PREVIEW

A mass rally of hundreds of people has been held at the Senedd to protest against proposed Cardiff University cuts. The proposal would see a potential loss of 400 jobs and the closure of entire academic schools.

Cardiff University has a projected £28m deficit this financial year amid a collective £70m deficits for Welsh universities. The protest coincides with the first Welsh draft budget debate which will take place later in the afternoon. The debate, and any result, is not binding.. The University and College Union said wants "Welsh Government to properly fund further education and intervene to save universities in Wales".

University staff were joined by members of school teaching unions from across Wales as well as the Royal College of Nursing. The Welsh Government has indicated it will not give universities any more cash.