Union representatives claim Keele University’s plans to make £8 million of cuts will have a ‘severe impact’ on staff and students. SOTLive revealed last week how the university is proposing to slash its staffing budget over the next three years , with the equivalent of 150 posts under threat. Some of the savings will be made through reducing staff hours and not filling vacancies, but there will also be voluntary severance packages and cuts to casual staff. There are no plans for compulsory redundancies at this stage. Now the University and College Union (UCU) is demanding Keele bosses provide evidence of why cuts are needed. In a statement, the Keele branch of UCU said: “How can a university which has seen its income grow by more than 60 per cent in the last decade now, for the second year in a row, find itself having to drastically cut its workforce as a result of predictable short-term pressures? “A university depends on its staff. Staff teach … [Read more...] about Union demands answers over £8m cutbacks at Keele University
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Family’s anguish after student, 24, takes his own life at Keele University
Student Jakub Guja was found dead in his room at Keele University. Concerns had been raised after the 24-year-old was not seen at lectures for two days and he failed to attend a mental health appointment. Security staff used a master key to access his room in October last year and found he had taken his own life. An inquest into Jakub's death - held at North Staffordshire Coroner’s Court - heard he had come to the UK from Poland as a child, with his brother and their late father. In a statement his brother, Michael Guja, said Jakub had suffered from depression for a number of years and was struggling to engage with other students at university. He said: “I last spoke to him on October 13. He sounded sick or down. He gave no indication he would harm himself.” Jakub had been admitted to Harplands Hospital, in Hartshill, in 2017 after taking an overdose. He subsequently left the university but rejoined last year. He was receiving help from mental health services and had … [Read more...] about Family’s anguish after student, 24, takes his own life at Keele University
Family’s anguish after student, 24, kills himself at Keele University
Student Jakub Guja was found dead in his room at Keele University. Concerns had been raised after the 24-year-old was not seen at lectures for two days and he failed to attend a mental health appointment. Security staff used a master key to access his room in October last year and found he had taken his own life. An inquest into Jakub's death - held at North Staffordshire Coroner’s Court - heard he had come to the UK from Poland as a child, with his brother and their late father. In a statement his brother, Michael Guja, said Jakub had suffered from depression for a number of years and was struggling to engage with other students at university. He said: “I last spoke to him on October 13. He sounded sick or down. He gave no indication he would harm himself.” Jakub had been admitted to Harplands Hospital, in Hartshill, in 2017 after taking an overdose. He subsequently left the university but rejoined last year. He was receiving help from mental health services and had … [Read more...] about Family’s anguish after student, 24, kills himself at Keele University
Rapper Cadet killed in car crash en route to Keele University gig
Rapper Cadet has died aged 28 following a car crash en route to a gig at Keele University. The family of the music artist, whose real name is Blaine Cameron Johnson, announced the news earlier today that the taxi he was travelling in had been involved in a collision. In a statement posted to Instagram, they said: "We the family of Blaine Cameron Johnson known as Cadet (Underrated Legend) would like to share the sad news that during the early hours of February 9, 2019, he passed away as a passenger in a taxi, en route to a performance. "Right now we the family appreciate your patience and will share with you any information as and when we can. Thanks for your support in advance. "Love The Johnson Family #cadetcadet #imbuff #underratedlegend #ripcadet." The South London rapper had been due to perform at Keele's Fresh Friday Takeover at the Students' Union. Cadet, who was set to perform at Wireless Festival 2019, grew up alongside fellow MCs Konan, Krept, and Redz as part of the notorious … [Read more...] about Rapper Cadet killed in car crash en route to Keele University gig
Worst December stock market: Why staying even-keeled is crucial
Ken Fisher Special to USA TODAY Published 7:01 AM EST Dec 23, 2018 Oh the stock market’s drops are frightful ...The fundamentals are so delightful. So as long as there’s fuel for growth ... Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll. Sorry. I’m not Oscar-winning lyricist Sammy Cahn, who wrote the original song. But the message is right on. Staying even-keeled is difficult but crucial when stocks swing hard. Volatility isn’t predictive. “Past performance doesn’t dictate future returns” — isn’t just boilerplate legalese. Stocks aren’t what statisticians call serially correlated — one day’s price movement doesn’t determine the next. So the more volatility we get, the more you should hang on, unless you know bad things others don’t, which is exceptionally hard. It can be hard to fathom stocks recovering while fear reigns. But fear is backward-looking. Everything investors fear today is old news, … [Read more...] about Worst December stock market: Why staying even-keeled is crucial