Cardiff University to scale back job cuts to 138
Earlier this month strike action was abandoned at the university after it agreed that no compulsory job losses were to be made this year
Cardiff University has reportedly decided to scale back the number of intended job cuts at the institution to 138, according to BBC News.
The outlet said the move, which brings the number down from 286, comes after it made changes to its cost saving plans and a number of voluntary departures from staff.
The move has been welcomed by The University and College Union (UCU), with a spokesperson telling the BBC: “Our members will be relieved to hear that management now agrees with UCU’s long-standing argument that we should aim to restructure the university and make savings over a longer period.”
Earlier this month strike action was abandoned at the university after it agreed that no compulsory job losses were to be made this year.
At the time, UCU General Secretary said: “This is a significant victory for our members at Cardiff University. Their collective action and unwavering commitment have led to a crucial assurance that protects jobs and upholds the integrity of academic provision.”
It is scheduled that final proposals are due to be agreed by the university council on 17 June.
Last year, the university revealed it was taking action in order to fill a £30m operating budget shortfall. It offered voluntary severance between June and September 2024, with a second round completing earlier this year. It also proposed merging certain departments to form new schools with lower costs.
Cardiff University is the largest in Wales with over 30,000 students and is one of the UK’s 24 world-class, research-intensive Russel Group universities.