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Members should now have started receiving their 2026 Pensions Newsletter by post. We are aware that some newsletters have been addressed with an incorrect title for the recipient. We apologise for any inconvenience or concern this may have caused. Please be assured that this issue affects this mailing only. Your member records remain accurate, and you do not need to contact us to update your title.

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Welcome to the website for the University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS). UMSS allows you to build up valuable pension benefits to help you save for your retirement.

We’re looking for one new member to join our Trustee Board.

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UMSS Trustee retains The Tracing Group for member verification audits.

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As you are aware we take protecting your benefits seriously, and have recently taken ‘The Pledge’. We are committed to stopping scammers in their tracks.

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Read your annual newsletters and download forms to make changes to your pension. You’ll also find legal documents such as the Report & Accounts here.

Documents and forms

Benefits for my family

Find out about the benefits that are available to you and your family as a member of UMSS.

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Pension increases

If you're receiving your pension from UMSS, find out what the most recent pension increases are.

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Your Trustee Board

UMSS is managed by the Trustee Board – find out who is on the Board.

You can also get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be an MND from Tom Raworth.

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