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21 Apr 2015: The Research Office would like to remind departments about the ‘Engineering Instrument Pool’ that is managed by the STFC Energy Research Unit on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The Instrument Pool

21 Apr 2015: The Research Councils continue to require increased efficiency and effectiveness in the use of equipment and facilities with the expectation that there will be sharing of assets between Departments and Universities wherever possible. In order to

21 Apr 2015: As from Friday 13 May 2011, Martin Reavley stepped down as Director of the Research Office after more than two and a half years in the role. Monique Carew has been appointed Acting Director of the Office with effect from the same date and her new

16 Apr 2015: We deal with all types of research projects and differing interactions with our collaborators and funders. We have, therefore, a range of contracts to deal with specific situations. Amendment Collaboration Agreement Confidentiality Agreement (CDA/NDA

1 Apr 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview The aim of this guidance is to give members of the University of Cambridge a brief overview of the University's insurance programme followed by a more in-depth look at the extent of cover and links to the

10 Jun 2015: What you can claim Where possible the amounts an individual will have to advance from their own personal monies should be minimised by the use of a University credit card or by arranging for the supplier to invoice the University directly.

21 Apr 2015: A polite reminder that the final RCUK 2012 Workshop will be held tomorrow,  Friday, 5th October from 10-11.30am at the Clinical School Lecture Theatre 2.It is very important that you all attend – there is no need to pre-book, please just turn

21 Apr 2015: The Research Office can now confirm that the pFACT upgrade will take place from Thursday 19 August to Wednesday 25 August 2010. In preparation for the upgrade, could all users perform a system tidy up by Thursday 12 August? This means projects that

2 Jun 2015: Overview The University of Cambridge Sites and Buildings Regulations as adopted and approved 21 July 2014 allow Departments equipped with necessary expertise to apply for approval to undertake minor construction works and maintenance, providing they

21 Apr 2015: The Cambridge Research Office has been working with Symplectic Elements to develop a ROS plug-in to facilitate the up-load of publications into ROS. Despite previous assurances from RCUK that this solution was compatible with ROS, it is now clear

15 Oct 2015: The Research Operations Office is again offering X5 training and would like to invite departmental staff, both academic and administrative, who are required to generate costings for themselves, or for their departments, to attend one of these events.

21 Apr 2015: The new Research Pricing and Costing Tool being developed to replace pFACT, X5, is now in the second phase of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and members of the research community are needed to test the system.

2 Oct 2015: The Research Operations Office is again offering X5 training and would like to invite departmental staff, both academic and administrative, who are required to generate costings for themselves, or for their departments, to attend one of these events.

20 Mar 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview Departments are able to invest surplus income on specific source of funds in either Cambridge University Endowment Fund (CUEF) or in the University Deposit account.

21 Apr 2015: There have been a number of updates since RCUK first announced their efficiency plans. Below is the latest summary relating to the Equipment initiative, in particular the 50% contribution and application process for large items. We will be providing

21 Apr 2015: There are now four X5 training videos live on the University streaming site. The links to these and more information can be found at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/research/applying/x5/ Clarification: New industry templates have been set up in

21 Apr 2015: As you may be aware, the University will be replacing pFACT with a new costing tool called X5. When X5 goes live during Michaelmas Term 2012, some of the data within pFACT will need to be migrated into the new costing tool.

21 Apr 2015: Access to pFACT is being wound down, therefore if you have any current proposals in pFACT, these need to be submitted by 31 July. From 1August pFACT will be “read-only” which means you can view previous proposals and run reports, but any new

27 Feb 2015: The Specific Capacities Programme aims to enhance research and innovation capacities throughout Europe, and to ensure their optimal use.

25 Jun 2015: Claiming staff expenses via Concur What can I claim? Claims for reimbursement of travelling expenses and subsistence by persons travelling on University business should be made in accordance with the rules and principles as detailed in the Expenses

21 Apr 2015: On Wednesday 28 July 2010, Dr John Williams from the Wellcome Trust delivered a presentation detailing their Strategic Plan 2010 – 2020 and the New Investigator Awards and Senior Investigator Awards. Applications for the new scheme open on 1

1 Apr 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format What is a trust fund? A trust fund is established where the University accepts a bequest "on trust". This becomes a binding obligation upon the University to use the money in accordance with the terms of the b

2 Oct 2015: In the 1970s, one weathered creature became so spindly it crashed to the pavement, missing Caius Law Fellow Michael Prichard by three feet. ... The Caius gargoyles, however, will stand as testament to her skills, and those of the Victorian mason whose

21 Apr 2015: The agenda for the above meeting, due to be held in the ATC Semniar Rooms 6a & 6b at Addenbrookes Hospital, will be as follows: Minutes of meeting of 4 June 2013 EU Horizon 2020 update HR Return to Work policy Policy update: VAT & Visitor Letter O

21 Apr 2015: As part of their assurance strategy, the Wellcome Trust has been conducting a number of grant reviews in relation to the financial transactions on awards.  We have been informed that all centre grants, strategic awards, investigator awards and

19 Jan 2015: New online course - Import principles for HE Procurement and School/Departmental staff Media Folder: Training This new online course is available covering the basic rules and considerations for the import of goods into the UK , this covers whether

4 Jun 2015: 1. Open Data lunchtime session –15 June Monday 15 June, 12:30 – 13:30, Mill Lane Lecture Room 10 Most research funders (research councils, charities and foundations) have introduced policies on research data management. The general expectation

21 Apr 2015: In line with fEC guidelines, the University has to implement revised full economic cost rates from February each year.

