Thousands of students face disruption as staff at more than 40 universities join picket lines across the UK. It is part of a long-running dispute by members of the University and College Union (UCU) over pay and conditions. The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) says this year's pay deal is the highest offer in 20 years. But the union is calling for an above-inflation pay rise and an end to insecure contracts. UCU members at 36 universities are striking for 5 days while staff will strike for one day at a further 11 institutions.
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