A campaign is under way to fight “devastating” job cuts at Birkbeck, University of London, which has been described as one of the most distinctive institutions of its kind and “a jewel in the crown” of British higher education.
On the eve of its 200th anniversary, staff have been warned of 140 job losses, reportedly to claw back funds to fill a £13m deficit. The University and College Union (UCU) said the cuts threatened to “trash” Birkbeck’s proud history and could jeopardise its contribution to social mobility and lifelong learning.
