Researcher Development Programme (RDP) course timetable

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Fri 3 Jun 2016 – Thu 20 Oct 2016

June 2016

Fri 3	Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge Finished 10:00 - 12:00 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room E This course will be delivered by the University’s Research Governance and Integrity Officer and will introduce researchers to research integrity and ethics at Cambridge. The course will: explore the issue of research misconduct in academia and facilitate discussion of why and how it occurs explain the recent research integrity agenda and examine how this effects researchers discuss some of the challenges to the integrity of research and ask what individuals, groups and institutions can do to tackle them introduce the University’s research ethics system use case studies and discussion exercises to examine key issues
Tue 7	Making the Most of Meetings Finished 10:00 - 13:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room Meetings can be very important and they can also be very frustrating. This workshop is aimed at everyone who attends meetings and feels a need to make them more effective. The workshop includes presentation and discussion but is largely made up of group exercises, most in the form of meetings, revealing the main learning points. Topics covered include: Meetings as a personal development platform Understanding and practising the meeting process Techniques for coming to an objective decision Dealing with different personality types The role of the Chairman
	Being Assertive: Making Yourself Heard Finished 14:00 - 16:00 CCTL, Revans Room Building and maintaining a professional reputation is an essential skill for researchers at any stage of their careers. This course will help researchers to develop assertive communication strategies to enhance their professionalism through everyday interactions with others. By the end of the course, you will: Understand the benefits of being assertive Know what assertiveness looks and sounds like Enhance your skills in communicating assertively Topics covered: how to develop an assertive mind-set the difference between assertive, aggressive, indirectly aggressive and passive thinking and behaviour guidance on how to use assertive language in day-to-day conversation identifying your rights and responsibilities
Wed 8	Presentation Skills: With One-to-One Feedback (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 CCTL, Revans Room Whether you’re new to presenting and looking to speak at your first conference, wanting important tips to finesse your delivery, or presenting to a wider audience, the overall aim of this course is to help you be a more effective presenter. Amongst the topics covered, participants will learn: How to structure the introduction of the presentation using the A-B-C-D model How to create a presentation appropriate for the audience How to handle nerves, both in the run-up to the presentation and on the day
	Promoting Yourself and Your Ideas Finished 10:00 - 13:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room Please note: this course was formerly titled 'Selling Skills'. If you have already attended this course under its former name it may not be necessary to attend this course again. You are in Cambridge because you have something to offer. This workshop helps you to make the most of the opportunities presented to you. It focuses on face to face interactions, it is not a course on using social media. The skills taught are selling and marketing abilities. This quick moving workshop is delivered in a participative style with individual and group exercises to reveal key points. Topics covered include: Clarifying who your target audience is and how to find them The reasons that people would be interested in your proposition How to present your ideas in a way that resonates with the other party A structure for face to face discussions with potential stakeholders Developing the right attitude
	How to Peer-Review Research Papers for Postdocs/Research Staff (Sciences) Finished 10:00 - 12:30 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B This course will help you to review research manuscripts more quickly and effectively. By learning how to review research manuscripts for journals you will: gain a core skill that every STEMM researcher should have free up more time for your own research develop a better understanding of how to write your own manuscripts Topics covered: how the peer-review system works about your responsibilities as reviewers what editors expect in a review how to critically evaluate a research manuscript what to include in written comments to editors and authors how long you should spend reviewing a manuscript practical methods for reviewing a manuscript quickly.
	Presentation Skills: With One-to-One Feedback (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) (2 of 2) Finished 12:30 - 17:00 PPD, Second Floor Meeting Room Whether you’re new to presenting and looking to speak at your first conference, wanting important tips to finesse your delivery, or presenting to a wider audience, the overall aim of this course is to help you be a more effective presenter. Amongst the topics covered, participants will learn: How to structure the introduction of the presentation using the A-B-C-D model How to create a presentation appropriate for the audience How to handle nerves, both in the run-up to the presentation and on the day
Thu 9	The Art of Negotiation and Influence Finished 09:00 - 17:00 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 5, AL.02 A one day master class in communication from two external trainers who have previously been employed as hostage negotiators and detectives in the Metropolitan Police Force. Participants will gain a practical insight into how professional communicators communicate, and how it can be applied in everyday life. At the end of the session participants will: Know how to persuade and influence effectively Understand how to have greater impact when communicating Have practiced the fundamental tools of professional communicators Topics: Levels of communication Trust Stages of active listening Non-judgemental language Achieving win/win Building rapport Dos and don’ts
	Emerging Research Leaders' Development Programme (ERLDP) (2 of 4) Finished 09:30 - 17:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room All applications for this programme are registered through this link: https://cambridge.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/erldp-3. For further details, see application process below. Please do not use the ‘register my interest/waiting list’ links at the top of this page. The Emerging Research Leaders' Development Programme (ERLDP) has been designed for you as a postdoctoral researcher/member of research staff aspiring to achieve research independence in order to lead your own research group and/or to become a research leader in your field through a variety of career pathways, including academia. It is a unique opportunity for you to develop and reflect upon your personal leadership style in the context of those who you lead in either an official or unofficial capacity. We will provide tailored training workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions so you can develop solutions relating to your current situation and your future needs. Participants will also be encouraged to use the online resources provided, and find and share their own. Workshop 1 (full day): Introduction to the programme; getting to know each other; self-leadership; the strategic academic (masterclass) Between workshops 1 and 2: beginning the coaching process; completing activities to identify personal styles and preferences Workshop 2 (full day): Leading others collaboratively: personal styles; leadership and management; negotiating and influencing Between workshops 2 and 3: continuing coaching process, preparation for individual and group leadership activities for workshop 3 Workshop 3 (half day): A strategic approach to career management; managing yourself; practising your own leadership End of Programme Presentation and Networking Event (two hours plus informal networking): reflecting on your learning from the programme; receiving your programme completion certificate
