Six Bournemouth University bosses who cut jobs and held down pay for workers were lavished with a 30 per cent pay rise last year, lecturers' union UCU revealed yesterday.

Vice-chancellor John Vinney's salary soared from £178,000 in 2012 to £211,000, leaving his overall package at a huge £244,000.

Another five senior managers, already enjoying six-figure salaries, were rewarded with increases and most now earn in excess of £140,000, university accounts show.