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Celebrating India | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/celebrating-india25 Jan 2017: The University has launched a new website to celebrate its ties with India, as part of a wider series of activities to coincide with the UK-India Year of Culture 2017. It will feature profiles of some of the people at the heart of Cambridge’s -
Human Frontier Science Program | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/human-frontier-science-program22 Mar 2017: Professor Nick Brown of the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience is among the winners of the 2017 Research Grants Awards by the Human Frontier Science Program. -
This Cambridge Life: the University behind the scenes | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life-the-university-behind-the-scenes11 Apr 2017: Search site. For staff. This Cambridge Life: the University behind the scenes. 2024 University of Cambridge. -
Vice-Chancellor strengthens leadership support | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/vice-chancellor-strengthens-leadership-support27 Feb 2017: Professor Ian Leslie has been appointed Senior Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor with special responsibility for Information System Strategy and Environmental Sustainability. Information System Strategy is a complex issue for the collegiate University -
Professional development | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/professional-services/professional-development26 Jan 2017: The success of the University relies on the skills, knowledge and experience of its employees, across all staff groups, grades, areas and roles. -
USS pension valuation | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/uss-pension-valuation31 Oct 2017: Many University and College employees who are members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will be aware that the USS triennial valuation is underway. Regular three-yearly actuarial valuations are required by the Pensions Regulator. The -
2017 Eddington Medal in Astronomy | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/2017-eddington-medal-in-astronomy13 Jan 2017: Professor Cathie Clarke, of the Institute of Astronomy, has been recognised for her work in theoretical astrophysics. -
University appoints City Deal representative | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/university-appoints-city-deal-representative16 Feb 2017: He is Head of the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor of Land Economy and a member of the University’s General Board, the body responsible for the academic -
Promoting educational excellence | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/promoting-educational-excellence3 Feb 2017: The University's annual Teaching Forum returns on Thursday 23rd March. The event will provide staff who teach and support education at Cambridge with an opportunity to share ideas, learn about innovative approaches to teaching and discuss wider -
2017 Jackson-Gwilt Medal in Astronomy | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/2017-jackson-gwilt-medal-in-astronomy13 Jan 2017: Dr Ian Parry, of the University of Cambridge's Institute of Astronomy, has been awarded the 2017 Jackson-Gwilt Medal from the Royal Astronomical Society -
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Business Relations appointed | …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/pro-vice-chancellor-for-enterprise-and-business-relations-appointed23 Jan 2017: Search site. For staff. Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Business Relations appointed. 23 January 2017. 2024 University of Cambridge. -
Eyes on the public | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/eyes-on-the-public15 Feb 2017: Are you an academic whose research demonstrates impact beyond the University setting? Have you dedicated time to public engagement with research? If so, you may be in line to win £1,000 for your efforts. Applications for the Vice-Chancellor’s -
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/fellow-of-the-royal-society-of-arts-rsa18 May 2017: Dr. Sander van der Linden elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) for prominent contributions to social change research. -
University appoints its first Chief Financial Officer | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/university-appoints-its-first-chief-financial-officer24 Jan 2017: As the University’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr Odgers will have oversight of all the institution’s assets, including Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Assessment, the Cambridge University Endowment Fund and the University’s technology -
Race Equality Charter Bronze award | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/race-equality-charter-bronze-award7 Mar 2017: The University is applying for a Race Equality Charter award and will invite students to complete a survey this week, followed by staff in April. http://www.cam.ac.uk/news/race-equality-charter-bronze-award -
Women in Cell Biology Early Career Medal 2018 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/women-in-cell-biology-early-career-medal-201813 Dec 2017: The British Society for Cell Biology has announced that Dr Meritxell Huch, group leader at the Gurdon Institute, is the winner of the 2018 Women in Cell Biology Early Career Medal for her research on stem cells and organoids. -
UniForum open meeting - new date | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/uniforum-open-meeting-new-date7 Jun 2017: The University’s UniForum Steering Committee has been running a number of staff open meetings on the 2016 UniForum exercise and the next steps for the programme. The final meeting – which was due to be held at 3.30pm on 12 June in the Roger -
Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri awarded 2017 Andrée Gruslin Award | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/amanda-sferruzzi-perri-awarded-2017-andree-gruslin-award1 Jun 2017: The award from the International Federation of Placenta Associations recognizes her work in the field of placental biology -
Creating a more inclusive world | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/creating-a-more-inclusive-world17 Feb 2017: With the increasing popularity of smart technology and the emergence of artificially intelligent software, could society become more inclusive in the digital age? Mr Saqib Shaikh (pictured), a visually impaired software engineer at Microsoft, will -
Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz awarded international IVI Foundation Award | …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/magdalena-zernicka-goetz-awarded-international-ivi-foundation-award21 Apr 2017: Prof Zernicka-Goetz awarded the 2017 IVI Foundation Award for Basic Research in Reproductive Medicine. -
Statement on anti-semitic leaflets | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/statement-on-anti-semitic-leaflets7 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. -
Peter St George-Hyslop wins the Ryman Prize | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/peter-st-george-hyslop-wins-the-ryman-prize8 Aug 2017: Cambridge professor recognised for more than 30 years of ground-breaking research into Alzheimer's disease -
Listen to the Lent Term open meeting | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/listen-to-the-lent-term-open-meeting29 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 -
Funding for innovative teaching and learning projects | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/funding-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning-projects-117 Jan 2017: The award offers grants of up to £20,000 for University staff to fund creative projects. It aims to promote innovative practice in teaching and learning techniques by providing start-up funding for creative or exploratory initiatives ineligible for -
Professor Andrea Ferrari receives Knighthood from the Italian…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/professor-andrea-ferrari-receives-knighthood-from-the-italian-republic28 Jun 2017: Professor Andrea Ferrari was awarded the decoration of Knight Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy on 19 June 2017 in recognition of his contributions to science as well as his promotion of Italian science and scientists. -
Staff training on student disclosures of sexual assault | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/staff-training-on-student-disclosures-of-sexual-assault2 Nov 2017: You just don’t want to slip up when someone tells you something this important,” commented a participant at the first of this year’s Staff Training on Student Disclosures of Sexual Assault workshops. The workshop aims to equip any member of -
School of Arts and Humanities appoints next Head of School | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/school-of-arts-and-humanities-appoints-next-head-of-school4 Apr 2017: Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership, and has served on the General Board and its Education Committee. -
University of Cambridge announces appointment of Registrary | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/university-of-cambridge-announces-appointment-of-registrary29 Jun 2017: She is the first woman to hold the role in the University’s 808-year-history. Emma is only the 27th person to hold the office of Registrary, one of the longest continuously-held offices in UK higher education. The Registrary is the principal -
University Sermon on 'Old age transformed: all flesh made…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/university-sermon-on-old-age-transformed-all-flesh-made-holy17 Jan 2017: Dr Susan Durber is Minister of the United Reformed Church, Taunton, and Moderator of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches. Educated at the Universities of Oxford and Manchester, her PhD was written on the work of Jacques -
New University bus service sees significant rise in passenger numbers …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/new-university-bus-service-sees-significant-rise-in-passenger-numbers23 Oct 2017: The Universal bus service links Madingley Road Park and Ride and the new community of Eddington with West Cambridge, the railway station and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrooke’s). The new service was launched on 23 July 2016. -
Boathouse, school and 'treehouse' scoop architecture prizes | …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/boathouse-school-and-treehouse-scoop-architecture-prizes24 May 2017: A University of Cambridge College clad in the floorboards of an old French goods train has won an award in recognition of its architectural excellence. -
What does it mean to be a global university? | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-global-university23 Mar 2017: What does it mean, today, to be a global university? Does it mean that a university reflects global diversity, or that it addresses global issues? Is it about building global partnerships, or about demonstrating global leadership? It is, of course, -
10 Cambridge academics elected Fellows of the British Academy | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/10-cambridge-academics-elected-fellows-of-the-british-academy21 Jul 2017: Ten Cambridge academics were elected Fellows of the British Academy today for their achievements in humanities and social sciences research. -
