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13 Apr 2016: Dear Colleague, Changes to immigration rules The government has released its response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of Tier 2 and the full text can be found here. In summary, the government will implement the following: Tier 2

30 Sep 2016: 4.1. The University operates a retirement age for University officers in order to: Ensure inter-generational fairness and career progression; Enable effective succession-planning; Promote innovation in research and knowledge creation; and Preserve

17 Oct 2016: The Human Resources Committee was established as a joint committee of the Council and the General Board in April 2000 in order to provide a more strategic and coherent approach to personnel management. As such it replaced the separate committees

19 Dec 2016: The University of Cambridge is committed to improving the working conditions and career development for research staff, which in turn improves the quantity, quality and impact of research for the benefit of UK society and the economy. The University

30 Sep 2016: Term Definition Retirement age 30 September of the academic year in which a University officer reaches the age of 67 Pensionable age The age at which the member of the relevant occupational pension scheme becomes entitled to access his or her

6 Dec 2016: Timesheet arrangements – information for authorisers All temporary workers are required to complete a weekly timesheet, stating the start and finish times and breaks for each day’s work. Once a worker has submitted a timesheet it will require

2 Feb 2016: Dear Colleague Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

30 Sep 2016: 2.1. The University aspires to the highest international levels of excellence in education, learning and research. It is important that in striving to achieve these aims institutions can plan their staffing structures to allow maximum effectiveness

24 Feb 2016: Relocating to a new country can be daunting and with the added stresses of starting work and settling in, often with family members, we understand that international staff often have different needs and expectations. This section provides essential

26 Oct 2016: Dear Colleague Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

30 Sep 2016: 6.1. Flexible Retirement 6.1.1. Members of the USS pension scheme, who wish to access a portion of their pension benefits while continuing to work in a reduced capacity prior to full retirement, can make a request for flexible retirement. Members of

24 Feb 2016: At the University of Cambridge, we recognise that whist relocating to the UK as an individual can be stressful, relocating as a family can be even more so. The information in this section is designed to help you understand what services and

31 May 2016: Dear Colleague Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

6 May 2016: Dignity at Work Contacts provide confidential advice to those who feel that they are experiencing difficult working relationships, including bullying or harassment, have witnessed bullying or harassment or who have been accused of it. They are a

24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) The National Health Service was set up in the UK in 1948 and is now the largest organisation in Europe. It is recognised as one of the best health services in the world by the World Health Organisation. Please see

1 Dec 2016: Committee Membership Committee membership has been finalised for the Professorial Pay Review 2016 and is published below: Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee Sir Graeme Davies, (Lincoln) (Chairman) Professor Sir Jonathan Bate (Oxford) (Arts and

26 Aug 2016: X… and the Chair confirmed that the documentation received was in keeping with the requirements of the scheme (8.13 (i) and 8.16 of the Guidance). ... and the Chair confirmed that the documentation received was in order and in keeping with the

24 Feb 2016: If you need to telephone for an ambulance you should dial 999 (the call is free). You will be asked to explain the medical emergency. An emergency response vehicle will be sent to your location to take you/the patient to an accident and emergency

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge is one of the best places to cycle because it is relatively flat and has an extensive cycle route network. It is a practical alternative to driving and is fun, safe, and a healthy activity for all ages. There are many stores where you can

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge has a population of approximately 123,000 (2011 Census). The city lies in the region of East Anglia, on the River Cam, and is approximately 50 miles north of London. It is well served by train links, including a 50 minute non-stop service