The University of Dundee has been involved in restructuring discussions that include proposed compulsory redundancies. This page provides a factual summary of what has been reported and sets out your employment rights during a redundancy process.
What has been announced
- On 25 August 2026, the University of Dundee confirmed a reduction in the number of proposed job losses following ongoing discussions regarding restructuring plans.
- On 21 September 2026, industrial action at the university brought hopes of fresh discussions between union representatives and management regarding planned compulsory redundancies.
- The total number of roles at risk remains unstated in reports.
About the company
The University of Dundee operates within the higher education sector, with facilities located in Dundee.
What happens next
Consultation discussions may continue between management and employee representatives regarding the proposed redundancies.
Under the law, collective consultation must last at least 30 days if an employer proposes 20 to 99 redundancies, or at least 45 days if 100 or more redundancies are proposed.
Affected staff should be given the opportunity to participate in individual consultation meetings to discuss scoring, alternative employment, and ways to avoid dismissal.
Voluntary or compulsory redundancy
Employers often invite applications for voluntary redundancy to minimise the need for compulsory job losses.
Compulsory redundancy occurs when an employer selects roles for dismissal without the employee volunteering.
Staff with at least two years of continuous service who are made compulsory redundant are entitled to statutory redundancy pay, calculated according to age, weekly pay up to the statutory cap, and length of service.
Your settlement agreement
An employer may propose a settlement agreement to resolve employment termination terms on mutually agreed terms.
These agreements typically offer an agreed financial sum in exchange for waiving statutory claims against the employer.
To be legally binding, you must obtain independent legal advice from a qualified adviser, such as an employment solicitor, before signing.
Common questions
How many redundancies are proposed at the University of Dundee?
The precise number of job losses has not been stated in published reports, though the university confirmed a reduction in the proposed number following ongoing talks.
What consultation period applies to redundancy exercises?
Employers must consult for at least 30 days when proposing 20 to 99 redundancies, or at least 45 days when proposing 100 or more redundancies.
Do I qualify for statutory redundancy pay?
You are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you are an employee who has completed at least two years of continuous service with your employer.
How Deen & Co helps
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Sources
- Dundee University strikes bring hope of fresh talks on compulsory redundancies - The Courier — The Courier (21 September 2026)
- Dundee University confirms reduction in proposed job losses - BBC — BBC (25 August 2026)
Last updated 21 September 2026. This page summarises publicly reported information and is general guidance, not legal advice on your own situation.
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