Open University's multi-million deficit leads to employee dismissals

The Open University in Heerlen has been forced to make cutbacks due to a deficit of millions. Up to 65 full-time jobs could disappear at the educational institution this year, L1 Nieuws reports. At an employee meeting last week, the Open University announced that there is a structural budget deficit of 6.2 million euros. Although the university board is still keeping its options open, this could mean that 65 full-time jobs will disappear at the …