Commenting on the news that the University of Strathclyde last night won the coveted Times Higher Education University of the Year award, UCU Scotland said the award was recognition of the hard work by staff at the institution.

Two-thirds of institutions will see a drop in places • Some institutions to lose almost three-quarters of their places

Sally Hunt, general secretary of UCU, today responded to news today that fewer people are applying to university, compared to this time last year.

UCU today welcomed many of the proposals for the future of apprenticeships recommended by Doug Richards in his review, but warned against introducing competition into the design of qualifications.

One in six (17%) young people (aged 16-24) in England are not in education, employment or training (so-called NEETs), according to government statistics released today. UCU said the government must work harder to provide opportunities for young people.

A survey of 14,000 higher education staff, carried out by UCU has found harassment, friction and bullying are too often the hallmarks of working relationships in Britain's universities.

UCU fears privatisation plans will erode scrutiny of university's decisions and allow private equity funds a route into UK higher education

Students and staff must keep up their fight against the government's education policies, the president of UCU, Kathy Taylor, will tell protestors today.

Staff at the University of Bolton have delivered a damning vote of no confidence in their management team.

UCU said today that prison education was essential if the government's plans to cut reoffending were to have any chance of success.