PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable

Is English not your first language?

Would you like to incorporate Standard English pronunciation into your everyday speech?

This course will look at the differences and similarities between your natural accent and that of Standard English. It will help to maintain positive aspects of your natural accent whilst enabling you to be easily understood by native English speakers.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation to gain and hold the attention of an audience?

Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations?

In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation to gain and hold the attention of an audience?

Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations?

In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation to gain and hold the attention of an audience?

Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations?

In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests.

With the uncertainty caused by the results of the EU referendum, the University is providing a series of presentations aimed primarily at EEA staff within the University, for the purpose of providing practical considerations and information around documentation options and routes to Citizenship

The sessions will be led by Graeme Ross, the Immigration and Compliance Manager for the HR Division, alongside an experienced practitioner from the law firm Eversheds

The presentation will cover the following topics:

• An introduction to EEA free movement rights and ‘qualified persons’

• Exploring the options available to EEA nationals currently resident in the UK, including Croatian nationals and those previously subject to EU ‘worker authorisation’

• Practical guidance on applications for EEA Residence Cards, Permanent Residence Cards and UK Citizenship

• Considerations for dependants

There will be an opportunity at the end of the session for questions and answers

Are you considering becoming a consultant? Perhaps you are already consulting, but want to learn more about how to work more effectively, get the best price for your skills or simplify admin work?

Consultants use expertise gained from University research in order to provide services to external organisations. Any University researcher can undertake consultancy work, but it can be challenging to manage and administrate alongside University teaching and research commitments.

Cambridge Enterprise is delighted to offer this free workshop in how to effectively manage consultancy projects, sharing expertise on best practice, tips on making life easier and trouble-shooting for some of the key issues faced by consultants.

This is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills, providing a refresher for academics already acting as consultants or an introduction for those considering consultancy in the near future.

Members of the Cambridge Enterprise Consultancy Services team will also cover how they can help to provide support throughout the process and explain the benefits of using their services.

The workshop will include:

• Benefits and impact of undertaking consultancy work

• Experience sharing and a Q&A panel with academics experienced in consultancy

• Issues surrounding confidentiality, intellectual property and liability

• How Cambridge Enterprise can help you undertake consultancy more effectively

This workshop is designed for all levels of experience, whether you are already acting as a consultant or are considering doing so.

We welcome applications from anyone who is currently employed by the University

*BOOK YOUR PLACE VIA EVENTBRITE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK*

This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department

The course is primarily aimed at those who currently have management responsibilities for others (including managers, team leaders or supervisors) or equivalent responsibilities (e.g. for managing services, projects, resources). All participants must have the opportunity to meet the assessment requirements which are specified by the ILM – please see further details below

Please note that there is currently a waiting list for this programme. If you are interested in attending please complete the application form at the link below and send a signed paper copy to PPD. Your application will be considered and your name will be added to the waiting list if you are eligible. When a place becomes available we will contact you to confirm your place

Please note this course consists of five mandatory full day sessions plus a mandatory one-to-one Tutorial lasting 30 minutes

The Tutorial will take place on one of the two red starred dates listed below

You will have to pick a date and time slot on Day 1 of the course

Please ensure you are available on both dates until we have confirmed your Tutorial slot

Level 3 Award in First Line Management Application Form - your application to attend the programme will not be considered until we have received a copy of this application document

Minute taking is not about speed writing but about recognising what is important and understanding the needs of the meeting participants. This course will show you how to compile concise meeting notes.

The course is for anyone who is required to take factual records of departmental/faculty meetings and distribute action points afterwards. It does not cover the additional skills required to take minutes at University committee meetings.

PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge.

The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar.

