UK union protests universities closing arts and humanities courses amid financial crisis

News Tank Academic - Paris - News #441385 - Published on 02/06/26 at 13:42
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Protest against job cuts in UK universities. - ©  UCU

The University and College Union (UCU), representing over 120,000 academics and support staff in further and higher education in the UK, has called for action against the closure of arts and humanities courses at many UK universities, as they face financial constraints.

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Protest against job cuts in UK universities. - ©  UCU

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