Aberdeen University may cut 70 jobs amid £5.5m financial crisis

Management at the university say cuts are needed to try and balance the books.

Grainne NiGhreachain

Aberdeen University may cut up to 70 posts if the institution doesn’t raise enough revenue to reduce a financial blackhole.

Management at the university say there is a financial shortfall of £6.5m and cuts are needed to help balance the books.

Five schools at the university have been selected for voluntary severance.

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