More cuts at UK universities
The universities of Winchester, Surrey, and Queen Mary have added themselves to the list of higher education institutions claiming financial deficits leading to job losses and course closures. We have already had proposed cuts and restructures at other universities, each claiming shortfalls due to decreases in student numbers. The University of Winchester has claimed it has a £6 million deficit. It plans to cut, amongst other things, its English language programme and make cuts to psychology, acting and various apprenticeships. So far 40 job cuts are planned. At the University of Surrey there...