19 Jan 2015: Welcome to the Finance Division in this section you will find : The Finance Division Handbook (see Welcome pages) - which provides an overview of the division's structure and a summary of who does what and where Maps and directions as to how to find

6 Feb 2015: The University's financial year runs to 31 July. Annual financial statements are approved by Council in late November and are then published, together with the external auditors' report, in the Cambridge University Reporter. The University's Annual

9 Mar 2015: The Research Operations Office publishes a fortnightly bulletin which includes information on research funding, policy and procedures as well as news from the Research Operations Office. If you would like to be added to the circulation list please

19 Jan 2015: The University of Cambridge has various software systems to monitor and report on operational data. Much of this is the financial data held in the University Finance System (UFS). Other systems include the staff and Payroll system CHRIS, Fee billing

12 Aug 2015: Gonville and Caius staff, students and Fellows are given priority for places but any remaining vacancies are open to others. ... For more information, contact nursery owner Mrs Elizabeth Wiggam or Nursery Manager Nicola Finlayson on 01223 740688 or email

19 Jan 2015: Starter checklist A Starter Checklist must be completed by staff commencing employment who have either no previous employment, no P45 from a previous employment or who have not completed a CHRIS/22 form.

2 Jun 2015: The Finance Division have developed a bank and building society directory to empower students and the wider academic community to make informed choices about their banking provider. The table provides useful practical details about overdraft

19 Jan 2015: Search site. Finance Division. Key Dates and Rates. Key Dates & Rates. Search. Some items on this website are restricted. University members are encouraged to log in using Raven to make the best use of the site:. 2024 University of Cambridge.

21 Apr 2015: Search site. Research Operations Office. Full Economic Costing and Income Allocation Policy briefing sessions.

6 Feb 2015: Contact us Finance Division University of Cambridge Greenwich House Madingley Rise Cambridge CB3 0TX Main Reception telephone (01223) (3)32299 Visitor's guide to travelling here Map of Greenwich House (University of Cambridge map) Travelling to

25 Nov 2015: The University of Cambridge supports the full implementation of the City Deal and is committed to the economic prosperity of Cambridge and the whole region.

14 Apr 2015: How to apply 1. Applicants should speak with their Departmental Administrator to ensure Departmental support. 2. Applicants should contact the KTP Manager Simon Daly to check the eligibility of their project for KTP and to obtain the outline

19 Mar 2015: Background The Research Councils expect there to be efficiencies in the use of equipment: Universities must now check if there is an opportunity to share equipment with internal departments and other institutions prior to submission of grant

4 Jun 2015: Research data sharing There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. The general expectation is that publicly funded research data are a public good, and should be made openly available with as few restrictions as

22 Jul 2015: Overview Accounting procedures for inventory and stock management. Not yet issued

26 Nov 2015: Receipt of data to HR Contracts Teams and Payroll Month Deadline for Departments for HR Amendments & Appointments Deadline for Departments for Payroll (i.e.

19 Jan 2015: National Insurance (NI) thresholds Class 1 NICs Thresholds Figures to use 2024-25 Lower earnings limit (LEL) £123 per week £533 per month £6,396 per year Primary Threshold (PT) £242 per week £1,048 per month £12,570 per year Secondary

26 Nov 2015: Current areas of concern Fraudulent HMRC e-mails Fraudulent e-mails are being circulated relating to Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC). In all cases the e-mails state that a tax refund has been calculated for an individual and provides a link

24 Mar 2015: The University of Cambridge has developed a policy for the management of Financial Conflict of Interests (FCOI) for anyone applying or receiving research funding from US-based research organisations.

10 Jul 2015: All major funders expect recipient institutions of research funding to provide assurance that public funds are spent efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Some research projects are subject to financial audits. Scientific (technical) and

19 Aug 2015: Our case studies illustrate the richness and diversity of our research impacts, spanning social, cultural, environmental and economic gains to society.

2 Nov 2015: Please contact for technical issues accessing either the catalogue, Cognos or UFS or, running the reports themselves ufsenquiries@admin.cam.ac.uk for new or requests for amendments to existing reports FSG.System.Support@admin.cam.ac.uk