**Two in three research staff in UK universities are employed on fixed-term contracts **
Our new report published today exposes the widespread use of gig-economy style contracts for the staff who prop up university research departments.
https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/13444/New-report-exposes-gig-economy-reality-of-prestigious-university-research-departments?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social&campaign=StampOut
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New report exposes 'gig-economy' reality of prestigious university research departments
Around two-thirds (66%) of research staff are employed on fixed-term contracts, some less than a year in length. The findings are from a new UCU report.
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