The interior of Solent University with a reception desk and a large red balloon like object known as the Spark

Southampton Solent University should reconsider staff pension changes, says UNISON

Southampton Solent University must immediately pause plans to shift support staff to an inferior pension scheme, says UNISON today (Tuesday 28 October 2025).    Last month, vice chancellor Professor James Knowles announced a proposal to outsource university staff to a subsidiary company (often known as a “sub-co”).  The company, Solent University Services Limited, was set […]

Striking workers by a sign for the University of Sussex

We’re not paid Kenough! University of Sussex strike (day 2)

Thursday 17 August saw day 2 of the strike by professional services staff at the University of Sussex. Here’s what happened.

Sussex University strike over pay ramps up next week, says UNISON

Industrial action will take place during ‘clearing week’, which will disrupt the process of filling courses with vacant spots, the union says.

Raise wage offer and prevent more university strikes, says UNISON

Staff at the Universities of Sussex and Winchester are being balloted for strike action over pay from 4 April

University staff vote to strike over ‘ludicrously low’ pay rise

Managers must put people before profits and pay staff proper, fair wages