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4 Nov 2020: The web-based course can be accessed from the following devices with the latest browser versions:.

26 May 2020: Cambridge has long been a world-leading centre for conservation science – perhaps epitomised by the David Attenborough Building next to the Museum of Zoology – and in recent years the University of Cambridge has turned its attention to the

9 Oct 2020: As outlined by a notice published in the Reporter, the University has approved guidelines for governing the acceptability of donations and other external funding to the University in relation to climate change. It has agreed that it will not accept

24 Apr 2020: The University requires COVID-19 related research to be prioritised. ROO has therefore set up a Covid Contracts Response Team to ensure that its resources are available to respond to this priority work. As part of this scheme the contracts staff

10 Jan 2020: Follow us on Yammer! To keep up to date on the latest Finance Transformation Programme updates and developments with its key projects, please follow us on Yammer.

21 May 2020: Today, Friday 22 May, marks the 2020 International Day for Biological Diversity. Although it doesn’t roll off the tongue, at its heart this day has a simple message: to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues at a global level.

9 Oct 2020: Cambridge University Press are delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 Technology-Enabled Learning Prize.

3 Jul 2020: The next meeting of the Research Grants User Group (RGUG) will take place as a Live Meeting on Tuesday 28th July at 11:15am. Agenda topics will include Managing Funding on EU Awards and Furlough of Staff on Research Grants. Join Microsoft Teams

6 Feb 2020: Users of X5 will need to update their costings (go to the Rates Tab / Facilities Rates File / select the new date and save or use the Apply all updated files now option). Also be aware that for MRF / SRF rates - The funder budget headings in the

4 Sep 2020: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a COVID-19 Grant Extension Allocation (CoA) to UK organisations to support costed extensions to grants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It expects organisations to use CoA funds to ensure that: UKRI

17 Mar 2020: During the first two weeks of March, the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) has been feeding back the results of its Discovery Phase to key stakeholders and those who took part in the engagement activity. One of the feedback sessions was

4 Dec 2020: Thanks to everyone who joined the Live Meeting Event on Thursday 3rd December. The slides are now available on the Research Operations Office website.

15 May 2020: The Financial Implications Task Force has produced a briefing note that provides guidance on the processes that the University has put in place to furlough staff who are unable to work while employed on a research grants. A presentation on this

4 Sep 2020: The X5 costing and pricing tool is due to be upgraded and the X5 Project Team are looking for current users of the system to test the new software. This is an opportunity to see the new version of X5, to do some of the tasks that you would usually

21 Feb 2020: With immediate effect, the MRC will now require host research organisations to provide a 50% contribution towards the fellow's salary for the duration of their award. This change will affect applications submitted to the upcoming round of Senior

24 Apr 2020: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 244. Published on 24 April 2020. We would like to remind you that from Monday 27th April there will be some changes to the way in which grant applications will be

18 Mar 2020: Search site. Human Resources. Current TES Worker FAQs - general. Q. How will I know if you have any work for me? If you are registered in our pool of temporary workers and have been in touch to let us know you are available then we will be looking

19 Jun 2020: Thank you to everyone who attended the Research Grants User Group (RGUG) Meeting on Tuesday 16th June, the presentation slides are now available on the RGUG webpages. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 28th July at 11:15am, further details

21 Aug 2020: The Temporary Employment Service (TES) is open for your temporary worker needs. We have a pool of temporary workers, specialising in administrative and clerical work, many with prior University experience. We provide a flexible, approachable and

20 Nov 2020: X5 - the costing and pricing tool for research projects is due to be upgraded on Tuesday 24th November 2020. The upgrade will include improvements to the interface, fixes to known bugs and enable us to remain supported by the supplier. A summary of