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23 Feb 2018: Members of USS will be notified of relevant news about the scheme in the USS bulletin, an occasional e-bulletin produced by the University to which all USS members at Cambridge

19 Nov 2018: and responsible research practices, as well as networking opportunities.

31 Jan 2018: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen Toope, is inviting all members of the collegiate University to participate in an online questionnaire as part of mycambridge, a University-wide consultation. The questionnaire will be online from Monday 23

15 Mar 2018: Doctor of Medical Science. Dame Frances Ashcroft (Girton College), Royal Society GlaxoSmithKline Research Professor, University of Oxford, medical physiologist.

9 May 2018: The University is holding an open meeting for staff who are members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).

20 Jun 2018: His research focuses on the application of concepts of addiction, mental illness, and learning disability in various historical and contemporary contexts, particularly as used in state-sponsored campaigns of social welfare

3 Jan 2018: You can also follow PPD on Twitter for tips and ideas, as well as training news.

2 Aug 2018: Now in its sixth year, Cycle to Work Day is the UK's largest cycling event to celebrate everyday cycling. Cambridge has a proud cycling tradition and the University has one of the highest rates of cycling in the UK - 39% of staff cycle every day

15 Oct 2018: Search site. For staff. Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2018. The scheme is open to all administrative staff across the University whose work supports research, teaching and scholarship; and nominations may be

21 Oct 2018: In addition to the 2018 COPSS Presidents’ Award, Professor Samworth received the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Research Prize (2008), RSS Guy Medal in Bronze (2012), Philip Leverhulme Prize (2014), and Adams

24 Jan 2018: An earlier version of this message was sent from the Chief Financial Officer to all USS members at the University on 24 January 2018. The following has been updated to clarify information relating to the total employer contribution rate. The

26 Apr 2018: Search site. For staff. 2017 Roger de Spoelberch Prize. Professor David Rubinsztein (Cambridge Institute for Medical Research) has been awarded the ninth annual 2017 Roger de Spoelberch prize for his contributions ... The objective of this Foundation’s

23 Jan 2018: The ballot closed on 19 January and the result is a mandate for industrial action. A decision on proposals for USS benefit reform is expected to be reached on 23 January and a further update will be provided after the meeting. The University

10 Jul 2018: From his earliest research work in the 1970s, John has been a pioneer in the development of numerical models to address problems related to the chemistry of the atmosphere. ... His research confirmed the decline of the ozone layer in the Arctic and over

11 Jul 2018: The Academic Secretary is Head of the Academic Division, with responsibility to ensure the integration of academic administration across the University. The role includes providing support for academic strategy and planning and, in this capacity,

10 Jul 2018: Carmen Palacios-Berraquero’s research lies at the interface between two disciplines: 2-dimensional materials and quantum optics. ... This research represents the marriage of 2D-semiconductor technology with QIT, paving the way for 2D materials as

4 Apr 2018: I join the chorus of voices who have strongly condemned the abhorrent national campaign of letters advocating violence against Muslims yesterday. Our thriving, multicultural community is underpinned by a mutual respect that stands against all such

22 May 2018: EFMD is a unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development and is recognised globally as an accreditation body for quality & impact assessment

10 Jul 2018: The latest news and University statements on USS are available on our For Staff pages.

28 Feb 2018: A Senior Lecturer in Sociology, her research focuses on the ‘quality’ of the experience of racism: what racism does, what it feels like. ... His research is concerned with inequality, which he describes as “one of the biggest problems of our time,

9 Apr 2018: Search site. For staff. Clare Grey receives Royal Society Research Professorship. ... Professor Grey and her research group study the nature of solid state materials using techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, X-ray and Neutron scattering, electron

26 Jun 2018: The following briefing on USS has been prepared by the University’s Pensions Working Group in consultation with Cambridge UCU. It was sent as an email to all staff on Tuesday 26 June.

28 Sep 2018: The latest news and University statements on USS are available on our For Staff pages.

17 Jul 2018: On Friday 13 July, an open meeting held at the Jean Thomas Lecture Theatre in the Sanger Building, Department of Biochemistry, gave staff the chance to hear the latest in the USS pension discussion. Professor Richard Farndale, UCU pensions

26 Apr 2018: Professor Tony Kouzarides, group leader at the Wellcome Trust/ Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute, has been elected an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, in the Biological Sciences class.

