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Switch Off Week: Report | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-report20 Nov 2014: Professor of Computer Science Ian Leslie spoke about new computer technology which can improve monitoring; Dr Carolin Crawford from Astronomy drew attention to the problem of light pollution caused by lights ... E&E have launched the brand new -
Tube Map is given some backbone | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/tube-map-is-given-some-backbone16 Dec 2014: The iconic Transport for London Tube Map has been given the Cambridge treatment to show how far the University’s fibre-optic network stretches. With a nod to classic re-interpretations of the map, like artist Simon Patterson’s The Great Bear, -
Three views of North West Cambridge | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/three-views-of-north-west-cambridge3 Mar 2014: A series of computer generated images showing key areas of the North West Cambridge Development have been released. The images - displayed on the image carousel of the For Staff part of the University website - are the first to be unveiled, and show -
Switch Off Week: Day 3 successes | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-day-3-successes13 Nov 2014: The Roadshow also gave staff and students the opportunity to try Empower, an online interactively tool which walks you round your virtual office, lab and home allowing you to see where you could make energy savings. Empower is open to all staff and -
Tour de France video and slideshow | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/tour-de-france-video-and-slideshow8 Jul 2014: Officials have estimated over one million people lined the whole of the Stage 3 route from Cambridge through Essex to London to watch the world's biggest annual sporting event yesterday. The peloton began its journey by parading through Cambridge -
Switch Off Week: Day 2 successes | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-day-2-successes12 Nov 2014: Staff and students from across Cambridge joined in with the Roadshow’s Energy Bike Challenge, this time on the Downing Site – seeing how long they could power the Energy Bike’s selection of electrical items, including an iPod, lightbulb, and -
Have your say in shaping the University's environmental policy |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/have-your-say-in-shaping-the-universitys-environmental-policy27 Feb 2014: The committee will also decide if other, related policies such as the Travel Plan should be revised, and if new policies need to be created to complement the environmental policy. -
Creating mentally inclusive communities | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/creating-mentally-inclusive-communities12 Feb 2014: This spring, the University will be promoting a new wellbeing agenda. ... Led by HR business manager Sarah Botcherby, the agenda – which will bring together a wide range of new and existing services and support for staff – is being developed by the -
Tributes paid to Sir John Bradfield | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/tributes-paid-to-sir-john-bradfield15 Oct 2014: Tributes have been paid to the man who inspired “many of the things that we now take for granted in Cambridge”. During more than three decades as Trinity College’s Senior Bursar Sir John Bradfield, who died this week, led in the establishment -
MBA degree programme call for applicants | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/mba-degree-programme-call-for-applicants16 Jun 2014: Applicants are being sought for the Cambridge Executive MBA which is a degree programme for senior executives. Run by the Cambridge Judge Business School it is designed for people who have already reached a senior level, and are now looking for a -
Switch Off Week Day 1: UAS Challenge | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-day-1-uas-challenge10 Nov 2014: The week aims to encourage staff to cut energy use and save money by turning off lights and equipment when they are not needed. Jonathan Nicholls, the University Registrary, said: “This is your opportunity to help reduce the University’s energy -
USS triennial valuation as at March 2014 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/uss-triennial-valuation-as-at-march-20141 Dec 2014: As part of the triennial valuation process, the trustee of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is required to consult with employers on the assumptions to be used in the valuation. Under the rules of USS, Universities UK (UUK) represents -
Academy honour for Dame Ann Dowling | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/academy-honour-for-dame-ann-dowling10 Jan 2014: In 2002, she was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours, receiving a CBE for services to Mechanical Engineering, and again in the 2007 in the New Year's Honours List, ... Dame Ann led the Cambridge MIT Silent Aircraft project, which published its -
Switch Off Week: Monday to Thursday results | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-monday-to-thursday-results14 Nov 2014: The University has used 3,192 kWh less electricity (0.36%) and some of the largest savings (in terms of percentage change) include the Institute of Public Health, Kenmare House, the E. D. Adrian Building and the Atlas Building and Centre for -
