Cardiff University has cancelled plans to abolish teaching of music and modern languages.
Vice Chancellor Wendy Larner said music would have ‘revised entry targets and content’ and modern language programmes would have ‘smaller cohorts.’
Face-saving in the face of much protest.
However, plans to abolish ancient history and theology will go ahead.
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