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Magee Campus Faces 100 Job Cuts Amid Financial Crisis

4/22/2026

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Sinéad McLaughlin (SDLP MLA) says over 100 Magee campus jobs are at risk from a voluntary redundancy scheme.
Ulster University aims to cut up to 450 staff across campuses to close a £25 million deficit.
Caoimhe Archibald (Economy Minister) acknowledged the financial position and called for sustainable funding.
A task force established in 2024 will develop an action plan to expand the Derry campus, which serves 6,500 students.

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Sinéad McLaughlin (SDLP MLA) says over 100 Magee campus jobs are at risk from a voluntary redundancy scheme.
Ulster University aims to cut up to 450 staff across campuses to close a £25 million deficit.
Caoimhe Archibald (Economy Minister) acknowledged the financial position and called for sustainable funding.
A task force established in 2024 will develop an action plan to expand the Derry campus, which serves 6,500 students.