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Read about how we can support you amid the ongoing marking and assessment boycott.

We understand that students may be concerned about the potential impact of the University and College Union (UCU) nationwide marking and assessment boycott on their employment options.Ìý

For the latest information on the national marking and assessment boycott ahead of Results Day, refer to the recently published student news story and frequently asked questions.Ìý

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers here to support you now and up to three years after graduation. °Â±ð’v±ð listed ways ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers are supporting finalists who may be concerned about the impact of the marketing and assessment boycott on their employment opportunities:Ìý

• All ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº graduates have continued access to services and resources provided by ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers for up to three years after completing a course so you can still access the same support you have access to as a student (including throughout the summer break)Ìý
• Our team of experienced careers professionals are dedicated to helping achieve success in your future career, whatever the situation. You can book a one-to-one appointment in-person or online with a Careers Consultant to discuss your career options and receive bespoke support and adviceÌý
• ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº President and Provost, Dr Michael Spence, and Director of ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers, Karen Barnard have written a letter to employers to raise awareness of the implications of the marking and assessment boycott for our students who may require certain degree credentials to take up a position in their organisationsÌý
• The ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers website will direct you to a wide range of curated resources related to your career planning, no matter what stage you are at, and transitioning from education to the workplaceÌý
• Employers know the high calibre of ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº students and the value that they bring to the workplace. is regularly updated with opportunities from different sectors and employers, including some who are specifically looking for ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº candidates, so be sure to check it regularly or sign up for daily or weekly updatesÌý
• ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers is working with colleagues across the university as well as communicating with employers to understand the impact of this action on specific groups of students and share appropriate support where ¾±³Ù’s neededÌý

A‾·±ð³Ù²¹¾±±ô±ð»å list of FAQs about the Marking and Assessment boycott and its impact overall can be found on the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Students website including answers to questions related to the possible impact on employment options such as:Ìý

• Will the marking and assessment boycott affect my employment options?Ìý
• I have a job offer, will the marking and assessment boycott affect this?Ìý
• What careers support is available to me?  Ìý

If you have any queries or concerns, please »å´Ç²Ô’t hesitate to contact us through ask¹û¶³Ó°Ôº or discuss your options with a Careers Consultant directly by booking an appointment.Ìý

Further information and supportÌý

We understand that this can be unsettling for students. For the most up to date information about your modules and programme, your department should be your first point of contact. Ìý

If you are worried about the impact industrial action might have on your career and that is affecting your mental health and wellbeing, ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's Support and Wellbeing team provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to discuss issues that concern or affect you.   Ìý

To find out more and get in touch, please visit the Support and Wellbeing webpages, or contact through ask¹û¶³Ó°Ôº. SSW services will remain open as usual during the period of industrial action.