US EditionEdinburgh University Lecturers Begin Walkout Amid Dispute over £140m Cuts Plan
University staff oppose £140 million cuts and potential compulsory redundancies, arguing these threaten teaching quality and the institution's reputation during student welcome week.
- Lecturers and other staff at the University of Edinburgh have begun a five-day walkout in dispute over proposed budget cuts of £140 million.
- The University and College Union argues that the cuts could jeopardize up to 1,800 jobs and are unnecessary as the university is not in deficit.
- Sophia Woodman, UCU branch president, warned that cutting 1,800 staff would seriously impact teaching, research, and student experience, harming the university's reputation.
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The Independent (US)University lecturers stage five-day walkout during freshers week
They are protesting the ‘largest ever’ budget cuts at the institution
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