Switch Off Week: Monday to Wednesday results | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-monday-to-wednesday-results13 Nov 2014: The University has used 6310 kWh less electricity (0.68%) and some of the largest savings (in terms of percentage change) include the Institute of Public Health, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, the E. D. Adrian Building, the Nanoscience Centre and Physics -
Staff volunteers sought for University events | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/staff-volunteers-sought-for-university-events5 Aug 2014: With a host of public events set for this summer and beyond the public engagement team are looking for volunteers. In September the University, Colleges and organisations around the city will throw open their doors for Open Cambridge. This year -
Funding pressures and the future of USS | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/funding-pressures-and-the-future-of-uss23 Sep 2014: In addition to the CRB pension, employees would be able to make additional payments into a new defined contribution section up to the salary threshold. ... Pension benefit for higher earning members above the salary threshold would be covered by a new -
Cambridge gears up for the Tour de France | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/cambridge-gears-up-for-the-tour-de-france25 Feb 2014: The Tour de France will be amazing – so it’s important to be prepared to get the best views and to know how best to avoid disruption. “A day like no other,” is how Neil Jones of Cambridge City Council describes 7 July 2014, the day the 101st -
Drop in to cash-in on savings and much more | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/drop-in-to-cash-in-on-savings-and-much-more20 Oct 2014: Staff are invited to the annual CAMbens Employee Benefits drop-in event. CAMbens is a scheme for University of Cambridge employees, providing a range of benefits including shopping discounts, salary exchange schemes and more. The stands will include -
People Matter Week will offer more than ever | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/people-matter-week-will-offer-more-than-ever2 May 2014: Another important aspect of the week will be the new University of Cambridge Sports Centre’s involvement. -
Cambridge scientists honoured in Top 100 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/cambridge-scientists-honoured-in-top-10020 Jan 2014: Science today is not only about the work of academics and researchers: it relies on a broad spectrum of dedicated people – teachers and mentors, policy makers and regulators, writers and broadcasters, business entrepreneurs and product developers. -
Gender equality awards for University and departments | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/gender-equality-awards-for-university-and-departments25 Sep 2014: Cambridge has joined a select group of universities with an institutional Athena SWAN silver award. The awards are bestowed in recognition of commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) -
Cambridge scientists make shortlist of image competition | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/cambridge-scientists-make-shortlist-of-image-competition15 Oct 2014: The public vote is now open for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Images with Impact competition. Among those shortlisted are two of our Department of Plant Sciences researchers, Luke Braidwood and Dr Jill Harrison. -
Switch Off Week Day 2: The (bike) gloves are off | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/switch-off-week-day-2-the-bike-gloves-are-off11 Nov 2014: Today and the rest of the week will continue to see some fantastic events, so join the Environment and Energy Section for fun, facts and freebies: www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/switch-off-week/events Today’s headline event is a talk by Guardian -
Countdown to the Tour de France | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/countdown-to-the-tour-de-france6 Jul 2014: King’s College Choir and The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College are among those featured in the project and the new App which is available to download from today. ... They are all available now on the new App which will play as you wonder the streets of -
Student-led awards celebrate dedicated work of staff | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/student-led-awards-celebrate-dedicated-work-of-staff16 Jun 2014: A Student-led awards scheme has recognised the work of University staff. The Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU) Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) celebrates excellent teaching and student engagement. Students were given the opportunity to -
Award winning image flies in the face of gravity | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/award-winning-image-flies-in-the-face-of-gravity2 Apr 2014: Like Aladdin of the lab a student appears to hover in mid-air unaided. The image is one of two taken by University of Cambridge academics which were victorious in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) science photography -
