Strike ballot opens at Aberdeen University over cuts to language degrees
Following Aberdeen University’s decision to cut single-honours language degrees, staff are balloting on strike action over potential job losses. The ballot opened on 4 January, and will run until 7…
Vice Principal announces plans to cut Modern Languages degrees at Aberdeen University
Students and staff have recently been informed of plans to cut Modern Languages degrees at the University of Aberdeen. Senior Vice Principal Karl Leydecker delivered the news in a meeting…
The Gaudie: UCEA chair, UoA principal wanted staff to ‘feel pain along the way’ in UCU boycott
An investigation by The Gaudie has revealed that UCEA chair and University of Aberdeen principal George Boyne said staff boycotting marking work should feel “pain” from pay deductions. In a…
Benin Bronzes
The West’s constant need to keep colonialism alive and well. In November 2021 Jesus College of the University of Cambridge returned a stolen Benin Bronze – a statue of a…