As a university leader, I think we can afford a better pensions deal for striking staff

University lecturers are striking for the second time over pensions at the end of the month. As a university vice-chancellor, I know that members of the University and College Union will not have voted for this lightly. Staff are deeply committed to their universities and the success of their students and the vote reflects the strength of feeling about the future of their pensions and working conditions. More...