Dundee, UWS and Nottingham latest universities to face further strikes

Aerial view of Broughty Ferry in Dundee Scotland August 23 2022

Dundee admits ‘clear failings’ in financial management

Under-pressure university commits to action plan to sort out its finances, acknowledging its governance ‘fell well short’

By Juliette Rowsell

13 August

Dundee university workers rally outside the Scottish Trade Union Congress at the Caird Hall on April 29, 2025

Dundee bailout ‘sets precedent’ as MSPs evade funding reform

Warning more institutions may look to Scottish government for support as ailing university’s problems blamed on mismanagement rather than wider funding pressures

By Helen Packer

11 July

The Trent Building, part of Nottingham University in Nottingham, England

Nottingham plans to cut 250 jobs in professional services

UK sector faces ‘critical moment’, says institution’s vice-chancellor as she announces plans to ‘resize’ the university

By Tom Williams

8 April

Strike ballot called over University of the West of Scotland cuts

UCU claims institution hasn’t ruled out compulsory redundancies as it cuts further 75 roles

By Juliette Rowsell

7 July

Dundee, UWS and Nottingham latest to face further strikes

UCU Scotland members back taking action over job cuts plans, while staff at Nottingham reject deal that would have postponed any compulsory redundancies

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Dundee, UWS and Nottingham latest to face further strikes

UCU Scotland members back taking action over job cuts plans, while staff at Nottingham reject deal that would have postponed any compulsory redundancies

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Related articles

Dundee admits ‘clear failings’ in financial management

Dundee bailout ‘sets precedent’ as MSPs evade funding reform

Nottingham plans to cut 250 jobs in professional services

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