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Higher Education redundancies in the UK

roles at risk
304+

4 employers didn't disclose

announcements
6
employers
6

FairEnough is tracking 6 higher education redundancy announcements in the UK from 6 employers, between 10 July 2026 and 30 August 2026. At least 304 roles across 6 announcements. 4 employers have no confirmed figure. Roles affected is only counted where the employer disclosed a figure, so treat every total here as a floor rather than the full picture.

Every higher education announcement we're tracking

  1. Queen's University Belfast redundanciesNumber not disclosed · Belfast, Northern Ireland
  2. University of Nottingham redundanciesNumber not disclosed · Nottingham, England
  3. University of Wolverhampton redundanciesNumber not disclosed · Wolverhampton, England
  4. University of Sussex redundanciesNumber not disclosed · Brighton, England
  5. University of Dundee redundancies154 roles · Scotland
  6. University of Exeter redundancies150 roles · UK

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FairEnough is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Always seek independent legal advice before signing any documents. Roles affected is counted only where an employer disclosed a figure.