'George Eliot and the Difficulty of Reaching Conclusions' |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/george-eliot-and-the-difficulty-of-reaching-conclusions14 Nov 2014: Commemorating Sir Leslie Stephen (1832-1903), alumnus, sometime Fellow and Tutor and later Honorary Fellow of Trinity Hall, and the first editor of the Dictionary of National Biography, this prestigious lecture on 'some literary subject, including -
Pilot energy saving scheme hits major milestone | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/pilot-energy-saving-scheme-hits-major-milestone29 Jul 2014: New LED lighting and sensors to turn lights on and off. -
Slideshow: Computer gaming's history and future in Cambridge |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/slideshow-computer-gamings-history-and-future-in-cambridge27 May 2014: An in-depth look at Cambridge's influential role in the computer games industry is just one of the highlights in the latest University Newsletter, distributed to staff this week. The Easter Term edition features a special wrap-around cover to -
Massive changes and opportunities are ahead says publishing boss |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/massive-changes-and-opportunities-are-ahead-says-publishing-boss8 May 2014: advantage of new technologies and new business models. -
Careers Service and graduates excel in employability report | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/careers-service-and-graduates-excel-in-employability-report15 Jul 2014: The news is even better when you look at employment type - 92% of those in employment are in graduate level roles, an increase of 2% from last year. -
From High Table to low carbon: environmental catering is rewarded |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/from-high-table-to-low-carbon-environmental-catering-is-rewarded23 Oct 2014: Steeped in history and tradition, catering at the University of Cambridge has embraced the 21st century by adopting a range of eco-friendly practices which have been celebrated in this year’s Environmental Awards. Now in their 4th year, the -
Founder of scheme to support international students is honoured | For …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/founder-of-scheme-to-support-international-students-is-honoured1 May 2014: In recognition of her work she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List and now the University has conferred on her -
Help the University reduce its energy bill and carbon footprint | For …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/help-the-university-reduce-its-energy-bill-and-carbon-footprint4 Nov 2014: The University’s annual Switch Off Week (November 10 to 16) will be all about working together to reduce the University’s energy use. Every hour £1,825 is spent on energy at the University. World class research demands energy but we can all -
Cambridge academic Wi-Fi Network extends to public spaces | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/cambridge-academic-wi-fi-network-extends-to-public-spaces23 Jun 2014: A new map shows the areas where academics, students and staff can now access the eduroam and Lapwing services (see slideshow below where coverage is shaded in red). ... University Information Services (UIS) has invested £35,000 in supplying the -
Professor James Crawford appointed to the International Court of…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/professor-james-crawford-appointed-to-the-international-court-of-justice7 Nov 2014: Professor James Crawford has been elected to be a Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. After simultaneous rounds of voting in the Assembly and the Council Professor Crawford, -
Help name sites and streets in the North West Cambridge Development | …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/help-name-sites-and-streets-in-the-north-west-cambridge-development25 Jun 2014: Names already chosen include one for the new local centre, part of the North West Cambridge Development, which will be known as Eddington. ... Natural naming grounds the new development within its location, adding to the sense of place that we are -
First Gold award for boosting the role of women in Cambridge | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/first-gold-award-for-boosting-the-role-of-women-in-cambridge1 May 2014: Also commenting on the Department of Physics’ award, Professor Andy Parker, Head of Department, said he was delighted by the news: “We intend to build on this success in the future -
Thousands of years of visual culture made free through Wellcome…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/thousands-of-years-of-visual-culture-made-free-through-wellcome-images19 Feb 2014: More than 100,000 images ranging from ancient medical manuscripts to etchings by artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Francisco Goya are now available for free download as hi-res images on the Wellcome Images website. Drawn from the historical -
Slideshow: 80-year old photograph albums throw light on the building…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/slideshow-80-year-old-photograph-albums-throw-light-on-the-building-of-the-iconic-university-library25 Jul 2014: It is a workshop of new knowledge and a storehouse of seasoned wisdom. ... being moved to their new home, and porters relaxing over tea with the ‘Head Charwoman’.
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