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In depth: A call from researchers to have their years spent working as doctoral students or abroad taken into account in the government’s new system for pension calculations is gaining ground. A petition launched by the Higher Education and Research Pensions Collective has garnered 8,900 signatures since its launch in March, while opposition politicians, particularly from the left-wing Nupes grouping, have voiced their support.
Full story: Researchers call on government to address pensions shortfall