25% wage hike for v-cs

Article Abstract:

Pay rises have topped 50 percent for a handful of vice-chancellors, prompting anger among lecturers' unions which have claimed a 23 percent pay rise over three years. The annual Times Higher pay survey has found that salaries for vice-chancellors have rise by a quarter in only three years, with some seeing pay rises of 61 percent between 2001-02 and 2004-05.

Reports, College presidents

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Staff must 'identify' extremism

Article Abstract:

Academics are being offered training by Special Branch on how to 'recognise and respond' to possible violent extremism, according to the government's l atest draft guidance on Islamic extremism. The guidance says every university will have dedicated local Special Branch contacts available to train staff.

Training, Antiterrorism measures

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Under-strain USS moots higher retirement age

Article Abstract:

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is launching a major consultation exercise to meet increased pension costs and a number of options are being considered, including raising retirement age for new members. the University and College Union (UCU) has been angered by the suggestion.

Financial management, Finance, Pensions, Company financing

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