Ooof. Read and publish agreements have flaws (see my blog) but not being included will make things difficult for Nottingham academics.
Sara Rich Dorman
'The University of Nottingham has chosen not to renew five publishing deals this year as the research-intensive institution struggles under severe financial pressure.' Said to include T&F, CUP, OUP and Wiley. 1/3
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
Latest cost-saving move by cash-strapped institution comes amid wider retreat from major publishing agreements
2,700 staff at the University of Nottingham have received 'at risk' letters from the management.
The same management which refused to cut their own pay, and the same management which refused to resign after losing £60 million on a disastrous attempt to build a new campus.
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Yesterday Kier Starmer announced Labour will nationalise British Steel, and save 2700 jobs.
Today, the Uni of Nottingham put 2700 staff at risk of redundancy.
This is just one university.
Across the UK 15,000 higher education jobs need saving.
Where is the rescue package for our universities?
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But... new building? What about the shiny new building? It won an award you know.