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New public health measures for all UK arrivals from 8 June 2020 |…
https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/new-public-health-measures-all-uk-arrivals-8-june-202011 Jun 2020: New government requirements for all arrivals into the UK New government public health measures for arrivals into the UK come into effect from 8 June 2020, applying to all nationalities and regardless of the length of time away from the UK. Guidance -
Tier 2/Skilled Worker Visa | Human Resources
https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-services/visas-immigration/working-uk/tier-2skilled-worker-visa22 Oct 2020: The Skilled Worker visa (SWV) is part of the UK immigration Points-Based System and allows individuals to come to, or stay in, the UK if they have an eligible job with an approved employer. -
New Procurement Services website launched | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/new-procurement-services-website-launched24 Jul 2020: A major step towards creating a simpler, more user-friendly approach to how the University procures, purchases and pays for its goods, works and services was made this week (July 24) with the launch of Version 1 of the new Procurement Services -
Registration is open for two events for directors of teaching and…
https://www.cctl.cam.ac.uk/news/registration-open-two-events-directors-teaching-and-education-senior-tutors-and-postgraduate29 Jul 2020: Registration is currently open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Teaching & Senior Tutors, and for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education and Postgraduate Tutors. -
April 2020 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers: Now open |…
https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/april-2020-contribution-increment-scheme-researchers-now-open3 Feb 2020: Applications are invited for the April 2020 exercise of the Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Institutions should send completed HR/37 forms to ResearchIncrements@admin.cam.ac.uk no later than 5pm Thursday 12 March 2020. Awards approved, -
Updates from UKRI | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/updates-ukri3 Apr 2020: This week UKRI have launched a single web portal for streamlined shorter grant and innovation applications, including guidance for researchers currently holding UKRI standard grants that wish to repurpose their funds for COVID-19. As of today (3rd -
Finance forges ahead on its roadmap to the future | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/finance-forges-ahead-its-roadmap-future26 Jun 2020: Through its response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Finance has had to adapt at speed to keep critical business functions operating, while progressing major functional activities such as the budget and year-end process. -
Budgeting | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/managing-departmental-finances/budgeting-026 Nov 2020: Virtual classroom courses These are live courses run on Teams, places must be booked in advance Budgeting 1 - Introduction to budgeting in the University This session covers the theory and practice of budgeting in the University, how to interpret -
X5 Upgrade | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/x5-upgrade-222 Oct 2020: Due to technical difficulties implementing the upgrade of X5 on Thursday 8th October, a decision was made to postpone the release. The issues have now been resolved and the Project Team are now in a position to reschedule. The proposed date for the -
Cash handling | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/managing-departmental-finances/cash-handling1 Dec 2020: Online courses These are online courses, available at any time. Book a place to start the course immediately. Petty Cash This short online course will provide you with an overview of the way petty cash operates. -
Funder Guidance | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/funder-guidance7 May 2020: The Research Operations Office continue to update our webpage with the latest information about our major funders. -
X5 Upgrade | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/x5-upgrade-124 Apr 2020: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the X5 Upgrade will no longer be taking place this month (April 2020). However, technical work will continue at UIS and once we get to the point of user acceptance testing (UAT) we will review the resource requirements -
FTP Discovery Phase feedback session webinar | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/ftp-discovery-phase-feedback-session-webinar17 Mar 2020: During the first two weeks of March, the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) has been feeding back the results of its Discovery Phase to key stakeholders and those who took part in the engagement activity. One of the feedback sessions was -
Imports - what do Departments need to do to prepare? | Finance…
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/imports-what-do-departments-need-do-prepare18 Nov 2020: From 1 January 2021, the way that we pay import VAT is changing. When the EU/UK transition period ends on 31 December 2020, imports from countries in the EU will be subject to the same customs controls and VAT rules as imports from the rest of the -
Casual Workforce User Consultation Group | Human Resources
https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-staff/casual-workforce-project/casual-workforce-user-consultation-group25 Nov 2020: This Group has been set up to allow us to consult with key users on the proposed changes to the management of our casual workforce and the development and implementation of a new system. The role of the Group is to: understand the need for change -
X5 Training | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/x5-training-721 Feb 2020: Spaces are available for the introduction to X5 training session in April, topics include setting up an X5 using the Project Wizard as well as using the correct methodology for capturing costs. To book a place please contact -
Providing access to transparent financial information | Finance…
