USS crisis: can the pension system be reformed?
Former Bank of England governor Mervyn King and economist John Kay address the USS’ so-called funding crisis and propose a fairer approach to sharing risk between employers, employees and generations
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USS proceeds with valuation ‘in the middle of a crisis’
Concerns raised over pension scheme’s ability to judge its health after virus crisis market plunge
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The strike vote turnout is neither unusual nor surprising
Inequality, Covid exhaustion, sympathy for students, fear of public opinion and frustration with UCU tactics are all factors, says Glen O’Hara
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USS offers new pension options after cutting deficit estimate
Proposals reduce anticipated future contributions, but fall short of union members’ ‘no detriment’ demand
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How solemn is the USS’ league of covenanters?
Members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme are about to vote on whether to lock in current members. But this might not be enough to safeguard the scheme’s solvency, says Bernard Casey
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Covid-19 has ravaged the USS’ ability to meet its promises
If universities don’t commit to underwriting a riskier investment strategy, pension contributions will have to rise sharply, says Bill Galvin
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Universities back panel’s plans for USS pension contributions
Pensions dispute moves closer to resolution after vice-chancellors support proposals to increase employer contributions to Universities Superannuation Scheme
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Switching to defined contributions is the only show left in town for the USS
Academics may wish we weren’t here, but burying heads in the sand about the depth of the deficit is no longer viable, says Bernard Casey
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Dissatisfaction with USS mounts as fund pays top staff more
Pension scheme’s annual report shows relationship with members worsening amid ongoing dispute over contributions
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Why is the UK’s largest pension scheme still investing in fossil fuels?
Universities’ divestment policies are undermined by the USS’ continued investment in oil companies, says Bill SpenceÂ
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USS strike: regulator is to blame for pensions crisis
The Pensions Regulator, not universities, is the driving force behind proposed cuts due to its nonsensical approach to discount rates, argue David Bailey and John Clancy
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I am glad I am not the one carving up the USS turkey
Strikes notwithstanding, more pay restraint and greater pensions contributions from UK staff seem unavoidable, writes Bernard Casey
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V-cs tread tightrope with students and ministers as strikes loom
Walkouts expected as government decides on English reforms in wake of Covid disruption
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USS warns of ‘sharp’ increase in costs as virus inflates deficit
UK higher education’s biggest pension fund says Covid-related uncertainty on financial markets added £7 billion to shortfall in space of two months
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USS strike: is it time to nationalise university pensions?
Warwick's vice-chancellor Stuart Croft explains how radical government action might help to avert the pensions strike affecting half of all UK universities