University of Canberra begins a new round of voluntary redundancies

University of Canberra begins a new round of voluntary redundancies

University of Canberra begins new redundancy round for staff to balance budget. Vice-chancellor Bill Shorten highlights positive steps in deficit resolution.

Uni Canberra is spending big on things not needed, while cutting staff to save money

Australia’s beleaguered university sector is never far from the headlines these days. Former Labor leader and current University of Canberra

UC expands voluntary redundancy round to professional staff

UC Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten has given an update on the uni’s fiscal situation. Photo: Ian Bushnell. The University of Canberra will launch a new round of voluntary redundancies on Wednesday (9 April) for professional staff, offering the same option that has already been given to some academic staff. Cost-saving measures being implemented also include a pause on all non-critical recruitment, as well as other “non-salary budget savings”. The m…