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26 May 2020: Andy Rice, University Reader at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, shared with us the work he and PhD student Daniel Hugenroth have been undertaking to collate examples of supervisors' models and approaches to online supervisions.

8 Oct 2020: sector_internationaldevelopment_0.png Where to start Spend some time in a developing country. This will be your most valuable piece of experience by far - whichever role you go on to have. Work out what you could bring to this very diverse and

2 Oct 2020: Sanjan Das, Daniel Kottmann, Angela Lam and Max Stewart Highly Commended, Innovative Practice These students all received nominations pertaining to their work under the umbrella of the Cambridge MedTech Foundation, and the panel thus decided to

23 Jun 2020: The Greater Cambridge region has been an economic success for UK plc over the past few decades with the University being the 'anchor tenant' in the region. ... But the City of Cambridge is feeling the strain of this economic growth, and the future

30 Apr 2020: Guidance for those supervising and supporting research students

3 Apr 2020: This week UKRI have launched a single web portal for streamlined shorter grant and innovation applications, including guidance for researchers currently holding UKRI standard grants that wish to repurpose their funds for COVID-19. As of today (3rd

10 Dec 2020: findingjobs_vacwork_0.png Just looking for information on the Convention de Stage or the Convenio de Prácticas? Click here. Work experience counts. Employers need to differentiate between applicants with a very similar academic profile and place

7 May 2020: social, economic, and environmental outcomes, to create a better quality of life for all. ... way we view and run our national infrastructure in the urgent context of socio-economic recovery from Covid-19 and challenges of climate change. .

6 May 2020: Introductory guides to teaching in 2020-21, covering lectures, seminars & classes, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and selecting online readings.

6 Aug 2020: Basic information to guide you through online supervision, including: technologies, connectivity & accessibility, differences with in-person supervision, video conferencing options and recording supervisions.

17 Jul 2020: Guidance on planning your online supervisions, including: inclusive discussions, feedback and supervision activities.

26 Oct 2020: Where to start This sector offers well-paid, fast-paced, pressurized jobs. It gives you exposure to high-profile deals and clients that shape financial markets and have massive global impact. The Prospects website provides a good overview of the

8 Oct 2020: sector_lawpublicinterest_0.png Where to start The range of organisations supporting access to justice, human rights and the application of law in the national and international public sector is extensive. Get some idea of which area would best

10 Jul 2020: Paul De Vrieze (University of Bournemouth) on web systems. July 30th – Securing Global Governance and Economic Law - SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. ... Holger Sparrman (Harvard University) on linkages of law and economics. Online

8 Oct 2020: sector_busman_0.png Where to start Managing an organisation requires many skills. Industries recruiting graduates into management roles include retail, manufacturing, finance, transport, and construction, as well as large charities and the public

22 Oct 2020: Due to technical difficulties implementing the upgrade of X5 on Thursday 8th October, a decision was made to postpone the release. The issues have now been resolved and the Project Team are now in a position to reschedule. The proposed date for the

8 Oct 2020: sector_artsheritage_0.png Where to start The UK’s arts and heritage sector is extremely broad, and widely viewed as the leading cultural sector in the world. Employers include The Arts Council, National Trust, English Heritage, and Historic

16 Jul 2020: A brief guide for getting started with Google Meet

26 Oct 2020: sector_property_0.png Where to start Property is a multi-disciplined sector, and there are a wide range of entry points, including from investment banks, asset management houses, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, development companies,

7 May 2020: The Research Operations Office continue to update our webpage with the latest information about our major funders. In particular UKRI has updated its new deadline extensions for applications and is also allowing some newly awarded grants to be

15 Jul 2020: A significant milestone has been reached in the University's financial systems landscape as the Planning and Resources Committee (PRC) recently approved the CUFS (Cambridge University Finance System) software upgrade from Oracle 12.1.3 to the latest

1 Sep 2020: A good application, whether a CV and cover letter or an application form, is critical in getting to the interview stage.

24 Apr 2020: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the X5 Upgrade will no longer be taking place this month (April 2020). However, technical work will continue at UIS and once we get to the point of user acceptance testing (UAT) we will review the resource requirements

8 Oct 2020: sector_security_0.png Where to start For security and intelligence work put aside all the images you have of James Bond! Look at the websites of the main recruiters to see their main entry routes. They are much more open and straightforward about

6 Aug 2020: One of the most important teaching skills for undergraduate supervisions is the ability to guide students in discussion, or in shared problem solving – and to do so in a way that includes all students in contributing to and learning from

21 Feb 2020: Spaces are available for the introduction to X5 training session in April, topics include setting up an X5 using the Project Wizard as well as using the correct methodology for capturing costs. To book a place please contact

20 Nov 2020: After the completion of the Brexit transition period, any EU funded projects that have a eu internet domain name registered from the UK, will need to have their registration transferred. Therefore if you - have an eu domain name registered through

21 Jul 2020: Some common teaching activities, online challenges, options and tools

26 Dec 2020: JRF's are fixed term awards of college membership, given to early stage academics, often before final submission of their PhD or shortly afterwards. They are awarded on the basis of research excellence, are prestigious and highly competitive.

