University's plan to cut archive staff under fire

GWYNEDD councillors have slammed proposals to cut Bangor University staff from its archive and special collection service as an 'assault' on Welsh heritage and language.

- By DALE SPRIDGEON

The university, which has around 10,000 students, is looking to cut jobs across the board as part of its bid to save more than £5m.

A consultation was recently launched to reduce staff costs equal to around 78 full-time equivalent roles within the university.

A spokesperson for the university recently said: "The university has launched a consultation regarding proposed changes as part of a broader cost-reduction strategy."

On hearing that the university was proposing to cut 75% of the staff in the Archives and Special Collections department, 46 Cyngor Gwynedd councillors joined forces by signing a letter to the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Edmund Burke, calling for a rethink.