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18 Oct 2023: The OD team are currently supporting the development and launch of several new CoPs, including the Leadership & Management CoP, an EAs and PAs CoP and an EDI CoP. ... To support greater collaboration between HoIs, a new initiative was launched in 2023-24:

22 Jan 2024: Search site. Human Resources. New survey launched to gather views on the researcher reward and progression proposals. ... Some of the proposals put forward include changes to name titles for researchers, the introduction of new grades and a contribution

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

7 Jun 2023: The latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund is now open for applications until 14 July 2023. The fund provides grants of up to £10,000 to support staff whose careers have been adversely affected, either by the COVID-19 pandemic or

9 Feb 2024: Read and watch the highlights of the Technicians' Conference 2024 here.

16 Feb 2024: Search site. Human Resources. ‘Welcome Onboard’- Brand new ‘Leaders and Managers Network’ podcast episode released. ... With a previous career in Journalism, Alexandra creates videos, podcasts, news stories and more for the HR Division.

14 Dec 2023: Six episodes have been published with a seventh on the way in the new year. ... How do we Change. Let us talk Teams. New Horizons. Recruiting the right Candidate.

27 Mar 2024: Yes, but only if you made your new visa application before your current visa expires. ... evidence of your new visa application. a signed copy of an ‘ECS employee permission’ letter.

29 Feb 2024: Professor Sumi Madhok, a Professor of Political Theory and Gender Studies at the London School of Economics will be giving a talk on International Women’s Day.

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

27 Mar 2024: Yes, but only if you made your new visa application before your current visa expires. ... online right to work check, before you can start work in your new role.

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

28 Feb 2024: The Postdoc Academy team are asking University staff to come forward and become a Postdoc mentor.

27 Mar 2024: To enable you to apply for a new Skilled Worker Visa, the University has assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to you. ... If you are employed by another UK employer, you can continue working for them until the new Skilled Worker Visa application

15 Apr 2024: ask your authoriser to approve the previous timesheet before you submit the new one.

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.

13 Feb 2024: This means that in cases where the probationary period is less than the minimum period, role holders will retain the existing title and adopt the new title only once they have ... New T&S staff in Grades 6-8 will be unestablished, whilst staff in Grade 9

15 Apr 2024: If you are moving directly to your new contract then Payroll will link up your record, this will mean there is no need to issue a P45 or have you return ... it. If there is a gap of more than a week between your TES work and your new contract then

26 Mar 2024: No. The Tier 2 (General) visa route closed to new applicants on 1 December 2020, and was replaced with the Skilled Worker Visa route. ... All current Tier 2 visa holders can extend their leave under this new route and obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.

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)

15 Apr 2024: Search site. Human Resources. Pay FAQs. Q. Do I get paid overtime? Temporary workers get paid for all hours worked, so if your expected working hours are 36.5hpw, but on the request of your supervisor you work 40 hours in one week, then you will be

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

26 Jan 2024: We are inviting all employees to participate in the University Staff Culture Survey by 7 February 2024. 

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

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: 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

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,

15 Jun 2023: 4. Roles and Responsibilities 4.1 An eligible employee who wishes to raise a grievance has a responsibility to do so in a timely manner, as set out in section 6.6.1, and should be willing to participate constructively in an open discussion of the

5 Apr 2024: The new post must be suitable and appropriate for the employee in the circumstances and the new contractual provisions must not be substantially less favourable than those of the previous contract.

16 Feb 2024: Most non-UK/Irish academics and researchers who wish to visit the UK can do so via one of categories within the Standard Visitor visa system. The categories are: Business Academic Permitted paid engagement If none of these categories suit your

2 Nov 2023: Sarah Hughes, in an interview with HR Communications team answered a series of questions on a series of new Calm Spaces, that Sarah and her colleague Caroline McSharry, are providing for

17 Jun 2023: 2. Purpose of this Policy 2.1. This Policy aims to prevent inappropriate behaviour in the workplace and resolve incidents of such behaviour if they occur.

16 Feb 2024: About the form Please read the guidance Academic (Teaching and Scholarship) Career Pathway: Process for transfers between the academic career pathways before completing the relevant form below. Obtaining a copy of the form Copies of the forms can be

16 Jun 2023: 7. Guidance and Additional Sources 7.1 Links to other related University policies can be found below: Dignity at Work Policy (2023 ed.) Whistleblowing Policy Disciplinary Policies University’s Statement on Freedom of Speech University-wide

17 Jun 2023: 13. Associated policies and statements 13.1.

17 Jun 2023: 8. What to do when you are the subject of concerns being raised 8.1. It can be a disconcerting and upsetting experience for an individual to be approached and told that their behaviour could be construed as inappropriate. If this is done through an

19 Feb 2024: Overview The maximum duration of this visa category is 12 months, and everyone who wishes to apply under this category must have been granted a visa before they travel the UK regardless of their visit duration or nationality.

17 Jun 2023: 12. How to raise complaints not directly covered by this Policy 12.1. University employees or workers who have a complaint against a student should contact their HR Business Partnering Team in the first instance who will liaise with the Office of

17 Jun 2023: 9. What happens if you have behaved inappropriately 9.1. While this Policy emphasises the value of an early, informal resolution process, there will be situations that can only be resolved through a formal grievance. Where a formal grievance is

17 Jun 2023: Supporting resources Dignity at Work Policy video Introducing the University of Cambridge’s Dignity at Work Policy The University is committed to nurturing a culture in which we treat one another with courtesy and professionalism, even while

19 Feb 2024: Overview Permission as a Standard Visitor (business category), whether granted before travel or where entry is sought and granted at the border, will be valid for a maximum of 6 months. Citizens of countries on this list will always need to have

16 Jun 2023: If new information is required from them in relation to the grounds of appeal in order to decide the outcome, they will be provided with the necessary information and an opportunity

16 Jun 2023: 6. General Principles 6.1 At any stage of the procedure, those involved in attempting a resolution or in investigating a complaint must act fairly and in accordance with good practice and the principles set out below. Any person against whom a

19 Feb 2024: Applications for Standard Visitor (business and permitted paid engagement categories) visas cannot be made from inside the UK. Applications for Standard Visitor (academic category) can only be made in the UK if the original permission was granted

17 Jun 2023: 10. How we will support you 10.1. Support services 10.1.1. The University is committed to providing support for employees and workers affected by these issues. The following support resources are available to any employee or worker whether they are

23 Oct 2023: All employees of the collegiate University are invited to complete a survey about the experiences and support of LGBTQ+ staff at Cambridge.

16 Feb 2024: Essential criteria The Teaching and Scholarship pathway seeks to recognise and acknowledge staff whose primary responsibility is teaching while avoiding a proliferation of academic posts. Given the different contexts in which teaching is performed

17 Jun 2023: 4. Roles and responsibilities 4.1. All employees and workers have a responsibility to act in line with the University’s Code of Behaviour set out in section 6 of this Policy. All employees and workers also have a responsibility for completing any

17 Jun 2023: 5. What constitutes inappropriate behaviour? 5.1. All University employees and workers are expected to behave professionally and appropriately and have the right to expect professional and appropriate behaviour from others. Inappropriate behaviour

19 Feb 2024: Overview The former Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) standalone visa route has been subsumed into the Standard Visitor route with effect from 31 January 2024. The maximum duration of this visa category is 6 months. However, the permitted paid