Universities have no specific “duty of care” to their students according to a judge in Bristol. This ruling came following the death of 20 year old, University of Bristol student, Natasha Abrahart.

Universities UK and Papyrus call for suicide prevention training amongst university staff to protect students’ mental health

The new wave of strike action was planned to take place during the exam season

Industrial action is set to affect University of Manchester students when they return from the Easter break, and could extend into the summer assessment period

The official strike timetable for the new wave of industrial action is set to be announced on the week commencing Monday the 19th of March

The university have so far declined to comment on the decision

An eventful third week of industrial action saw twitter disputes, student refunds, and breaks with UUK policy

Summer examinations and graduation ceremonies could be disrupted by extended staff strikes

Petitions for compensation add to the problem rather than resolve it