“One in every two universities is cutting jobs & student courses. This alarming trend is not just numbers; it represents the loss of dedicated educators & vital programmes that serve our communities.”
The University and College Union (UCU) have launched a petition calling on the government to stop the cuts to staffing and courses being seen at universities across the country and take action to ensure the future of the sector.
We call for immediate action to halt the devastating cuts sweeping across our universities. The current crisis is unsustainable, and it is vital that the government intervenes now to protect our educational institutions.
• One in every two universities is cutting staff jobs and student courses. This alarming trend is not just numbers; it represents the loss of dedicated educators and vital programmes that serve our communities.
• The funding model is failing, destabilising staff and students. The ongoing financial struggles for universities puts immense pressure on both employees and learners, leading to uncertainty and a decline in educational quality.
• The government must intervene to stop this crisis. Urgent action is required to secure commitments from university leaders to halt job cuts, redundancies, and course closures, and to improve pay and working conditions for staff.
The current situation cannot continue. Staff and students should not suffer the consequences for the failures of university management and previous government policies. We demand a robust funding package that addresses these issues and fosters a more sustainable future for higher education.
- You can sign the the UCU’s petition here.
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