University of Sunderland plans to cut 76 jobs due to financial strain, opposing unions warn of potential harm to education and reputation, with potential strike action.

The University of Sunderland plans to cut 76 jobs, impacting over 10% of its academic staff, due to financial strains from a freeze on student fees and declining international admissions. The University and College Union (UCU) opposes these layoffs, warning they could harm student education and the institution's reputation. UCU officials indicate that job losses could occur as soon as November 1 and threaten strike action if negotiations do not occur.

September 30, 2024
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