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Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2018 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/professional-services-recognition-scheme-201815 Oct 2018: New this year – Hot topic and unsung hero/heroine categories. This year two new categories have introduced:. ... Unsung hero/heroine (new this year). How to nominate. The window to submit nominations opens at 9am on Monday 15 October and closes at 5pm
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A new era for apprenticeships at Cambridge | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/a-new-era-for-apprenticeships-at-cambridge6 Mar 2018: The national expansion of apprenticeship standards and funding offers an opportunity to the University to enhance its offering of off-the-job training for both existing and new staff. ... of the opportunities offered by apprenticeships, either to recruit
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New Senior Adviser to the VC on Regional Affairs | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/new-senior-adviser-to-the-vc-on-regional-affairs30 May 2018: Search site. For staff. New Senior Adviser to the VC on Regional Affairs. ... Professor Allmendinger is Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of Land Economy, and brings a wealth of academic and professional expertise to his
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The COPSS Presidents' Award | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/the-copss-presidents-award21 Oct 2018: Professor Richard Samworth, Director of the Statistical Laboratory in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious COPSS Presidents' Award for fundamental contributions to statistical theory and practice, and services to -
Nominations for honorary degrees | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/nominations-for-honorary-degrees15 Mar 2018: The nominees are: Doctor of Law Sir Leszek Borysiewicz (Wolfson, St Edmund's and Homerton Colleges), Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Medicine Emeritus, physician, immunologist and academic leader Doctor of Medical Science Dame Frances Ashcroft -
Vice-Chancellor calls for new talks between UUK and UCU | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/vice-chancellor-calls-for-new-talks-between-uuk-and-ucu23 Feb 2018: Search site. For staff. Vice-Chancellor calls for new talks between UUK and UCU.
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Fitzwilliam Museum announces appointment of new Director | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/fitzwilliam-museum-announces-appointment-of-new-director16 Oct 2018: that planned the new Medieval and Renaissance art galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum. ... Professor Stephen Toope, University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor, said: “I am delighted that Luke will be the new Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
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2017 Roger de Spoelberch Prize | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/2017-roger-de-spoelberch-prize26 Apr 2018: Professor David Rubinsztein has been awarded the 2017 Roger de Spoelberch Prize for his contributions to neurodegeneration research.
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University Library opens cathedral of books in Ely | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/university-library-opens-cathedral-of-books-in-ely28 Jun 2018: Visitors to Ely may spot a new landmark on the city’s horizon aside from its famous 1,000-year-old cathedral – a vast, new state-of-the-art storage facility ... In another hundred years the books in the new Ely store will have the same significance
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New BAME staff network announced in diversity drive | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/new-bame-staff-network-announced-in-diversity-drive18 Oct 2018: Professor Stephen Toope, Vice-Chancellor. The University launched a BAME staff network alongside a new website detailing all the policies, procedures, support and reporting options around race equality, at ... A new network of Discrimination and
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Royal Society Davy Medal 2018 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/royal-society-davy-medal-201810 Jul 2018: Leading atmospheric chemist Professor John Pyle has been awarded the Royal Society Davy Medal 2018 for his “pioneering leadership in understanding the depletion of the global ozone layer... and the special vulnerability of Arctic ozone.”
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Meet the 2018 Equality Champions | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/meet-the-equality-champions28 Feb 2018: The brief for an equality champion is a broad one, ranging from providing a listening ear to liaising with staff and student diversity networks and sitting on the University’s Equality and Diversity Committee. The champions can act as supporters
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Proposals for USS benefit reform | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/proposals-for-uss-benefit-reform24 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
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Jocelyn Bell Burnell Medal and Prize | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/jocelyn-bell-burnell-medal-and-prize10 Jul 2018: Carmen’s optical measurements proved the electrically-driven light was indeed single-photons, and discovered these sites in a new material (WS2) for the first time. ... Carmen is currently working towards using the QDs as a new, optically-addressable
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Vice-Chancellor's consultation | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/vice-chancellors-consultation31 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
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2018 EFMD Excellence in Practice Award | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/2018-efmd-excellence-in-practice-award22 May 2018: The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has won the 2018 EFMD Excellence in Practice Silver Award in the “Professional Development” category for its Learning and Development Partnership with Atos and Paderborn University.
