‘Please think again’: fury over Exeter University plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts

The University of Exeter is facing significant backlash over plans to eliminate around one hundred fifty jobs, mostly from its humanities, arts, and social sciences departments. The university is particularly known for these fields, making the cuts especially controversial. Over twenty-one thousand people have signed a petition against the redundancies, backed by notable figures including former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and film critic Mark Kermode. According to The Guardian, the move reflects a broader crisis in UK higher education, where humanities programs have faced mounting pressure and funding cuts.

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