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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

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

16 Oct 2016: Session requirements: All participants should set up a Twitter account before the session and bring a device so they can follow along with the practical elements of the session.

30 Sep 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers RGUG: change of date and feedback needed RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators RGUG: change of date and feedback needed

15 Sep 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers WORKSHOP: Helping Researchers Publish Call for Data Champions RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators Call for Data Champions

8 Sep 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Internally Invoiced Costs on Horizon 2020 project RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators Internally Invoiced Costs on Horizon 2020 project

19 Aug 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers HM Treasury guarantees EU funding beyond date UK leaves the EU Equipment Sharing Project – new Twitter account RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators HM Treasury guarantees EU funding beyond date UK leaves

24 Jun 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Inappropriate use of RCUK funds – future grant reviews New Income Allocation Policy effective from 1st August 2016 RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators New Income Allocation Policy effective from 1st August

21 Jul 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Reminder: new Income Allocation Policy effective from 1 August 2016 EPSRC: Presentation on delivery plan RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators RGUG meeting: date changed to 8 Sept. 2016 Reminder: new Income

21 Jul 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers ROO website update following EU referendum result The Data Dialogue - Time to Share: Navigating Boundaries & Benefits The University needs your feedback on research data services RELEVANT TO: Research students

10 Jun 2016: RELEVANT TO: Departmental Administrators 1. Changes to Income Allocation Policy- effective from 1st August 2016 2. RGUG meeting on 23 June cancelled RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers 3. Upgrade of electronic grants submission service in 2017 4.

13 May 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers 1. Platforms for research data management 3. Evaluators needed for Horizon 2020, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions RELEVANT TO: Research students 1. Platforms for research data management 2. How to use the

15 Apr 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers End of Researchfish submissions “Teaming and Twinning calls” event BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant applications 2. RELEVANT TO: Research students End of Researchfish submissions 3. RELEVANT TO:

5 Aug 2016: RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Advance Notice - Symplectic upgrade w/c 15 August 2016 New Income Allocation Policy – ERC PI time income split now extended to all H2020 awards ERC Starting Grant Information session New Concordat on Open Data

29 Apr 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Equipment Sharing Update Easter Term 2016 Innovate UK – new home for funding opportunities BA/ Leverhulme Small Research Grant applications 2. RELEVANT TO: Research students Equipment Sharing Update Easter

18 Mar 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Researchfish submission deadline for NIHR grants “Teaming and Twinning calls” event Obligation for FP7 Marie Curie fellows to submit questionnaires 2. RELEVANT TO: Administrators Date of RGUG meeting

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

16 Feb 2016: The University is committed to ensuring that it has a robust and comprehensive system of risk management in line with the requirements of the Office for Students, and follows good practice

1 Apr 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Cancer Research UK Grant Finance Changes New Jisc-funded service for recruiting participants Become a member of the Research Data Management Project Group Open Science Framework - platform to manage research

4 Mar 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers DEADLINE: RCUK Researchfish submission period closing 10 March 2016 Eligibility of claims related to irrecoverable VAT on Innovate UK grants 2. RELEVANT TO: Research students DEADLINE: RCUK Researchfish

19 Feb 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers X5 Training for Departments X5 Unavailable – Tuesday 1st March between 07: 00 and 09:00 Reminder: Researchfish submission periods open Equipment and research data sharing information sessions 2. RELEVANT TO:

17 Jun 2016: Are you mystified by data management plans and funder requirements? Come along to this interactive session which covers the essentials of research data management for library staff.

12 Apr 2016: Taking account of feedback received two new ‘filters’ have been added into the Report Catalogue so that users can further restrict their searches to help find relevant reports.