	Presentation Skills: (Sciences & Technology) Finished 10:00 - 16:00 CCTL, Revans Room Whether you’re new to presenting, looking to speak at your first conference, or wanting important tips to finesse your delivery, this is the course for you. The course is in two parts: Once you book on the course you will receive the pre-workshop information on how to prepare an effective presentation. Before attending a face-to-face session you will have to prepare a 5 minute presentation. You will deliver your presentation to the rest of the participants and receive feedback.
Fri 10	Postdocs: How to Negotiate and Influence for Success Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 3, AL.01 This lecture is specifically for Postdocs and Research Staff Richard Mullender is a former lead trainer at the National Hostage and Crisis negotiation Unit, Scotland Yard. Richard's elite-level training gives you the rare power to influence whoever you're with, including work colleagues, friends and even your PI! All effective communication starts with listening; a skill that has long been undervalued in all walks of life. Sell your ideas and solutions using your prospect's most deeply held beliefs, rather than your own. It's amazingly effective. To succeed, all you have to do is listen as if lives depended on it. The core knowledge: get people to open up know precisely what to listen for understand how to interpret the intelligence you have gained Learning Outcomes: get information without asking questions listen with heightened awareness know what to listen for interpret the true significance of what's being said test your understanding without offending the other person position a course of action as desirable using your prospect's values and beliefs What can you expect? to be entertained to be challenged to learn invaluable skills form the closely guarded world of hostage negotiation What is the biggest benefit? Gaining a skill very few people have and using it ethically to influence and persuade
Wed 15	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Life Sciences) Finished 13:30 - 16:30 NA - Mill Lane, Seminar Room A Why this course might make a difference: Looking back at your experience of education you can probably remember those teachers and lecturers who were excellent. We remember the ones who were good because they have left a lasting impact on us; shaping both our learning in the past and our approach to teaching at Cambridge. Supervising undergraduate students at Cambridge can be one of the most rewarding activities for PhDs and Postdocs and this course is designed to make sure that you can offer your best and hopefully be one of those memorable teachers for someone else. A blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions from an experienced supervisor and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. This training is required by many colleges before you can carry out supervisions and is always a popular course. About the trainer: The course trainer is Dr Ben Murton who has over 12 years of teaching experience in Cambridge and was an undergraduate here as well. He is now a College Teaching Associate at St John's, a tutor on the Teaching Associates Programme and offers supervision coaching for Life Sciences supervisors. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact him before the course on Ben.Murton@admin.cam.ac.uk
Thu 16	MBTI: Understanding Personality in a Research Environment Finished 10:00 - 16:00 CCTL, Revans Room The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used personality instrument worldwide, based on over 50 years’ research and development. It presents a framework for understanding how you operate, how others operate, and how you can use that understanding to get more from yourself and the relationships you have with others. This workshop is led by a qualified MBTI practitioner and will involve taking the MBTI questionnaire, and self-assessment with group exercises so that participants: Understand the concept and theories behind the MBTI types and the process to obtain a personal profile Use the self-assessed and reported types to determine their best fit MBTI type (or as close as possible) Can use their MBTI knowledge in activities relating to real world applications such as communication and understanding differences Topics: MBTI questionnaire MBTI history, background, and theory of type Self-assessment through the exploration of the four areas of MBTI Questionnaire scoring Finding best fit and exploring own type Ethics of MBTI Applications of MBTI MBTI dynamics Exploration of mental functions Q & A
Mon 20	Your Final Chapter Finished 09:45 - 17:00 Peterhouse, Upper Hall As the end of your time as a PhD student approaches you might be feeling a bit apprehensive about the future. It isn’t just the practicalities of submitting and defending your thesis but questions about the skills you have and how you might use them in the future. Your Final Chapter is a one day workshop designed to both inform you about the requirements at the end of a PhD and inspire you to secure the future that is right for you. This course replaces RSVP (GSLS) course.
Thu 30	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Life Sciences) Finished 13:30 - 16:30 NA - Mill Lane, Seminar Room A Why this course might make a difference: Looking back at your experience of education you can probably remember those teachers and lecturers who were excellent. We remember the ones who were good because they have left a lasting impact on us; shaping both our learning in the past and our approach to teaching at Cambridge. Supervising undergraduate students at Cambridge can be one of the most rewarding activities for PhDs and Postdocs and this course is designed to make sure that you can offer your best and hopefully be one of those memorable teachers for someone else. A blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions from an experienced supervisor and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. This training is required by many colleges before you can carry out supervisions and is always a popular course. About the trainer: The course trainer is Dr Ben Murton who has over 12 years of teaching experience in Cambridge and was an undergraduate here as well. He is now a College Teaching Associate at St John's, a tutor on the Teaching Associates Programme and offers supervision coaching for Life Sciences supervisors. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact him before the course on Ben.Murton@admin.cam.ac.uk

