Created on: 10 Feb 2026
Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers’ Association (EIS ULA) at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) will take strike action today, Tuesday, 10th February 2026. The industrial action is a direct response to the continued threat of compulsory redundancies at Edinburgh Napier University.
The decision by EIS ULA members to take strike action is a last resort as they have been left with no alternative since the university has failed to resolve the redundancies dispute. At ENU, a recent ballot saw 92% of voting members back industrial action. This clear show of solidarity sends an unequivocal message to senior management that staff will not stand by while jobs are cut, and the academic provision of the university is eroded. The EIS fully supports its members in this difficult but necessary action to protect their jobs and the integrity of the higher education sector.
The EIS ULA condemns the university for failing to provide a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies. Management at ENU have refused to take this critical step, instead continuing with plans that place dedicated, long serving and hard-working staff at risk. These job cuts are short-sighted and will only increase the workload on remaining staff, leading to a decline in course provision and a diminished student experience. The EIS reiterates its call for the university to halt their cuts agenda and prioritise the interests of their staff and students using the substantial financial reserves it has amassed.
Commenting on the strike action, EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley said, "Our members are resolute in their fight to defend their jobs and protect the quality of education at ENU. Staff are being forced to take strike action as the university has made little attempt to resolve the dispute, instead deciding to push forward with plans to make staff redundant.
These proposed job losses will no doubt have a detrimental impact on local communities, the students who study at the university and both the colleagues who are facing redundancy and those who survive the redundancy process. ENU has failed to provide a no compulsory redundancy guarantee, and our members have been left with no choice but to take a stand."
The EIS remains ready to meet with the University’s senior management to find a resolution to this dispute. The union urges the leadership of ENU to discuss a genuine commitment to a no compulsory redundancy guarantee. A fair and negotiated resolution is in the best interests of everyone—staff, students, and the long-term health of this vital Scottish institution. The EIS ULA will continue to campaign until a satisfactory resolution is reached.