News

Edwinstowe Close Nursery receives positive Ofsted Inspection report

8 April 2026

One of the University of Cambridge nurseries has received an great result in their recent Ofsted inspection report.

Early- to Mid-Career Mentoring Pilot: Colleagues share their insights

26 March 2026

Supported by an Enhancing Research Culture grant, the Learning and Organisational Development team delivered a pilot mentoring scheme for early- to mid-career academics from June 2025 to January 2026.

Feedback invited on new Disciplinary Policy

24 March 2026

A new, combined Disciplinary Policy is being developed to replace the current disciplinary arrangements for unestablished academic and academic-related staff, research staff, and assistant staff.

Colleagues share the greatest thing about working at Cambridge

17 March 2026

The University of Cambridge was recently ranked the UK’s top employer in the Financial Times’ Best Employers 2026 survey .

Cambridge named UK’s top employer by Financial Times

25 February 2026

The University of Cambridge has been ranked the UK’s top employer in the Financial Times’ Best Employers 2026 survey.

Applications now open for the Postdoc Academy Mentoring Scheme

23 February 2026

The Postdoc Academy Mentoring Scheme is now taking applications for its next cohort running from May 2026 to January 2027.

National Apprenticeship Week - Colleagues share their experiences

9 February 2026

National Apprenticeship Week takes place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026.

Ofsted inspector commends HR Childcare Services Playscheme as a “nurturing environment for children”

2 October 2025

Childcare Services within the HR Division at the University of Cambridge has received their first Ofsted report for its Holiday Playscheme at their new site, Trumpington Meadows Primary School, with the inspector praising staff for creating a “fun and safe environment for children.”

Launch of the Technician Professional Development Fund

23 September 2025

The Technician team within the HR Division are delighted to announce the launch of the Technician Professional Development Fund.

There's still time to nominate a Postdoc

9 September 2025

Would you like to nominate a Postdoc, who you feel as contributed above and beyond? HR’s Postdoc Academy are calling for people to nominate Postdocs who deserve some extra recognition.