The university aims to lose more than 30 academic posts, most in arts and humanities, through voluntary redundancy.
Peers expressed concern about the cuts, which include staff working on the creative writing course, with some saying it is a sign that the government is not encouraging arts and humanities education.
The UEA said all subject areas in the faculty of arts and humanities would be maintained, including the creative writing course.
The university blames a 16% drop in student applications this year for its financial problems.
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House of Lords Criticizes University of East Anglia's Plan to Cut Arts and Humanities Jobs
The House of Lords has criticized a plan by the University of East Anglia to cut jobs in its arts and humanities department as it tries to tackle a £30m deficit.
29 June 2023 · 05:48 UTC
