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Up to 111 Jobs Could Be Lost at University of Aberdeen in £10m Savings Plan
The university said voluntary cuts are preferred, but compulsory redundancies cannot be ruled out as it seeks break-even by 2028.
- On Thursday, the University of Aberdeen announced a £10 million savings plan to reach break-even by 2028, warning that up to 111 jobs could be lost in the institutional restructuring.
- The university court, the institution's governing body, stated it faces a "stark" challenge, arguing that current surpluses mask an "underlying structural deficit" requiring decisive action to protect the future.
- Dan Cutts, co-chair of the University and College Union Aberdeen branch, called the news "absolutely devastating for the workforce," questioning why management pursues drastic cuts when the university reports a financial surplus.
- First Minister John Swinney urged the university on Thursday to engage constructively with all parties and account for recommendations in the Gillies Report, as students voiced concerns about potential damage to education.
- Enhanced retirement and voluntary severance schemes open next week to reduce staff numbers, though Principal Professor Peter Edwards and interim senior governor Gary McRae admitted compulsory redundancies cannot be ruled out as a last resort.
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