22 Jan 2016: 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers Researchfish training workshop taking place today (22 Jan.) in Cambridge RCUK Researchfish collection period 2016 DMP support service 2. RELEVANT TO: Research students Researchfish training workshop taking

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: Some dentists in the UK offer NHS care and others offer private care. NHS dental care is not free (except to those who are eligible for help with health costs) but the charges are subsidised by the NHS. Private treatment involves paying an initial

24 Feb 2016: It is important to arrange accommodation in advance. As an international member of staff, you have a number of options open to you in terms of finding accommodation. The University of Cambridge has a dedicated Accommodation Service who can help

11 Oct 2016: Open Access Week 2016 is taking place from 24th – 30th October 2016 and the Office of Scholarly Communication is marking the occasion with several events including 1. Preprints: biomedical science publication in the era of Twitter and Facebook

15 Sep 2016: The Research Data Team is looking to recruit Data Champions from across the University of Cambridge to act as the local expert on Research Data Management (RDM) within their department, institute or college. You will have the opportunity to meet

24 Feb 2016: Opticians carry out tests on your eyes to check the quality of your eye sight and look for signs of eye disease which may need treatment from a doctor or eye surgeon. They also prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses. Find a local optician Only

16 Oct 2016: Session requirements: All participants should bring a device so they can follow along with the practical elements of the session.

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

15 Apr 2016: The invoicing process from UFS Grants has been developed and improved and will be released in to the live system on Tuesday, 19th April 2016. One of the improvements is the facility for the grants module to automatically attach an expenditure

24 Feb 2016: The rules and regulations for opening a bank account in the UK are very strict. Many banks will not permit you to open an account until you have evidence of a UK address, which you may not receive until some months after arrival. What documents will

9 Mar 2016: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Code Commodity AA AUDIO EQUIPMENT INCLUDE VIDEO CONFERENCING, TV & VIDEO AAA AUDIO SPEAKERS AAB AUDIO CASSETTE RECORDERS AAC AUDIO AMPLIFIER AAD AUDIO TUNER AAE AVA EQUIPMENT - REPAIR & MAINTENAN

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 Rail Service operates the train system. Cambridge train station is located at the end of Station Road. The station is about a 20 minute walk from the city centre. From Cambridge, there are frequent trains to London, the UK and the

10 Mar 2016: To form its opinion, the Committee needs to know:. the University has policies in place that set out requirements, responsibilities and guidance in areas of key risk;.

25 Oct 2016: The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed that implementation of the pay settlement effective from 1 August 2016 may proceed. This has been approved by the University and the Notice and Grace can be viewed in Reporter.

19 Feb 2016: For your convenience, we would like to offer X5 Training at your Department. Please note this training will follow the same format as the X5 training already on offer. Should you be interested in taking up this offer, please note the following:

24 Feb 2016: Each type of visa has different rules and requirements for bringing family members to the UK.

24 Feb 2016: All non-UK/Irish nationals who are entering the UK for the first time for the purpose of working must obtain a visa which will grant you the right to enter and work in the UK. If you are already in the UK on another type of visa, you may be eligible

25 Oct 2016: The next Research Grants User Meeting will be Tuesday 1st November 2016 1.30pm - 3pm Mill Lane Lecture Theatre Room 7 Minutes of the previous meeting and an agenda for Tuesday's meeting are available here.

24 Feb 2016: Taxis are regulated by the Cambridge City Council. Drivers should be courteous and get you to your destination by the quickest possible route. Most local destinations cost between £6 to £10. Taxi ranks are located on St. Andrew's Street, Parkside,

25 Nov 2016: The next Research Grants User Meeting (RGUG) will be Thursday 8th December 2016 9:30 - 11am Lecture Room 3, Inglis Building, Dept of Engineering, Trumpington Street Note: the venue has changed from Mill Lane to Dept of Engineering. Minutes of the

24 Feb 2016: Buses are a good way to travel as they occur frequently and are cost effective. Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach

18 Mar 2016: The date for the next RGUG meeting has been moved from 31st March to 5th May 2016. Please refer to the ROO website for details.

24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) has comprehensive guidance and support for parents with babies and toddlers. You may also contact your family doctor (GP) at any time with questions or for appointments. Also, you may see someone at home called a