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17 August 2011
UCU today said it was pleased that students remained satisfied with the quality of teaching and academic support. However, the union added that it was not alone…
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16 August 2011
Public accounts committee says department for education has not assessed impact of EMA axe UCU today agreed with Margaret Hodge, chair of the public accounts committee,…
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9 August 2011
UCU today said it was pleased that plans to axe free courses for people on inactive benefits (which include income support, working families' tax credit and housing…
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17 June 2011
As new scheme is rolled out, UCU says government's EMA mess will increase benefits costs. As the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) today began notifying schools…
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17 June 2011
Members of UCU at London Metropolitan University will be taking strike action on Wednesday (22 June) in defence of jobs at the beleaguered institution. The university…
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16 June 2011
Government plans to encourage the growth of for-profit education providers could leave students with lower quality degrees and put the reputation of UK higher education…
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16 June 2011
Members of UCU at Barnsley College will take strike action tomorrow as part of their ongoing fight to save jobs. Staff will be on picket lines from 8.30am to 9.30am…
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15 June 2011
UCU said today that the news that Welsh universities have had their initial plans for tuition fee rises rejected was worrying news for English institutions. The…
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15 June 2011
Members of UCU at Leeds College of Building (LCB) have today voted to take strike action in a row over job losses and pay. Over three-quarters (77%) of members…
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15 June 2011
UK universities add at least £1.31 billion a year in value to UK society in the form of health and well-being, citizenship and political engagement, according to…
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