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A strike at Essex University began Feb. 12, 2026, over plans to close its Southend campus and cut up to 400 jobs, with staff and students opposing the move.
A week-long strike at Essex University began on February 12, 2026, over plans to close its Southend campus and relocate all programs to Colchester, resulting in up to 400 job cuts.
Organized by the UCU and Unison, the strike includes daily walkouts and a rally where staff, students, and union members criticized the university’s consultation process as inadequate and expressed concern over job losses, student displacement, and community impact.
The university says the decision, driven by financial pressures and low local student enrollment, aims to ensure long-term sustainability and minimize disruption, with continued support for Southend students and operations.
A consultation remains ongoing.
Una huelga en la Universidad de Essex comenzó el 12 de febrero de 2026, por los planes de cerrar su campus de Southend y recortar hasta 400 puestos de trabajo, con el personal y los estudiantes oponiéndose a la medida.