The University and College Union (UCU) may announce further strike days next term. The impact of strikes will vary across courses and some students will be affected more than others. Whatever happens we are here to support you - see below for some advice to help you plan for a strike day.
Things you can do as a student to prepare for a strike day:
Talk
to your lecturer – to find out if they are taking part in
strike days. Not all staff will be on strike so it is best to ask in advance so
you can plan around it.
Keep
receipts – as staff don’t have to let you or the University know they
are going on strike. If you arrive at a lecture or seminar to find it has been cancelled,
keep a record of the direct costs you incurred so we can reimburse you. See student industrial action expense claims webpage for instructions on how to do this. You can also let us know about the impact of strikes using Kent Union’s Academic
Experience Reporting Tool.
Still submit work – if you
have a deadline on a strike day. You still need to submit work unless advised
differently by your school or lecturer.
Meet
with your lecturer after strikes – for support and advice on
how to catch-up with missed work.
Don’t panic – we
are here to help and will do all we can to minimise the impact on your studies. See
our support webpage for who you can contact if you have questions or
concerns about industrial action.
What impact will strikes have on my attendance record?
If your teaching session is cancelled because of strike
action, it will have no impact on your attendance record. Sessions where no
attendance is recorded are not included in your overall attendance percentage.