Strikes due to take place at The Sheffield College this week by members of the University and College Union (UCU) have been cancelled.
UCU members were due to strike on three days:
- Wednesday 14th January 2026
- Thursday 15th January 2026
- Friday 16th January 2026
UCU has confirmed that industrial action has been cancelled for two of those days - Wednesday 14th January 2026 and Thursday 15th January 2026.
UCU are due to consult their members on proposed next steps and due to confirm whether a strike will go ahead or not this Friday 16th January 2026.
Paul Simpson, Executive Director for People, The Sheffield College, said: “We have been working constructively with UCU to reach an outcome that supports our staff, students and the wider college.
“We welcome the cancellation of strikes for two days this week. We are continuing discussions with UCU and committed to resolving this dispute, which affects a number of further education colleges nationally.
“Contingency plans are in place to minimise potential disruption should industrial action still go ahead this Friday 16th January 2026. We will continue to keep staff and students updated.”
- All campuses and services at the college will open as usual this Wednesday 14th January 2026 and Thursday 15th January 2026.
- We will communicate UCU's decision about strike action on Friday 16th January 2026 as soon as we can and once UCU has confirmed this on Thursday.
- Our Bloom provision will open for those who are able to get to the college on Wednesday 14th January 2026 and Thursday 15th January 2026 but will remain closed to students on Friday 16th January 2026.
- We have worked with the local authority to ensure transport arrangements are in place for our Bloom students who usually access them.
- The college nurseries will open on Wednesday 14th January 2026 and Thursday 15th January 2026 at both sites.
- Pre-scheduled applicant interviews tomorrow evening, Wednesday 14th January 2026, will go ahead as planned.
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