University looks to cut jobs to save over £5m

BANGOR University is looking to cut jobs in a bid to make savings of more than £5million. A consultation has been launched to reduce staff costs equal “to around 78 full-time equivalent roles”.

- By STEVE BAGNALL

A spokesperson for the university said: “The university has launched a consultation regarding proposed changes as part of a broader cost-reduction strategy. Significant progress has already been made reducing the remaining savings target to approximately £5.3m, which reluctantly involves reducing staff costs equivalent to around 78 full-time equivalent roles. The university has re-opened a voluntary seve