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Read more at: Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025/26: Mentors needed!

Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025/26: Mentors needed!

26 September 2025

CEB has just launched the 2025/26 edition of its annual UK-wide Davidson Inventors Challenge (DIC). More than 350 teams from across the UK have signed up. The organising team is seeking students and researchers interested in STEM outreach to support student teams as mentors and provide feedback on their projects. If you...


Read more at: 25 September - NO ACCESS TO LABORATORIES

25 September - NO ACCESS TO LABORATORIES

17 September 2025

The laboratories will need to be closed again on Thursday, 25 September , from 8.00am until 1.00pm to allow contractors to carry out essential ductwork repairs. During this time, there will be no ventilation or exhaust systems, so access to the laboratories will not be permitted. Apologies for the inconvenience. I hope...


Read more at: Unused bikes will be removed 22 September

Unused bikes will be removed 22 September

1 September 2025

Several bikes in the bike stands appear to have been left unused for many months. These bikes will be labelled and owners will be asked to come forward within three weeks. Any unclaimed bikes will be removed on 22 September. If you own a bike that you only use occasionally, please check for a label and make sure it is...


Read more at: Safety in Brief - August 2025

Safety in Brief - August 2025

29 August 2025

Next fire evacuation drill: September 4th The next fire evacuation drill in the CEB Main Building will be on the morning of the 4th of September. During the drill, the fire alarm will sound, and everyone in the building must evacuate to the assembly point in the car park. This is an important test of our fire evacuation...


Read more at: IMPORTANT: Card-access only until further notice

IMPORTANT: Card-access only until further notice

22 August 2025

The front doors will now operate on card access only, at all times, until further notice . This is a precautionary measure to help ensure the safety and security of everyone in the building. If you don’t have card access (eg. visitors), please use the buzzer to the left of the door . Security reminders for all staff: Do...


Read more at: New CEB branding toolkit now available

New CEB branding toolkit now available

21 August 2025

Whether you're looking for guidance on branding and presentation or you're looking for officially branded templates, the CEB branding toolkit has you covered. This PowerPoint presentation contains information and branding guidelines alongside links to official Cambridge University branded templates for everything from...


Read more at: REMINDER: No lab work outside OOH rules this Bank Holiday

REMINDER: No lab work outside OOH rules this Bank Holiday

20 August 2025

This Monday, 25 August, is a Bank Holiday. No core staff will be in the Department (including the Tech Team, Catering, First Aiders, Reception, Stores, etc). The only lab work that may go ahead over the long weekend is work suitable for out-of-hours/weekend access. This means it must have an up-to-date risk assessment and...


Read more at: CUFS users: Update your Java

CUFS users: Update your Java

18 August 2025

As of Monday, 18 August, all users of the Cambridge University Finance System (CUFS) need to have Java 8, version 441 installed to access full functionality. Please note that this requirement is in place to ensure users have the best functionality available. Java version 1.8.0_ 461 is the latest version tested by the...


Read more at: PDRA opportunities at the Centre for Climate Repair

PDRA opportunities at the Centre for Climate Repair

6 August 2025

The Centre for Climate Repair is currently advertising two postdoc positions. If you're interested in investigating how aerosol particles could rapidly cool the planet, perhaps these opportunities are for you. The CCR is based in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics on Wilberforce Road (just round...


Read more at: Next fire evacuation drill: 4 September 2025

Next fire evacuation drill: 4 September 2025

31 July 2025

The next fire evacuation drill in the CEB main building will be on the morning of Thursday, 4 September. During the drill, the fire alarm will sound, and everyone in the building must evacuate to the assembly point in the car park. This is an important test of our fire evacuation arrangements, and everyone must take part...