Strike action: commitment from the Vice-Chancellor

Posted on 5 March 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear students, Last week was a very difficult week for all of you and I am writing to reassure you that the University’s priority and commitment remains to ensure that all students will have opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes attached to your programmes and modules of study. The bad weather hit just
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Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – February 2018

Posted on 28 February 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague It was good to hear as I write this email that the discussions between UUK and UCU seem to have been reasonably positive, both sides agreeing to further talks under the auspices of the conciliation service ACAS. The strength of feeling amongst USS members is palpable and understandable, and nobody would want to
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Strike action: Vice-Chancellor’s open letter to students

Posted on 16 February 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear students Many of you will be aware of the forthcoming industrial action by some members of the University & College Union (UCU). Staff are striking over proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme. The industrial action applies to other UK universities, not just Cardiff University. The University will remain open as
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