- Academic institutions, including the British Academy in Nottingham, are facing budget cuts and operational reviews, concurrent with parliamentary bodies consulting on education issues.
- MSPs are pushing for management accountability at Glasgow Caledonian University, where Karen Lorimer leads the UCU branch.
Glasgow Caledonian University staff criticize executive hiring amid redundancy cuts
What happened
A senior lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University criticized the university's hiring practices, stating it was unfair that the institution was hiring for four senior executive roles while other staff faced redundancy. Three of the four positions are understood to be roles that were recently vacated. The lecturer noted that despite acknowledging the difficulties in further education, the university is claiming a surplus.
From glasgowtimes.co.uk
Why it matters
The situation highlights internal tensions regarding resource allocation and job security within the university. The conflict involves staff facing job cuts while the university simultaneously recruits for high-level management positions.
Academic institutions are facing budget cuts and operational reviews, while Members of the Scottish Parliament are pushing for management accountability at Glasgow Caledonian University.
From glasgowtimes.co.uk
Who's involved
- Glasgow Caledonian UniversityThe university where the hiring and redundancy conflict is occurring
- Karen LorimerLeads the UCU branch at Glasgow Caledonian University
- Sharon GrahamUnionist involved in active conflict against Glasgow Caledonian University management
- UniteUnion involved in active conflict against Glasgow Caledonian University management
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Glasgow Caledonian University
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