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Cash-strapped university to shed 170 full-time jobs

University of East Anglia announces further cuts as it tries to stem a multi-million pound deficit.

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Student pay awards reviewed amid tuition fee rise

An overall review on student pay awards is taking place and will be presented to Tynwald in March.

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Edinburgh University warns staff to expect job cuts

The institution blamed "unsustainable" funding and a fall in student numbers for the decision.

Edinburgh, Fife & East

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University staff protest against pay rise delay

Staff at Sheffield Hallam University have demonstrated against a decision to delay their pay award.

South Yorkshire

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University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told

More than three quarters of universities are expected to face financial problems next year.

Family & Education

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Evening to highlight on-island nursing degrees

Manx Care is set to outline the opportunities to start a nursing career by studying on the island.

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Everything you need to know about student loans

What can I borrow and when do I have to start paying back my loans?

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Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

Family & Education

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Universities cut jobs to close funding black hole

Cardiff University's boss says redundancy numbers are uncertain as Bangor also seeks job cuts.