More than 80% of balloted union members support striking as they fight to stop redundancies.

The UCU union said employees were told last month 200 roles would go as part of £13m worth of cuts.

The University and College Union (UCU) said 59% of members turned out for a consultative ballot.

University managers say a union's alternative open day is a protest and will discourage students.

Industrial action begins at Newcastle University, in the face of 300 potential job losses.

The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".

Members of the University and College Union are taking industrial action over potential job cuts

Union officials say 83% of balloted members voted to take industrial action due to funding cuts.