De Montfort University Ends Partnership, Staff Faces Redundancies

0:00Demontfort University is wrapping up its partnership with Oxford International Education Group, which runs the Demontfort University International College. This means dozens of staff members face potential redundancies as the deal ends at the close of the current academic year. The college provides pathway programs for international students aiming for full degrees at the university. The split comes after a joint review of business and strategic goals by both sides. The college operates right on the DMU campus, handling undergrad and post-grad prep courses tailored for overseas learners. Fewer than 50 permanent roles are truly at risk and none belong to DMU employees. All are with the education group. Folks are feeling the pinch, but a formal consultation process has kicked off to help those affected. Oxford International is hunting for internal spots to reassign staff aiming to soften the blow. Current students get to finish their studies uninterrupted with no hitches to their progress. No new students will join the college moving forward, marking a clean break as both organizations pivot to fresh priorities.

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