Financial wellbeing and retirement planning sessions
22 Jan 2026
More dates added to our series helping colleagues explore a range of financial wellbeing resources to help you save money, plan for tomorrow, and make confident financial choices.
As part of our excellent benefits package and our commitment to supporting colleagues at every stage of their careers, we are introducing a series of financial wellbeing sessions running from October 2025 to December 2026.
We are taking action in response to our 'Your Voice Matters' survey, where you told us that only 49% of colleagues said the University offers a good pay and benefits package compared to other employers.
To help colleagues better plan and manage their finances, we have teamed up with a new partner Affinity Connect, to offer you expert-led financial planning sessions which include Planning for Retirement and Taking Control of your finances.
We have added new dates due to the sessions' popularity.
Planning for Retirement (Online) - open to all colleagues and suitable for short-term and medium-term planning
Take control of your future with practical and realistic guidance. These courses are tailored to different pension schemes, so please check the dates that apply to you.
Monday 16 February 2026 13:30 – 16:00 USS scheme
Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00-12.30 UMSS and Pension Savers schemes
Tuesday 21 April 2026 13:00-15:30 USS scheme
Wednesday 20 May 2026 10:00-12:30 UMSS and Pension Savers schemes
Monday 15 June 2026 10:00 – 12:30 USS scheme
Tuesday 14 July 2026 13.30-16.00 UMSS and Pension Savers schemes
Thursday 20 August 2026 13:00-15:30 UMSS and Pension Savers schemes
Wednesday 23 September 2026 13:00-15:30 USS scheme
Wednesday 18 November 2026 13:00-15:30 UMSS and Pension Savers schemes
Thursday 3 December 2026 10:00-12:30 USS scheme
Taking Control of Your Finances (Online) - open to all colleagues
Providing information to help you make informed financial decisions by identifying four steps towards becoming financially well.
Wednesday 11 February 2026 10:00 -11:30
Wednesday 17 June 2026 13:30 – 15:00
Tuesday 7 July 2026 13:00-14:30
Tuesday 17 November 2026 10:00-11:30
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