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8 Jan 2016: Bids should focus on new approaches or initiatives that enhance teaching and learning. ... Many creative projects have been supported by the Teaching and Learning Innovation Fund, including a collaborative learning initiative between University

6 Apr 2016: Roger Bright (pictured left) has been appointed the new Chair of the Syndicate for the West and North West Cambridge Estates.

17 Feb 2016: developing new approaches and addressing challenging applications from aircraft engine turbine blades to electronic circuits.

28 Jun 2016: Dr Tanya Hutter from the Department of Chemistry has been named as one of five Fellows of the L’Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland For Women in Science programme.

6 May 2016: The review will be conducted by a panel chaired by Professor David Cardwell, Head of the Department of Engineering. The panel members will be predominantly from outside the University, with expertise drawn from industry, Research Councils, charity

8 Nov 2016: enable academic staff to try out new teaching methods that will enrich the learning experience. ... Lecture Capture is the first pilot being launched as part of a new Digital Strategy for Education, itself part of the University’s Learning and

5 Oct 2016: The Clifford Paterson Medal and Lecture is awarded biennially on any aspect of engineering and is aimed at scientists working in modern and popular fields such as new media technologies and ... In his lecture, 'The attractions of magnetism: chips, cancer

14 Jun 2016: Together with a new website and wellbeing newsletter, both already launched, this year's plans include training two Mental Health First Aiders for each department, and providing mental health crisis and

9 May 2016: I feel that this award is an acknowledgement of the vital importance of monitoring and assessing changes in the Earth’s atmosphere, and of the need to innovate as new challenges

4 May 2016: The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) has honoured Professor Ron Martin (Department of Geography) with their Victoria Medal, one of their most prestigious awards.

5 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

12 Apr 2016: Professor Paul Lehner (CIMR) has won the GSK Discovery Fast Track Challenge, designed to accelerate the translation of academic research into novel therapies.

7 Nov 2016: Professor Valerie Gibson (Cavendish Laboratory) and Dr Mateja Jamnik (Computer Laboratory) have both received a Royal Society award for their efforts to increase and advance women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

24 May 2016: Office for Students (England-only). The Bill provides for the dissolution of HEFCE, with many of its functions assumed by a new Office for Students (OfS). ... The OfS will operate a single gateway for new entrants/HEPs and assume the Privy Council’s

13 Jan 2016: campaigns, has seen the creation of the agency UN Women, plus the establishment of a new Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. ... responsibility to protect," the new UN norm aimed at preventing or halting genocide and other grave crimes.

6 Oct 2016: Professor Dino Giussani acknowledged for his major contributions to obstetrics, gynaecology and to the wellbeing of women .

4 Jul 2016: He will manage the new interdisciplinary research centre, announced in December, which will bring together computer scientists, philosophers, and social scientists to examine the technical, practical and philosophical questions artificial

12 May 2016: Nikku Madhusudhan (Institute of Astronomy) has been given the Bappu Gold Medal for contributions to astronomy and astrophysics by a young scientist.

21 Jun 2016: 11 Prizes of £1,000 were awarded to individuals and groups by the Vice Chancellor at a ceremony in the Old Schools. Five prizes were presented to staff whose research has led to considerable impact beyond academia. The winners, listed below, were

22 Jul 2016: The plans include bus-only roads, safer cycle routes and a new Park and Ride service on the A11.