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Ulster University Plans Up to 450 Job Cuts Amid Sector Challenges

Ulster University plans to cut up to 450 jobs, aiming for voluntary redundancies but not ruling out compulsory ones amid sector-wide challenges.

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Ulster University Announces Potential Job Reductions

Ulster University (UU) is preparing to reduce its workforce by up to 450 positions.

The university's vice-chancellor, Prof Paul Bartholemew, informed staff of the possible redundancies during a meeting held on Wednesday.

Officials indicated that the university aims to implement these job cuts primarily through voluntary redundancies; however, compulsory redundancies remain a possibility.

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In an official statement, a UU spokesperson remarked:

"Redundancies across the higher education sector have become unavoidable".

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