21 May 2020: We spoke to Dr Dee Scadden, a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, about her development of Getting to Grips with Online (Remote) Learning, a Moodle site which gathers advice, ideas and examples of preparing interactive online teaching and learning

8 Oct 2020: sector_muslibarchives_0.png Where to start There are about 2500 museums in the UK, ranging from those employing 900 people to small local or specialist museums employing three people (or run entirely voluntarily). Museums offer work opportunities

6 Nov 2020: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched a new website. Features include a new single funding finder which contains all funding opportunities from across all the councils. Individual council websites are still existing at this stage, but they

16 Nov 2020: Dr Matthew Agarwala will discuss the wealth paradigm, links to biodiversity and the pandemic, and using the wealth economy as the basis of our economic recovery.

8 Oct 2020: Public affairs consultancies. Consultancies in socio-economic/political/security risk. Find out more about careers in public policy..

4 Dec 2020: Whether there is a Brexit Deal or no deal, customs procedures and physical checks at borders will change. The UK’s reasonable worst-case scenario planning highlights that the flow rate at the Channel short straits (Calais/Dunkirk/Coquelles and

26 May 2020: The Remote Teaching, Learning & Assessment Working Group has set up a new group on Yammer to act as a discussion board for all Cambridge staff involved in remote teaching, learning and assessment. We very much encourage you to join the group to

1 Dec 2020: Virtual classroom courses These are live courses run on Teams, places must be booked in advance VAT and the University This session provides you with a simple overview of the basics and how VAT applies to the University.

15 Apr 2020: UKRI-funded PhD students whose studies have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are in their final year will receive an extension to their research of up to six months so they will be able to complete their studies. Further details are

10 Nov 2020: findingjobs_safejobhunt_0.png What is a scam job? The Careers Service reviews each job advertisement published in Handshake in an effort to ensure jobs are genuine, lawful and non-discriminatory.

11 Dec 2020: sector_careers_lang_0.png Language skills are in demand across a very wide range of sectors and jobs. It is important as a skill in itself, yet having language skills also says so much more about the wider range of skills you will have gained

24 Jan 2020: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2020, which will be held on Tuesday 14 April at the Student Services Centre.

10 Jul 2020: Paul De Vrieze (University of Bournemouth) on web systems. July 30th – Securing Global Governance and Economic Law - SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. ... Holger Sparrman (Harvard University) on linkages of law and economics. Online

29 Apr 2020: Online Learning Services at Cambridge University Press are running a short series of webinars designed to support teaching staff in their move to remote teaching. The first session is this Thursday 30 April, and will explore "maintaining student

19 Jun 2020: Videos have been developed to assist with creating a simple costing in X5 and are located in Stream. Additional support is also available in the following format - Mini User Guides Grants Guidance for Departments FAQs

4 Nov 2020: sector_counselling_therapy_0.png Where to start The counselling and psychotherapy sector encompasses many roles. All involve providing support for an individual’s mental health and wellbeing but the nature of the work, the clients that you might

29 Sep 2020: degree_law_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Each year at least 50% of Cambridge Law graduates go on to take the first step towards qualifying as a barrister or solicitor in the UK (currently, Bar Professional Training Course or Legal Practice

7 Aug 2020: This article is part of a series describing the outcomes of the Technology-Enabled Learning Programme projects (2019-20). The opportunity to learn more about (what at first seems) a different field of Manuscript studies was enlightening and

24 Apr 2020: The single audit report for federal grants for Financial Year 17/18 is now finalised and available from the ROO website.

21 Feb 2020: The Research Grant User Group (RGUG) meeting is led by the Research Operations Office and is an open forum where research grant administration issues and developments are discussed. The next meeting will take place as follows Tuesday 25th February

2 Dec 2020: Moving clinical medical education into an online forum Jeremy Webb is a GP who works as Clinical Sub Dean at the School of Clinical Medicine, where he leads on Staff Development. He has completed a Master's in Medical Education and was awarded the