13 h. ago Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University back strike action over ‘damaging’ cuts

The Educational Institute of Scotland union will consider the next steps to be taken in the dispute.

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5 d. ago Strike ballots open at four Scottish universities in face of widespread fears over pay and jobs

Four Scottish universities are facing the prospect of industrial action as strike ballot over job losses open from the University and College Union (UCU) Scotland union

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5 d. ago Staff at four universities vote on possible strike action in disputes over cuts

The University and College Union has called on senior staff at Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde to rule out compulsory redundancies.

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3 w. ago Doctors say kidney damage risk can be cut if you avoid five popular drinks

The contents of our daily fluid intake can significantly affect kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the consequences.

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3 w. ago University lecturers suspend strike action after compulsory job cuts ruled out

University of Edinburgh staff have already walked out for nine days in 2025 in a dispute over the institution’s plans to make £140 million of cuts.

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3 w. ago Met Office flood kit could save you thousands amid 'danger to life' rain warning

The Met Office has warned of heavy rain today leading to travel disruption and flooding - which could cause damage to buildings, power cuts and 'danger to life'

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