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Lincoln puts 140 staff at risk in latest job cuts
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (530+ words) Staff at the University of Lincoln fear they could lose their job as early as next month after the institution announced dozens of redundancies across its academic departments. The University and College Union (UCU) said 140 staff have been told their…...
Nothing left to cut" at Lincoln as more job losses announced
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (515+ words) Staff at the University of Lincoln fear they could lose their job as early as next month after the institution announced dozens of redundancies across its academic departments. The University and College Union (UCU) said 140 staff have been told their…...
Exeter University job cuts could "devastate Penryn, warn Cornwall Greens
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (756+ words) Cornwall Greens have joined mounting local and national criticism of University of Exeter plans to axe staff, warning proposed cuts could devastate Penryn's campus, economy and research strengths. Cornwall Green Party says it is standing in solidarity with workers on…...
Dozens of jobs at risk at Cornwall university campus
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1013+ words) The University of Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall which it shares with Falmouth University (Image: University of Exeter) Almost 60 posts could be lost in Cornwall if plans to slash jobs at the University of Exeter go ahead. The University of…...
Axed Channel 7 reporter reveals why redundancy became the 'best thing"
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (462+ words) A redundancy phone call is not something many workers dream of receiving, let alone while they're on maternity leave. But a Channel 7 reporter has revealed why it became the push she never knew she needed. Estelle Griepink was one of…...
Exeter university staff rally to 'fight' job cuts
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (468+ words) Staff at the University of Exeter have vowed to "fight" proposals to cut about 150 roles while a petition against the move has gained nearly 20, 000 signatures, The University and College Union (UCU) also said there had been a vote of no…...
Nearly 20 K sign petition to stop University of Exeter job cuts
3+ day, 44+ min ago (543+ words) Staff at the University of Exeter have vowed to "fight" proposals to cut about 150 roles while a petition against the move has gained nearly 20, 000 signatures, The University and College Union (UCU) also said there had been a vote of no…...
Staff not facing immediate cuts as Worcestershire libraries plan revealed
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (505+ words) COUNCIL bosses say they have no plans to cut back on library staff as part of a new strategy for Worcestershire libraries. Worcestershire County Council's new two-year plan aims to expand digital opportunities, increase outreach and make libraries central to…...
Fired: A Survival Guide
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1613+ words) In March 2026, 7. 2 million Americans were out of work, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Canned. Right sized. Or my personal favorite, streeted. More numbers. I found 55 different euphemisms for "fired" in about 30 seconds because, as they say, time is…...
Revealed: Nine Russell Group unis spent on restructuring last year " Queen's Belfast at "25. 4m
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (436+ words) Nine Russell Group universities spent a combined "103m on restructuring costs in 2024-25, with Queen's University Belfast recording the highest figure at "25. 4m, according to HESA data. Cardiff University, which recorded a "33. 4m deficit last year, spent "24. 3m on restructuring "in relation to a voluntary…...