Four universities in Yorkshire are among 61 institutions across the UK that will be hit with 14 days of strike action.
The University of Hull, the University of Leeds, the University of Sheffield and the University of York will all be affected by the action that begins on Thursday 22 February. University and College Union (UCU) members at the University of Bradford are being balloted to see if they will also take action.
The union confirmed an escalating wave of strikes over an initial four week period that will begin with a five-day walkout either side of a weekend.
The UCU says the dispute centres on proposed changes to its members’ pension schemes.

Sutton Schoolboy, 12, Becomes Britain's Youngest International Chess Master
Vandals Target Recently Reopened Wellholme Park in Brighouse
Bradford's Lister Park Lantern Parade Returns for Spectacular Celebration of Life
Further Man Jailed for Seven Years Over £266 Million Bradford Money Laundering Operation
Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 Reportedly Crosses ₹300 Crore at Indian Box Office
More Than 1,000 Dockless Bikes Seized in Westminster as Council Issues £450,000 in Penalties
Blackburn with Darwen Family Hubs Awarded Gold Certification by Young Inspectors
Man Arrested After Woman Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision on M62
Elderly Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Burns at Bradford Property
Father of Three Named as Victim in Slough Murder Investigation
Blackburn Mayor Buys Late Young Woman’s Painting for £2,000 – Then Gifts It Back to Her Family
New Bradford City Centre Partnership Launches Action Plan to Improve Safety and Cleanliness
The Golden Era
Legal Show
Bhangra Nights
Alim OnAir