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Key worker housing available to rent at Eddington | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/key-worker-housing-available-to-rent-at-eddington16 May 2018: Eddington is the new district situated between Huntingdon Road and Madingley Road and is a purpose-built new neighbourhood for the University and wider community.
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Open meeting for members of USS | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/events/open-meeting-for-members-of-uss-010 Jul 2018: The latest news and University statements on USS are available on our For Staff pages. -
USS FAQs for Cambridge members | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/uss-faqs-for-cambridge-members16 Feb 2018: 2. Would I receive a poorer pension under the new arrangements? ... Members should also note that talks between UUK and UCU have restarted, mediated by Acas, and that a new proposal may be brought forward.
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University Gender Pay Gap report published | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/university-gender-pay-gap-report-published22 Mar 2018: The new Gender Pay Gap report has been published as part of new, compulsory reporting standards for all large employers. ... The University will continue to undertake in-depth analysis over and above what is required under the new regulations.
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USS open meeting to discuss JEP report | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/events/uss-open-meeting-to-discuss-jep-report28 Sep 2018: The latest news and University statements on USS are available on our For Staff pages. ... Date:. Wednesday, 10 October, 2018 - 14:15 to 15:45. Venue:. Babbage Lecture Theatre, David Attenborough Building, New Museums Site. -
Recording of latest pensions open meeting | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/recording-of-latest-pensions-open-meeting17 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
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The Vice-Chancellor's annual 1st October address to the…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/the-vice-chancellors-annual-1st-october-address-to-the-university1 Oct 2018: A new £500m fundraising campaign is to be launched to help students and ensure the University is fully inclusive of the most diverse talent.
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University of Cambridge supports recommendations of JEP report on USS …
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/university-of-cambridge-supports-recommendations-of-jep-report-on-uss15 Nov 2018: The Joint Expert Panel (JEP) report published in September made a number of recommendations for resolving the disputed 2017 valuation of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). In order to resolve the dispute and complete the valuation, however
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Reduce, reuse, recycle: spotlight on waste 2018 | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/reduce-reuse-recycle-spotlight-on-waste-201822 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
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Recording of pensions open meeting on Friday 9 March | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/recording-of-pensions-open-meeting-on-friday-9-march14 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
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Staff open meeting on Brexit last week | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/staff-open-meeting-on-brexit-last-week17 Dec 2018: An open meeting was held last week to inform staff how the University is preparing for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. The meeting provided an opportunity for staff to hear updates and discuss important issues with the
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Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/election-to-the-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences26 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.
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Recording of pensions open meeting on 17 May | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/recording-of-pensions-open-meeting-on-17-may21 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
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USS cost-sharing consultation opens on 3 September | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/uss-cost-sharing-consultation-opens-on-3-september7 Sep 2018: Monday. 01/10/2018. 10.00 -12.00. Babbage Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site. ... The panel is expected to report in September and this report may provide a basis for new proposals for benefit reform.
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Clare Grey receives Royal Society Research Professorship | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/clare-grey-receives-royal-society-research-professorship9 Apr 2018: Professor Clare Grey has been awarded a 2018 Royal Society Research Professorship, the Society's premier research award.
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Vice-Chancellor releases video message on Brexit | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/vice-chancellor-releases-video-message-on-brexit23 Oct 2018: These pages will be regularly refreshed as new information emerges, and further updates on Brexit-related issues will be sent to University members in the coming months.
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Remembrance Sunday at the University of Cambridge | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/remembrance-sunday-at-the-university-of-cambridge12 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
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Festival of Wellbeing events open for booking | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/festival-of-wellbeing-events-open-for-booking17 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
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Chief Investment Officer Nick Cavalla leaving the University after…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/chief-investment-officer-nick-cavalla-leaving-the-university-after-ten-years13 Sep 2018: Mr Cavalla said: “After 10 years at the University of Cambridge, it felt like the right time to take on a new challenge, with the endowment in great shape for the ... future. I am very excited to be joining Talisman Global Asset Management, a high
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Cambridge researchers win Royal Society of Chemistry awards | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/cambridge-researchers-win-royal-society-of-chemistry-awards8 May 2018: Four Cambridge researchers are among the 2018 winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry's prizes and awards, celebrating the outstanding work happening in every corner of the scientific community.
