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30 Nov 2017: The Public Engagement Starter Fund scheme offers University of Cambridge researchers and postgraduate students small grants to undertake innovative public engagement activities inspired by their research. The scheme was run for the first time in 2016

7 Feb 2017: I urge you to join me in encouraging understanding, respect and open dialogue among all groups – within the University in particular and in society in general.

5 Dec 2017: This is why we need a better understanding of obsessive and compulsive behaviours in general, which can only happen by studying aspects of these behaviours in animals.”.

3 Apr 2017: Professor William Harris, Dr Jenny Nichols, Dr Hadi Boukhatmi and Marcia Kishida recognised for their work.

29 Mar 2017: Today, the government of the United Kingdom formally begins the process of voluntary withdrawal from the European Union (EU). I am acutely aware of the concern that this development causes among members of our community – in particular non-UK

3 Jul 2017: Cambridge-based microcomputer maker Raspberry Pi brings home the UK’s top engineering innovation accolade

24 May 2017: An "appetite for invention" and a successful career in technology spanning more than 30 years has seen Cambridge Enterprise head Tony Raven honoured for his role in shaping UK innovation.

6 Apr 2017: I’m one of seven horticultural trainee technicians on this year’s Botanic Garden programme. We’re a varied group in terms of background and age — and there’s a strong sense of shared endeavour. Several of us are new to Cambridge and

26 Oct 2017: Professor Duncan Maskell, the University’s Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor, has today been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. Melbourne is Australia’s leading university and is considered to be one of the world’s top 40

24 Oct 2017: Called ‘Breaking the Silence – Cambridge speaks out against sexual misconduct’, the campaign will highlight a range of new prevention, support and reporting measures coming into effect in 2017. It launches today (24 October) with a new website

10 Oct 2017: Professor Minshall joined the IfM in 2002 as a member of the Centre for Technology Management. He established his own research group within the Centre focusing on technology-based enterprises and became a University Reader in Technology and

3 Nov 2017: Rachel and her colleagues help to support 2,700 students, a growing number of whom disclose mental health issues. I absolutely love my job. It’s wonderful to be able to make a real difference to young people’s lives. I’m full of admiration for

13 Apr 2017: The second of four brothers, he grew up in the London borough of Newham and after university entered the City as a trader. Now he’s on track to make a difference in maths and education. I’d never watched an episode of University Challenge until

31 Aug 2017: I learnt the importance of putting ideas to the test at primary school in Germany. Our teacher had explained that plants need sunlight to grow. Sensing our scepticism, she brought two tubs of grass and placed one by the window and the other in a

8 Nov 2017: Dr Frederick Baker (Cambridge) and Marcel Karnapke (Weimar/Cambridge) have been awarded the Gold award for factual Virtual Reality filmmaking at the first ever European Virtual Reality Halo Awards in Amsterdam.

21 Apr 2017: Prof Zernicka-Goetz awarded the 2017 IVI Foundation Award for Basic Research in Reproductive Medicine.

15 May 2017: One of my formative experiences was going to boarding school on the edge of the Himalayas. I was there from the age of 12 to 18. Doon School was a six-hour journey by bus from my home in Delhi. It encouraged independence: we did long hikes with

27 Nov 2017: It sounds corny but the best part of my job is helping people. My team offers expert immigration advice to some of the brightest people in the world. Among them are people Cambridge needs in order to stay ahead in teaching and research. One of the

22 Mar 2017: An integrated governance structure, a unified sport brand and knowledge sharing are some of the priorities identified in a new Strategy for Sport. The strategy aims to encourage greater collaboration between the University, Colleges, clubs and other

1 Dec 2017: Professor Ashok Venkitaraman has been awarded the 2017 Basser Global Prize from the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, in recognition of his contributions to research into the genetics of cancer.

