University of Exeter cost-cutting plans threaten over 500 academic staff, disproportionately hitting creative roles
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Neil Puffett
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The University of Exeter has confirmed cost-cutting proposals that would eliminate the equivalent of about 150 full-time roles, but the University and College Union claims the plans put "well over 500 staff" — 14% of all academic staff — at risk. Concerns have been raised that creative course teaching staff will be disproportionately affected by the cuts at two leading UK universities.
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Twitter / XUniversity of Exeter cost-cutting plans threaten over 500 academic staff, disproportionately hitting creative rolesartsprofessional.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe potential changes place 'well over 500 staff' – 14% of all academic staff – at risk of compulsory redundancy.
Concerns have been raised that plans to cut costs at two leading universities will disproportionately hit staff teaching creative courses.
Proposals intended to secure the university's long-term sustainability include a reduction equivalent to about 150 full-time roles.
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