University Ponders Restoration of Reduced Archive Support
University Reconsiders Job Cuts at Archive Service Following Intervention
A cost-saving plan at Bangor University, which initially threatened the jobs of up to 78 staff members, has seen some proposed cuts to the archive and special collection service reconsidered.
The university's plan, totaling £5.3 million, had sparked serious concerns about its impact on the vital archives that preserve Welsh history, identity, and culture. The proposed cuts would have eliminated three archive staff roles.
Politicians jumped into action, with Plaid Cymru Members of the Senedd (MSs) Sian Gwenllian, Liz Saville Roberts, and Rhun ap Iorwerth holding a meeting with the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Edmund Burke, to discuss the matter.
University officials have now confirmed that the proposal to cut archive staff roles is under review. Plaid Cymru representatives continue to call for the Welsh Government to intervene, providing additional support and preventing compulsory redundancies.
The university's response follows strong public and political backlash, and the situation remains in flux. Ongoing consultations continue, with university management committed to considering feedback before making final decisions. The issue is under close monitoring by politicians and stakeholders.
Following the intervention of Plaid Cymru Members of the Senedd, the university's proposal to cut staff roles at the archive service is under review. This development is significant for education-and-self-development, as it ensures the continued news coverage of Welsh history, identity, and culture through the preservation of vital archives.
