Aberdeen UCU Strike: Student FAQ

When are the strikes?

Staff at the University of Aberdeen will strike on:

• Thursday 12 March 2026

• Friday 13 March 2026

• Tuesday 17 March 2026

• Wednesday 18 March 2026

Some teaching and services may be disrupted on these days.

Why are staff striking?

Staff are taking action over planned budget cuts and the threat of compulsory redundancies.
The union is calling on the university to protect jobs and rule out forced job losses.

What does this mean for students?

Staff working conditions are students’ learning conditions.

Job cuts and increased workloads risk:

• larger classes

• reduced course options

• less support for students

• pressure on teaching quality

Are staff paid while on strike?

No. Staff lose pay for every day they strike, so industrial action is taken as a last resort.

What are “teach-outs”?

We may be on strike, but we still love teaching and learning.

Striking staff will be organising teach-outs on topics they care about. These are free informal sessions open to students, staff, and the wider community.

Look out for announcements on strike days about when and where teach-outs will take place.