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29 Jun 2018: My study, published this week in Nature Ecology and Evolution, uses quantitative analyses of three of the oldest largest Ediacaran communities from Mistaken Point, Newfoundland, Canada to test what advantages the

1 Oct 2018: Cusco is very well set-up for tourists and there’s plenty of opportunity to learn about the history and culture (and test your Spanish!) especially in guided tours, museums and

24 May 2018: In either case, where the post has required a “resident market test” (needed if the post is open to applicants from outside the European Union), the College will retain the application

1 Oct 2018: I then went on to test my samples to see if adding nanocellulose improved the properties of the coatings.

19 Oct 2018: Their suitability for high-throughput screening tests also makes them ideal for toxicology studies, thus possibly providing new treatments and even cures for several brain disorders in the future.

12 Oct 2018: In the process, she was introduced to Bourn Hall where researchers Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards successfully developed the IVF technique with the birth of the first ‘test-tube baby’, Louise

16 Oct 2018: Degrees BA, MBA, FCCA Research Interests Rob is a Trustee of The Roman Research Trust which provides financial support for research and education in the field of Romano-British Archaeology.

5 Dec 2018: This promise outlines the commitment made to alumnae, donors and other supporters by the universities and colleges which register with the Fundraising Regulator. Those who register with the regul

16 Oct 2018: Degrees BMus, MPhil, PhD Research Interests Ewan is a composer, conductor and curator. Often inspired by everyday phenomena, Ewan’s music features quotidian sounds such as the flutter o

1 Oct 2018: During September I spent 20 days visiting 14 cities in Italy: Milan, Como, Venice, Padova, Verona, Genova, Florence, Rome, Palermo, Taormina, Messina, Naples, Bologna and Pisa.  Over the course o

11 Dec 2018: Smoking Policy Purpose This policy has been developed to protect all Fellows, staff employees, students, conference delegates and visitors to the College from exposure to secondhand smoke and t

12 Oct 2018: Degrees and honours BA (Cantab), MPhil (Cantab) Awards and prizes University of Cambridge, HSPS 2018 Supervisor Award Cambridge University Student’s Union Student’s Choice Award 20

24 Sep 2018: Degrees and honours PhD in Fluid Dynamics from University of Cambridge MEng from University of Cambridge Awards and prizes Fulbright Scholarship Biography Megan is the Liz Acto

10 Dec 2018: Procedure for lost or found property   Items lost or found/abandoned on College property (other than in bedrooms) All items should be handed into the Porters' Lodge. The Porter recei

19 Sep 2018: We are sad to announce the death of Jenny Teichman, Emeritus Fellow in Philosophy, who passed away on Wednesday 12 September 2018.  Jenny Teichman joined the College in 1968 and, in addition

20 Sep 2018: Degrees and Honours Ph.D. University of Manchester (Computational Linguistics) M.Sc. University of Manchester (Machine Translation) B.Sc. (Hons) Leeds University(Computer Science) Awards a

23 May 2018: Equal Opportunities Policy Current Version Reviewed: March 2024 Review date: Lent Term 2027 Murray Edwards College is a diverse community of students, staff, Fellows and Bye-Fellows.

22 Jan 2018: We are sad to announce the death of Dr Esther Goody, Emeritus Fellow of the College. Dr Goody joined the College in 1966 to teach Anthropology and after many years of teaching was elected to

23 May 2018: How we use your personal information -- users of the On the Edge website   This statement explains how Murray Edwards College (“we” and “our”) handles and uses in

8 Nov 2018: Tara Westover is an American author. 'Educated' is her first novel and is a #1 New York Times bestseller. She was born in Idaho to a father opposed to public education and never a

11 Dec 2018: Volunteer Policy Introduction Murray Edwards College is committed to offering opportunities to local people who wish to volunteer. Volunteering adds value to and builds capacity for the servic

6 Jun 2018: New research from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (published in The Guardian) last week revealed the excuses offered by FTSE companies to explain the lack

10 Dec 2018: Records Management Policy Adopted: April 2020 Review Date: Lent Term 2023 Statement of policy Scope of the policy and definitions Responsibilities Relationship with other policies

20 Dec 2018: The President was in Singapore and Hong Kong last week with a particular focus on meeting alumnae. She was pleased to hear how much they had enjoyed their time in New Hall / Murray Edwards, and i

23 May 2018: How We Use Your Personal Information - -  users of the Events website This statement explains how Murray Edwards College ("we" and "our") handles and uses information w

