UCU has notified us of their plans to undertake strike action on the following days:
- Monday 25 September
- Tuesday 26 September
- Wednesday 27 September
- Thursday 28 September
- Friday 29 September
We are disappointed that this industrial action is taking place and we are working hard to plan and minimise the impact on you and your fellow students. We also continue to work towards achieving a resolution with UCU.
We appreciate this action may cause you some concern but we expect the majority of classes to run as usual on these dates.
We will continue to update this page with information and answers to your frequently asked questions, so please check it regularly.
If your question isn't covered here, please get in touch by emailing strike.information@greenwich.ac.uk - please include your course/module and/or your Banner ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the university open on strike days?
Yes. We expect the majority of teaching to continue as planned and our campuses remain open. Our libraries, learning spaces including computer laboratories, and social facilities are also still available for your use and the university bus service will also operate as usual.
What student services can I access during the industrial action?
Student services teams will be available as normal. This includes our Student Centres, Library and Academic Services, Accommodation, Finance and Wellbeing services.
Can I still email my lecturers / personal tutors / dissertation or project supervisors and other teaching staff?
Yes – you can contact staff as you would normally do. If you have an academic issue which requires urgent attention and you are not sure if the member of staff is available, then please also contact your Department/School student administration team and they will be able to advise you.
Will I be able to claim for compensation/reimbursement of fees?
We acknowledge this action may cause you concern but please be assured that the university will do everything possible to minimise the impact of strikes on our students.
Staff who take part in the strike will not be entitled to pay from the university during the strike period. We are committed to ensuring that funds saved as a consequence are used to fund alternative cover arrangements (from other staff) and that anything leftover will be re-directed to our Student Hardship Funds.
If you still feel that you have been negatively impacted by the marking and assessment boycott, you can submit a complaint in line with our Student Complaints Policy & Procedure.
Where can I get more support if I am worried about the strike?
If you have any concerns about your studies, please contact your Programme Leader. If you would like to access support, there are a wide range of services available for you to use. The details of the Student Wellbeing Service and the Students' Union Advice Service can be found on our website. You can also access our Academic Support Services.
