Trade unions representing staff at the University of Westminster have today (Tuesday) accused the institution of plucking figures from the air to try and justify a round of 'punishing and unnecessary' job cuts.
UCU Scotland criticised the Scottish government for slashing the numbers of new student teachers by over 1,500 (40%) this year. The union said the move would compromise the sustainability of teacher education departments.
UCU Scotland states that students would have their dreams of a university education shattered as an unprecedented increase in applications leads to a fight for places.