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Offices | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices18 Nov 2016: The University’s central offices work in partnership with Schools, Faculties and Departments, providing core professional and administrative services in support of Cambridge’s academic and charitable mission. -
The BMJ Awards 2016 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/the-bmj-awards-201613 May 2016: Prof Rebecca Fitzgerald (MRC Cancer Unit) and her Upper GI team recently received a Gastroenterology Team Award from the BMJ (Cytosponge – find cancer early). The BMJ Awards are the UKs premier medical awards programme, recognising and celebrating -
Office of Registrary | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/office-of-registrary28 Nov 2016: Dr Jonathan Nicholls retires from the office of Registrary on 31 December 2016. Following advertisement and a search process supported by recruitment consultants, the Council has decided not to appoint substantively to the office of Registrary at -
Public connections | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/public-connections4 Mar 2016: Search site. For staff. Public connections. Are you an academic, postgraduate research student or member of staff with demonstrable commitment to public engagement? ... awards. The awards have been set up to recognise and reward those who take part in -
Spotlight on: IT | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/spotlight-on-it5 Feb 2016: Educational Technologies – and mould them into a single organisation capable of providing outstanding support for the University’s research, teaching and administration. ... A key opportunity is the potential to harness the innovation that goes on in -
Employee services | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/employee-services18 Nov 2016: The University is committed to supporting its staff at work. The links on the left-hand side of this page provide quick access to some of the most popular employee services, based on feedback from staff. They are intended to support people across -
Susanne J. Levinson Prize | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/susanne-j-levinson-prize10 Nov 2016: Everywhere the research is formidable, yet expressed with an enviable lightness of touch." A "pleasure to read", "Haeckel’s Embryos will be appreciated as a model for work which considers controversy, ... scholar), the Wellcome Trust (which funded the -
Support: IT Service Catalogue | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/support-it-service-catalogue22 May 2016: Search site. For staff. Support: IT Service Catalogue. A list of IT services provided by the UIS and UAS to support teaching, learning, research and administration. -
St Catharine's elects new Master | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/st-catharines-elects-new-master22 Feb 2016: Sir Mark will take up office in September 2016, succeeding Professor Dame Jean Thomas, who has been Master of St Catharine’s since 2007. Professor Sir Mark Welland is Professor of Nanotechnology and Head of Electrical Engineering at the -
Spotlight on: alternative meeting spaces | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/spotlight-on-alternative-meeting-spaces29 Jan 2016: From the design of its buildings to its collegiate make-up, the University has always emphasised environments that bring people together to exchange ideas. Today, thanks to mobile devices and Wi-Fi, these places to meet and work encompass cafés and -
Professional services | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/professional-services18 Nov 2016: applying for research funding. -
Hamilton Fairley Award | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/hamilton-fairley-award7 Sep 2016: It rewards medical oncologists for their outstanding achievements in cancer science and clinical / translational research. ... Prof. Caldas’ research focus is the functional genomics of breast cancer and its biological and clinical implications. -
Celebrating impact | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/celebrating-impact21 Jun 2016: Five prizes were presented to staff whose research has led to considerable impact beyond academia. ... A further six prizes were awarded to staff who have demonstrated high-quality public engagement with their research. -
Cambridge announces new University Librarian | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/cambridge-announces-new-university-librarian8 Dec 2016: Dr Gardner is currently Director of Library Services and the University Librarian at the University of Bristol, and before that, she worked at Exeter University and Leeds University. Dr Gardner will take up her new post in April 2017. -
Spotlight on: the role of technicians | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/spotlight-on-the-role-of-technicians13 Jun 2016: The technician. Today, Cambridge has 800 technicians who play a vital role in teaching and research. ... Current projects range from aero engine blades for the Whittle Laboratory to components for earthquake research at the Schofield Centre. -
British Academy welcomes new Fellows | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/british-academy-welcomes-new-fellows26 Jul 2016: Search site. For staff. British Academy welcomes new Fellows. Five Cambridge academics have been honoured by the British Academy in recognition of their outstanding research. ... Professor Simon Goldhill. Professor of Greek; Director of the Centre for -
Improving staff induction | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/improving-staff-induction12 Aug 2016: It contains essential information for staff, including guidance on relocation, pay and benefits, and aims to complement the local induction programmes that take place throughout the University. The website also has a section for managers an -
New US Scholars selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarship | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/new-us-scholars-selected-for-gates-cambridge-scholarship11 Feb 2016: The Scholars will be members of 28 academic departments in Cambridge and will study and research subjects ranging from the health implications of a sugar tax and the role of schools -
Partha Dasgupta awarded Tyler Prize | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/partha-dasgupta-awarded-tyler-prize15 Mar 2016: Search site. For staff. Partha Dasgupta awarded Tyler Prize. The award recognises decades of research that has served society by “illuminating connections between poverty, sustainable development and environmental health”, as well -
