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| University discusses cutback plan | University discusses cutback plan |
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| Dundee University court is to meet to decide whether to accept a plan that could lead to some departments being reduced and job cuts. | Dundee University court is to meet to decide whether to accept a plan that could lead to some departments being reduced and job cuts. |
| The plan was drawn up to reduce the university's ongoing budget deficit, currently estimated at more than £1.5m. | |
| Like other Scottish universities, Dundee is growing, but it also faces mounting financial pressures. | Like other Scottish universities, Dundee is growing, but it also faces mounting financial pressures. |
| It has been estimated that annual staffing costs will rise by 5% more than had previously budgeted for. | It has been estimated that annual staffing costs will rise by 5% more than had previously budgeted for. |
| The report has recommended reducing the size of several departments, such as town and regional planning, modern languages and community education. | The report has recommended reducing the size of several departments, such as town and regional planning, modern languages and community education. |
| Savings are also being sought in support services and in the estates - and could see the Botanic Gardens being sold off. | Savings are also being sought in support services and in the estates - and could see the Botanic Gardens being sold off. |
| The university said if the report was accepted, it would begin a consultation process. No imminent decisions are expected to be made. |