Pension tensions (1 of 3)
In "Candid Cantor" (Letters, 31 March), Daniel Vulliamy misreads Brian Cantor's letter of 17 March on the Universities Superannuation Scheme and quotes him out of context. As Cantor points out, the...
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How to ensure democracy and move UCU ahead
Adam Ozanne recently wrote an opinion article titled “UCU congress: how not to turn victory into defeat” (17 June, www.timeshighereducation.com). Although we feel strongly that the issues he raised...
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Estimates may vary
The article “UK university pension scheme deficit widens to £12.6 billion” is misleading. The Universities Superannuation Scheme is not in deficit in the ordinary meaning of the word. It is very cash...
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The week in higher education – 2 August 2018
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Pension shortfall fears over Scottish referendum
A £9.8 billion shortfall in the main university pension scheme could be payable if Scotland left the UK following a vote on independence in 2014
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Listless reply to USS consultation
Employers and critics offer divergent interpretation of 1 per cent response rate. John Morgan reports
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Sally Hunt clings on as UCU leader as congress curtailed
Staff refuse to allow delegates to consider motion calling for general secretary’s resignation
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Pension tensions (2 of 3)
The refusal of the employers to negotiate on changes to the USS and a national jobs agreement indicates a "no-compromise" position. They clearly want to take advantage of the government's...
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Pensions are safe if we don't stop working
Proposals to remove the retirement age should be good news for the academic superannuation pot, but Darrel Ince warns that there are downsides as well
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Retirement planning: do compulsory retirement ages benefit the academy?
Many older academics have a great deal to offer, in terms of both research and teaching the next generation. But should they step aside for the sake of their younger colleagues’ careers? Jack Grove...
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Interview: USS chief keeps eyes on long-term prize
Bill Galvin optimistic about future despite massive deficit
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In this climate, USS plans are generous
In a letter to ߣߣƵ 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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Casting vote seals USS reform
Higher education employers have won their battle to cut benefits in the sector’s main pension scheme, raising the prospect of further industrial action.The University and College Union’s negotiators...