The educators strike back: walkout is right
I was dismayed to read John Marenbon鈥檚 article, 鈥淯SS strike: academics are wrong to walk out鈥 (Opinion, 2 March). When you take away the hysteria (鈥渢rade union militancy鈥), the ad hominem slurs (鈥...
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Estimates may vary
The article 鈥淯K university pension scheme deficit widens to 拢12.6 billion鈥 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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Pension shortfall fears over Scottish referendum
A 拢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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How to ensure democracy and move UCU ahead
Adam Ozanne recently wrote an opinion article titled 鈥淯CU congress: how not to turn victory into defeat鈥 (17 June,聽www.timeshighereducation.com). Although we feel strongly that the issues he raised...
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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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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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The week in higher education 鈥 2 August 2018
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world鈥檚 media
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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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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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Sally Hunt clings on as UCU leader as congress curtailed
Staff refuse to allow delegates to consider motion calling for general secretary鈥檚 resignation
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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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Casting vote seals USS reform
Higher education employers have won their battle to cut benefits in the sector鈥檚 main pension scheme, raising the prospect of further industrial action.The University and College Union鈥檚 negotiators...
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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鈥 careers? Jack Grove...