7 Sep 2018: Alumna and Honorary Fellow Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell has been awarded the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for “fundamental contributions to the discovery of pulsars, and a lifetime o

6 Dec 2018: Annex C: Role of Safeguarding Officer This guidance should be read in conjunction with the College’s Safeguarding Policy. The role of the Safeguarding Officer is as follows: 1. &nb

13 Sep 2018: We are delighted to announce a partnership between the New Hall Art Collection and the Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA). AWITA brings together women working in the arts world to share conta

10 Dec 2018: Security policy The security policy seeks to formalise a cohesive and integrated approach to security throughout Murray Edwards College. Security is not intended to be a hindrance to College activi

7 Nov 2018: Antiarrhythmic drugs – an updated classification after 50 years  Professor Chris Huang, Professorial Fellow in Cell Physiology, is part of the research group that has published a comprehensive

23 May 2018: Library: Admission Policy Current Version Adopted: Easter Term 2023 Review Date: Easter Term 2026 The Library is open for 24 hours a day and staffed only on weekdays for 8 hours per day. It rel

10 May 2018: We are delighted that Dr Raphael Lyne, one of our Fellows in English, is giving the 2018 British Academy Shakespeare Lecture at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, part of Shakespeare's Globe, this evening.

10 Dec 2018: Terms and Conditions of Network Use Adopted: April 2020 Review Due: Lent Term 2023 For students, the charge for using the college’s network facilities is as stated on the fees and charges

20 Dec 2018: The New Hall Art Collection has developed entirely through the generous donations and loans from artists and from individual donors.  However, as an institution dedicated to the education of wome

16 May 2018: Appropriate Relationships between Fellows, Bye-Fellows, Staff, Postgraduates engaged in teaching and Students   Current Version Adopted by Council: 21 March 2022 Review Date: Lent 2025

1 Oct 2018: Over the summer, I spent five weeks working for Herbert-Smith Freehills, a commercial law firm, where I was able to gain an insight into the profession while helping with admin duties. The Brussels of

26 Sep 2018: Health and Safety Policy Adopted by Council:  March 2020 Review Date:  Lent Term 2023   Murray Edwards College regards Health and Safety matters to be a priority and an integ

1 Oct 2018: In 2018 I travelled to Nepal to teach with HELP (Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership) in rural Nepal. After arriving in Kathmandu, we had a day to explore Boudha and its magnificent Boudha

6 Dec 2018: Annex A: Definitions of Abuse The following are examples of abuse; this list is not exclusive. Abuse A form of maltreatment of a child or adult at risk. Somebody may abuse or neglect a c

31 Oct 2018: In short, my trip to Nepal was certainly an unfamiliar but incredible experience, comprising predominantly of Dal Bhat (plain rice and lentils), hikes up vertical ‘hills’ and through paddy fields, cul

23 May 2018: Murray Edwards aims to foster an inclusive environment. We take pride in our open and friendly community, and seek to be innovative in our approaches. We were founded for the purpose of educating fema

1 Oct 2018: Having used Gateway funding last year to travel without family for the first time and learning a huge amount from the experience, I was delighted to receive it again this year as it allows me to trave

7 Dec 2018: Identifying allergens and meeting dietary and religious food requests   The Catering department has a legal responsibility to identify and highlight where food it serves contains any of the

1 Oct 2018: This Summer I used the Gateway funding I received to help towards funding a once-in-a-lifetime, 3-week trip to Australia and Bali. I paid for the majority of the trip with wages I had saved from previ

25 Sep 2018: The current version of the Fire Safety Policy was adopted by Council on 3 July 2023.  It is due for review in Easter Term 2026. This document provides guidance on the College responsibilities

1 Oct 2018: This year, Gateway Challenges Funding and the Rosemary Murray Travel Fund enabled me to travel to Athens for six nights with two fellow Medwards students. Having come to the end of studying Tragedy

10 Dec 2018: Key and card procedure Keys Students   Accommodation room keys are issued to the student for their allocated student room.  The key will always have a fob attached with a nu

1 Oct 2018: My first trip to Europe proved to be everything I had hoped for and so much more. I undertook the trip with trepidation, but all my fears proved unwarranted. Over the course of 2 weeks and 4 countries

16 May 2018: Alcohol Policy Adopted in Easter Term 2023 Review in Easter Term 2024 Murray Edwards College is committed to promoting a safe and supportive environment in which students can live, study and wo

8 Mar 2018: I originally trained as an epidemiologist, someone who studies patterns of health and illness in large groups of people. I was interested in trying to encourage people to exercise and eat more healthi