University staff gather at picket line outside Queen's University Belfast

University staff gather at picket line outside Queen's University Belfast

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Dominic Bryan, a professor at Queens University, discusses the ongoing strike due to declining working conditions and pay over the past 12 years. He highlights the need for a fundamental review of university management to ensure fair pay, especially for younger staff. Despite the negative impact on students, he justifies the strike as a necessary action after years of pay cuts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Dominic Bryan and what is his role at Queens University?

A visiting lecturer from another university

The dean of Queens University

A professor of anthropology and membership secretary of the University Colleges Union branch

A student at Queens University

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in pay conditions at universities over the last 12 years?

Pay conditions have fluctuated without a clear trend

Pay conditions have declined dramatically

Pay conditions have remained stable

Pay conditions have improved significantly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage decline in pay have university staff experienced since 2010?

10%

15%

30%

25%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being requested from the senior management at Queens University?

To reduce the number of staff

To have a total rethink of how the university is run

To focus more on research activities

To increase student enrollment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern about the impact of strikes on students?

Strikes increase student engagement

Strikes take students away from their education

Strikes have no impact on students

Strikes improve student learning