'We will work together, with partners, to do all in our power to secure a positive future for Corus employees.
'The University is already running special programmes to help companies through the recession, and we will work with the Task Force to ensure that we deliver immediate help where it is needed.
'We can give immediate support through specialist advice and guidance for displaced workers, access to a wide range of existing courses, and specially created training programmes to address individual needs.
'In addition, we will work with the Task Force to respond and initiate in helping to place Corus staff into jobs as a matter of urgency.'