USS faces ethical dilemma over strip-mining operation
Campaigners lobby pension fund to pull cash from controversial Indian scheme, John Morgan writes
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Pension scheme 'fully funded', valuation finds
The Universities Superannuation Scheme had more than enough assets to pay for current and former members' pensions as of 31 March 2008, the scheme's valuation report, due out this month, will say.But...
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Brexit uncertainty may hit university pensions
Market shocks caused by Brexit vote may have implications for sector’s largest pension scheme
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King’s posts ?154 million deficit as pension charges hit UK sector
Huge deficits emerge as universities start to publish 2018-19 accounts – but impact will be reversed next year
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Under-strain USS moots higher retirement age
Academics joining old universities could see their retirement age rise above 65 as the Universities Superannuation Scheme launches a major consultation exercise to meet increased pension costs. The...
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Fresh UK pension scheme talks ‘could avert further strikes’
UCU, employers and USS will discuss the ongoing pensions row, following series of recommendations from expert panel??
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Top-up pensions contributions
John Mitchell (Letters, 91茄子S, April 28) seemingly thinks research grant-holders, rather than universities, are "employers" of those whose salaries are funded by the grant. The Association of...
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UCU chief urges v-cs to speak out to avert UK pensions strike
Jo Grady says ‘a lot of’ university leaders want to strike a deal over contributions to Universities Superannuation Scheme
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Sector considers options to meet predicted pension shortfall
When it comes to academics' highly regarded pension arrangements, the status quo is not an option, according to Bill Wakeham, chair of the Employers' Pensions Forum, writes Melanie Newman. "An ageing...
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Union calls 14-day strike in UK pay and pensions dispute
Walkouts to?escalate over February and March
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Stop investing in arms trade, university pension fund is told
The Universities Superannuation Scheme’s stake in former cluster bomb manufacturer Textron is an inappropriate use of savings, campaigners say
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Top-up pensions contributions
As an academic approaching retirement in 18 months, I was particularly drawn to Oswald's article. I would strongly support moves to encourage the USS to increase the proportion of salary paid at...
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Pension rejig set to inhibit job mobility
Moving jobs between old and new universities is about to become more difficult as pension schemes diverge further. The problem is set to get worse as a result of the Pensions and Finance Acts coming...
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UCU marking boycott to go ahead after members reject offer
Academics?to refuse to assess students’ work for an indefinite period, posing threat to this year’s graduations
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UK union members back strike action over pay and pensions
About 1 million students set to be affected by walkout