UHI North, West and Hebrides is taking forward its post-merger plans to become a fully integrated organisation, which it says is more sustainable and better serves the needs of its students, staff and rural and island communities.
To deliver on the aims and objectives set out in its merger business case, consultations with trade unions and staff on restructure proposals have began.
Work has also concluded on a curriculum review resulting in a new curriculum offer for the college for the 2024-2025 academic year.
With public funding for the college and university sectors more challenging than ever before, the college is making substantial progress on achieving its Scottish Funding Council approved sustainability plan.
It has already achieved £1.9 million annualised savings this year and is working with its trade unions and staff to reduce costs by a further £1.4 million through vacancy management, a voluntary severance scheme and non-staff savings, in line with Fair Work principles.
Lydia Rohmer, principal and chief executive of UHI North, West and Hebrides, said: “We do not underestimate the work involved to fully realise our merger ambitions or the impact of change on our staff.
“Despite the significant challenges facing our sector, we have already made substantial progress towards becoming a more sustainable, integrated, and effective college.
“We will do all we can to support our staff throughout this restructuring process and minimise any disruption to students.”
“Students are at the heart of everything we do, and we remain well placed to deliver high quality learning, teaching, and research, support our students, and play a transformative role in the lives of people who choose to live, work and study in our region.”
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