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University of Nottingham approves controversial restructuring plan
Overview
The University of Nottingham has approved the controversial Future Nottingham restructuring programme, citing financial pressures and sustainability issues. The plan includes job losses, the closure of modern languages and music degrees, a reduction in faculties from five to three, and the replacement of traditional one-to-one tutoring with a team-based support model. The University and College Union (UCU) has responded with strike action and criticised the university over the changes.
Key points
- The University of Nottingham has approved the Future Nottingham restructuring programme due to long-term financial unsustainability.
- The plan involves an unconfirmed number of job losses, course closures, and structural reorganisations.
- Modern languages and music degrees are being scrapped, though modern language modules and extracurricular music support will remain available.
- Traditional one-to-one personal tutoring is being replaced by a team-based support model called 'Tutoring for Students Success'.
- The university is moving from five faculties to three colleges to reduce structural complexity.
- The University and College Union (UCU) has initiated strike action in response to the changes and blamed management for financial mismanagement.