Updates and information for staff on industrial action relating to UCU’s dispute University and College Union Edinburgh (UCUE) has a mandate for industrial action for 12 months from 31st March 2026. The mandate is for both strike action and action short of a strike.A dedicated webpage is available for students with up-to-date information on the industrial action. A dedicated Industrial Action SharePoint site for staff containing useful information is available to support staff.Marking & Assessment Boycott (MAB)UCU Edinburgh have announced an escalation of action short of strike in the form of a Marking and Assessment Boycott. Further information is available on the Industrial Action SharePoint site.The Boycott will take the form of continuous action commencing on Friday 1 May 2026. You must declare your participation in the Marking Assessment Boycott using the declaration form on the Industrial Action SharePoint site from the 1 May.A statement from the University's Principal on the Marking and assessment boycott is available. Publication date 19 Nov, 2025
