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Strike Action – Important Information for Students

30 November 2011

The University and College Union (UCU) have informed the University that they will strike on Wednesday 30 November 2011.

The University will remain open on this day and is committed to ensuring that no student is disadvantaged by the strike action. Some staff may choose to take strike action which may lead to some classes being cancelled. Schools where possible will inform you by email in advance of any such cancellation. If you have not been informed of any cancellations, you should assume that your classes will go ahead as planned, although you should be aware that some classes may need to be cancelled at very short notice.

You will find the questions and answers below of help. If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact academicservices@abdn.ac.uk

Peter McGeorge

Vice-Principal (Learning & Teaching)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my lecture / tutorial / practical be cancelled?

Some classes may need to be cancelled. Your School will, where possible, aim to notify you by email in advance if your class is to be cancelled. You should be aware however that your School may not know in advance whether or not a class will need to be cancelled.

Am I expected to attend classes on strike days?

Yes. You are expected to attend classes which are not cancelled. Please note any material covered could form part of future assessments.

What will happen if my lecture is cancelled as a result of the strike?

You will not be disadvantaged as a result of any teaching missed due to the strike action. Any aspect of teaching missed as a consequence of the industrial action will not form part of any assessment associated with the course.

What will happen if my tutorial or laboratory class is cancelled as a result of the strike?

You will not be disadvantaged as a result of missing any tutorial or laboratory class due to the strike action. Your School may try to offer you the opportunity to attend an alternative tutorial or practical class where this is feasible, this may be on an alternative day. Where it is not possible to do this, the material covered at these sessions will not form part of any assessment for this course.

Will I be informed if my classes are to be cancelled as a result of the strike?

Your School will, where possible, aim to notify you by email in advance if your class is to be cancelled. You should be aware however that your School may not know until the day of the strike whether or not a class will need to be cancelled.

What impact will missed teaching have on the assessments for my course?

You will not be disadvantaged as a result of any teaching which is cancelled due to the strike action. Any material missed as a result of the strike action will not form part of any assessment for the course.

I am due to submit course work on the day of the strike. Does this deadline still apply?

Yes. You should submit your work following the usual procedures.

Who do I contact if I have any further queries?

If you have queries about a specific course, you should contact the relevant School office in the first instance. General queries should be directed to academicservices@abdn.ac.uk Students may also contact the Students’ Association.