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14 Dec 2023: The latest episode released in the new year will focus on supporting new starter employees, giving guidance to managers on how best to welcome them and will feature an interview with

22 Sep 2023: The Latest EC News has been updated to include details on the association of the UK to the Horizon Europe Programme and implications on the open and forthcoming calls.

19 Jan 2023: Registration is now open for a one-day forum co-designed by the student researchers participating in Cycle 4 of the APP Participatory Action Research Project: "The Black awarding gap and decolonisation at Cambridge: An open forum about the data,

15 Jun 2023: 1. Statement of Policy 1.1 The University recognises that employees may, from time to time, have concerns or complaints about their work, working relationships or working environment. In this event employees can raise a grievance under this policy,

31 Aug 2023: Introduction This page explains how and why we collect, and use, your personal information when you visit the University of Cambridge’s ‘For Staff’ website (staff.admin.cam.ac.uk). Who will process my personal information?

26 Jan 2023: latest, to verify right to work before the 28 days after expiry deadline, as the ECS response can take up to 5 working days to be received.

8 Aug 2023: Policy Statement This policy sets out the rules and key principles in relation to the incurring, claiming, approving, and processing of expenses for employees. As a charitable organisation, the University has an obligation to ensure all funds are

22 Sep 2023: Search site. Human Resources. Immigration news. Immigration news. News and updates from the world of staff immigration in 2024. ... News and updates from 2023 are on our archive page.

25 Jan 2023: We are pleased to open registration for the fourth Diversifying Assessment Forum in 2023.

24 Mar 2023: The Hybrid Working Policy aims to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they so wish, whilst recognising that some roles will include tasks that can only be performed on University premises. It highlights that consideration

3 Feb 2023: Introducing myHR Andi Hudson, Director of HR, is pleased to announce that the University's new HR and payroll system will be called myHR and will launch in the summer of 2024. myHR is being introduced as part of the University’s HR Transformation

5 Jun 2023: The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators who have already undertaken the activities, reflection and teaching practice that make them eligible for accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education

28 Jul 2023: Gifts to employees for birthdays and other occasions are considered personal, non-business expenditure and must not be claimed via expenses. Tax treatment for gifts and individual recognition This table forms part of the Employee Expenses policy.

7 Mar 2023: The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2023 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr Mary Augusta Brazelton Department of History & Philosophy of Science Jesus College Prof. Nathan Crilly Department of Engineering Pr

27 Apr 2023: The Council and the General Board have approved a new Hybrid Working Policy to set out the University’s ongoing approach to working practices since the pandemic. The new policy was developed following engagement sessions with Heads of Institutions

1 Aug 2023: Generally, the University will neither pay nor reimburse the costs of personal healthcare. Tax treatment of health and wellbeing costs This table forms part of the Employee Expenses policy. Any deviations from the policy must adhere to the key

15 Jun 2023: 3. Eligibility 3.1 Save where expressly excluded, this policy applies to employees in the Assistant, Contract Research and Unestablished Academic and Academic-related categories who wish to raise a grievance (the “Employee”) and replaces all

10 Oct 2023: We are pleased to congratulate the Blended Learning Service on their new dedicated website, which can be found at www.blendedlearning.cam.ac.uk. The Blended Learning Service is a centrally-provisioned resource dedicated to enabling and enhancing

7 Jun 2023: The latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund is now open for applications until 14 July 2023. ... Bulletin ID:. 137. Bulletin Summary:. Details about the latest round fo the Career Support Fund.

1 Aug 2023: Any deviations from the Expenses policy must adhere to the key principles and be authorised by the Head of Institution. A record of the extenuating circumstances must be kept for audit purposes.

28 Mar 2023: Over the course of this nine-month cohort programme you will explore theories of learning, develop a philosophy of teaching and learning, enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment, and expand your knowledge and practice

14 Apr 2023: As the Human Resources Transformation Programme (HRTP) continues preparations to move the University to the new HR and payroll system, myHR, it is important that unwanted and outdated data is removed from our current HR system, CHRIS. Keeping

1 Aug 2023: Claims must be submitted via the Concur system approved by the Finance Division. Claims for out-of-pocket reimbursements, e.g., paid for using a personal payment card, must be submitted no later then 3 months from the date the expenditure was

26 Jun 2023: Last week we enjoyed a beautiful evening at Fitzwilliam College celebrating the 2023 winners of the Pilkington Prize on Thursday 22 June. Thirteen members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes

20 Jun 2023: On Friday 9 June, the Regent House approved a new Dignity at Work Policy and a combined Grievance Policy, both of which come into effect today (Tuesday 20 June). These policies, which were developed following consultation with University staff and

28 Jul 2023: Before undertaking any business travel, employees must consider whether the business purpose can be achieved without needing to travel. Virtual meetings can offer an efficient (in terms of both time and cost) and sustainable alternative to physical

2 Jun 2023: The Academic Career Pathway (Teaching & Scholarship) has been introduced to recognise the contribution of colleagues whose primary responsibilities are teaching focused.

