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MANY universities in Scotland are “extremely” concerned about the impact of a no deal Brexit, according to a new Universities UK report.
The industry advocacy group’s research found that half of 10 surveyed universities have experienced current or potential staff leaving for other work abroad because of the prospect.
The same number have said that the prospect of a no-deal Brexit has had a negative impact on staff recruitment. And 60 per cent are encouraging their EU workers to apply for settled status.
Cuts are sweeping campuses as cash-strapped universities slash staff and politicians fail to act on a growing funding emergency. VINCE MILLS reports
JACK DAVIDSON explains the motivation behind the UCU strike action at the University of Sheffield
Almost half of universities face deficits, merger mania is taking hold, and massive fee hikes that will lock out working-class students are on the horizon, write RUBEN BRETT, PAUL WHITEHOUSE and DAN GRACE