22 Nov 2018: We are more aware than ever of how post-consumer waste, particularly plastic waste, is damaging the health of our planet. One of the major commitments in the University’s Environmental Vision, Policy and Strategy is to reduce the volume of waste

3 Sep 2018: I am writing to let you know that the University has agreed to implement the national pay settlement recommended by the University and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA), the national negotiating body for university employers. This provides for a

4 Dec 2018: Professor Richard Prager, formerly Head of the School of Technology, has been appointed Head of the Department of Engineering. He succeeds Dr Claire Barlow, who became interim Head of the Department of Engineering when Professor David Cardwell left

27 Nov 2018: The USS Trustee has recently provided an update to USS members on its response to both the Joint Expert Panel (JEP) report and the recent member consultation on cost-sharing. A summary of this update is provided below and is being issued jointly by

17 Dec 2018: Director (Biological Sciences) gave an update from the Research Office; Graeme Ross, Immigration and Compliance Manager, spoke on immigration and residency; and Professor Graham Virgo, Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) gave

21 Jun 2018: Cambridge offers some of the world’s best research-led teaching, and it is also teaching that is student-focused and tailored to the individual as well, balancing the large-scale, ... 2018 Pilkington Prize Winners. Dr Folma Buss: Reader in Molecular

21 May 2018: On Thursday 17 May, an open meeting held in the Babbage Lecture Theatre gave staff a chance to hear more about national developments around the disputed 2017 valuation of USS, and to put questions to a panel. Speakers identified some of the problems

10 Apr 2018: As part of the preparations for changes to data protection law from May this year, the University has recently issued a new Data Protection Policy. Among other things, the Policy makes all staff responsible for undertaking relevant data protection

22 Mar 2018: The University has published its Gender Pay Gap report. Pro-active work in recent years has contributed to a reduction in the pay gap year-on-year, but it is not closing as fast as we would like. The Vice-Chancellor has joined with other senior

23 Oct 2018: and outlines the University’s position on the mobility of students and staff, and the importance of research collaboration with European partners.

6 Feb 2018: Dr Kennedy joins the University from the National Cancer Research Institute, where she has been Director since 2013. ... She has previously worked in strategic relations and programme management for several scientific research institutes, including

17 May 2018: The programme for this year’s Festival of Wellbeing is now available online. The Festival takes place between Monday 25 June and Friday 6 July, with events at many different locations across the University. Staff wellbeing is important to the

12 Oct 2018: All College Chapels will be holding Remembrance Sunday services on Sunday, 11 November (times vary, please check College websites for details). For the Clare College service, 199 unique orders of service will be printed, each telling the story of a

30 May 2018: The Vice Chancellor is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Phil Allmendinger as his Senior Adviser on Regional Affairs. Professor Allmendinger is Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of Land Economy, and

27 Mar 2018: Search site. For staff. Ben Simons awarded 2018 Royal Society EP Abraham Research Professorship. ... The Royal Society Research Professorships are the Society’s premier research awards and help release the best leading researchers from teaching and

14 Mar 2018: On Friday 9 March, an open meeting gave staff a chance to hear more about the University's position on USS, and to put questions to senior leaders. The speakers were: Professor Richard Farndale, UCU pensions representative; Anthony Odgers, Chief

16 May 2018: Eddington (North West Cambridge Development) is now open to the community and is currently home to approximately 200 staff members alongside over 300 post-graduate students. Additional subsidised properties have now been completed and are ready to

19 Nov 2018: Head of Education Services is a new role that brings together the strategic, policy-related and operational support of the University’s educational activities in advance of the opening of the Student Services Centre in Spring 2019. The Head of

3 Aug 2018: Dr Kastenmüller said:. Claudia Langenberg is known for her research on genetic causes of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. ... The award provides a stimulus to integrate our research even more closely with that of our

8 May 2018: Dr Judy Hirst, who leads a research group at the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, is the Royal Society of Chemistry Interdisciplinary Prize winner for 2018.

26 Sep 2018: He says: “Technicians make a fundamental contribution to the output of the University, by supporting all aspects of teaching and research.

13 Sep 2018: The Joint Expert Panel (JEP) was set up after employers and members failed to reach agreement on benefit reform following the disputed 2017 valuation of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). The JEP met several times over the summer of 2018

4 May 2018: It is a great honour to be recognised by the Royal Geographical Society for the Busk Medal, and for the award citation which confirms the importance of interdisciplinary research on the

23 Feb 2018: In a statement released today, Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Toope said: "The industrial action that we saw yesterday here and at universities across the country is deeply regrettable. "We have a duty to students to ensure they receive the b

29 Jun 2018: The other Pro-Vice-Chancellors are: Professor Chris Abell (Research), Professor Eilís Ferran (Institutional and International Relations), Professor Andy Neely (Business and Enterprise Relations).