28 Jul 2023: All expenses must be incurred in accordance with the following five key principles. 1.

23 Nov 2023: As part of the Technician Commitment work across the University, a series of videos have been put together to showcase some of the technical staff colleagues and their diverse roles across many sectors within the University. One the technicians, Rob

13 Nov 2023: Registration is open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors, which was postponed from earlier in the academic year. Monday 15 January 2024 Register for the Annual Meeting 2023-24 Hosted by

24 Nov 2023: As part of the Technician Commitment work across the University, a series of videos have been put together to showcase some of the technical staff colleagues and their diverse roles across many sectors within the University.

22 Mar 2023: 9. Glossary Annual hours: Total working hours are calculated over a year rather than a week. This means people can work according to the peaks and troughs of activity over the year. Compressed working hours: Allows people to work their total number

24 Mar 2023: 2. Definitions 2.1. Hybrid working. A type of flexible working that focusses on the location in which work is undertaken, with some work being undertaken in the workplace and some work being undertaken in an agreed remote working environment. 2.2.

21 Mar 2023: 2. Eligibility 2.1 This Policy applies to all University employees. 2.2 All University employees have the statutory right to make a flexible working request from the first day of employment.

24 Mar 2023: 4. Who is this policy for? 4.1. This Policy applies to all University staff. 4.2. This Policy does not apply to employees and workers solely engaged by the Colleges, who should refer to their College’s policy on hybrid working if available.

22 Mar 2023: Supporting Guidance The pages in this section provide information for Heads of Institution and line managers on various aspects of flexible working practices at the University. They aim to provide guidance for those considering individual requests

16 Jun 2023: 5. Procedure 5.1 Informal resolution 5.1.1 Many issues can be resolved quickly and informally through a discussion between the Employee and their line manager, or any other individual concerned, in the course of everyday working relationships. Where

22 Mar 2023: 5. Legislation 5.1 This Policy complies with national legislation, including the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000, the Fixed-term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002, the

16 Jun 2023: Supporting resources Below are some practical resources to help staff using and supporting the processes under this Grievance Policy. Flowcharts Informal resolution flowchart (direct informal resolution and informal resolution with support processes)

8 Mar 2023: We are asking all staff to log in to Employee Self Service to ensure that the personal information we hold for you is up to date. We do this regularly because we want to ensure we can contact you in an emergency and that our staff information is

24 Mar 2023: The Hybrid Working Policy is supported by guidance to ensure a consistent and fair approach to decisions around hybrid working and to support institutions, line managers and staff in identifying and agreeing hybrid working arrangements.

15 Jun 2023: 2. Content and Scope 2.1 Grievances may involve a wide range of issues. For example: work relationships, bullying, harassment, discrimination, terms and conditions of employment, working practices, health and safety, and the working environment. 2.2

24 Mar 2023: 3. Purpose of the policy 3.1. In support of the University’s commitment to enable hybrid working where possible, the Policy sets out the arrangements for and expectations around hybrid working across the University.

20 Dec 2023: John Nicolson, the Technician Commitment Co-ordinator, for the PPD section in HR, has won a Professional Services Recognition award.

17 Jun 2023: 6. Code of Behaviour 6.1. In an environment that encourages and celebrates freedom of thought and expression, it is vital that our behaviour towards one another remains courteous and professional. The following Code, developed in conjunction with

28 Jul 2023: Latest version 23 April 2024. 2024 University of Cambridge.

21 Mar 2023: 3. Purpose of the policy 3.1 The Policy sets out the statutory procedure to be followed when staff ask to work flexibly. Requests can be made on either a permanent or temporary basis. The Policy also sets out the considerations specifically for

17 Jun 2023: 3. Who is this Policy for? 3.1. This Policy applies to all University employees and workers. 3.2. This Policy does not apply to employees and workers solely engaged by the Colleges, who should refer to their College’s policies and procedures on

17 Jun 2023: 11. Training and development opportunities 11.1. It is everyday interactions that indicate courteous and professional environments, whether in informal social situations, agreeing and allocating work, managing change, supporting development,

16 Jun 2023: 6.6.1  The Employee should make a complaint in a timely fashion (normally immediately after the incident or at the latest within three months of the most recent incident or