Equity inequities
Considerable attention has been paid to the Universities Superannuation Scheme’s ability to meet its obligations (“USS’ multibillion-pound deficit could leave staff footing the bill”, News, 31...
Considerable attention has been paid to the Universities Superannuation Scheme’s ability to meet its obligations (“USS’ multibillion-pound deficit could leave staff footing the bill”, News, 31...
The letters on the Universities Superannuation Scheme published by Times Higher Education in the past two weeks (“Assets, liabilities and old age tensions”, 14?November; “Equity inequities”, 21?...
Which were the most-read Times Higher Education stories of last month? Well, since you asked…
USS pensionsTobacco investments under attackThe Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) should reconsider its investments in companies that sell tobacco, arms and fossil fuels, a new campaign says....
UCU writes to pre-92 institutions warning them not to withhold salary over pensions dispute action
The University and College Union's decision to suspend its industrial action while negotiations take place over the Universities Superannuation Scheme in the pre-1992 sector is unwelcome. While the...
Young academics will be 30 per cent worse off in retirement than their older colleagues, a new study suggests.
The University and College Union may suspend its work-to-rule industrial action on pension cuts in pre-1992 universities, after talks with employers.
Views on pensions depend on principlesRe the proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (“Reforms seen as ‘radical attack’ on pensions”, News, 18 September): in non-academic terms we...
The University of York’s plans to withhold pay from staff joining a union marking boycott over pension cuts have been criticised as “bullying”.
TES GlobalTHE parent acquires UniJobsTimes Higher Education’s parent company, TES Global, has acquired UniJobs, the online global network for academic and research positions, it was announced this...
Which were the most-read Times Higher Education stories of last month? Well, it’s funny you should ask…
UCU to consult on halting action to allow more talks, provided academics’ pay is not docked
The University of Edinburgh has been warned to “think carefully” about its relationship with a “shadowy” social club, the Edinburgh News reported on 4 September. Edinburgh is already under fire after...
Local issues will need very close attentionThe two opinion pieces on the implications for higher education of the Scottish referendum raise questions for universities in England as debate about the...