University students face second wave of lecture cancellations as academics threaten new pension strikes

University students face second wave of lecture cancellations as academics threaten new pension strikes

Striking university lecturers warned they could be held liable for student failures Full story University students face a second wave of lecture cancellations as academics threaten a new round of strikes over a pensions row.

The University and College Union (UCU), which represents academics, has written to 69 vice-Chancellors with an ultimatum saying that unless they comply with their demands they will ballot for strike action this autumn.

The union has been locked in a battle with Universities UK (UUK) over proposed pension reforms to address a reported deficit and rising benefit costs.Last spring, lectures and classes were disrupted at more […]

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