Working from home remains the default position for those who can do so.
Most of the University’s research facilities will remain open, as allowed by Government guidance, and COVID-secure protocols will be updated to take account of the heightened risk of transmission for the new COVID variant.
However, you must work from home if at all possible. Staff wishing to go into their usual workplace must have the agreement of their Heads of Institution. Members of the University community who are considered clinically extremely vulnerable must not go into places of work or study.
The Vice-Chancellor has urged team leaders to be especially aware of the pressures on their teams, and to ensure that teams are not asked to do more than is really necessary as we all deal with the challenge of lockdown.
Anyone who develops symptoms - even mild ones, such as a sore throat or runny nose - should seek a test from the University symptomatic testing service.
If you have any questions or are feeling concerned please do not hesitate to contact us on contact.pda@admin.cam.ac.uk or your local departmental postdoc representative.
Last updated: 11/02/2021.
The University has recently announced the creation of a a Career Support Fund.
The fund aims to support University staff whose careers have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
It will be accessible to all University employees who can provide evidence that their career has been, or is being, disrupted as a direct result of the pandemic, or who have needed to take a career break for caring responsibilities.
More information is available here.
Further information and resources from the University can be found at the following links:
University Coronavirus Staff Information Pages
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