University lecturers, librarians and admin staff across the UK will strike over pay and pensions, the University and College Union (UCU) has announced.
A total of 70,000 UCU members at 150 universities were asked to vote in two separate ballots - one on pay and working conditions, and another on pensions.
Strike dates are yet to be decided.
University employers say a pay rise would put jobs at risk in what they say are "very difficult" financial times.
Students - some of whom have supported previous strike action by university staff - could face lectures being cancelled or rearranged.
Universities UK (UUK), an organisation representing 140 institutions, said universities would try to reduce the impact of any strikes on students and other staff members.
