\n The university has launched a consultation with trade unions including the EIS and Unison which is expected to run until mid-October with a voluntary redundancy scheme under consideration.\n<\/p>\n
\n In her letter to staff, Rigby explained the university\u2019s aim is to \u201ccontinue to deliver what we do best – impactful education and employability, a valued student experience, and innovative research.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n She added that the university has an obligation to run in a sustainable way but \u201cour cost base continues to outstrip our income\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
\n Unison’s Napier University branch secretary Sharon Hall said: \u201cStaff are understandably angry that once again they are paying the price for the university’s financial problems. We could be see 70 jobs cut across three campuses.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cUnison stewards will meet managers in the next few days. We are doing everything we can to minimise redundancies and the disruption to students.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n A university spokesperson said: \u201cLike all universities across the country, we are operating in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment, amid rising costs and acute funding pressures.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cDemand for courses has also shifted significantly in recent years, meaning we need to adapt accordingly.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWhile Edinburgh Napier University is in a financially resilient position, with no debt, we have a statutory obligation to run in a sustainable way.\n<\/p>\n
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