50 jobs to go at university campuses

AT LEAST 50 jobs are to be axed at Manchester Metropolitan University's campuses in Crewe and Alsager.

The university today announced plans to cut a total of 127 posts among its support staff, due to the economic downturn.

Vice-chancellor Professor John Brooks said: "We are taking action now to protect the university from cuts in public expenditure and secure the jobs of the majority for the long term future.

"It is crucial that we provide students with a high-quality experience which is efficiently delivered and fit-for-purpose. In the current economic storm we are absolutely committed to pro-actively steering MMU to an even more successful future."

A 90-day consultation period over the proposed cuts has now begun with trade union leaders.