Views on pensions depend on principles
Re the proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (“Reforms seen as ‘radical attack’ on pensions”, News, 18?September): in non-academic terms we are getting done over royally.This is...
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Covid-19 has ravaged the USS’ ability to meet its promises
If universities don’t commit to underwriting a riskier investment strategy, pension contributions will have to rise sharply, says Bill Galvin
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War possible as USS battle is lost
UCU to ballot over 'seriously disruptive action' as employers get their way. John Morgan reports
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UCU plans fresh strikes over USS
Union bid to expose hard-line v-cs who refuse to call for talks on pensions, writes John Morgan
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Prudence is the price of the UK’s generous pensions
Asking for?higher contributions is painful but unavoidable in such?uncertain times, says USS chair Sir David Eastwood
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9 reasons to be cheerful about your pension
Economist Andrew Oswald counsels against despair over the Universities Superannuation Scheme reforms
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In this climate, USS plans are generous
In a letter to Times Higher Education on 10 March ("Employers, it's Acas or action - your choice"), Sally Hunt, the University and College Union's general secretary, threatens strike action to...
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Release investigation report, says sacked USS whistleblower
Warwick statistician Jane Hutton attacks lack of transparency over her dismissal from board of Universities Superannuation Scheme
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There's no need to panic over pensions
The Universities Superannuation Scheme is in deficit but has healthy assets, says Michael Bourn
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Union proposes increase in contributions to plug USS deficit
UCU plan would maintain defined benefit scheme, but has been branded ‘unaffordable’ by universities
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Members make their pension statement
Ninety members of the University and College Union sign a letter to Times Higher Education condemning the UCU’s compromise action on pensions (20 November), and 91茄子 gives this considerable prominence...
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Real pension consequences
Perhaps, rather than being so keen to join in radically diminishing staff pensions, Universities UK might like to think more broadly and more long term about the unanticipated consequences of the...
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Professors warn of recruitment ‘disaster’ over USS changes
Senior academics express fears for younger colleagues as strike deadline looms
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Universities must pay more to protect pensions
The University of Essex’s vice-chancellor explains why he disagrees with Universities UK’s position on USS pension reform
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Striking staff defiant as v-cs close ranks on pay and pensions
Union leaders insist support for further strikes is strong but new pressures may harden university leaders’?resolve, experts warn