is aberdeen uni in safe hands?

Professor Pete Edwards, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at University of Aberdeen, sat down with us for a much-anticipated interview.

We quizzed the Welsh-born computer science researcher on his management decisions since his two-year leadership appointment began in November 2025.

Prof Edwards defended staff cuts affecting up to 111 full-time equivalent jobs and explained controversial restructuring that will see 12 schools fall under four faculties.

He also explained his aim for revenue from transnational campuses in China, Qatar and India to make up for decreasing revenue from international students coming to Scotland.

In the podcast, the senior manager refused to state his salary and denied parallels between current cuts proposals and tragic down-sizing in 1987 shortly before he arrived.

Please be advised that suicide is discussed in this episode. For support, visit ⁠findahelpline.com⁠. University of Aberdeen also offers a ⁠Counselling Service⁠ and a 24/7 ⁠⁠Student Helpline⁠⁠.

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Interview recorded on 26th June 2026. Produced and presented by Innes Paton & Fred Byrne. Cover photo by Zinat Moslemzadeh. Music: Rock with me by Elephant Green.

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