30 May 2017: I took these self-portraits while on a coast to coast walk across England. I was sheltering in a hut in a bleak part of the Lake District, waiting for the swirling rain and wind to subside. I created my own photoshoot and took multiple images for a

25 Aug 2017: There’s a lot of grim news in the world but I’m optimistic.

29 Jan 2017: Led by Emma Rampton, Acting Registrary, it includes an overview of developments in the higher education sector, a summary of key university news and appointments, and a panel discussion on how

25 Oct 2017: From 2003-2007 he was Editor-in-Chief of the Society’s Journal of General Virology.

9 May 2017: The changes arise from the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

10 May 2017: Bill received the medal for its pioneering contributions to the understanding of neural system development and his work on behalf of local research communities

13 Dec 2017: This statement was made by the Chief Financial Officer, Anthony Odgers, in response to recent queries about the University's investments. It was read at a Discussion in the Senate House on Tuesday 5 December 2017. You can read the rest of the

20 Jun 2017: The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) today published the results of Year Two of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The University of Cambridge has received a Gold award, the highest available to participating higher

31 Jan 2017: Cambridge’s premier science event will provide a range of opportunities for visitors to explore, discuss and debate science with researchers from the University and its partners. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘getting personal’, with

30 May 2017: The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals feel welcome irrespective of their race or ethnicity. To help facilitate progress, we are currently working towards an application for the Race Equality Charter (REC)

18 Jan 2017: The route - pictured below - will feature a raised path to separate bicycles from other vehicles, a new bus stop layout so cyclists can pass stationary buses on the inside and additional space for pedestrians to cross at the traffic lights between

8 Nov 2017: As Director of Finance and head of the Finance Division, Mr Hughes will have oversight of financial management across the academic University, including all aspects of financial operations, control, reporting, stewardship, investment and compliance.

15 Nov 2017: Over 250 administrative staff gathered in the Babbage Lecture Theatre on Monday to hear the new Vice-Chancellor in conversation with Director of Communications, Paul Mylrea. Topics covered included changing attitudes to university funding in the UK

6 Oct 2017: The Professional Services Recognition Scheme aims to highlight and celebrate the very best administrative work across the University. The scheme is open to all administrative staff across the University – whether in the UAS or elsewhere – whose

18 Oct 2017: Representatives from a wide range of local voluntary organisations will be at Volunteer for Cambridge this Saturday. The fair, jointly hosted by Cambridge City Council and the student organisation Cambridge Hub, takes place at the Guildhall in

15 Feb 2017: Preached on 'The Truth and Excellence of Revealed Religion, or the Evidence of Christianity' this Sermon originates in the will of John Hulse, of St John's College, who died in 1790. Ben Quash is Professor of Christianity and the Arts at King’s

29 Nov 2017: As Director, Mr Knox will be responsible for the care of the Royal Collection and its presentation to the public, and for the management of the public opening of the official residences of The Queen. Mr Knox has been Director of the Fitzwilliam

22 May 2017: The next Master of Gonville & Caius will be Dr Pippa Rogerson, Director of Studies in Law at the College. Dr Rogerson, a Fellow of Caius since 1989 and a member of the University Council, will succeed Professor Sir Alan Fersht when he retires from

1 Jun 2017: The next open meeting for University administrative staff will take place on Friday, 14th July at 11.30am in the LG19 lecture theatre, Faculty of Law. All administrative, academic-related and assistant staff across the University are invited. The

15 Mar 2017: The first half of the meeting – which takes place from 11.30am – 12.30pm in Lecture Room 3 of the Mill Lane Lecture Rooms - will be given over to a presentation by Emma Rampton, the Acting Registrary, on current developments within higher

19 Dec 2017: Two hundred people gathered at the Postdoc Centre in Eddington on Monday 11 December to find out who had won this year’s Employee Recognition awards. Emma Stone, the Director of HR, presented awards to five individuals and six teams, and the

17 Nov 2017: The grants aim is to promote innovative practice in teaching and learning techniques by providing start-up funding for creative or exploratory projects ineligible for other sources of funding. Bids should focus on new approaches or initiatives that

6 Dec 2017: The Vice-Chancellor, senior University officers, colleagues and guests gathered in the Old Schools Combination Room on Thursday 30 November for a reception in honour of staff members who have worked for the University for 25 years this year.

3 Nov 2017: which might relate to sexual orientation or gender identity, low confidence or low self-esteem and more general issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse and communication difficulties.

28 Nov 2017: The University of Cambridge won in two categories at the 2017 Green Gown Awards, which are organised by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges. The first award was in the ‘Food and Drink’ category. The University was

23 Nov 2017: A toolkit has been designed to assist University institutions in implementing their preparations for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1 Jun 2017: As part of the first phase of North West Cambridge, 700 new homes will be available to rent as affordable, subsidized housing for eligible staff members of the University, Colleges and affiliated institutions from July 2017. The accommodation