Information on upcoming strike action

The EIS trade union has called on its members to take strike action as part of an ongoing dispute around the University review of our current size and shape. This may lead to some disruption to your classes.

The planned strike dates are:

• Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 February 2026
• Monday 16 and Friday 20 February 2026
• Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February 2026
• Monday 2, Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 March 2026

The University will remain open on these days, and you should attend classes and take part in activities as normal unless you are told otherwise. For many students, your classes won't be affected.

We will ask academic staff in advance whether they intend to take part in strike action. However, staff are not required to share this information, so in some cases we may not know whether a class is affected until the day itself. If we expect significant disruption to specific courses or programmes, we will do our best to inform you as early as possible.

We appreciate that uncertainty can be frustrating, and we apologise for any disruption this may cause. Please check the Edinburgh Napier app and your University email regularly for updates. Some academic staff may also post information on Moodle.

Campus facilities, including catering, libraries, and IT services, will operate as normal.

The University respects the right of staff to take industrial action, while recognising that any disruption to students is regrettable. We are committed to supporting students during this period. Any deductions from staff pay during strike action will be directed to our Student Funding team to help support students who may be experiencing financial difficulty.

On strike days, staff who are taking action may gather at campus entrances. We ask everyone to be respectful of one another and to support each other during this time.

We understand that strike action may affect your learning and wellbeing. This will be taken into account when considering assessments and examinations. If you need support, please contact your Personal Development Tutor or reach out to Student Wellbeing.

For more information, please read the strike action FAQs.