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15 Apr 2016: The European Commission will soon launch the next “Teaming and Twinning calls” within the Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation strand of Horizon 2020, which aims to increase the participation rate of low performing countries through a

5 Aug 2016: This session will be aimed at Researchers planning to apply to the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant scheme. It will include a brief overview of the scheme by Sara Imarisio, the ERC Officer at ROO, with hints and tips from Dr Thomas

30 Sep 2016: The RGUG meeting planned for 8th October has been moved to Tuesday 1st November 1.30pm at Mill Lane Lecture Theatre 9. We are keen to hear your views on format and content, so that the November RGUG meeting can be improved based on your comments. To

10 Nov 2016: The Research Operations Office is about to embark on our 2017 Research Administrators' Programme. It consists of six separate morning sessions offering a mix of skills development and knowledge transfer, delegates are encouraged to learn from each

4 Feb 2016: From the 1st Feb. 2016 the PI incentive in the budget calculator has been removed. Please note that this new split is applied to grants from the 1st Feb. 2016 onwards irrespective of the application date. The PI incentive was an attempt to encourage

21 Jul 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 164. Published on 21 July 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Reminder: new Income Allocation Policy effective from 1 August 2016. EPSRC: Presentation on

24 Jun 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 162. Published on 24 June 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Inappropriate use of RCUK funds – future grant reviews. New Income Allocation Policy

15 Sep 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 168. Published on 15 September 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. WORKSHOP: Helping Researchers Publish. Call for Data Champions. RELEVANT TO: Departmental

19 Aug 2016: Here relevant topical information relating to the Equipment Sharing Community and news from the Sector is circulated.

10 Nov 2016: Wellcome Open Research is a new publishing platform for Wellcome-funded researchers to rapidly publish any research outputs they wish to share. The platform enables research outputs to be made available faster and in ways that support

4 Feb 2016: Please be advised that X5 has been updated with the new fEC rates, as well as the amended MRF/SRF rates for 2016. We request that users update their costings (the Rates Tab in X5) in order to ensure the new rates are uploaded. If you have facilities

29 Apr 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 158. Published on 29 April 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Equipment Sharing Update Easter Term 2016. Innovate UK – new home for funding

4 Mar 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 154. Published on 4 March 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. DEADLINE: RCUK Researchfish submission period closing 10 March 2016. Eligibility of claims

21 Jul 2016: The date of the next RGUG meeting has been changed: it will now take place on 8 Sept. 2016 at Mill Lane Lecture Theatres. The meeting will start at 9:30am. For more details regarding the meeting please refer to RGUG section of the ROO website.

18 Mar 2016: The Researchfish submission deadline for NIHR grants closes 23 March 2016. For response code change requests and other assistance please email RFCam@admin.cam.ac.uk.

11 Oct 2016: The Research Grants User Group (RGUG) is led by the Research Operations Office and is a forum where research grant administration issues and developments are discussed. The next RGUG meeting will be next month Tuesday 1st November 2016 1:30pm - 3pm

18 Mar 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 155. Published on 18 March 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Researchfish submission deadline for NIHR grants. “Teaming and Twinning calls” event.

21 Jul 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 163. Published on 21 July 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. ROO website update following EU referendum result. The Data Dialogue - Time to Share:

1 Apr 2016: Indexation: From 1st April 2016 indexation will be reduced from 2.5% to 2% Only affects grant award letters sent on or after 1st April 2016 Continue to submit applications without indexation On-costs: In light of SA and NI increases as of 1st April

15 Apr 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 157. Published on 15 April 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. End of Researchfish submissions. “Teaming and Twinning calls” event. BA/Leverhulme

5 Aug 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 165. Published on 5 August 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Advance Notice  - Symplectic upgrade w/c 15 August 2016. New Income Allocation Policy – ERC

29 Apr 2016: A new governmental website has been launched for all funding competitions run by Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency. Applications can be made to test the feasibility of your idea, research and develop it and demonstrate it in a prototype.

22 Nov 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 173. Published on 22 November 2016. X5 will not be available on Monday 28th November 2016 from 7:30am to 9:00am to allow the loading of the Salary uplift. For

13 May 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 159. Published on 13 May 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. 1. Platforms for research data management. 3. Evaluators needed for Horizon 2020, Marie

10 Nov 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 172. Published on 10 November 2016. In preparation for the forthcoming funders’ collection period between 6 February and 16 March 2017, the University of

22 Jan 2016: The Research Grants User Group (RGUG) is a forum led by the Research Operations Office where research grant administration issues and developments are discussed. The next RGUG meeting will take place on Tuesday, 9 February 2016 at 9.30am in Mill

29 Apr 2016: Earlier this year the Science and Engineering South (SES) Equipment Sharing Consortium extended its membership to include Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, Southampton and King’s College London. Providing access to all University staff and

25 Oct 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 171. Published on 25 October 2016. In preparation for the forthcoming funders’ collection period between 6 February and 16 March 2017, the University of Cambridge

22 Jan 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 151. Published on 22 January 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Researchfish training workshop taking place today (22 Jan.) in Cambridge. RCUK

10 Jun 2016: The Je-S system has come to a natural end and this is an opportunity to design a smarter, simpler more user friendly service in line with the latest digital standards.

1 Apr 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 156. Published on 1 April 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. Cancer Research UK Grant Finance Changes. New Jisc-funded service for recruiting

4 Feb 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 152. Published on 4 February 2016. 1. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. X5 Update - new fEC and MRF/SRF rates. Budget Calculator - PI Incentive removed.

25 Oct 2016: Are you a researcher applying for grants? Or someone supporting researchers with their grant applications? If so, this event is for you. Wednesday 16th November 2016 12noon - 2pm Seminar Room G, 17 Mill Lane You will learn everything you need to

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19 Feb 2016: Researchfish is a research outcome gathering programme used by an increasing number of funders. For essential information and guidance please refer to the Researchfish section of the ROO website. Outcomes can be entered throughout the year but MUST

11 Oct 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 170. Published on 11 October 2016. The Research Operations Office is about to embark on our 2017 Research Administrators' Programme. It consists of six separate

7 Mar 2016: In December 2013, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards”; Uniform Guidance (UG) replaces and consolidates existing Circulars (OMB

22 Jan 2016: The RCUK submission period for reporting outcomes of research opens on 1st February and runs to 10th March 2016. PIs and research students are required to submit their research outcomes via Researchfish. Guidance on using Researchfish can be found

26 May 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 160. Published on 26 May 2016. RELEVANT TO: Academics/ Researchers. 1. New Requirement for RCUK Funded Equipment to appear on National Portal. 2. Improving the

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

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

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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

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

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

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 EA LIVESTOCK SERVICES AND SUPPLY NON-LABORATORY EAB ANIMAL BEDDING EABA HAY EABB STRAW EABC WOODSHAVINGS EABD PAPERSHAVINGS EACH BATTERY NICKEL CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE EB FARM AND

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

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

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

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 HA DETERGENTS HAD BARRIER CREAM HB CLEANING & MAINTENANCE MACHINES AND CONSUMABLES HBA VACUUM CLEANERS HBB SCRUBBING-POLISHING MACHINES HBC MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT HC GLOVES