University heads told courses and jobs at risk in funding cut

“University presidents are being told to brace themselves for unprecedented cuts which could force them to cut staff and cancel courses. In a confidential letter to the seven presidents, the chief executive of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Tom Boland, says he is alerting all colleges now to take ‘whatever action is needed’ to prepare for the next academic year …” (more)

[Sean Flynn, Irish Times, 2 June]

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