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9 Aug 2016: Admissions Selection Workshop The Senior Tutors' Committee expects those involved in the undergraduate admissions selection process to receive appropriate training. Led by Admissions Tutors, these workshops help you to make your contribution to the

29 Mar 2016: While some of the water is used in conventional ways such as in toilets, kitchens and catering outlets, some of is also used for scientific and research purposes such as in

27 Sep 2016: Over the last month we have been busily reviewing all the projects carried out over the last year. The learning from each of these projects will be sent to Estate Management to inform, where possible, building and operational plans.

13 Jun 2016: The technician. Today, Cambridge has 800 technicians who play a vital role in teaching and research. ... Current projects range from aero engine blades for the Whittle Laboratory to components for earthquake research at the Schofield Centre.

15 Aug 2016: Issues of the Cambridge University Reporter from the 1997-98 academic year to the present are available in html and pdf formats via the links below. A full archive of Reporter issues in pdf format is in the process of being compiled and will be made

25 Oct 2016: 5 October was Vegware’s Green Day in the Hauser Forum’s West Café. Vegware staff were on site to speak to staff and students about the compostable Vegware containers, cups and packaging that are used in the café.

4 Jan 2016: The results are in! We asked commuters about their journeys to work from Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October 2015. Over 2,500 University staff responded, providing information on over 13,000 journeys made to work each week.

24 Jun 2016: Further information will come from the Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Research, Institutional and International Relations, and Education, and will also be posted to prominent sections of the University website. ... In the meantime we will continue to work

11 Jan 2016: In October we announced the formation of a research alliance with the University of California, Berkeley and the National University of Singapore. ... Our growing links with Africa will be supported by additional funding that will enable us to promote

25 Jul 2016: Meet the members of the Governance and Compliance Division team. Contact details for the staff of the GCD are available to members of the University with raven accounts here. Regina Sachers: Director of Governance and Compliance Division The

9 May 2016: The intention of this project is to review and revamp, where appropriate, the entire Graduate Admissions process, from the first point of contact with the applicant to the day they arrive in Cambridge. To support this, a new online system will need

28 Jun 2016: As of last week, implementation of TEF2 was subject to a technical consultation, although the future of the Higher Education and Research Bill is now unclear following last week’s events. ... Earlier at the meeting, the Registrary, Dr Jonathan Nicholls,

27 Sep 2016: Last month we ran a waste & recycling quiz as part of Spotlight on Waste month.

9 May 2016: Project Initiation May 2015 Delivery of new online reference portal December 2015 (for LT17 admission) Delivery of new application form August 2016 (for MT17 admission) Delivery of simultaneous submision of supporting documents with application form

25 Nov 2016: Estates Facilities have taken a number of steps in recent years to make the University fleet sustainable. These steps include; reducing fleet size, tracking vehicle use, driver training, the development of the Sustainable Fleet Management Policy and

12 Apr 2016: Geneticists and historians, lecturers and librarians, staff from departments and tutors from Colleges all rubbed shoulders yesterday at the University’s inaugural Teaching Forum. The forum – a new annual event – has been designed to provide a

10 Mar 2016: Audit & assurance The Office for Students requires the University to demonstrate that it meets certain conditions to stay registered as a Higher Education provider. One of these conditions is to demonstrate that the University has adequate and

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

9 Nov 2016: Other useful information Childcare in Cambridgeshire: General information Advice on finding appropriate childcare Working Families – an independent organisation that helps parents and carers and their employers find a better work-life balance.

29 Jul 2016: The Reporter has been published for nearly 150 years; the first edition was published in October 1870, when it cost four shillings a term. Prior to its inception, the principal record of University business was a series of 'Grace Books' (from 1854

11 Feb 2016: The University of Cambridge has a Shared Parental Leave Policy, which enables eligible parents to choose how to split the available leave between them and enables them to be off work together or at different times.

26 Aug 2016: Book onto "Teaching STEM Students with Specific Learning Difficulties" (focus on reading & research, laboratories & fieldwork, maths strategies & essay strategies). ... Book onto "Teaching Arts & Humanities Students with Specific Learning Difficulties"

28 Jul 2016: The University of Cambridge, as a world-leading education and research institution, is fully committed to the principle, and to the promotion, of freedom of speech and expression.

