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Should peaceful protest activists be sued for loss/damages?
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.
Read MoreAnti-casualisation – DAY OF ACTION!
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.
Read MoreUniversity of St Andrews is ‘demonised’ for failing to widen access
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/university-is-demonised-for-failing-to-widen-access.19516253
Read MoreUniversity “code of practice” under fire from academics
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.”
Read MoreWhat if Scotland gains independence? A debate to discuss the potential impact on HE in Scotland
Wednesday 5th December, 1pm – 2pm, School 6 Lecture Theatre ALL WELCOME!...
Read More“Introduction to Casework” – a free event open to ALL members
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.
Read MorePay award for 2012
Members of all 5 HE trade unions are being balloted for industrial action over pay
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