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Helmholtz International Fellow Award for Dr Claudia Langenberg | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/helmholtz-international-fellow-award-for-dr-claudia-langenberg3 Aug 2018: Dr Claudia Langenberg, a Programme Leader with the MRC Epidemiology Unit, is one of five scientists to win this year’s Helmholtz International Fellow Award.
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Technician Commitment: supporting the development of technicians |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/technician-commitment-supporting-the-development-of-technicians26 Sep 2018: A new Technician Development website has been created to provide information and resources to support technicians’ career development and professional recognition. ... The opportunities afforded by the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy have
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Joint Expert Panel’s report on USS valuation published | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/joint-expert-panels-report-on-uss-valuation-published-013 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
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University data protection policy and training | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/university-data-protection-policy-and-training10 Apr 2018: The Registrary has instructed that the new online data protection training should be regarded as mandatory for all UAS staff. ... Staff are encouraged to complete the training before 25 May 2018 when the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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Professor Graham Virgo appointed Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor | For…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/appointments/professor-graham-virgo-appointed-senior-pro-vice-chancellor29 Jun 2018: Professor Graham Virgo, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, has been designated Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor with effect from 1 July. The Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor takes responsibility for leading and coordinating the work of the
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Professor Bhaskar Vira awarded Royal Geographical Society's Busk…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/professor-bhaskar-vira-awarded-royal-geographical-societys-busk-medal4 May 2018: Professor Bhaskar Vira of Cambridge's Department of Geography and Director of the University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute has been awarded the Royal Geographical Society's Busk Medal, in recognition of his interdisciplinary research
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor on industrial action | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/message-from-the-vice-chancellor-on-industrial-action5 Mar 2018: However, these require new legislation or government action. If all else fails and no sector-wide scheme is deliverable, Cambridge will have to consider whether there is scope for a
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Record number of teams receive Green Impact Awards | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/record-number-of-teams-receive-green-impact-awards29 Jun 2018: These included a concerted effort in reducing plastic waste in laboratories, trialling a new recycling infrastructure, and overseeing the expansion of charity recycling schemes.
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A message from the Vice-Chancellor on industrial action | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/a-message-from-the-vice-chancellor-on-industrial-action22 Feb 2018: Dear colleagues and members of the university, I wanted to write to you ahead of the industrial action faced by the University of Cambridge and other universities across the country. We have a duty to students to provide them with the finest
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Update on USS pension dispute: further details about cost-sharing |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/update-on-uss-pension-dispute-further-details-about-cost-sharing31 Jul 2018: The panel’s report may provide a basis for new proposals for benefit reform.
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Ben Simons awarded 2018 Royal Society EP Abraham Research…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/awards/ben-simons-awarded-2018-royal-society-ep-abraham-research-professorship27 Mar 2018: Professor Simons does cross-disciplinary research using statistical methods from physics to describe the behaviour of stem cells.
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Vice-Chancellor's statement on the results of the UCU ballot |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/vice-chancellors-statement-on-the-results-of-the-ucu-ballot17 Apr 2018: As you may know, UCU members have voted to accept the latest UUK proposal and suspend industrial action. This will bring huge relief to those of our students who are about to sit examinations. It is now important that we all continue to work
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Professional Services Recognition Scheme – 2018 winners | For staff
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/general-news/professional-services-recognition-scheme-2018-winners19 Dec 2018: Awards are made to both individuals and teams across four categories, with two new award areas introduced this year (‘hot topic team’ and ‘unsung hero/heroine individual’). ... Team: The News Team, (SPO/ Academic Secretary's Office/
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The administrator whose job is to welcome newcomers to Cambridge |…
https://www.staff.admin.cam.ac.uk/features/the-administrator-whose-job-is-to-welcome-newcomers-to-cambridge20 Apr 2018: I leapt at the chance to help people arriving at Cambridge University to settle into their new lives. ... I hate to hear that someone has been struggling with making a new life in Cambridge and has never heard of us.
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