Purge of administrators leaves UK universities exposed

Loss of vital expertise piles more pressure and workloads on those left behind, including academics

Published on
October 4, 2021
Last updated
October 11, 2021
 Swimmers braved the icy cold waters of the Thames Estuary to illustrate administrative purge leaves UK universities exposed
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Parallel universe! Most of the time I am bemoaning the increasing number of administrators (and their control of the university) with my colleagues. Clearly, my university is not typical!
Similar to mine in one way, some admin staff rule, especially those in (in)human resources, all part of the growth of the 'professional management class'. Though those who directly support academics were heavily culled by previous VC's they have been targeted again leading to yet more overloading of those that remain, and academics. Other support staff in Estates, both craftsmen and lower management, have been given 'the package' so we're expecting the University to bring in expensive FM contract companies to save direct employment pension costs next.
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