**Updated 25 March, 14.00 – thank you to everyone who attended the Industrial Action Student WebChat. Missed it? You can view the recording online.**

From Professor Richard Reece | DVC Education and Student Experience

Further to my update earlier this week, the University has now made an offer to UCU which we hope will end the local dispute and bring the current marking and assessment boycott to an end. The UCU will need to discuss this with their members, but after positive discussions we are hopeful of a further announcement early next week. We will be in touch again as a priority when we have an update.

This does not impact the planned strike days over national issues which are still due to take place next week. I also know that many of you still have concerns and questions around industrial action at Kent – do join us later today at 12.45 for our Student Webchat where myself and other colleagues at the University will give a more detailed update and answer any questions you may have. We will also make a recording available afterwards for those that cannot make it.

With all good wishes,

Richard

Professor Richard Reece | DVC Education and Student Experience