Hundreds of jobs at risk at major UK employer — £30m cuts needed

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at a major employerSwansea University is consulting on shedding 55 academic posts across a wide range of subjects as it grapples with its budget. A Swansea University spokesperson said: "The UK Higher Education sector is facing a number of challenges, exacerbated by significant changes to the international student recruitment context. In common with many other universities, Swansea University needs to make savings to ensure our future financial sustainability,". Reacting to the recent developments, Estelle Hart, chair of the Swansea University branch of the UCU union, expressed: "Urgent action is needed to save jobs at Swansea University. We're not just fighting for our members' jobs but to ensure that the high level of teaching and research delivered at Swansea University continues in South West Wales.