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Uni bosses 'got massive pay rise'
Bournemouth Uni bosses who cut jobs and held down pay were lavished with 30 per cent pay rise last year

Six Bournemouth University bosses who cut jobs and held down pay for workers were lavished with a 30 per cent pay rise last year, lecturers' union UCU revealed yesterday.

Vice-chancellor John Vinney's salary soared from £178,000 in 2012 to £211,000, leaving his overall package at a huge £244,000.

Another five senior managers, already enjoying six-figure salaries, were rewarded with increases and most now earn in excess of £140,000, university accounts show.

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