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6 February 2017
Commenting news that the government is once again looking to sell off the student loan book , UCU general secretary, Sally Hunt, said: 'The government has tried…
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3 February 2017
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn backs UCU FE campaign The TES reported this week that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has released a YouTube video backing UCU's campaign…
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13 January 2017
UCU survey shows little support for HE Bill amid Brexit brain drain fears A YouGov survey , commissioned by UCU, revealed that academics believe Brexit and government…
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10 January 2017
Universities must protect academic freedom, maintain a broad curriculum, and contribute to society through partnership and research, according to a new amendment…
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9 January 2017
Four in five academics (81%) believe government plans to give new providers easier access to degree-awarding powers and a university title will have a negative…
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5 January 2017
Higher education legislation currently before Parliament could put students and the reputation of UK universities at risk, according to a report released today by…
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18 November 2016
Speaking at central London demonstration UCU general secretary will take a swipe at the rhetoric of politicians 'pretending to be men of the people' Thousands expected…
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18 November 2016
UCU's anti-casualisation campaign hits the front pages UCU's campaign against casualisation hit the front pages this week as the union's analysis of HESA data revealed…
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12 October 2016
UCU today backed calls from a former universities minister for greater scrutiny of new providers of higher education and what allowing more providers into the higher…
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27 September 2016
Coventry University is today being accused of employing shameful employment practices and moving staff around a network of subsidiary companies to avoid having…
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