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/providing-access-transparent-financial-information10 Dec 2020: The Enhanced Financial Transparency project (EFT), one of the Finance Transformation Programme’s (FTP) key projects, held two workshops with 38 staff members recently in order to capture key challenges faced by the University in financial planning. -
EU Domain Names | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/eu-domain-names20 Nov 2020: After the completion of the Brexit transition period, any EU funded projects that have a eu internet domain name registered from the UK, will need to have their registration transferred. Therefore if you - have an eu domain name registered through -
New UKRI Website | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/new-ukri-website6 Nov 2020: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched a new website. Features include a new single funding finder which contains all funding opportunities from across all the councils. Individual council websites are still existing at this stage, but they -
New expense management system provider is agreed | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/new-expense-management-system-provider-agreed20 Jan 2020: January has seen the University move a step closer to transforming how employees process their expense claims as it has been agreed that expense system solution provider SAP Concur will take this work forward. -
Research Consumables | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/research-consumables4 Dec 2020: Whether there is a Brexit Deal or no deal, customs procedures and physical checks at borders will change. The UK’s reasonable worst-case scenario planning highlights that the flow rate at the Channel short straits (Calais/Dunkirk/Coquelles and -
UKRI PhD Students | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/ukri-phd-students15 Apr 2020: UKRI-funded PhD students whose studies have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are in their final year will receive an extension to their research of up to six months so they will be able to complete their studies. Further details are -
Message from the Vice-Chancellor about Coronavirus outbreak | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/message-from-the-vice-chancellor-about-coronavirus-outbreak5 Mar 2020: Dear colleagues,. As we hear more news about the global spread of Coronavirus, it is inevitable that we should all feel anxious about our health and that of our colleagues, friends ... I hope most of you will already be aware of our dedicated Coronavirus -
Festival of Wellbeing: 22 - 26 June 2020 | Human Resources
https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/festival-wellbeing-22-26-june-202011 Jun 2020: The Festival of Wellbeing (22-26 June) is the University's annual programme of talks and activities with the aim of promoting good mental and physical health for all. Please see the website for full details of this year’s programme. Talks and -
Creating a costing in X5 | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/creating-costing-x519 Jun 2020: Videos have been developed to assist with creating a simple costing in X5 and are located in Stream. Additional support is also available in the following format - Mini User Guides Grants Guidance for Departments FAQs -
Single Audit Report | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/single-audit-report24 Apr 2020: The single audit report for federal grants for Financial Year 17/18 is now finalised and available from the ROO website. -
RGUG - 25th February | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/rgug-25th-february21 Feb 2020: The Research Grant User Group (RGUG) meeting is led by the Research Operations Office and is an open forum where research grant administration issues and developments are discussed. The next meeting will take place as follows Tuesday 25th February -
X5 Upgrade Postponed | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/x5-upgrade-postponed9 Oct 2020: Due to technical difficulties during implementation, the upgrade of X5 which was scheduled to take place on Thursday 8th October has been postponed. Investigations into the issues are ongoing and an announcement will be made regarding a new upgrade -
Deadline extended for the Technology-Enabled Learning Prize 2020 |…
https://www.cctl.cam.ac.uk/news/deadline-extended-technology-enabled-learning-prize-202021 May 2020: The deadline for applications to the Technology-Enabled Learning Prizes has been extended to Tuesday 30 June. The Technology-Enabled Learning Prizes – one for Arts, Humanities and the Social Sciences, and the other for STEM and Medicine - are -
Revised Payscales in X5 | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/revised-payscales-x522 Oct 2020: On Thursday 22nd October, new salary files were uploaded into X5 to rectify an error in the NI rates in the used previous files. The new files are as follows Updated Clinical payscales with an effective date of 02/04/2020 New NI rates: Including -
Expense Management System update and roll out plan | Finance Division
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/expense-management-system-update-and-roll-out-plan29 May 2020: The Finance Transformation Programme’s (FTP) Expense Management System project is progressing well and, with support from wider University user groups, a more user-friendly system is being developed. -
News from the Research Office | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/news-research-office3 Apr 2020: Search site. Research Operations Office. News from the Research Office. Published on Fri, 03/04/2020 - 16:36. -
Research Funder Updates | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/research-funder-updates3 Jul 2020: As research funders continue to review their guidance for grant holders and applicants, the Research Operations Office has updated its website to reflect the current position of our major sponsors. In addition there is general advice about extending -
Research Ethics Review | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/research-ethics-review24 Apr 2020: Research Ethics Committees (RECs) across the University continue to operate remotely during the University shutdown, but some at reduced capacity. All RECs have been asked to prioritise COVID-19 related research and will seek to progress such -
