This page contains a list of support services and facilities for staff and students within the University that may be helpful sources of information, guidance or advice for queries or concerns that do not relate directly to research ethics and integrity. If you wish to seek guidance on a matter relating to research ethics and integrity, please contact the Research Governance and Integrity Team or the Research Integrity Advisory Panel.
Breaking the Silence
Provides a range of prevention, support and reporting measures around harassment and sexual misconduct. For further information, please visit their website.
Careers Service
Provides careers education, information and guidance to students and alumni of the University of Cambridge. For further information, please visit the careers service webpage.
University Counselling Service
The University Counselling Service has both a Student Counselling Service and a Staff Counselling Service and is able to help with a wide range of work and personal concerns, including stress, difficult relationships with colleagues, harassment, cultural experiences etc. They provide one-to-one appointments, workshops and Wellbeing Groups for Postdocs, Undergraduates and Postgraduates. In addition to two specialist Mental Health Advisors, there is also a Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor who is a specialist support worker for students providing emotional and practical support to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, or harassed, recently or in the past. Please see the Student Counselling Service and Staff Counselling Service webpages for further information.
Dignity at Work
Dignity at Work Contacts are trained volunteers that provide confidential advice to staff who feel that they are experiencing difficult working relationships, including bullying or harassment. For further details, please see the dignity at work webpage.
Human Resources Division
The HR Business Manager and HR Adviser(s) in the appropriate HR School Team can provide confidential support to 1) potential complainants, 2) employees against whom complaints have been made and 3) managers. They will explain potential options, suggest sources of support, and facilitate the process of attempting to resolve the problem. For further details, please see the HR webpage.
Mediation Service
The mediation service provides a confidential process for helping with disagreements between members of staff with support from impartial mediators. For further information, please see the mediation webpage.
Occupational Health Service
Provides support focusing on the prevention of ill health and the promotion of health and wellbeing at work. They can assess and provide advice on workplace adaptations and modifications to ensure that the work environment is safe and that a person’s health is not adversely affected by their work activities. For further information, please visit their webpage.
The Postdoc Academy
The Postdoc Academy provides support to postdoc community to realise their potential through
- Information - bringing postdocs the information they need, when they need it.
- Community - fostering a sense of belonging for all postdocs.
- Advocacy - working with the community to solve issues.
- Professional Development - helping postdocs develop for their current role and beyond.
For further information, please visit the the PDA webpage.
Personal and Professional Development (PPD)
The Personal and Professional Development team offers a wide range of practical training and development opportunities to help staff explore their potential and get the most from their time at the University. It enables staff to develop the skills and knowledge to operate effectively in their role and progress in their career. Find out more on their webpages and follow them on Twitter @cam_ppd.
Students’ Unions’ Advice Service
Provides free, confidential, and independent advice, information and representation to all Cambridge University Students on any issues (personal or academic) they might experience during their time at the University. For further details, please see the SUAS webpage.
Wellbeing advocates
Wellbeing advocates are volunteers that provide information to staff on local and University wellbeing activities and act as a source of sign-posting and guidance for staff support services, mental health and dignity at work issues. Please visit their webpage for further information.