Salford University slammed over secret memo to axe jobs and courses

UCU said staff, still reeling from the news last week that another 87 jobs were at risk, were angry at the university's apparent lack of regard for students' education or staff's livelihoods.

UCU regional official, Martyn Moss, said: 'The University of Salford already has the unenviable tag as Britain's most prolific university for axing staff. This damaging memo paints the university in a callous and uncaring light.

'It appears to have no regard for either its hardworking staff or students making potentially the biggest decisions of their lives. We are really disappointed the university has ignored the unions and pursued such a damaging approach.'

More details on the secret memo can be found on the Times Higher Education website.

Click here for more details on the last week's job losses announcement.