University colleagues are working closely with the Students’ Union to support effective communication and minimise the impact of industrial action on our students.
We want to reassure you that our goal is to minimise the impact of any strike action on your educational experience and we have procedures in place to achieve this.
Our focus is on fair treatment for all students and maintaining academic standards while enabling you to progress or achieve your awards.
Where teaching and assessment is disrupted, the University will request approval from Senate (the governing body for academic matters) to implement guidance for programme delivery and assessment, and for any further disruption until the end of the academic year.
The guidance covers the arrangements to deal with the impact of the strikes in terms of teaching, supervision, provision of subject information and potential loss of learning opportunities.
The emphasis in the guidance is to ensure fair treatment of all students to maintain academic standards and to protect student education and allow students to progress or achieve their awards. The guidance enables the University to take a number of steps to take account of the impact of the emergency situation as they affect individuals and/or groups of students, including;
- considering alternative ways to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of their programme if classes cannot be rescheduled (this might include provision of materials in alternative formats, supported self-study, online materials or other options)
- adjustments to submission or feedback deadlines
- determining which subject topics should be included in assessments and examinations, to reflect the impact of the strike action
- considering alternative forms or revised schedules of assessment where appropriate
- making appropriate decisions about progress to the next stage, or degree classifications, with an understanding of the impact of the emergency (including progression and assessment arrangements for postgraduate research students). This includes the use of discretion by Boards of Examiners in taking account of overall performance.
Please remember that if you have concerns that are affecting your wellbeing at any time throughout your studies you can access support from our Student Health and Wellbeing Services.
Last reviewed: 18.02.2025