University lecturers to boycott marking over pensions row
Staff at older universities will begin a marking boycott next week in a row over pension changes
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UCU leaders derided over ‘missed’ chance for better pensions deal
Left impugns tactics in Universities Superannuation Scheme dispute but negotiators claim improvements were achieved
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Call to end ‘postcode lottery’ of tuition fee cash for pensions black hole
UEL vice-chancellor says it is wrong that students’ money is used to prop up local government schemes
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UK universities avoid more strikes as UCU ballot over pay fails
Union misses 50 per cent threshold for first time since holding sector-wide votes, leaving future of dispute in the balance
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Live long and prosper: we must work together to reform our pensions
Change to the USS scheme is urgently needed to address greater life expectancy and a £17 billion shortfall, says Nicola Dandridge
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Expert panel could be ‘game changer’ in UK pensions dispute
Analysts are optimistic that the expert panel convened to reassess the USSÂ deficit could deliver significant change, although others are less convinced
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Union accuses employers of 'trickery' as pension pot proves far from empty
University employers say that the UK sector's £30 billion pension fund is performing better than expected - proof that "draconian" cuts to benefits were not needed, a union has claimed.
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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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Interview: USS chief keeps eyes on long-term prize
Bill Galvin optimistic about future despite massive deficit
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Hundreds of jobs at risk from fresh UK pensions cost hike
Increase in contributions to Teachers’ Pension Scheme will cost post-92 universities about £140 million annually, Ucea says
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Pensions powwow set to begin as union offers alternative narrative
USS reforms on consultation agenda, but UCU aims to build opposition online. John Morgan reports
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Under-pressure UCU leader urges members to accept pensions deal
Several University and College Union branches urge rejection of offer to set up expert panel
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Employers and UCU to reconvene pension talks following ‘work to rule’ action
Employers have agreed to hold fresh talks with the University and College Union over the sector’s biggest pension fund, following the start of industrial action.
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UK’s top-paid vice-chancellors earn more from sector pension fund
Sir David Eastwood earns £90,000 as USS chair, while Dame Glynis Breakwell gets £50,000
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Union unrest opens new front in UK university pensions dispute
Growing discontent among University and College Union members about leaders’ handling of negotiations