VC’s comments on BBC Newsnight, 16/8/23
The Vice Chancellor appeared on BBC Newsnight on 16 August. We encourage members to watch the debate, and the VC’s response to student questions.
There is a 17:1 pay ratio at UH between the highest paid member of staff (the VC) and the lowest paid full-time staff, which is well above UCU’s recommended 10:1 ratio. We call for fairer pay and conditions for all staff, especially VLs and those on precarious contracts. We do not agree with the VC’s response that his high level of pay is warranted because the University is a business. It is a charitable organisation and a scholarly community, where all staff should be paid fairly.
Watch the full programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001pp9g/newsnight-16082023