'I've not had marks back since January' - Manchester students could face delays graduating as strikes intensify
Students at Manchester University could face delays to their graduation this year as marking boycotts threaten to impact final exams.
But students spoke of their fears and frustrations over the uncertainty, which could see graduates turned away from jobs or further study if they fail to graduate this summer. One Master's student, who wished to remain anonymous, claims she had been told by a tutor that her graduation would be delayed. "I've not had any marks back since January," she said. "We have no idea how we are doing."
"We expect that the impact of this action will vary across the University and will be very limited in most areas," they said. "All exams and assessments will proceed as planned. "We have offered to enter discussions with our local unions about how we can improve employment contracts and working conditions, including the use of fixed term contracts and reducing pay gaps. These local discussions have already begun.
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