内容摘要："Our staff numbers have increased significantly faster than our student numbers," Prof Norman said.

"Our staff numbers have increased significantly faster than our student numbers," Prof Norman said.

He said the union would work to find a solution with senior management, but it would consider "all possible action" if the university announced compulsory redundancies.The University of Aberdeen's future was recently in "significant doubt" due to financial pressures, according to its annual report in May last year.

Uncertainties such as rising costs and falling numbers of international students were highlighted.It described a "material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt over the ability to continue as a going concern".However, the university had said the report set out the potential risk if action was not taken, and that it was now on a firm financial footing.

Higher Education Minister Graeme Dey said: "This will be an anxious time for staff and students at the university, and students should be supported through this period and receive timely information about the impact of any disruption on their studies."While Aberdeen University is an autonomous institution, we would urge the university and trade unions to engage constructively to resolve disputes.

"Any decisions taken should be based on the principles of fair work, and compulsory redundancies considered only ever be used as a last resort, after all other cost-saving measures have been fully explored."

The latest news comes amid a period of enormousNo new date has been given for the reopening of Sandy Lane.

West Northamptonshire Council said: "The proposed date for this route along Sandy Lane to reopen is by the end of June but there are still several factors to be resolved before this date can be committed to."A spokesperson for Vistry and Miller Homes said: “We continue to apologise for any disruption the closure of Sandy Lane is having within the community,

"Please be assured that collectively, Vistry, Miller Homes and West Northamptonshire Council are working tirelessly to reopen the road as soon as possible."Whilst we fully understand the short-term challenges imposed by the road closures, these are necessary precautions to enable works to be completed safely and deliver long-term benefits to the community.”