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Dundee University ‘fell well short’, says interim boss in response to report

Previous management at the University of Dundee “fell well short” of the standards expected of them, the interim boss has said in his response to a damning report. Former Glasgow Caledonian University principal Professor Pamela Gillies was asked to ...

13 Aug 2025 at 18:06

University principal resigns after criticism in report into financial crisis

The interim principal of the University of Dundee has resigned after the publication of a report on the financial crisis which has engulfed the institution. Professor Shane O’Neill apologised to those impacted by the issues facing the university – ...

19 Jun 2025 at 16:47

Dundee University report must be ‘watershed moment’, Tories say

A damning report into the financial crisis at Dundee University must be a “watershed moment”, the Scottish Tories have said. Professor Pamela Gillies released the findings of her investigation into the causes of the £35 million black hole at the ...

19 Jun 2025 at 18:00

Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

The former principal of the crisis-hit University of Dundee has told MSPs “the buck stops with me” for its problems – but he refused to return the £150,000 payment he received after quitting last year. Professor Iain Gillespie insisted it was ...

26 Jun 2025 at 12:01

Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

First Minister John Swinney has said it would be “reasonable” for a former principal of the cash-strapped University of Dundee to return a £150,000 payment he received when he stepped down. Professor Iain Gillespie told MSPs on Thursday it ...

26 Jun 2025 at 15:10

Scotland

Cuts to staffing ‘inevitable’ as university faces £30m deficit, principal warns

The University of Dundee has warned cuts to staffing levels are “inevitable” as a result of a projected deficit of up to £30 million. In an email to staff, principal and vice-chancellor Professor Iain Gillespie said it is planning for a ...

14 Nov 2024 at 13:55

Scotland

University staff balloted on strike action over proposed job cuts

Members of a lecturers’ union at the University of Dundee are being balloted on strike action in a dispute over proposed job cuts and compulsory redundancies. The university recently announced a projected shortfall of up to £30 million,...

02 Jan 2025 at 14:44

Scotland

Dundee University ‘too big to fail’, says local MSP

A local MSP has said Dundee University is “too big to fail” amid concerns about its future. In November, staff were told that job cuts were “inevitable” due to a £30 million deficit at the institution and just weeks later principal ...

08 Jan 2025 at 12:58

Scotland

MSPs warned of ‘implications’ for students as universities ‘adapt’ finances

Universities in Scotland should be able to “adapt” to financial pressures, but there will be “implications for the education of Scottish students”, MSPs have been told. Professor Iain Gillespie, the convener of Universities ...

12 Jun 2024 at 13:05

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