University and College Union26 Feb 2026University staff balloted over fresh strike actionThe University and College Union will ballot staff over proposed job losses and changes to pensions.26 Feb 202613 Feb 2026University staff strike over pension rowStaff are taking part in 10 days of strikes after being told to switch pension schemes.13 Feb 20269 Feb 2026University staff start strike action over pensionsThe university denies a union claim that it is firing and rehiring staff on less generous terms.9 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Proposal to save 400 university jobs put forwardA lecturer says an alternative, fully costed plan has been presented to the University of Essex.6 Feb 202619 Jan 2026Hundreds of university staff to vote on strike actionStrathclyde University said last month that it planned to cut almost 80 jobs to try to save £35m. 19 Jan 202615 Jan 2026College lecturers in three days of strikes over payA union says better salaries would help stem the "crisis" in recruitment and retention of staff.15 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Durham University staff to vote on strike actionA union claims Durham University is refusing to engage with it over concerns about staff workloads.9 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Dispute over planned cuts at UHI resolvedUHI and a union say they have reached an agreement that ends industrial action.17 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Strathclyde University announces plans to cut 70 jobsThe university says it needs to save £35m but a union is calling for no compulsory redundancies.10 Dec 2025...