Four Cambridge academics awarded British Academy Mid-Career…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/four-cambridge-academics-awarded-british-academy-mid-career-fellowships14 Aug 2017: Four Cambridge academics were awarded prestigious Mid-Career Fellowships by the British Academy to carry out research in the humanities and social sciences -
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz to lecture on “The Cambridge of…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/professor-sir-leszek-borysiewicz-to-lecture-on-the-cambridge-of-tomorrow19 Jan 2017: In his lecture, “The Cambridge of Tomorrow”, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz will look at how the University might deal with the challenges that result from the UK’s exit from the European Union, the proposed changes to the higher education -
The economist who makes the organ thunder | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-economist-who-makes-the-organ-thunder21 Apr 2017: He also works with a student initiative that offers free consultancy to enterprises in developing countries. The organ can whisper but it can also thunder. When I was young I learnt to play the organ in my local church in the Netherlands. I -
The engineer preparing for lift-off | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-engineer-preparing-for-lift-off8 Mar 2017: I’ve been shortlisted to be an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency. There are two positions and 72 of us taking part in a rigorous selection process. It involves interviews, written exams and a range of physical and mental fitness tests. I -
The psychiatrist who does stand up | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-psychiatrist-who-does-stand-up16 Mar 2017: I think these will be valuable skills for life in general and the forthcoming apocalypse in particular. -
Cambridge appoints new professor of innovation | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/cambridge-appoints-new-professor-of-innovation18 Sep 2017: Dr Minshall, who is currently Reader in Technology & Innovation Management in the Department of Engineering and Fellow of Churchill College, will take up his new post on 1 October. Prior to joining Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing in 2002, -
Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience staff…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/department-of-physiology-development-and-neuroscience-staff-recognised-at-bscbbsdbgenetics-society3 Apr 2017: Professor William Harris, Dr Jenny Nichols, Dr Hadi Boukhatmi and Marcia Kishida recognised for their work. -
Proposal for a Shared Facilities Hub on the West Cambridge site | For …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/proposal-for-a-shared-facilities-hub-on-the-west-cambridge-site7 Aug 2017: The University is seeking feedback on its proposal to build a Shared Facilities Hub on the West Cambridge site. The Shared Facilities Hub would not be linked to a department or faculty, but would instead provide a flexible space for use by all staff, -
The Hebrew teacher who opens doors to learning | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-hebrew-teacher-who-opens-doors-to-learning27 Apr 2017: My love for languages comes from my mother and my love for Hebrew and books comes from my father. I grew up in Jerusalem where my parents met. These days I live in Cambridge and teach Hebrew at the University’s Language Centre — but I remain -
UniForum open meetings | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/uniforum-open-meetings28 Apr 2017: general, and the proposed next steps for the programme. -
The student who is inspired by her dad | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-student-who-is-inspired-by-her-dad17 Aug 2017: I was convinced that I’d messed up in the exams and would miss my offer for Cambridge. But after a sleepless night, I felt strangely calm and went into school early to get my results. The teachers let me in and looked happy which seemed a good sign -
Genetics Society of America Yeast Genetics Meeting’s Lifetime…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/genetics-society-of-america-yeast-genetics-meetings-lifetime-achievement-award30 Oct 2017: Professor Steve Oliver, Department of Biochemistry, is to be presented with the Genetics Society of America Yeast Genetics Meeting’s Lifetime Achievement Award at Stanford University in August 2018. -
The man at the centre of the University | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-man-at-the-centre-of-the-university1 Mar 2017: I’m the third generation of my family to work for the University. My grandad Geoff got a job with the Cavendish Laboratory when he was 15 and stayed till he retired. He was an instrument maker and could fix anything. When my dad Pete left the Navy -
The engineer who keeps the clock ticking | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-engineer-who-keeps-the-clock-ticking30 Mar 2017: The CrossRail project in London is brilliant. I think you’ll find the trains are quiet and the ride is smooth, which is good news for those living and working up -
OCD series wins Openness Award for depiction of animal research at…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/ocd-series-wins-openness-award-for-depiction-of-animal-research-at-cambridge5 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.”. -
Vice-Chancellor's statement on the UK government's triggering …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/vice-chancellors-statement-on-the-uk-governments-triggering-of-article-5029 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 -
Global University Venturing Lifetime Achievement Award for Cambridge…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/global-university-venturing-lifetime-achievement-award-for-cambridge-enterprise-ceo-tony-raven24 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.
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