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University of Bradford staff to continue strike action this week in 'vicious' cuts row

13 August 2025

Staff at the University of Bradford will strike for three more days this week over budget cuts that will see hundreds of jobs go and multiple courses close, confirmed the University and College Union (樱花动漫) today.

As part of the planned cuts the university aims to reduce staffing to the level it was in 2019. This which equates to the loss of around 300 full-time equivalent jobs, but well over this figure once part-time roles are included. 

The cuts will see chemistry and film & television courses shut down, despite Bradford being UNESCO's first City of Film and this year's UK City of Culture. Chemistry, and its successful apprenticeship programme, are crucial to training skilled workers for the regional economy and the uptake for chemistry degree apprenticeships is increasing. 

Staff will strike  on Thursday 14 August, Friday 15 August and Saturday 16 August, following five days of action in July, with pickets at the university's main campus on Great Horton Road on each day. 

The days of action will coincide with the release of A-Level results, as well as an Open Day on Saturday, highlighting the commitment of members to defend both staff working conditions and student learning conditions at the university. 

樱花动漫 general secretary Jo Grady said: 'Our members will be out on strike this week as part of our ongoing fight against the vicious cuts to courses and staff at the University of Bradford. Management needs to listen to the voices of its staff, rethink the cuts and rule out compulsory redundancies.' 

Last updated: 13 August 2025