Glyndwr University’s future?
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I am guessing that the University could not afford a 3rd party to have bought the ground, shut the club and redeveloped. Equally, the University could not have done the same as this would have been PR suicide. In the current scenario, the University can either do what US Universities do and use the facility as a hub of something very positive, football included, or they can wait for the club to implode and then develop…….with no fingers pointed.
Let’s hope that the current arrangement can be developed to the advantage of all parties but, given the inability of the ground to become multi-purpose, don’t hold your breath
Glyndwr University in Wrexham, North Wales could become the first UK university in history to go bust.
Socialist Students » Glyndwr University could go bankrupt@NJones 14112 wrote:
Glyndwr University in Wrexham, North Wales could become the first UK university in history to go bust.
Socialist Students » Glyndwr University could go bankruptAs someone who spent four years at Glyndwr – this does make for some uncomfortable reading!
With so many students reliant on Glyndwr (yes there is a two way reliance) I wonder how long it might be before a mega benefactor from the far East steps in with a takeover. Would be interesting to see how the Welsh Government would react to the prospect of one of the Welsh Universities becoming under the control of a far eastern country. This may be the only salvation approach for the future- no students means no funding- n o funding means the inevitable closure.
I can’t see any foreign benefactor stepping in, but as per previous government recommendations a takeover by a neighbouring college or university is more likely. There will always be a university in Wrexham as the staff have the skills and expertise in many areas, it’s just a shame that the management can’t run it adequately. Those in senior posts who don’t agree with the way it is currently being run have left or are leaving. It’s like rats deserting a sinking ship.
Today is the final day of the current academic year and should see an end to the restructure process started November 2013. According to UCU Glyndwr university VC Professor Michael Scott has threatened staff will receive letters of compulsory redundancy today. The also note the process of consultation has been deeply flawed.
A number of staff whose posts were deemed ‘at risk’ or those who applied for voluntary severance, leave today; some with over 30 years service.
Surprised Glyndwr University owns 5 bedroomed new build houses in Grosvenor Gardens Rhosddu and a flat in Caxton Place, all now to be auctioned by Pugh and Co in Liverpool on 10th September. Together with other properties they should rake in £1,000,000 . Wonder what they will sell next if money gets really tight , the Racecourse ?
@wrexview 14548 wrote:
Surprised Glyndwr University owns 5 bedroomed new build houses in Grosvenor Gardens Rhosddu and a flat in Caxton Place, all now to be auctioned by Pugh and Co in Liverpool on 10th September. Together with other properties they should rake in £1,000,000 . Wonder what they will sell next if money gets really tight , the Racecourse ?
Grosvenir gardens student accommadation. Caxton place kept for visitors. Think there is a 2nd too. Allegedly also had a big farmhouse up coedpoeth.
Now Wrexham Village has been built I suppose they have an excess of accommodation for students. The second phase doesn’t look as of it is going to be build any time soon.
@wrexview 14551 wrote:
Now Wrexham Village has been built I suppose they have an excess of accommodation for students. The second phase doesn’t look as of it is going to be build any time soon.
It’s a shame if it doesn’t get built as it would tidy up that area….looks really shabby at the moment.
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