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1 Apr 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Cancer Research UK Grant Finance Changes New Jisc-funded service for recruiting participants Become a member of the Research Data Management Project Group Open Science Framework - platform to manage research

24 Feb 2016: Taxis are regulated by the Cambridge City Council. Drivers should be courteous and get you to your destination by the quickest possible route. Most local destinations cost between £6 to £10. Taxi ranks are located on St. Andrew's Street, Parkside,

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24 Feb 2016: Buses are a good way to travel as they occur frequently and are cost effective. Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach

19 Feb 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers X5 Training for Departments X5 Unavailable – Tuesday 1st March between 07: 00 and 09:00 Reminder: Researchfish submission periods open Equipment and research data sharing information sessions 2. RELEVANT TO:

10 Mar 2016: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Code Commodity QA MAIL SERVICES QAA FRANKING CHARGES QAB POSTAGE STAMPS QB MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, LEASE AND MAINTENANCE QBA MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT PURCHASE QBB MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT RENTAL QBC

24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) has comprehensive guidance and support for parents with babies and toddlers. You may also contact your family doctor (GP) at any time with questions or for appointments. Also, you may see someone at home called a

4 Mar 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers DEADLINE: RCUK Researchfish submission period closing 10 March 2016 Eligibility of claims related to irrecoverable VAT on Innovate UK grants 2. RELEVANT TO: Research students DEADLINE: RCUK Researchfish

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4 Feb 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers X5 Update - new fEC and MRF/SRF rates Budget Calculator - PI Incentive removed Researchfish: submission periods for several funders have opened Round table discussion about CC BY requirements 2. RELEVANT TO:

6 Dec 2016: You should also send a new CV into the TES office, this should include your latest experience.

22 Jan 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Researchfish training workshop taking place today (22 Jan.) in Cambridge RCUK Researchfish collection period 2016 DMP support service 2. RELEVANT TO: Research students Researchfish training workshop taking

24 Feb 2016: There are 52 police forces in Britain, mainly organised on a local basis. Cambridgeshire Constabulary is responsible for policing Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Please be aware of the legal issues regarding the following: Alcohol Alcohol is classed

9 Mar 2016: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Code Commodity KA CONTINUOUS STATIONERY, PRE-PRINTED, LISTING PAPER, LABELS ETC KAA FANFOLD PAPER KAB CONTINUOUS STATIONERY KAC LISTING PAPER KB PRINTER PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE KBA B&W LASER

21 Mar 2016: Description This report includes details of (i) all overdue reviews (since the institution went live with SRD), (ii) all reviews completed during the last month and (iii) all reviews due within the current month. The following columns are shown:

8 Jan 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Reminder- Registration for Researchfish workshop on 22 Jan. 2016, at 1:30pm for PIs and 2:30pm for dep. administrators Wellcome Trust’s and CRUK’s requirements for data sharing – meet the funders

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24 Feb 2016: Cambridge is one of the best places to cycle because it is relatively flat and has an extensive cycle route network. It is a practical alternative to driving and is fun, safe, and a healthy activity for all ages. There are many stores where you can

15 Sep 2016: The Research Data Team is looking to recruit Data Champions from across the University of Cambridge to act as the local expert on Research Data Management (RDM) within their department, institute or college. You will have the opportunity to meet

9 Mar 2016: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Code Commodity LA ANIMAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, ACCOMMODATION, ACCESSORIES LB LABORATORY ANIMALS LBA CATS (FELINE) LBB DOGS (CANINE) LBC HORSES (EQUINE) LBD CATTLE (BOVINE) LBDA CALVES LBE SHEEP (OVINE

24 Feb 2016: If you need to telephone for an ambulance you should dial 999 (the call is free). You will be asked to explain the medical emergency. An emergency response vehicle will be sent to your location to take you/the patient to an accident and emergency

11 Oct 2016: Open Access Week 2016 is taking place from 24th – 30th October 2016 and the Office of Scholarly Communication is marking the occasion with several events including 1. Preprints: biomedical science publication in the era of Twitter and Facebook

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24 Feb 2016: Driving in the UK on your existing licence Country of issue Can you drive in the UK? Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

15 Apr 2016: The invoicing process from UFS Grants has been developed and improved and will be released in to the live system on Tuesday, 19th April 2016. One of the improvements is the facility for the grants module to automatically attach an expenditure

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge is within commutable distance from four international airports: London Stansted London Luton London Heathrow London Gatwick London Stansted The closest major airport to Cambridge is London Stansted. It is around 25 miles away (around 30

