Giving evidence at Holyrood’s Education Committee, a union representative claimed that Strathclyde University bosses were “picking on” staff members who have disabilities or long-term sickness. Our sister title The Herald has previously reported how management at Strathclyde University in Glasgow have announced plans to cut 76 positions at the leading research institution. Additional support is available through the Employee Assistance Programme, Help EAP, which offers a free, confidential 24-hour counselling service.”Stephen McArthur is the principal of Strathclyde University. A Strathclyde University spokesperson categorically denied that disabled staff had been targeted by management. "The University has been consulting the campus Trade Unions on a regular basis regarding proposed changes and will continue to do so.”