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29 Jun 2021: For over twenty years The Diana Award has valued and invested in young people encouraging them to continue to make positive change in their communities and lives of others.”.

17 Mar 2021: The role of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Strategy and Planning is to support and strengthen the academic mission of the University through overseeing the distribution of resources, including the capital programme, and coordinating academic strategy

4 Aug 2021: Whilst the report will include local level success stories that are integral to our success, we want to use the report to showcase the people and strategic projects leading the way

24 Oct 2021: That is why we very much need people like Professor Rink - people who are engaged, devoted, and sincere in their love for Chopin", stated the Head of the Foreign Service.

22 Jul 2021: careers. At the same time, she has provided unerring leadership to her colleagues in the HR Division as well as continuing to pursue the University’s People Strategy. ... Chancellor for University Community and Engagement, Andi will also work on the

30 Jul 2021: "The Power of Being Divisive: Understanding Negative Social Evaluations" (Stanford University Press, 2020) named runner up for the George R. Terry Book Award

22 Jan 2021: And as the festival is online this year, we’re excited to welcome people from around the world to be part of these conversations too!

19 Oct 2021: Dr Sam Stranks, from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, has been awarded the 2021 Philip Leverhulme Prize in Physics in recognition of his work’s “international impact” and “exceptionally promising” future career.

11 Mar 2021: Some people and institutions are contending with much more work than before, in some cases including whole new areas such as centralised procurement and distribution of PPE. ... The process involves minimal administration and is designed to facilitate

10 Dec 2021: The medal and the science that it acknowledges has resulted from the commitment, expertise and creativity of a very large number of people that I have had the privilege to work

29 Oct 2021: In line with the AAAS's mission to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people", the competition seeks to bridge the scientific, engineering and ... Limited or no access to scientific advancements in

11 Feb 2021: The growing demands on people’s time are a source of stress and exhaustion.

14 Jun 2021: The team was awarded Silver in the Writing: Series category for This Cambridge Life, a series focusing on the people who make the University of Cambridge unique. ... It’s a privilege being able to meet and write about such incredible people.

25 Mar 2021: Institutional culture – for example supporting the career development of carers through the Returning Carers Fund; running an Inclusive Leadership Programme (completed by 248 people so far).

16 Apr 2021: Cambridge neuroscientist Professor Giovanna Mallucci has been awarded the 2021 Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's and Related Diseases, together with Professor Kenneth Kosik, from the University of California Neuroscience Research

20 Jan 2021: mission. This will enable us to create a more diverse and dynamic environment in which people of all racial groups can experience the full richness of University life, supported by a

30 Jun 2021: So how do we maintain our productivity, how do we maintain our positive culture and allow people to work more flexibly? ... How do you encourage people, how do you motivate people to take these things up?

19 May 2021: I am very grateful to my mentors that guided me through my first steps in science and always supported me, especially Professors Andrea Tapparo and Vincenzo Girolami, and all the people

14 Oct 2021: University CFO Anthony Odgers, also a member of the USS joint negotiating committee, explains in five steps how we got here and what the University is doing on USS.

26 Feb 2021: For definitions of terms used on these pages, see this glossary. Background USS is currently undertaking a valuation (a statutory assessment of a pension scheme’s overall financial health) as at 31 March 2020. Employers were consulted about the

12 Feb 2021: Doug Chalmers, currently the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, will succeed the present Master of Emmanuel, Dame Fiona Reynolds, who has been in the post since 2012. Doug will take up the appointment on 1 October 2021. In his role as Director of

3 Sep 2021: 2020 valuation: an update on the recent decision of the Joint Negotiating Committee of USS Dear colleagues, I am writing to let you know that an important decision on the future of the USS pension scheme was taken this week.

2 Feb 2021: This page is about the 2018 valuation of USS, which is now completed. See the latest news about USS. For definitions of terms used on these pages, see this glossary. A brief history of the 2018 valuation The 2018 valuation was proposed as way to

2 Apr 2021: Homerton College has announced the election of Lord Woolley of Woodford as its next Principal. Lord Woolley will succeed Professor Geoffrey Ward on 1 October 2021. Simon Woolley is the Founding Director of Operation Black Vote (OBV), the

8 Nov 2021: Research by Professor Raghavendra Rau of the Cambridge Judge Business School tests USS assumptions on returns against the historical record since 1900. His modelling, based on historical data, suggests USS would have enough money to meet pensions

2 Feb 2021: This page is about the 2017 valuation of USS, which is now completed. See the latest news about USS. For definitions of terms used on these pages, see this glossary. A brief history of the 2017 valuation The 2017 valuation projected a significant

5 May 2021: This is the text of an email bulletin that was sent to all USS members at the University on 28 April 2021. 30-second read We want your views on USS!

