Survival tactics

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The Universities Superannuation Scheme and the scheme run by the Teachers Pensions Agency could choose to contract back into the state earnings related pensions scheme (SERPS) under new arrangements that need to be decided in 1997. However the two schemes will still be able to contract out of SERPS under new Government rules since they easily satisfy the condition that they provide broadly comparable benefits to a model scheme. Academics should bear in mind that a reasonable occupational scheme to which an employer makes a cash contribution will always be preferable to a state pension.

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Incoming president vows to unite NUS

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Gemma Tumelty has been elected as the new president of the National Union of Students (NUS) and she has vowed to stand firm beside lecturers over the pay disputes. Ms Tumelty supports the industrial action, including the boycott of student assessment and is backing the campaign against lifting the cap on tuition fees.

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Double your money

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Academics are given advice on how they can earn extra money to supplement their low pay.

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