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University and College Union

June 14, 2019

Sacking Sandwell lecturer damages equality and free speech

A black lecturer in the West Midlands was sacked after writing 'racist' on a poster about the controversial counter-extremism programme
February 7, 2012

Bursary Fund for poor teenagers isn't working, says charity

Research by Barnardo's reveals that the poorest young people have been hit hard by the government's decision to scrap Educational Maintenance Allowance.
September 14, 2011

Trade unions to build alliances ahead of day of action

Public sector unions planing a day of action over government cuts are aiming to build alliances with private sector workers and the wider anti-cuts movement.
August 17, 2011

Dole figures fuel fear over scramble for university places

The news that unemployment figures have risen has triggered a warning about potential students who miss out on university places this week.
June 6, 2011

Richard Dawkins under pressure over support for private university

Richard Dawkins is under pressure over his commitment to teach in a new private university that has been branded as elitist by equality campaigners.
May 22, 2011

Government warned over dangers of moneymaking in higher education

A report from a government-funded body has warned of the dangers of the coalition's policy of encouraging ‘for-profit’ providers in the higher education sector.
May 10, 2011

Christian students slam proposals to let rich buy university places

The Student Christian Movement is appalled by suggestions that elite universities should be allowed to sell off super-expensive places to wealthy students.
April 13, 2011

Poorest students will see biggest rise in debts

A union's calculations suggest the poorest students will see their debts rise the most due to the coalition government’s new student support system.
April 6, 2011

Ministers 'in disarray' over higher education funding

Following a speech by Business Secretary Vince Cable, the University and College Union has said that ministers are "in disarray" about higher education funding.
December 22, 2010

Stark statistics reveal reality of class divide in higher education

Pupils from fee-paying schools are 55 times more likely to gain a place at Oxford or Cambridge than those who qualified for free school meals.