Job cuts at Cardiff University threaten the supply of nurses in Welsh health boards, a union leader has warned. The university has confirmed plans to cut 400 full-time jobs amid a funding shortfal l, with proposals involving course closures, and department mergers, with nursing, music and modern languages among the subjects facing cuts.

It comes after the Welsh Government said it is disappointed nursing course cuts could form part of the proposals. | ITV News Wales

Cardiff University has confirmed that it plans to cut 400 full time jobs. This news comes as a result of the university’s funding shortfall, as it faces a £30 million “black hole in its budget”. The jobs are also believed to be academic, however, the cutting of some non-academic positions has not been ruled out.

Cardiff University has confirmed plans to cut 400 full-time jobs amid a funding shortfall. The cost-cutting proposals could also involve course closures, as well as department mergers, with nursing, music and modern languages among the subjects facing cuts.