University warns of further job losses to balance books

CARDIFF University has announced a final update on its controversial cuts programme - which will go to the full council on June 17 for consideration.

- ABBIE WIGHTWICK

With a further 151 full-time academic posts lost through voluntary redundancy since its last update, the university said it was now looking to shed 69 full-time academic posts to deliver its revised 220 target, but more cuts are on the way.

In an update to staff yesterday, vice-chancellor Professor Wendy Larner said, despite the proposals saving an estimated £28m: “These savings do not fully close the financial gap, and further work will be required, including diversifying our income streams and reducing professional services and estates costs.”

Her update confirmed again the proposed closures of the ancient history, religion and theology departments and retaining the schools of nursing, modern languages and music, but with fewer students.