whooo

just got this email

Dear All

                 As you may know, this Thursday (18th March) the University and College Union UCU plans a one-day strike in connection with proposed jobs cuts. If this strike goes ahead it will involve many staff, and we do not want to oblige students to cross picket lines. This means that assessments and assessment deadlines are postponed. You should hear from the Academic Registrar, but deadlines for work due in on Thursday 18th have uniformly been extended to 19th. Arrangements for end of term tests have been left to course organisers, but these may well be postponed to next term; this is inconvenient, but under the circumstances may be the best option. We will make alternative arrangements for those (e.g. visiting students) who cannot attend tests in the Summer term. Please check emails from the Course organiser.

                 In summary, we do not expect any student to be obliged to cross a picket line. Hence unless there is specific agreement in advance between the teacher and students there can be no compulsory teaching or assessment on 18th. Lectures, seminars and tutorials may run that day, but we would hope that reasonable provision is made for any students who miss the class.


Please let me know of any questions.

Best wishes

thursday, the day i have a test and a lab due in! why can't we have strikes every week? :D