Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 19/05/2026UCEA’s Chief Executive Raj Jethwa welcomes the announcement on the SCAPE discount rate. But anxiety remains as it will not address the long-term stability and fundamental challenges facing the sector in its statutory obligations to offer TPS. Read in full: www.ucea.ac.uk/news-release... 022
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 26/01/2026A succinct summary by Pensions Expert, featuring UCEA Chief Executive, Raj Jethwa. 📰Read in full here: www.pensions-expert.com/defined-bene... #TPS #TeachersPensionScheme #HigherEducationpensions-expert.comEmployer group hits out at Teachers Pension Scheme costsFailure to address the spiralling cost of the Teachers' Pension Scheme could lead to "institutional failure and closure" of universities that are mandated to participate, according to the Universities and Colleges Employers Association. 002
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialHarriet Swain @harrietswain.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Raj Jethwa calls on unions to learn from experience when it comes to pay negotiations. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...researchprofessionalnews.comCollective experience - Research Professional NewsRaj Jethwa argues that by conceding on pay affordability, university unions could secure progress elsewhere 202
raj-jethwa.bsky.social @raj-jethwa.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Today was an important opportunity to explain to the Education Select Committee the financial challenges facing #highereducation institutions 010
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Today, UCEA Chief Executive Raj Jethwa spoke at the Education Committee on the rising cost of TPS and NICs, which are intensifying the financial challenges Higher Education institutions are facing. See the parliamentary video in full here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... 013
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 04/04/2025On 8 April UCEA CEO, Raj Jethwa, will provide oral evidence at an Education Committee session on HE funding - committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...committees.parliament.ukEducation Committee - Summary - Committees - UK ParliamentSummary for Education Committee 122
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 24/03/2025We’re Hiring! 📢✨ We’re on the lookout for a Director of Pensions Strategy! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pensions professional to take on a key leadership role within the sector. Please see here on how to apply and get in touch: shorturl.at/kq0Eh 011
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 20/12/2024“We look forward to working collaboratively with Lawrence and with UCU within the JNC, to deliver our key strategic priorities, ensuring the stability and future resilience and sustainability of USS.” – Raj Jethwa, UCEA CEO ✨ Read the full press release here: www.ucea.ac.uk/news-release... 001
Reposted by @raj-jethwa.bsky.socialUCEA @ucea.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Hello Bluesky 👋 UCEA's infographics on Employment Contracts in #HigherEducation are now live 🌟 We have many more topical infographics, including Benefits of Working in HE, Gender Pay Gap, & Income and Expenditure in Higher Education. Discover more here: www.ucea.ac.uk/library/info... 011