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- University of Edinburgh announced closure of 90 programmes, including 48 in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
- The closures will be taught out, with final students graduating in 2027.
- Senior managers say the cuts aim to save £140 million.
- Professor Alex Thomson defended the closures as a “refresh” to strengthen the portfolio.
- UCU branch co-president Lena Wånggren warned compulsory redundancies could trigger strike action.