You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment

Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar

With the uncertainty caused by the results of the EU referendum, the University is providing a series of presentations aimed primarily at EEA staff within the University, for the purpose of providing practical considerations and information around documentation options and routes to Citizenship

The sessions will be led by Graeme Ross, the Immigration and Compliance Manager for the HR Division, alongside an experienced practitioner from the law firm Eversheds

The presentation will cover the following topics:

• An introduction to EEA free movement rights and ‘qualified persons’

• Exploring the options available to EEA nationals currently resident in the UK, including Croatian nationals and those previously subject to EU ‘worker authorisation’

• Practical guidance on applications for EEA Residence Cards, Permanent Residence Cards and UK Citizenship

• Considerations for dependants

There will be an opportunity at the end of the session for questions and answers

Tutors provide general oversight of student welfare, in the widest sense, and form an essential part of College communities and the Colleges’ provision to students. This course will use a mixture of formal presentations, group work and plenary discussions to provide new or prospective Tutors with advice and support for their students, a greater understanding of responsibilities and where to find information. There will also be presentations from the Disability Resource Centre and the University Counselling Service relevant to College Tutoring.

Please note that the term ‘Tutor’ as used at Cambridge does not refer to a teaching role.

PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge.

The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar.

You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment

Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar

This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department

The course is primarily aimed at those who currently have management responsibilities for others (including managers, team leaders or supervisors) or equivalent responsibilities (e.g. for managing services, projects, resources). All participants must have the opportunity to meet the assessment requirements which are specified by the ILM – please see further details below

Please note that there is currently a waiting list for this programme. If you are interested in attending please complete the application form at the link below and send a signed paper copy to PPD. Your application will be considered and your name will be added to the waiting list if you are eligible. When a place becomes available we will contact you to confirm your place

Please note this course consists of five mandatory full day sessions plus a mandatory one-to-one Tutorial lasting 30 minutes

The Tutorial will take place on one of the two red starred dates listed below

You will have to pick a date and time slot on Day 1 of the course

Please ensure you are available on both dates until we have confirmed your Tutorial slot

Level 3 Award in First Line Management Application Form - your application to attend the programme will not be considered until we have received a copy of this application document

As a Director of Studies you provide essential academic guidance and support to students on an individual basis. Develop your ability to undertake this role more effectively and efficiently with this course. Through group work and discussions, the course will focus on sharing good practice, key responsibilities, and where to find additional sources of help.

Are you interested in exploring potential commercial applications of your research?

Cambridge Enterprise is holding a workshop for academics and postdocs in the Life Sciences who are interested in learning more about developing their ideas and inventions into opportunities that are attractive to business and investors.

This event will include refreshments and lunch.

The workshop offers:

• Experience-sharing with academics experienced in commercialisation of University research through a variety of channels
• Discussion of issues surrounding commercial value, confidentiality, and intellectual property
• How Cambridge Enterprise can help you commercialise your research and more…

We welcome applications from academics, postdocs and PhD students at the University of Cambridge.

*Register via Eventbrite by following this link*

Leadership Essentials is a key programme suitable for all managers, which aims to help them refresh and build their skills and experience in managing others. As well as clarifying key responsibilities, it focuses on critical areas that managers can find more difficult, such as giving and receiving feedback effectively and handling challenging conversations. It incorporates tutor input, opportunities for discussion, reflection and sharing of good practice with other managers.

Before attending, please take some time to review the short films of other University colleagues talking about their role as a manager, Leadership Essentials: Management Responsibilities

MBTI Session for Cohort 1 of Ambitious Futures Programme Participants

With the uncertainty caused by the results of the EU referendum, the University is providing a series of presentations aimed primarily at EEA staff within the University, for the purpose of providing practical considerations and information around documentation options and routes to Citizenship

The sessions will be led by Graeme Ross, the Immigration and Compliance Manager for the HR Division, alongside an experienced practitioner from the law firm Eversheds

The presentation will cover the following topics:

• An introduction to EEA free movement rights and ‘qualified persons’

• Exploring the options available to EEA nationals currently resident in the UK, including Croatian nationals and those previously subject to EU ‘worker authorisation’

• Practical guidance on applications for EEA Residence Cards, Permanent Residence Cards and UK Citizenship

• Considerations for dependants

There will be an opportunity at the end of the session for questions and answers

What do supervisions contribute to student learning at Cambridge? This session will provide an interactive introduction to supervising, including aims and objectives of supervisions, different approaches to supervisions, the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and ways of dealing with common problems. Given the breadth of supervisions, this course is not subject specific.