Durham University Pension Scheme (DUPS)
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:
- your employment commenced before 1 November 2024 and you have been continually employed since;
- you’re a grade 1 to 5 University employee with regular contracted hours;
- you haven't reached the State Pension Age yet.
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) (Internal Staff only)
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.
Lost track of a pension?
The Pension Tracing Service helps people find pension schemes they may have 'lost touch' with.
Useful Links
- Money Helper
- Pension Wise
- GOV.UK
- Pension Tracing Service
- The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS)
- Pensions Regulator
- Unbiased (for Financial Advice)
- Financial Conduct Authority
Get in Touch with the scheme administrators, Aon
Durham University Pension Scheme, Aon, PO Box 196, Huddersfield, HD8 1EG.
Telephone: 0345 850 9560
Janet Robertson
Pensions Manager
HR Department
Durham University
Mountjoy Centre
Maple Wing
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 8646