MyGlasgow Students

The UCU is striking in relation to issues of pay, pensions and working conditions.

Yes, the campus – including, we expect, all learning, social and sports facilities – will remain open throughout the strike. On strike days there may be a picket line at one or more of the entrances, but students and staff will not be prevented from freely entering and leaving the campuses. 

You will be expected to attend classes and supervisions as normal unless specifically advised not to do so by your School.

Some staff on strike may form a picket line by standing outside university buildings and explaining to people why they are on strike. They aim to persuade fellow union members not to cross the picket line so that as many members as possible take strike action. 

Anyone wishing to cross a picket line must be allowed to do so, and pickets should be carried out peacefully, without blocking entrances.

If your record shows a degree classification (e.g. First class, lower second), this means either: 

• That all your assessments have been marked and the results ratified by the Exam Board, OR 
• That marking is not complete for some assessments, but sufficient ratified results are available for the Exam Board to have confirmed your final classification. In other words, had the missing grades been available, they could not have made any difference to your overall classification. If you fall into this group, no grade will have been entered against courses where marking is incomplete. 
  
  Students with a confirmed degree classification who have enrolled for graduation can attend the ceremony and will receive a degree parchment on the day. 
  
  Further information will follow as to any incomplete results. We would kindly request that you do not ask your School about these results as marking is still on-going and results will be released as soon as possible.
  
  IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your MyCampus record includes an up to date postal address that the University can use inover the summer period in order to forward updated documentation.

If your record shows the classification ‘UQ’ this means: 

• That some assessments have not yet been marked. Sufficient ratified results are available for the Exam Board to have confirmed that you are eligible for award of the degree. However, it is not yet possible for the Exam Board to confirm your final degree classification. The missing grades, when available, will determine the classification to be awarded. If you fall into this group, no grade will have been entered against courses where marking is currently incomplete.
  
  Students in this group who have enrolled for graduation can attend the ceremony and will receive a degree parchment on the day. As soon as your classification is confirmed you will be advised that your MyCampus record has been updated. If the classification is not confirmed by the date of graduation, the parchment will confirm that you have qualified for the award but will not specify a classification.  
  
  The University is working hard towards confirming a final classification for all graduating students. We would kindly request that you do not ask your School about when outstanding results will be confirmed as marking is still on-going and results will be released as soon as possible. 
  
  Updated documentation will be sent to you as soon as your final classification is confirmed. 
  
  IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your MyCampus record includes an up to date postal address that the University can use in over the summer period in order to forward updated documentation. 

If your record does not show a classification (e.g. First, lower second, or ‘UQ’), unfortunately this means that, due to the limited availability of ratified results, it is not currently possible to confirm whether you are eligible for the award of the degree for which you are currently enrolled.  As a matter of urgency, the University is prioritising the marking of outstanding work and will confirm an outcome as soon as possible. You will be advised as soon as your MyCampus record has been updated. We would kindly request that you do not ask your School about these results as marking is still on-going and results will be released as soon as possible. 

Students in this group who have enrolled for graduation, and whose result remains unconfirmed at the time of graduation, can attend the ceremony but will not receive a degree parchment on the day. Once marking is complete and your final outcome is confirmed documentation will be sent to you.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your MyCampus record includes an up to date postal address that the University can use over the summer period in order to forward documentation. 

If you have a query about your published results/overall award please contact your School. 

All exams in the Spring 2023 diet have taken place as scheduled. Marking of student assessments will be completed and scrutinized to the appropriate academic standards, and we expect no student will be prevented from progressing to the next stage of their degree, or graduating, because of the current industrial action.

In a small number of cases there may be a delay in the release of marks. If there is any delay that could affect employment or further degree plans, the University will provide a predicted degree classification.

We recognise this situation may be causing concern for students and we continue to offer a range of wellbeing and support services for anyone feeling anxious about the impact of the industrial action.

All students should meet expected deadlines unless they have been granted an extension.

It is possible that marking, the return of coursework and the publication of results may be affected by the marking and assessment boycott. Schools will let students know about any delays as soon as they are known.

It is possible that in a few instances, the University will not be able to issue final degree classifications on time.  If a delay in receiving your degree classification could affect your employment or further degree plans, the University will help by providing a predicted degree classification.

Good cause claims relate to adverse circumstances that impact on your ability to complete your assessment. It is not anticipated that the strike action would result in such claims because you will not be assessed on any material that has not been adequately covered. Staff will make an academic judgement as to whether adequate learning opportunities have been provided, by means of taught classes or alternative learning opportunities, such as directed study, Moodle materials, use of annotated reading lists etc. 

Good cause does remain available in line with the University regulations. For more information see the Good Cause FAQs. 

No. If necessary, Schools will have alternative arrangements in place to note students’ engagement with their studies.

It is possible that doctoral visas scheduled during the period of strike action may be affected. Members of an examination committee intending to take action will be encouraged to advise any such candidates in advance. In the event that a viva is postponed, it will be rearranged as soon as possible.

Similarly, supervision meetings due to take place during the period of action may be affected. Staff will be encouraged to advise students of anticipated disruption.  The University expects that any missed supervisory meetings will be re-scheduled wherever possible.

We are confident that the industrial action will not prevent you from completing the academic year on time, and so we do not propose to offer compensation.

If you have any further questions about the industrial action, you can get help with the UofG Helpdesk.

Yes, but there may be a delayed response if the person you are contacting is on strike. If you need urgent advice please also contact your School administration team. 

Any complaints about the industrial action should be addressed to complaints@glasgow.ac.uk.

Further information on the complaints process is available at: glasgow.ac.uk/connect/complaints.