University of Birmingham curtails ties with local UCU

University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees

6 November

Scholars doubtful over future of campus activism as universities move to distance themselves from student-led organisations

25 September

University leaders rule out forced redundancies as proposed UTS cuts claim the spotlight

19 September

Staff criticise vice-chancellor’s failure to protect jobs despite additional government funding

18 September

Move follows row over ‘shadow’ disciplinary panel set up in reaction to institution’s performance management