Strike threat as College rejects plea to protect pensions
Imperial’s refusal to protect workers absolutely from increasing pension contributions risks industrial action later this year.
Tuition cuts a “shallow gesture” claims Labour minister
A recent report recommends cutting tuition fees but a shadow education minister says this will not resolve problems within higher education.
Imperial College to publish results of latest staff consultation regarding pension schemes
Deputy Editor, Joanna Wormald, provides the latest update in the ongoing pension saga
Staff consulted over pensions in bid to avoid "undeniable threat to jobs"
Lecturers are once again being consulted about the future of their pensions as universities prepare for a planned increase in employer and employee contributions that is set to come into force later this year. With the 2017 valuation of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) concluded, universities have until 14th March
The Times hosts "Designer Babies" debate at Imperial
On Tuesday 26th February, Imperial College welcomed Lord Robert Winston, Dr. Güne Taylor, Dr. Inga Prokopenko and Times Science Editor, Tom Whipple, for a lively and spirited debate
President's pay protected as debts double
Universities risk a credit crunch in bid to compete for students
Pension deficit down but doubts remain
The university pension deficit has more than halved since 2017, according to a report released last week. A phased increase in employee contributions is due to begin in April. The news coincides with the beginning of a consultation to determine how much financial risk universities are willing to take on,
Imperial joins forces with The Times to cultivate "shared interests"
The partnership will host a series of events to promote the importance of student engagement with the news
Augar review: what does the future hold for tuition fees?
Suggestions include lower fees and shorter courses.
College declares support for increased pension contributions to settle long-running dispute
Imperial's response to a pensions consultation says the College is prepared to pay more into staff pensions
The Felix News round-up: some highlights from a year of news around campus
With the last paper of the academic year, Editor-in-Chief Fred Fyles and Deputy Editor Joanna Wormald check out some of the most important stories from the past academic year.
TEF round three: the reckoning
The results of the third round of TEF ratings, which have undergone significant changes, were released this week.