University of Dundee Course Changes

That the Parliament expresses its deep concern at the proposed suspension of undergraduate mathematics degrees at the University of Dundee, as part of the university’s measures to reduce costs; understands that the National Student Survey (NSS) has put Dundee as number one for maths, with calls from academic bodies and organisations such as the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences for the decision to pause the undergraduate BSc (Hons) and Math (Hons) programmes from 2027 to be reversed; considers that the proposed cut to mathematics, alongside philosophy and languages, will reduce the range of available areas of study in the city; believes that those that have signed petitions and made calls to halt the suspensions should have their concerns noted, and calls on the university leadership team, Dundee City Council and the Scottish Government to work collaboratively with staff, students and the residents of Dundee to secure a sustainable future for these important areas of study at the university.