University of Sussex staff have voted to strike over planned job cuts.
More than three-quarters of the 550 balloted University and College Union (UCU) members have voted for industrial action in protest against plans to cut 115 jobs.
Hundreds of staff could now walk out if the university senate decides to pursue action when they meet on Friday.
Details on the timing of the strike have not yet been decided.
Union leaders admit a walkout would cause “widespread disruption” to the university but hope the management will “reconsider” the plans.
A university spokesman said a decision on the proposal should be made when the university council meets on March 12.
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