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22 May 2020
Blackburn College has announced controversial plans to axe 11 posts, whilst giving senior managers a salary boost to help them avoid paying tax on million-pound…
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21 May 2020
UCU has vowed to fight the planned closure of Newton Rigg College in Penrith. The closure of the college, which is run by Askham Bryan College, would see 117 job…
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20 May 2020
UCU has called for the government to create a new public sector apprenticeship programme in areas such as health and social care to help lead our economic recovery.…
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15 May 2020
Unions set out five tests government and colleges must meet before staff and students can return Staff and student safety must be guaranteed before colleges can…
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13 May 2020
Staff and student safety must be guaranteed before colleges can reopen, said unions representing staff in further education, as they set out five tests that must…
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8 May 2020
Government support package for universities brings conditions but no new money A much-anticipated announcement from the government on support for universities finally…
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1 May 2020
Jo Grady sets out how universities and government must respond to Covid-19 Speaking to Research Professional today, Jo Grady said universities will be vital engines…
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6 April 2020
The union was responding to a poll from the Higher Education Policy Institute that found almost a third of applicants feel less confident they will get into their…
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3 April 2020
Disadvantaged students could be the big losers under new assessment plans to replace exams this summer The union was responding to news from Ofqual about how GCSEs,…
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2 April 2020
The government must provide immediate support to colleges and universities to ensure they can help lead the recovery when the coronavirus crisis is over In a letter…
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