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News in June 2012

Employment for Scottish graduates bucks UK trend

28 June 2012 Employment for Scottish graduates bucks UK trend The number of graduates assumed to be unemployed six months after graduation remains steady in Scottish universities, according to higher education statistics.

Staff and students must continue to play key role in university governance reform

28 June 2012 Staff and students must continue to play key role in university governance reform The Scottish government has set out plans for a Scottish Code of Good Higher Education Governance. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Michael Russell, cabinet secretary for education, said the its development must include the voices of staff and students.

UCU study shows economic return of investing in education

14 June 2012 UCU study shows economic return of investing in education The report, which gained widespread media coverage including features on BBC Breakfast, Sky News and BBC 5live, showed that state investment in A-levels and degrees returned a net gain for the Treasury of £227,000.

USS dispute - UCU meets employers following Congress vote to resume action

14 June 2012 USS dispute - UCU meets employers following Congress vote to resume action Following a debate at UCU's higher education sector conference in which the majority of delegates felt that insufficient progress had been made in the talks, delegates voted to call on members to return to working to contract as of Monday 18 June.

Consultation on Higher Education Pay offer 2012/13

14 June 2012 Consultation on Higher Education Pay offer 2012/13 All members are asked to participate in this consultation following the Higher Education Sector Conference (HESC) decision to consult members on the final offer.

Congress 2012

14 June 2012 Congress 2012 UCU's Congress took place in early June and important decisions were made about many things including pensions, pay, workloads and UCU's structure.

Government unveils new plans for private universities

13 June 2012 Government unveils new plans for private universities The government has said it will limit the number of students private university providers can recruit and that it will review the quality of courses offered by for-profit education companies.

TUC announces October 20th demo for 'A Future That Works'

11 June 2012 TUC announces October 20th demo for 'A Future That Works' The TUC has announced a national demonstration in London on October 20th.

Competition to design UCUs national banner

08 June 2012 Competition to design UCUs national banner We are pleased to invite you to enter an exciting competition to design the unions new national banner.

Sign the petition to save Christine Vie (UCU NEC)

07 June 2012 Sign the petition to save Christine Vie (UCU NEC) Please sign this petition in defence of Christine Vie who faces compulsory redundancy in what the branch believes to be a clear case of victimisation for her years of union duties: