Education Strikes May 2026
Track industrial action in the Education sector across the UK with our comprehensive strike calendar. Find out which services and regions are affected by strikes, including full date listings of all currently planned local and national action. Stay informed about disruptions to Education services. Last updated: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Today, on Wednesday 27th May 2026, there is no planned Education industrial action. The next Education Strike will take place on Thursday 28th May 2026.
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Latest Updates
- 22nd May 2026 Queen Margaret University (UCU) ANNOUNCED Staff at Queen Margaret University vote for strike action – UCU
- 22nd May 2026 London South Bank University (UCU) ANNOUNCED Overwhelming strike vote at London South Bank University in cuts fightback – UCU
- 11th May 2026 Teachers (NEU) BALLOT NEU to launch a formal ballot for strike action – NEU
- 11th May 2026 University of Cambridge (UNITE) ESCALATION Cambridge University pay strikes by hundreds of staff escalate – UNITE
- 28th Apr 2026 Dundee University (UCU) BALLOT New strike ballot opens at Dundee University – UCU
- 28th Apr 2026 Edinburgh University (UCU) DISPUTE Marking and assessment boycott to start at Edinburgh University this week – UCU
- 24th Apr 2026 Glasgow Caledonian University (UCU) ANNOUNCED Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University vote for industrial action – UCU
- 23rd Apr 2026 Southampton Solent University (UCU) ANNOUNCED Solent University staff to strike for 5 days in fight to save pension – UCU
- 23rd Apr 2026 University of Essex (UCU) DISPUTE University of Essex strike, rally & call for vice-chancellor to resign – UCU
- 23rd Apr 2026 Aberdeen University (UCU) REJECTION Strikes remain on at Aberdeen university after management reject deal – UCU
| By Organisation | Strike Dates | Last Strike | Next Strike | Last Update | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aberdeen University
UCU |
7 Previous Dates | 15th Apr 2026 | 23rd Apr 2026 | View | |
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Bournemouth University
UCU |
4 Previous Dates | 24th Jun 2025 | 9th Jun 2025 | View | |
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Bristol University
UCU |
21 Previous Dates | 15th Aug 2025 | 27th Jun 2025 | View | |
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Dundee University
UCU |
24 Previous Dates | 14th Nov 2025 | 28th Apr 2026 | View | |
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Durham University
UCU |
3 Previous Dates | 19th Jun 2025 | 30th May 2025 | View | |
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Edinburgh University
UCU |
11 Previous Dates | 1st Apr 2026 | 28th Apr 2026 | View | |
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England Collages
UCU |
3 Previous Dates | 16th Jan 2026 | 9th Jan 2026 | View | |
|
Haydon Bridge High School
NASUWT |
5 Previous Dates | 19th Dec 2025 | 10th Dec 2025 | View | |
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Imperial College London
UNITE |
14 Previous Dates | 24th Feb 2026 | 12th Feb 2026 | View | |
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Jersey Teachers
NEU |
4 Previous Dates | 16th Nov 2023 | 6th Oct 2023 | View | |
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Lancaster University
UCU |
1 Previous Dates | 15th Nov 2025 | 20th Nov 2025 | View | |
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Liverpool University
UNITE |
2 Previous Dates | 21st Jun 2025 | 28th Aug 2025 | View | |
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London Metropolitan University
UCU |
8 Previous Dates | 29th Apr 2026 | 26th Mar 2026 | View | |
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Manchester International Student College
UCU |
2 Previous Dates | 30th Sept 2025 | 15th Sept 2025 | View | |
|
Newcastle University
UCU |
24 Previous Dates | 20th Jun 2025 | 20th Jun 2025 | View | |
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Ofsted
PCS |
12 Previous Dates | 29th Mar 2023 | 6th Mar 2023 | View | |
|
School Support Staff
GMB |
2 Previous Dates | 21st May 2024 | 3rd Jul 2024 | View | |
|
School Support Staff
UCU |
15 Previous Dates | 22nd May 2024 | 29th Nov 2023 | View | |
|
School Support Staff
UNISON |
1 Previous Dates | 1st Nov 2023 | 3rd Nov 2023 | View | |
|
School Support Staff
UNITE |
3 Previous Dates | 28th Sept 2023 | 17th Oct 2023 | View | |
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Scotland Teachers
EIS |
21 Previous Dates | 1st Mar 2023 | 16th Mar 2026 | View | |
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Scottish Qualifications Authority
UNITE |
1 Previous Dates | 23rd Feb 2024 | 6th Mar 2024 | View | |
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Scottish Secondary Teachers
SSTA |
4 Previous Dates | 11th Jan 2023 | 30th Mar 2026 | View | |
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Sheffield Hallam University
UCU |
12 Previous Dates | 5th Dec 2025 | 26th Mar 2026 | View | |
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Sixth Form Teachers
NEU |
8 Previous Dates | 29th Jan 2025 | 5th Feb 2025 | View | |
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Southampton Solent University
UCU |
7 Previous Dates | 8th May 2026 | 23rd Apr 2026 | View | |
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Strathclyde University
UNITE |
17 Previous Dates | 22nd Mar 2026 | 13th Mar 2026 | View | |
|
Teachers
NASUWT |
8 Previous Dates | 21st Feb 2023 | 21st Jan 2023 | View | |
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Teachers
NEU |
11 Previous Dates | 7th Jul 2023 | 11th May 2026 | View | |
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Teachers
PCS |
3 Previous Dates | 16th Jan 2026 | 28th Nov 2025 | View | |
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Truro & Penwith College
UCU |
6 Previous Dates | 12th Jan 2023 | 1st Dec 2022 | View | |
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UCU
UNITE |
12 Previous Dates | 20th Feb 2026 | 12th Feb 2026 | View | |
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University of Bradford
UCU |
24 Previous Dates | 3rd Oct 2025 | 13th Aug 2025 | View | |
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University of Cambridge
UNITE |
2 Planned Dates 11 Previous Dates |
26th May 2026 | Wednesday 27th May 2026 | 11th May 2026 | View |
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University of Dundee
UCU |
1 Previous Dates | 30th Jan 2026 | 2nd Feb 2026 | View | |
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University of Essex
UCU |
18 Previous Dates | 23rd Apr 2026 | 23rd Apr 2026 | View | |
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University of Leicester
UCU |
15 Previous Dates | 17th Oct 2025 | 12th Sept 2025 | View | |
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University of Nottingham
UCU |
4 Previous Dates | 14th Nov 2025 | 17th Nov 2025 | View | |
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University of Sheffield
UCU |
16 Previous Dates | 12th Dec 2025 | 26th Mar 2026 | View | |
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University of the Highlands and Islands
UCU |
4 Previous Dates | 18th Nov 2025 | 18th Dec 2025 | View | |
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University Staff
UCU |
90 Previous Dates | 16th May 2025 | 29th Apr 2025 | View | |
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University Staff
UNISON |
30 Previous Dates | 20th Sept 2023 | 2nd Oct 2023 | View | |
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University Staff
UNITE |
17 Previous Dates | 24th Apr 2026 | 20th Apr 2026 | View |