22 Jan 2016: Most University funders now require data management plans as compulsory part of grant applications. Therefore, the Research Data Management team have launched a new service to support researchers in writing Data Management Plans. The service offers

24 Feb 2016: The University is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff. The wellbeing strategy aims to support the University’s mission and core values of freedom of thought and expression,

19 Feb 2016: For your convenience, we would like to offer X5 Training at your Department. Please note this training will follow the same format as the X5 training already on offer. Should you be interested in taking up this offer, please note the following:

24 Feb 2016: Childcare There is a lot to think about when choosing the right type of childcare. Allow enough time to research the best option for your child and make contact with providers as soon as possible, as there can be waiting lists. Family friendly leave,

25 Oct 2016: The next Research Grants User Meeting will be Tuesday 1st November 2016 1.30pm - 3pm Mill Lane Lecture Theatre Room 7 Minutes of the previous meeting and an agenda for Tuesday's meeting are available here.

24 Feb 2016: As soon as you think you are pregnant you should make an appointment with your local doctor or midwife. Being pregnant may affect the treatment of any current or future illness. Your pregnancy will be treated confidentially (even if you are under 16)

24 Feb 2016: Prospective staff and visitors to the University often wish to bring their family members with them. Depending on the type of visa the prospective staff member or visitor holds, it is often possible to secure a visa which will also permit family

25 Nov 2016: The next Research Grants User Meeting (RGUG) will be Thursday 8th December 2016 9:30 - 11am Lecture Room 3, Inglis Building, Dept of Engineering, Trumpington Street Note: the venue has changed from Mill Lane to Dept of Engineering. Minutes of the

24 Feb 2016: Even if you are entitled to free health treatment, you may have to pay for your prescription medicines if you live in England. A prescription charge in England is currently £8.20 for one item (as of January 2016). If you are exempt you will not

18 Mar 2016: The date for the next RGUG meeting has been moved from 31st March to 5th May 2016. Please refer to the ROO website for details.

22 Mar 2016: Description This report includes details of training requirements enetered on review records completed during the last month. The following columns are shown: School Institution Person Reference no Surname Forename Title Posn Ref: position reference

15 Apr 2016: The Research Operations Office would like to thank all researchers and students for taking their time to submit their outcomes. We also appreciate the effort made by all Node Administrators to facilitate the submission. Please see below the

24 Feb 2016: Telephone You will probably have an existing phone line within your property which to connect your internet and phone services. You will need to contact British Telecom (BT) to have a phone line installed if one does not already exist within your

28 Oct 2016: The University of Oxford, in conjunction with HMG Export Controls Organisation will be hosting the first ever national workshop on Export Controls for the HE sector on Tuesday 29th November 2016 2-4pm University of Oxford The session is open to

24 Feb 2016: As soon as you arrive in the UK and find accommodation it is very important to register with a doctor in the area where you live. Do not wait until you are ill. In the UK, Doctors are often referred to as ‘GPs’ which stands for ‘General

25 Oct 2016: In preparation for the forthcoming funders’ collection period between 6 February and 16 March 2017, the University of Cambridge is taking part in a pilot project to help its researchers (including students) by providing an automatic upload

24 Feb 2016: The local Cambridge News also has a jobs section on their website.

21 Jul 2016: We have been asked to circulate a presentation by EPSRC on the research landscape, and delivery plan in response to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Please refer to the ROO website for the presentation slides.

24 Feb 2016: Income tax Please note: With regards to tax payments, the University cannot offer advice on your individual circumstances, and you must contact an independent tax advisor. For all queries relating to individual tax codes, please contact the HMRC

13 Oct 2016: In January 2017 there will be an audit of grants from US Federal Sources (either funded directly by a federal agency or indirectly, through a third party). We are expecting 20% of our federally funded grants to be sampled for review. This will be a

24 Feb 2016: You may decide to take out private health insurance in the UK or take out insurance in your home country before arriving in the UK. There are a vast range of companies providing this service via the internet. University employees have access to

26 May 2016: Grant applications submitted from August 2015 onwards Applications from August 2015 onwards will have been submitted on the WT Grant Tracker system. For these applications, Grant Start Certificates (GSCs) now need to be submitted through WT Grant

24 Feb 2016: Access to the NHS is universal, but depending on your immigration status within the UK, you may be charged for accessing certain services.

13 Apr 2016: Description This monthly report shows current nurses whose NMC registration is due to end in the next 9 months (or has already lapsed).This is part of the new nurses revalidation process. Institutions need to discuss this with their nurses to ensure