The Durham University Pension Scheme (DUPS) is available to staff with an employment contract (and contracted hours) in grades 1 to 5 whose continuous employment started before 1 November 2024. Eligible staff that wish join DUPS must opt-in by completing the DUPS application form.
You can join the Durham University Pension Scheme (DUPS) if:
If you choose to join DUPS, you will need to opt-out of any other scheme that you are a member of.
New starters that wish to elect to join DUPS prior to their start date (which must be before 1 November 2024) should contact pensions@durham.ac.uk to request the necessary forms.
Staff with an employment contract in grades 1 to 5 with a start date from 1 November 2024 and onwards, are only eligible to the join the Durham University Retirement Savings Plan (DURSP). More information about this scheme can be found on the DURSP page.
A link to the DUPS scheme guide and other documents relating to the scheme can be accessed from the links below.
The Durham University Pension Scheme (DUPS)
DUPS - Engagement Policy Implementation Statement
DUPS - Statement of Investment Principles
Find out more about the different pension options available at Durham University on Pensions - Durham University.
The Pension Tracing Service helps people find pension schemes they may have 'lost touch' with.
Durham University Pension Scheme, Aon, PO Box 196, Huddersfield, HD8 1EG.
Telephone: 0345 850 9560
Get in touch about the DUPS scheme or your benefits.
Janet Robertson
Pensions Manager
HR Department
Durham University
Mountjoy Centre
Maple Wing
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 8646
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