Higher Education Green Paper | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/higher-education-green-paper27 Jan 2016: The Green Paper was published on 6 November 2015 and sets out proposals to change the higher education landscape. Proposals include the introduction of a Teaching Excellence Framework and the creation of a new Office for Students. The government -
Post-EU referendum support | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/post-eu-referendum-support9 Sep 2016: The sessions will include a presentation with legal and practical information about residency and routes to citizenship, and there will be opportunities for staff to discuss any concerns they may have following the results of July’s referendum. -
Biochemical Society Thudichum Medal 2017 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/biochemical-society-thudichum-medal-201712 Apr 2016: The award, named after a pioneer of brain chemistry research, recognises the advances made by David and his group in using autophagy upregulation as a possible therapeutic strategy in neurodegenerative diseases -
Sharing specialist resources | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/sharing-specialist-resources21 Nov 2016: Search site. For staff. Sharing specialist resources. The website identifies two separate databases where research staff can advertise their resources – an internal service for sharing between departments and with a number -
GSK Discovery Fast Track Challenge 2015 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/gsk-discovery-fast-track-challenge-201512 Apr 2016: Search site. For staff. GSK Discovery Fast Track Challenge 2015. Congratulations to Professor Paul Lehner (Cambridge Institute for Medical Research) who has won the GSK Discovery Fast Track Challenge, designed to ... accelerate the translation of -
Safer cycling into Cambridge | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/safer-cycling-into-cambridge23 May 2016: A number of options have been proposed to separate cyclists and motorists between Richmond Road and the Histon Road junction. The stretch of road passes Murray Edwards and Fitzwilliam colleges and is the main route into central Cambridge from the -
The 2016 Heineken Prize for Medicine | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/the-2016-heineken-prize-for-medicine10 May 2016: These are the largest international research prizes in the Netherlands and are awarded every other year. ... Steve Jackson is the Quick Professor of Biology at the University of Cambridge and head of Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the Gurdon Institute -
Proposed transport improvements | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/proposed-transport-improvements11 Feb 2016: The proposed bus link will connect the south and west of the city near or alongside the M11, removing the need for busses to travel through the congested city centre. To accompany the route, new Park and Ride services and a possible cycle link -
Prof Christine Holt awarded Ferrier Medal 2017 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/prof-christine-holt-awarded-ferrier-medal-201720 Jul 2016: The Royal Society award recognizes Holt's work in understanding molecular mechanisms involved in nerve growth, guidance and targeting -
Funding for innovative teaching and learning projects | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/funding-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning-projects-08 Jan 2016: The award offers grants of up to £20,000 for University staff to fund creative projects. It aims to promote innovative practice in teaching and learning techniques by providing start-up funding for creative or exploratory projects ineligible for -
Professor Sir Patrick Sissons (1945-2016) | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/professor-sir-patrick-sissons-1945-201610 Oct 2016: Cambridge is now a designated centre of excellence for research into critical pathogen-host interactions. ... and was Distinguished Visitor of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research. -
Pioneering teaching methods trialled across the University | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/pioneering-teaching-methods-trialled-across-the-university15 Apr 2016: Nine new projects are benefiting from the Teaching and Learning Innovation Fund. They were selected following a call for bids at the end of last year by the Digital Teaching and Learning Sub-committee, which is responsible for steering the -
Appointments for the West and North West Cambridge Estates | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/appointments-for-the-west-and-north-west-cambridge-estates6 Apr 2016: Roger Bright (pictured left) has been appointed the new Chair of the Syndicate for the West and North West Cambridge Estates. He will lead the Syndicate members who provide strategic governance for the developments. Roger, who started his four-year -
Dr Rob Wallach appointed as Director of Postdoctoral Affairs | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/dr-rob-wallach-appointed-as-director-of-postdoctoral-affairs17 Feb 2016: A Life Fellow – and recently Vice-Provost – of King's and an Emeritus Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, Dr Wallach’s research has focused on joining materials, ... Much of our ground-breaking research is -
Lent Term Open Meeting for Administrative Staff | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/lent-term-open-meeting-for-administrative-staff6 Apr 2016: the future of research funding – although this was unlikely to be an easy ride for the government given the Tories’ minority status in the House of Lords. ... of teaching and research, and make informed decisions in relation to future resource -
Dr Tanya Hutter awarded Fellowship at 2016 L’Oréal UNESCO ceremony |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/dr-tanya-hutter-awarded-fellowship-at-2016-loreal-unesco-ceremony28 Jun 2016: The UK & Ireland fellowships have been designed to provide flexible financial help to outstanding female postdoctoral scientists to continue research in their chosen fields. ... The fellowships, worth £15,000 each, can be spent on whatever they may need -
