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19 Dec 2016: The University of Cambridge is committed to improving the working conditions and career development for research staff, which in turn improves the quantity, quality and impact of research for the benefit of UK society and the economy. The University

24 Feb 2016: At the University of Cambridge, we recognise that whist relocating to the UK as an individual can be stressful, relocating as a family can be even more so. The information in this section is designed to help you understand what services and

30 Sep 2016: 4.1. The University operates a retirement age for University officers in order to: Ensure inter-generational fairness and career progression; Enable effective succession-planning; Promote innovation in research and knowledge creation; and Preserve

24 Feb 2016: Relocating to a new country can be daunting and with the added stresses of starting work and settling in, often with family members, we understand that international staff often have different needs and expectations. This section provides essential

2 Feb 2016: Dear Colleague Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

30 Sep 2016: 2.1. The University aspires to the highest international levels of excellence in education, learning and research. It is important that in striving to achieve these aims institutions can plan their staffing structures to allow maximum effectiveness

26 Oct 2016: Dear Colleague Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

24 Feb 2016: The administration of the UK border, which includes all ports, airports and entry points into the UK, is operated by UK Border Force, which is part of the Home Office. All visa administration is operated by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), which is

6 May 2016: Dignity at Work Contacts provide confidential advice to those who feel that they are experiencing difficult working relationships, including bullying or harassment, have witnessed bullying or harassment or who have been accused of it. They are a

31 May 2016: Dear Colleague Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) The National Health Service was set up in the UK in 1948 and is now the largest organisation in Europe. It is recognised as one of the best health services in the world by the World Health Organisation. Please see

30 Sep 2016: 6.1. Flexible Retirement 6.1.1. Members of the USS pension scheme, who wish to access a portion of their pension benefits while continuing to work in a reduced capacity prior to full retirement, can make a request for flexible retirement. Members of

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge has a population of approximately 123,000 (2011 Census). The city lies in the region of East Anglia, on the River Cam, and is approximately 50 miles north of London. It is well served by train links, including a 50 minute non-stop service

1 Dec 2016: Committee Membership Committee membership has been finalised for the Professorial Pay Review 2016 and is published below: Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee Sir Graeme Davies, (Lincoln) (Chairman) Professor Sir Jonathan Bate (Oxford) (Arts and

6 Dec 2016: Search site. Human Resources. Authoriser FAQs. Q. How many authorisers should there be for one assignment? You need to ensure that a temporary worker will always have an available authoriser even when there are absences. We recommend at least two

25 Oct 2016: The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed that implementation of the pay settlement effective from 1 August 2016 may proceed. This has been approved by the University and the Notice and Grace can be viewed in Reporter.

24 Aug 2016: The Senior Academic Promotions procedure and guidance is available as a PDF file for ease of printing. Launch letter Senior Academic Promotions Procedure and Guidance 2017 Forms below are available as a series of separate files in PDF, Word and Rich

24 Feb 2016: Some dentists in the UK offer NHS care and others offer private care. NHS dental care is not free (except to those who are eligible for help with health costs) but the charges are subsidised by the NHS. Private treatment involves paying an initial

24 Feb 2016: Opticians carry out tests on your eyes to check the quality of your eye sight and look for signs of eye disease which may need treatment from a doctor or eye surgeon. They also prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses. Find a local optician Only

30 Sep 2016: 5.1. While there is no retirement age for these staff groups, the University operates a procedure for employees to consider their choices at or about the time they become entitled to draw their occupational pension in full. 5.2. For planning purposes