Lecturers at Robert Gordon University have confirmed a number of strike days in a row over cuts - but the number of expected compulsory redundancies has been scaled back.
Union EIS says 83% of its members at RGU voted in favour of industrial action, and has now set April 15 as a first day of strikes, with further strikes to follow on May 1 and 7.
EIS has called for RGU rule out any compulsory redundancies, with further strokes in September threatened if a deal cannot be agreed.
But while it was initially thought there could be as many as 135 compulsory redundancies, that number has now been more than halved, with no more than 60 expected.
In addition, the university has identified more than 60 vacant positions that will be made available for redeployment.
Professor Steve Olivier, principal and vice-chancellor, Robert Gordon University, said: "The university has, at every opportunity, done all that it can to mitigate against the potential of compulsory redundancies.
“This includes the option of staff leaving voluntarily on enhanced terms and, through our redeployment process, having the opportunity of applying for an alternative role within the university.
"We are disappointed that EIS members have decided to vote for strike action and will continue to engage constructively with their representatives during what is an extremely challenging time for the sector."
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley said: “Any move to strike action is taken as a last resort, but our members at Robert Gordon have been left with no alternative as they seek to fend off the university’s cuts agenda.
"The EIS will always stand in opposition to compulsory redundancies, and our members will now commence strike action as the campaign against job cuts at Robert Gordon continues.”