Industrial action - information for students

Some University and College Union (UCU) staff at Kent are on strike from 24 - 28 March.

Planned strike days

Strike days are due to take place on the following days. On these days, some staff who are UCU members may choose not to teach classes or carry out other duties associated with their role: 

  • Monday 24 March 
  • Tuesday 25 March
  • Wednesday 26 March
  • Thursday 27 March
  • Friday 28 March 

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.

How to prepare for strike days

The impact of industrial action can be hard to predict and is likely to be different in different areas. It’s best to plan ahead as far as you can and get in touch if you’re not sure about anything:

  • Talk to your lecturer – to find out if they are taking part in strike days.
  • Keep receipts – 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.
  • Still submit work – if you have a deadline on a strike day.
  • Meet with your lecturer after strikes – for support and advice on how to catch up with missed work.
  • Ask for help if you need it – see our support webpage for who to contact if you have questions or concerns about industrial action.
Preparing for strike days How to claim direct expenses

Our commitment to you throughout

Throughout any period of industrial action our commitment to you is: 

  • We will do all we can to mitigate any impact on your studies  
  • We will never devalue your degree or coursework  
  • Any staff salaries saved as a result of strike days will be reinvested in your student experience  
  • We will be open and transparent throughout  

If you have any questions regarding industrial action, you can email industrialaction@kent.ac.uk

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