit and immigration policy are all contributing to the crisis in Scotland

Dundee University

Scottish universities 'in crisis due to UK policies', warns top trade unionist

Universities across Scotland are experiencing financial challenges

Universities across Scotland are experiencing financial challenges

Dundee University

‘A perfect storm': Why are universities in Scotland facing issues?

The union said staff were left 'underpaid', 'under-recognised' and 'undervalued'

The union said staff were left 'underpaid', 'under-recognised' and 'undervalued'

Glasgow University

Campaign launched at Scottish university as teachers left ‘underpaid and undervalued’

Universities have warned of significant financial concerns

Universities have warned of significant financial concerns

Higher Education

Fall in visa applications by overseas students prompts fears for universities

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

Seven trade unions have so far supported the upcoming Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow next month

‘Not on our watch’: Scottish trade unions in show of solidarity for anti-racist demo

The university made headlines last year when it announced plans to axe the modern languages department

The university made headlines last year when it announced plans to axe the modern languages department

Aberdeen University

Future of Aberdeen University in 'significant doubt' following financial uncertainty

The university has removed the possibility of compulsory redundancies in departments

The university has removed the possibility of compulsory redundancies in departments

Aberdeen University

Strikes off at Scottish university as threat of redundancies withdrawn

Living Rent argues that the 'transitional measures' to come into place when the rent cap ends are confusing

Living Rent argues that the 'transitional measures' to come into place when the rent cap ends are confusing

Tenants and trade unions call for emergency protections as end to rent cap looms

Aberdeen University's modern languages plan has sparked backlash

Aberdeen University's modern languages plan has sparked backlash

Aberdeen University

Scottish university staff set to take strike action amid language degree cuts

The Scottish Government has always taken a different approach to engaging with trade unions compared to Westminster

The Scottish Government has always taken a different approach to engaging with trade unions compared to Westminster

Aberdeen University

Scotland unaffected as NHS England faces fresh strike threat

The cuts include the provision of Gaelic

The cuts include the provision of Gaelic

Aberdeen University

University staff to vote on strike action over course axing

2023 has been crucial for the trade union movement

2023 has been crucial for the trade union movement

The five biggest moments in the trade union movement in 2023

Aberdeen UCU launched a consultation with its members over the proposed cuts

Aberdeen UCU launched a consultation with its members over the proposed cuts

Aberdeen University

Outrage over languages cuts shows collective power of trade unions

Aberdeen University's modern languages plan has sparked backlash

Aberdeen University's modern languages plan has sparked backlash

Aberdeen University

Aberdeen University to continue to offer joint language degrees amid backlash

The university has opened a consultation into the future of the modern languages department

The university has opened a consultation into the future of the modern languages department

Aberdeen University

Staff and students take part in rally at Aberdeen University to protest against cuts

The National has started a newsletter all about Scotland's trade unions

The National has started a newsletter all about Scotland's trade unions

How Scottish unions are responding to the crisis in Gaza

Jo Grady, general secretary of the University and College Union (UCU)

Jo Grady, general secretary of the University and College Union (UCU)

Industrial action

University staff end historic dispute over pensions

Staff picketing at the University of the Highlands and Islands on Tuesday

Staff picketing at the University of the Highlands and Islands on Tuesday

Highlands & Islands

Historic strike action takes place at Scottish university

Staff from the EIS-FELA union and Unison across all of Scotland’s further education colleges are taking part in rolling strike action

Staff from the EIS-FELA union and Unison across all of Scotland’s further education colleges are taking part in rolling strike action

Scottish Government

Ellie Gomersall: The Scottish Government must take responsibility over colleges

A University and College Union (UCU) arm band (Peter Byrne/PA)

A University and College Union (UCU) arm band (Peter Byrne/PA)

Staff to strike at Scottish university over marking boycott pay deductions

UCU members on the picket line at Glasgow Caledonian University in February

UCU members on the picket line at Glasgow Caledonian University in February

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

A Marking and Assessment Boycott has been taking place at the University of St Andrews

A Marking and Assessment Boycott has been taking place at the University of St Andrews

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

The vice-chancellor shushed the students

The vice-chancellor shushed the students

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

Glasgow University student Jess Wilson protests in her gown before graduating with a 'qualified' degree

Glasgow University student Jess Wilson protests in her gown before graduating with a 'qualified' degree

Edinburgh University

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

Both staff and students have heaped criticism on Glasgow University amid the UCU marking boycott

Both staff and students have heaped criticism on Glasgow University amid the UCU marking boycott

University staff oppose marking boycott 'mitigation strategy'

UCU members protest outside the Scottish Parliament

UCU members protest outside the Scottish Parliament

Row as trade union calls for end to arms for Ukraine

Only full passholders and committee witnesses will be able to get into Holyrood on Wednesday, March 15

Only full passholders and committee witnesses will be able to get into Holyrood on Wednesday, March 15

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body

Strike action to shut Holyrood to public on Wednesday

The University said it is 'committed' to freedom of expression and is allowing the screening to go ahead

The University said it is 'committed' to freedom of expression and is allowing the screening to go ahead

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University accused of ‘cavalier attitude’ towards transphobia concerns

The screening is set to take place in a lecture theatre in George Square

The screening is set to take place in a lecture theatre in George Square

Edinburgh University

Union calls for cancellation of ‘transphobic’ film screening at Edinburgh University

UCU members staged a rally outside Holyrood on Wednesday

UCU members staged a rally outside Holyrood on Wednesday

Rally outside Holyrood as 'meaningful' pay offer urged by UCU

Lecturers at St Andrews were among many on the picket lines across the country on Thursday morning

Lecturers at St Andrews were among many on the picket lines across the country on Thursday morning

'We're not going anywhere': University lecturer on strike consequences