# Goldsmiths fine art students seek compensation over tutor strike

Fine art students at Goldsmiths, University of London, are calling for compensation after a record strike by tutors disrupted their teaching. They say lost studio time and contact hours harmed their education. The dispute highlights growing tensions over university funding, staff pay, and students’ expectations of compensation for disrupted courses.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/oct/26/goldsmiths-university-fine-arts-students-call-for-compensation-strikes) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:28 GMT