2 Mar 2016: Colleagues from the Department of Engineering spoke about undertaking research with students to develop contextualised understanding of factors giving rise to awarding gaps, and about how this understanding will inform improvements

14 Dec 2016: With the exception of Law, exams are not normally mandatory. Research students may apply for one, two or three terms. ... If you are applying to undertake research, you should find an academic member of staff who is willing to act as your supervisor

29 Nov 2016: About this site:. This site is managed by the Research Data Team. ... The project is a joint initiative of Cambridge University Library and the Research Operations Office.

7 Jun 2016: This project inspired Rashmi to apply for and secure funding from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) East of England, ... to undertake PhD research examining the

5 Sep 2016: Event location:. The British Library. About this site:. This site is managed by the Research Data Team. ... The project is a joint initiative of Cambridge University Library and the Research Operations Office.

22 Feb 2016: In this month’s lowdown, we bring you an update from one of the Living Lab-supported projects and fill you in on some exciting student opportunities!

12 Apr 2016: The Greenwich House Coffee House is located on the first floor above reception. There is a new vending machine offering a selection of coffees, hot chocolate and tea making facilities.

26 Aug 2016: The UAS is defined for this purpose as including the Governance and Compliance Division, Academic Division (Education Services, Research Office, Strategic Partnerships Office), Finance Division, Health, Safety and Regulated Facilities Division,

6 Dec 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. Keeping up-to-date. Export control legislation is constantly evolving to remain up-to-date with new technologies and political developments.

28 Jul 2016: The following pages offer tips and advice for effective studying and developing good academic practice. You may also want to visit our Resources page for further tips, and online tutorials to help guide you and test your knowledge. Time management

10 Nov 2016: news once again this week. ... Cambridge is a place that welcomes and nurtures talent where ever it is found and that pushes boundaries in research and practice.

20 Jul 2016: This page outlines ongoing University projects that are being integrated into Moodle and will help to enhance teaching and learning. All projects on this page are still in progress, and we will post updates as appropriate. New future for Moodle Over

26 Oct 2016: The University has published a Sustainable Food Policy which applies to all catering outlets operated by the University Catering Service (UCS). The policy recognises the University’s responsibility to provide healthy and sustainable food to staff,

27 Jul 2016: As reported in the last Greenlines, the Living Lab held a celebration event in June to bring together all the students, academic and support staff who have been involved in projects and activities this year including (http://www.environment.admin.cam

6 May 2016: Two members of the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience have received commendations for their work in teaching during the CUSU Teaching Awards 2016.

7 Oct 2016: Thoughts on exams Whilst many people might think that the three-hour written paper is the traditional Cambridge way of examining, it is a relatively new innovation in this ancient University. The first written examination paper was created in 1800.

5 Feb 2016: Search site. Research Strategy Office. Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials. ... The University of Cambridge will be a partner in the new Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, a £225M investment with research centre in Manchester.

24 Mar 2016: The Colworth Medal is awarded annually to an outstanding research biochemist under the age of 35 years old and working mainly in the UK. ... This shows how long biochemical research can last while still yielding increasingly exciting insights into how

9 May 2016: Ensuring that our users have the best experience is critical to the success of this project. This includes users within the University (academics, administrators &c.) and users outside (applicants, referees &c.). To meet this need, we are engaging

26 Jan 2016: Environment & Energy are launching a new programme which focuses specifically on scientific research facilities. ... Scientific research uses the highest amount of energy per square metre in the University's estate.

25 Oct 2016: The University’s efforts to green its fleet will feature in the national publication, Fleet news magazine later this month and there will also be an article in a future edition

13 May 2016: Event location:. Sidgwick Site Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge. About this site:. This site is managed by the Research Data Team. ... The project is a joint initiative of Cambridge University Library and the Research Operations Office.

28 Jul 2016: You might find it useful to see examples of plagiarised and correctly attributed text. Several other universities have published examples on their websites, covering both general guidance and tutorials or quizzes.

21 Jun 2016: About this site:. This site is managed by the Research Data Team. ... The project is a joint initiative of Cambridge University Library and the Research Operations Office.

13 Jan 2016: On Saturday 5th December, 100 students representing over 30 universities from around the world came together at the Sorbonne in Paris for the ‘Global University Climate Forum’.

21 Jun 2016: About this site:. This site is managed by the Research Data Team. ... The project is a joint initiative of Cambridge University Library and the Research Operations Office.

22 Feb 2016: As part of spotlight on energy month, we ran a quiz all about energy at the University of Cambridge. Here we reveal the answers plus some further information about each one – how did you get on? 1. In 2014-15 how much did the University of