Educational Institute of Scotland

22/05/2026

Join us Tue 26 May, 4.30-6pm for a 90-min webinar on Education for Peace.

This webinar invites participants to reflect on what Education for Peace looks like in their own contexts and consider ways small changes could be implemented.

https://www.eis.org.uk/seminarscourses/education-for-peace-where-we-are-and-what%E2%80%99s-next

22/05/2026

With over 95% of those who voted electing to take strike action, our members are unequivocal in their message to GCU management- they do not accept the rationale for these cuts and will fight against any proposed redundancies.

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers Association have delivered a powerful mandate for strike action at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in response to the university’s proposed redundancies.

21/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday 26th May, 4.30-6pm for Education for Peace: where we are, and what’s next, a 90 minute webinar exploring what Education for Peace looks like in our own contexts and consider ways small changes could be implemented. Book your place here:

Join us on Tuesday 26th May, 4.30-6pm for an exploration of the EIS Education for Peace guidance in the wider education policy context

20/05/2026

Post your ballot back today to ensure your vote will be counted in the fight against cuts at GCU!

Despite at least £88M of cash reserves, GCU is CHOOSING to cut staff. The University Does Not Need To Make Redundancies! Vote YES for strike action to defend jobs at GCU!

20/05/2026

Our community outreach programme kicks off tomorrow, creating opportunities for more people across Orkney to enjoy live music.

Artists will perform to pupils and service users at ten schools, nurseries and care homes over the next two days.

For the second year running, we're also organising a community concert at the Pickaquoy Centre for hundreds of school pupils, plus adults with additional support needs.

A donation towards the cost of delivering this free programme was received from the Educational Institute of Scotland.

We hope everyone enjoys the brilliant music!

20/05/2026

The GCU Statutory Ballot closes this Friday!

If you haven't returned your ballot paper yet, you must post it today!

Vote YES for strike action to defend jobs at GCU!

19/05/2026

Just 4 days until the GCU statutory ballot closes.

Vote YES and post your ballot back now to fight against job cuts at GCU!

https://www.eis.org.uk/ula/gcudispute

17/05/2026

The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed every year on the 17th May to show solidarity and take action for LGBT equality.

In 2021, Scotland made history in becoming the first country in the world to commit to embedding LGBT inclusive education across the curriculum, for all ages. But Scotland’s journey is far from a linear story of progress, and we still have a lot of work to do.

Taking a closer look at this journey serves as a good reminder of the importance of IDAHOBIT – and the importance of continuing to address the underlying attitudes and behaviours, in order for us to have a more fair and equal education system.

In the latest episode of our Still We Rise podcast, EIS National Officer (Equality) Selma Augestad talks to Jordan and Liam from Time for Inclusive Education about IDAHOBIT, Scotland’s journey to LGBT inclusive education and our joint plans to tackle the new threat of rising prejudicial disinformation.

https://www.eis.org.uk/equality/stillwerise

15/05/2026

The dispute at Edinburgh Napier was featured in the Herald this week.

Our members will be on strike again next week in their fight for a no compulsory redundancy guarantee for two years.

The university said that 55 people had departed via “targeted voluntary redundancy” since August, as their jobs had been deemed potentially…

15/05/2026

Vote YES now in the GCU statutory ballot.

We need to protect jobs and protect quality education at GCU

SAVE THE 100🛟✊