Lincoln University to axe science majorsIAIN MCGREGOR/FAIRFAX NZ Lincoln University is cutting programmes in a bid to improve its course offerings. Four science majors will be the first to go as Lincoln University works to improve its course offerings and shaves millions of dollars from its budget. In August, vice-chancellor Robin Pollard told members of the Lincoln University Council it was necessary to "expedite" a review of all courses offered by the university. READ MORE:* Editorial: Difficult times at Lincoln University* Lincoln University staff 'distraught' after being duped by undercover boss* Staff morale low, jobs threatened at Lincoln University* Lincoln University improves in international rankingsThe Tertiary Education Union branch president Stuart Larsen said there had not been "sufficient" consultation in terms of the "flow on effects of what would happen if we stop those courses". Lincoln University released a "strategic risks" document in July, where it highlighted the "declining relative attractiveness of studying at Lincoln" as a "very serious risk".

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