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Should peaceful protest activists be sued for loss/damages?

Posted on Mar 7, 2013 in Archive, Campaigns, UCU News

21 activists who spent a week up a chimney at West Burton power station in a peaceful protest against the use of gas-fired power stations are being sued for £5 million by EDF. A petition to protest against this action has been launched.

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Anti-casualisation – DAY OF ACTION!

Posted on Feb 28, 2013 in Anti-casualisation, Archive, UCU News

The University & College Union is organising a number of events in St Andrews to coincide with the national day of action against casualisation in higher education on Wednesday 6 March.

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University of St Andrews is ‘demonised’ for failing to widen access

Posted on Dec 12, 2012 in Archive, UCU News, Widening Participation

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/university-is-demonised-for-failing-to-widen-access.19516253

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University “code of practice” under fire from academics

Posted on Dec 12, 2012 in Archive, UCU News

You may be aware of the newspaper article that appeared in The Herald newspaper recently, “University code of practice under fire from academics”. It stated: “UCU Scotland, which represents lecturers, said the way the code was being drawn up ignored the views of staff and students.”

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What if Scotland gains independence? A debate to discuss the potential impact on HE in Scotland

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 in Archive, UCU News

Wednesday 5th December, 1pm – 2pm, School 6 Lecture Theatre ALL WELCOME!...

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“Introduction to Casework” – a free event open to ALL members

Posted on Sep 24, 2012 in Archive, UCU News

ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME – WHETHER YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SUPPORT YOU CAN ACCESS, HOW CASEWORKERS CAN SUPPORT MEMBERS IN NEED, OR IF YOU WANT TO CONSIDER TRAINING AS A CASEWORKER.

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Pay award for 2012

Posted on Sep 24, 2012 in Archive, National Pay Claim 2012, UCU News

Members of all 5 HE trade unions are being balloted for industrial action over pay

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