You may be aware that the University and College Union (UCU) has, through a new ballot of its members, renewed its mandate for continued industrial action for a further six-month period, including strike action and action short of a strike (ASOS).
No dates for renewed strike action have been announced. UCU has, however, formally notified the university that ASOS will now include a marking and assessment boycott. From Thursday 20 April ASOS will consist of:
- A marking and assessment boycott.
- Working to contractual duties and not undertaking any voluntary activities.
- Not covering for absent colleagues.
- Not rescheduling classes and lectures cancelled due to strike action.
- Removing uploaded materials related to, and/or not sharing materials related to, lectures or classes that will be or have been cancelled as a result of strike action.
We know that this news may be concerning. You should continue to study and undertake all your assessments as scheduled.
We will do everything possible to ensure that this industrial action does not impact on your studies and progress through your degree, or to graduating as expected, as long as you meet the requirements of your course.
We also want to assure you that the high quality and integrity of your King’s College London degree will not be compromised.
You can find detailed information specifically about marking and assessments and more generally about industrial action in our Q&As for students available on Student Services Online. The KCLSU Advice Team are also available for any students who may have concerns.
If there are any further changes or updates, we will of course notify you.