Cardiff University has confirmed plans to cut 400 full-time jobs, close some courses, and merge schools due to funding shortfalls and declining international student applications. The Cardiff University and College Union (UCU) has called the cuts “cruel and unnecessary” and vowed to fight against compulsory redundancies. Vice-Chancellor Professor Wendy Larner stated that the university needed to make difficult decisions to adapt and survive, resulting in a slightly smaller institution with a formal consultation process for the 7% workforce reduction and program cuts.
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Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants
A New York district court judge, Colleen McMahon, issued a preliminary injunction halting the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to Authors Guild members, citing violations of First Amendment rights. The judge criticized the cancellations for targeting projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing that agency discretion cannot violate constitutional rights. Want More Context? 🔎
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