Shaping the future of research administration at Cambridge | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/shaping-the-future-of-research-administration-at-cambridge6 May 2016: detail any difficulties arising from the current structure of the Research Operations Office. ... If you have had experience of research administration in other institutions, please provide any exemplars of good practice. -
New Director of the Institute of Continuing Education appointed | For …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/new-director-of-the-institute-of-continuing-education-appointed21 Mar 2016: He has previously worked across the life science and medical sectors for leading organisations including The Royal Veterinary College, GlaxoSmithKline and the Medical Research Council where he founded and led a -
Professor Russell Cowburn awarded the 'Clifford Paterson Medal…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/professor-russell-cowburn-awarded-the-clifford-paterson-medal-and-lecture5 Oct 2016: currently emerging from the rapidly changing research field of nanostructured magnetic materials, and how that new physics finds use in computer memory, in novel biomedical technologies and in detecting counterfeit documents ... The Clifford -
Harnessing digital technology to support teaching and learning | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/harnessing-digital-technology-to-support-teaching-and-learning8 Nov 2016: The ‘Lecture Capture’ pilot, which launches as part of a new Digital Education Strategy, will see staff from five departments using a variety of recording methods – including audio, video, and presentations with commentary attached – thr -
Professor Ron Martin awarded the Royal Geographical Society's…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/professor-ron-martin-awarded-the-royal-geographical-societys-victoria-medal4 May 2016: Professor Martin has been awarded the Victoria Medal in recognition of his extraordinary achievement in geographical research and public engagement. ... His research has fundamentally changed the way we think about the role of cities and regions in -
Payroll Giving – a chance to support charities though your salary |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/payroll-giving-a-chance-to-support-charities-though-your-salary7 Jan 2016: Whether you wish to support local charities or help fight more global challenges like the ongoing refugee crisis, Payroll Giving allows staff to pay money to good causes in a tax efficient way. The system is easy to access and you can donate to any -
Dr Jonathan Nicholls to retire as Registrary of the University | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/dr-jonathan-nicholls-to-retire-as-registrary-of-the-university5 May 2016: Dr Jonathan Nicholls, the University's Registrary, has decided to retire on 31 December 2016. Dr Nicholls, who is Cambridge's 26th Registrary, has been in post for more than eight years. During that time he has led many major initiatives a -
Two Cambridge Chemists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/two-cambridge-chemists-win-prestigious-royal-society-of-chemistry-awards9 May 2016: Bernardes directs a research program at the interface of chemistry and biology, at the University of Cambridge. ... His research focuses on ways to modify proteins for potential use in the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. -
Dr Meritxell Huch awarded Hamdan Award for Medical Research…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/dr-meritxell-huch-awarded-hamdan-award-for-medical-research-excellence-2015-201613 Nov 2016: Search site. For staff. Dr Meritxell Huch awarded Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence 2015-2016. ... I am extremely delighted, and very positively surprised at having been awarded the Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence," said Dr Huch. -
Award winning writer will oversee Artificial Intelligence research…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/award-winning-writer-will-oversee-artificial-intelligence-research-collaboration4 Jul 2016: Search site. For staff. Award winning writer will oversee Artificial Intelligence research collaboration. ... programmes. Dr Cave joins today and his first role will be to oversee the set-up of the research centre, which launches formally in October. -
Two Cambridge researchers recognised by the inaugural Royal Society…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/two-cambridge-researchers-recognised-by-the-inaugural-royal-society-athena-prize7 Nov 2016: Gibson is Head of the High Energy Physics Research Group at the Cavendish Laboratory and the School of Physical Sciences Equality & Diversity Champion at Cambridge. ... The purpose of the women@CL network is to put in place a positive action programme -
Royal Society appoints four Cambridge academics as new University…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/royal-society-appoints-four-cambridge-academics-as-new-university-research-fellows-for-201629 Sep 2016: Search site. For staff. Royal Society appoints four Cambridge academics as new University Research Fellows for 2016. ... The University Research Fellowship scheme aims to provide outstanding early career scientists, who have the potential to become -
Ensuring that student-facing processes are straightforward and fair | …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/ensuring-that-student-facing-processes-are-straightforward-and-fair2 Dec 2016: Launched this term as part of the Unified Administrative Service, the Office of Student Conduct, Complaints and Appeals (OSCCA) offers guidance on a number of student-related issues including discipline, fitness to study and examination appeals. It -
Case study: changing attitudes to mental health and illness | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/case-study-changing-attitudes-to-mental-health-and-illness14 Jun 2016: Even though she's a passionate advocate for mental health, Caroline Newman, Senior HR Adviser at the Clinical School, has been taken aback by the success of the Raising Mental Health Awareness programme she launched in April 2015. During its fir -
Cambridge academic awarded Fellowship by the Royal College of…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/cambridge-academic-awarded-fellowship-by-the-royal-college-of-obstetrics-and-gynaecology6 Oct 2016: These fellowships are awarded in recognition of the work of individuals who are not Members or Fellows of the RCOG, but who have demonstrated, through research or clinical commitment, major contributions
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