Scheduled Grant Audits | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/scheduled-grant-audits15 Apr 2020: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have consulted with our internal auditors and taken the decision to cancel all of the H2020 interim audits until the current restrictions allow us to re-open our buildings and Departments. For those affected H2020 -
New Swift CDA Service | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/new-swift-cda-service4 Dec 2020: The new swift service for CDAs (Confidential Disclosure Agreement) is available for PIs to use with one external party. We strongly recommend the preparation of a CDA with a potential collaborator before discussions take place and the new swift -
Using Nurse Grades in X5 | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/using-nurse-grades-x54 Dec 2020: Please note the following guidance to ensure that applications are costed correctly - NHS 6, NHS 7 and NHS 8a should be used for non-research posts. These grades will not attract Full Economic Costs (fEC). The role type that should be used is NRSE. -
RGUG – 23rd April 2020 | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/rgug-23rd-april-20206 Mar 2020: The Research Grant User Group (RGUG) meeting is led by the Research Operations Office and is an open forum where research grant administration issues and developments are discussed. The next meeting will take place as follows Thursday 23rd April 2pm -
fEC from 1st February 2020 | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/fec-1st-february-20206 Feb 2020: Please be advised that X5 has been updated with the new fEC rates for 2020. The revised fEC rates are available on the PRAO website. If you have any queries related to the updates, please contact your Research Development Team at the Research -
Call for Data Champions | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/call-data-champions-024 Jan 2020: The Office of Scholarly Communication (OSC) are looking for volunteers to become data champions to promote good research data management and supporting researchers in areas such as data organisation, storage and sharing. Further details can be found -
RGUG - Thursday 21st May | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/rgug-thursday-21st-may7 May 2020: The Research Grant User Group meeting has been re-scheduled as a Live Event to take place on Thursday 21st May at 11am - 12pm. Further details will follow. In the meantime if you have any queries, please contact hannah.pawson@admin.cam.ac.uk -
X5 Upgrade in October 2020 | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/x5-upgrade-october-202011 Sep 2020: X5 - the costing and pricing tool for research projects is due to be upgraded in early October. The upgrade will include improvements to the interface, fixes to known bugs and enable us to remain supported by the supplier. For the upgrade to take -
Timesheets for Furloughed Staff | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/timesheets-furloughed-staff9 Oct 2020: For staff that have been furloughed, please ensure that time records (timesheets or declaration of exclusivity) reconcile with the period the individual is being furloughed and meet the general requirements of time records as set out below - to -
Register to attend the FTP’s Discovery Phase feedback sessions |…
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/register-attend-ftps-discovery-phase-feedback-sessions19 Feb 2020: The Finance Transformation Programme’s (FTP) Discovery Phase ended in December and the team is now in a position to share the findings. The Discovery Phase was designed to help us understand how Finance operates and to guide on how we can -
Fellowship Interview Panels | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/fellowship-interview-panels24 Apr 2020: Some funders are still going ahead with fellowship interviews remotely, here are some tips for researchers who need to take part in remote interviews https://postdoccareers.edublogs.org/2020/04/01/taking-on-a-fellowship-interview-panel-from-your-home -
Do you have a question about the Expense Management project? |…
https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/do-you-have-question-about-expense-management-project28 Aug 2020: The Finance Transformation Programme’s (FTP) Expense Management project, which is developing a more up to date, digital and user-friendly method for claiming expenses, is progressing well and the team is on-track to launch its pilot phase with -
Reserch Grants User Group | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/reserch-grants-user-group14 Aug 2020: Thanks to those who attended the RGUG meeting on 28th July. The recording, slides and Q&As are now available on the Research Office RGUG webpages. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 24th September at 11:15am and further details will be -
X5 Upgrade - Testers Needed | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/x5-upgrade-testers-needed14 Aug 2020: The X5 Upgrade project team is looking for volunteers to do User Acceptance Testing which is scheduled to take place from 1st - 25th September. Testing will take place remotely and flexibly during this period and volunteers would be expected to -
Research Funder Updates | Research Operations Office
https://www.research-operations.admin.cam.ac.uk/about-us/bulletin/item/research-funder-updates-031 Jul 2020: As research funders continue to review their guidance for grant holders and applicants, the Research Operations Office has updated its website to reflect the current position of our major sponsors. In particular NIHR have begun to unpause their -
Biodiversity hotspots spring up across the University | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/biodiversity-hotspots-spring-across-university27 Mar 2020: 13% are classified as threatened with extinction from Great Britain. Fed up of bad news stories? ... The good news is that with April around the corner, now is the perfect time to sow your wildflower seeds!
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