Minutes: 28 January 2026

1. Universities:

The Committee heard evidence from—

Dan Cutts, Joint Chair, Aberdeen University UCU branch, Melissa D'Ascenzio, Joint President, Dundee University UCU branch and Sophia Woodman, President, Edinburgh University UCU branch, UCU;

Stewart Forrester, Unite Senior Representative, Strathclyde University.

Maggie Chapman MSP declared an interest as Rector of the University of Dundee.

2. Evidence Session (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.

3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.