15 January 2026
Your USS pension as you near retirement: what to know
Even though you’re no longer paying in to your USS pension, you still have benefits to take when you reach retirement.
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Set your communications preferences
Check your email address is correct so we can keep in touch (use a personal email so we can help you keep on top of your pension if you change jobs or retire)
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13 January 2026
The older you get, the quicker time flies — act now
Retirement might seem far off, but research shows time passes more quickly as you get older.
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13 January 2026
Ease into retirement — your way
Retirement looks a bit different for everyone and it’s becoming more common for USS members to retire flexibly.
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7 January 2026
Happy New Year… and a healthy pension for 2026
Give your finances an early spring clean.
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1 December 2025
When do you want to retire
Understanding how retiring early or late affects your benefits
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24 November 2025
Moving overseas for your retirement
Even though you’re retired, is there still a part of you wanting to live abroad? Find out how Elena did it.
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22 October 2025
Planning for the future – hear from members who’ve done it
We’ve been talking to retired members and those who are getting closer to retirement, to get their thoughts on what you might need when you retire and to hear what they think would help members, in planning for the future.
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7 October 2025
Check in on your Investment Builder pot
Even if you’re no longer paying in to USS, it’s always a good idea to check in on your Investment Builder savings.
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7 October 2025
What you have left with USS
We appreciate if you have stopped paying in to your USS pension it might be a while since you thought about your USS pension, so here’s a quick recap of what you’re entitled to.