UEA launches voluntary redundancy scheme as it looks to cut 113 jobs

The University of East Anglia has launched a voluntary redundancy scheme, as it aims to tackle a £30m budget black hole.

The university is aiming to cut 113 jobs, or around 3% of its total staff count of over 3,700.

However local MP Clive Lewis has previously claimed job cuts could go much further, with up to 30% of staff at risk.

The institution faces a deficit of up to £30m this financial year. The redundancy scheme is open to both academic and non-academic staff.

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Christine Bovis-Cnossen, said:

“We continue to recognise that this is a difficult time for our UEA community, but steps need to be taken to ensure that we are on a secure financial footing.

“Compulsory redundances still remain our last resort and the aim will be to achieve the proposed reduction of staff numbers through a targeted voluntary redundancy scheme and redeployment opportunities.”

Unions representing staff at the UEA have previously threatened strike action if jobs are cut.

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