Industrial Action
For the most up to date information on industrial action and strikes please view your Home Student Unions pages here if you are a Greenwich student and here if you are a Kent student.
Each university also has information and updates which you can find here for Greenwich and here for Kent.
Some basic guidance on the service you should receive and your rights are listed below:
University Requirements:
- Should take reasonable steps to avoid disruption.
- Make up for any lost teaching.
- Any changes to assessments shouldn't disadvantage you.
- They should communicate regularly with you.
Consumer Rights:
- Consumer protection still exists even when strikes are on-going.
- University must meet their contractual obligations.
- University shouldn't try to impose any unfair terms.
- University shouldn't limit or exclude their liability.
- If any of the above occurs you may have a right to take action.
Impact to Academic Studies:
- These are likley but the university still has a duty to adhere to the above points.
- The university may decide to make a range of amendments to your assessments if the strike action significantly disrupts your studies.
- Any changes should be communicated clearly to you.
Concerns:
- We advise all students, who feel they are being unfairly impacted by the strike actions, to keep accurate records of what detrimental impacts they have suffered and any financial losses.
- Keep any evidence you possibly can, i.e. emails, costs, cancellations, etc.
- This is important as if you decide at any point to lodge a formal complaint with the university you will need this information/proof.
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Last Edited: December 2024