Breaking: UCU pauses strike action for two weeks as negotiations progress
By Aarti Malhotra The UCU has announced that strike action will pause in the next two weeks amid ongoing negotiations…
Thousands of students sue UK unis for reduced teaching amid strikes, pandemic
By Jessica Pretorius Students across the UK have long been unhappy about paying full university fees despite disruptions to teaching…
UK universities to face 18 days of strike action
By Chenoa Colaco The University and College Union (UCU) has announced upcoming industrial action expected to take place for 18…
Live coverage: LSE UCU strikes, pickets kick off
By Anya Saund and Niina Leppilahti On 24, 25, and 30 November, 70,000 members of staff across 150 UK universities…
Students praise Northern Ireland’s decision to increase maintenance loans
By Niina Leppilahti On 19 October, Gordon Lyons, Minister for the Economy of Northern Ireland, announced a 40% increase in…
Universities pledge extra help to students amidst cost of living crisis
By Megan Roper On 3 November, the Bank of England increased interest rates to 3 percent, following the announcement last…
Mental health epidemic plagues UK universities
By Aysha Sarah and Klara Woxström Trigger warning: This article discusses sensitive topics such as depression and suicide. Universities throughout…
Update: Strike action to continue this year
By Aysha Sarah On Monday 24 October, the University and College Union (UCU) announced that more than 70,000 staff at…
UCU considers further action after pay cuts approved
By Jessica Pretorius and Chenoa Colaco Planned pay cuts for UK university staff have been approved, causing widespread anger after…
London Tube strike: two days of union action to shut down Underground network
By Chenoa Colaco On 4 January, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) announced two days of…
