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

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

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

