The Universities’ Superannuation Scheme (USS) is the principal pension scheme designed exclusively for academic and academic-related staff in UK universities and certain other institutions engaged in higher education and research. Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited is the trustee company responsible for administering the scheme. Further information can be found on the.
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Pension & Assurance Scheme (BUPAS) is the pension scheme for all support and ancillary staff. It is exclusive to the University and is run by eight trustees, four of whom have been appointed by the employer and four nominated by the members. Further information about the scheme itself can be found on BUPAS.
Both USS and BUPAS offer the following benefits:
- A tax-free cash sum and index-linked pension when a member retires, based on pensionable service and pensionable salary
- Financial protection for a member’s family or dependants should the member die before retirement including widow(er)’s benefits and a cash lump sum
- Pensions to the member, and surviving spouse are paid for life
- Cover against the unwelcome financial consequences of having to stop work because of ill-health
Specifics on our process of Auto-Enrolment.