The higher education national consultative pay ballot  took place over the last few weeks and closed on the 9th September. The overall result was a 4 to 1 ratio rejection by participating Unite members of the offer to increase scale points by £150 for 2011. This vote return is an … Continue reading
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Cashing in on Degrees- Channel 4 Dispatches
With students facing massive increases in their fees, Dispatches investigates the pay, perks and privileges enjoyed by universities’ top earners. Journalist Laurie Penny reveals the increasing commercialisation of higher education and asks what happens when universities scour the globe for students and funds. Watch the programme here.
University makes 17 staff compulsory redundant
With the brief statement below the principal announced that  the University of Stirling is making 17 staff compulsory redundant, the first time in it’s  40+ year history.  The number includes 9 Technicians, effectively over 37% of Technical support. The University has taken action to secure a strong and sustainable future for … Continue reading