Vice chancellor suspended at Manchester university amid ongoing investigations
University of Greater Manchester have suspended three staff members over financial investigation
The vice chancellor at University of Greater Manchester has been suspended following a series of “serious” allegations.
Police are investigating “allegations of financial irregularities” after the university launched an independent inquiry into claims made about the institution.
Professor George Holmes held the position of vice chancellor for 20 years at the university formerly known as University of Bolton.
The provost and a third senior member of staff has also been suspended during the investigation.
In a statement given, the university said: “These suspensions are a precautionary measure and do not imply any assumption of guilt.
“The university has taken this step to ensure a fair and transparent process.
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”As the University’s internal procedures, involving all relevant parties, have now begun, we are not able to comment further until such matters are concluded.”
During the interim, a new leadership team has been put in place, led by pro vice chancellor Dr Greg Walker.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police stated: “Greater Manchester Police can confirm an investigation has been launched into allegations of financial irregularities at the University of Greater Manchester.
“This follows a review of allegations published in The Mill [an independent news site] and subsequent PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC) report commissioned by the university’s fraud response panel.”
Previously, the Labour MP for Bolton West, Phil Brickell, had voiced his concerns on the university in the House of Commons.
He urged MPs to debate on allegations of bullying, racism and financial misconduct that had been flagged by whistleblowers and published in The Manchester Mill.
Giving comment, Phil said: “We need to let the investigation run its course. I will continue to monitor developments closely and engage with the university and relevant authorities in order to ensure the university best serves its students, staff, the people of Bolton and its surrounding communities.”
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