13 May 2021: Sir Richard Heaton will succeed Professor David Yates on 1 October 2021, taking up the role of Warden at a pivotal moment in Robinson’s history as the College prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027. Sir Richard joins Robinson after a

4 Aug 2021: Search site. For staff. Form for 2020/1 Sustainability Report. 23.89 KB). 2024 University of Cambridge.

27 Apr 2021: What is a pension and why does it matter? A pension is a way of saving for retirement, which everyone should do to have a comfortable life after they stop working.

13 Sep 2021: Dear colleagues, As I wrote in my message of 3 September, the USS joint negotiating committee (JNC) – the body responsible for agreeing what changes may need to be made to your pension – voted to take forward UUK’s proposal for benefit reform

30 Mar 2021: Following the disappointing cancellation of the races last year, we are delighted that the 2021 Boat Race is taking place this Sunday, 4 April. The event marks the 75th Women’s Race and 166th Men’s Race. As we’re still in a period of national

9 Jul 2021: This information was emailed to USS members at Cambridge on 9 July 2021 via the USS bulletin In its response to a recent short consultation from UUK, the University has indicated that it would accept additional measures for covenant support

14 Apr 2021: The awards Personal and Professional Development (PPD) is proud to announce the launch of the University of Cambridge Apprenticeship Awards 2021. These awards recognise and celebrate the growth of apprenticeships and their positive contribution to

4 Aug 2021: The ninth year of Green Impact at the University of Cambridge was launched, completed, and celebrated, during a world pandemic. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the University is immensely proud to announce that 47 teams have achieved a

22 Jul 2021: The award was won for a joint paper "From shelter to emancipation: how disabled workers found their own voice through identity work" by Prof. Shaz Ansari (pictured) and Patricia Hein.

29 Oct 2021: The message below was sent to members and eligible members of USS on Tuesday 26 October via the USS bulletin. Notice of thes statutory consultation was then emailed to members and eligible members on Friday 29 October.

1 Sep 2021: While agreement has not been reached between UCEA and the trade unions, UCEA have advised that implementation of the draft pay settlement, effective from 1 August 2021, may proceed. Stipends and salaries of certain University staff require the

23 Aug 2021: Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly FRS FMedSci and Professor Sadaf Farooqi FRS FMedSci from The Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge have been jointly awarded the 2022 Croonian Medal of the Royal Society “for

3 Mar 2021: USS recently announced that the cost of preserving the current level of benefits provided by the pension scheme has risen significantly – from 30.7% of salary to between 56% and 42% of salary. USS is mid-way through its latest triennial valuation,

29 Oct 2021: In September, the USS Trustee consulted UUK (as the employer representative) on a Schedule of Contributions, Recovery Plan and Statement of Funding Principles. These documents form part of the formal completion of the 2020 valuation, capturing the

26 Mar 2021: Summary USS has announced that universities and staff need to pay in much more to the scheme to maintain the current level of benefits UUK and UCU dispute these figures, with UUK calling on USS to provide more detailed evidence The University’s

16 Sep 2021: Two Cambridge Earth Scientists have been awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships to help them develop innovative research projects.

6 Oct 2021: Developed in response to staff feedback, ourcambridge is designed to unlock the potential of our professional services staff in support of the mission of the University. The new site highlights the benefits ourcambridge has delivered, as well as

1 Apr 2021: The University's Let's Talk Transport campaign launches today and is your chance to join the conversation about what's stopping staff travelling more sustainably. Whether you have specific circumstances which don't fit with sustainable travel options

5 May 2021: The Legal Services team were runners-up to Astra Zeneca in the Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards 2021.

6 Apr 2021: Since March 2020, many staff have had to adapt to new modes of working that include working remotely from home and using digital platforms more frequently. Even before the pandemic led to many staff working from home, staff spent many hours working

30 Jul 2021: Built in 1959, the Sidgwick Lecture Block is one of the University’s principal teaching hubs, used by many faculties and departments and for examinations. It has been known to be in poor condition for some years, and recent surveys by the Estates

28 May 2021: The University has submitted its response to a UUK employer consultation on the 2020 valuation. You can read the response on our website. USS announced earlier this year that the cost of preserving the current level of benefits provided by the

6 Apr 2021: Professor Sunita Sah has been included on a list of the most influential scholars in the field of responsible business.