July 2016

Tue 5	Emerging Research Leaders' Development Programme (ERLDP) (3 of 4) Finished 13:30 - 17:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room All applications for this programme are registered through this link: https://cambridge.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/erldp-3. For further details, see application process below. Please do not use the ‘register my interest/waiting list’ links at the top of this page. The Emerging Research Leaders' Development Programme (ERLDP) has been designed for you as a postdoctoral researcher/member of research staff aspiring to achieve research independence in order to lead your own research group and/or to become a research leader in your field through a variety of career pathways, including academia. It is a unique opportunity for you to develop and reflect upon your personal leadership style in the context of those who you lead in either an official or unofficial capacity. We will provide tailored training workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions so you can develop solutions relating to your current situation and your future needs. Participants will also be encouraged to use the online resources provided, and find and share their own. Workshop 1 (full day): Introduction to the programme; getting to know each other; self-leadership; the strategic academic (masterclass) Between workshops 1 and 2: beginning the coaching process; completing activities to identify personal styles and preferences Workshop 2 (full day): Leading others collaboratively: personal styles; leadership and management; negotiating and influencing Between workshops 2 and 3: continuing coaching process, preparation for individual and group leadership activities for workshop 3 Workshop 3 (half day): A strategic approach to career management; managing yourself; practising your own leadership End of Programme Presentation and Networking Event (two hours plus informal networking): reflecting on your learning from the programme; receiving your programme completion certificate
Tue 26	Writing Skills Summer School (1 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:00 Centre for Mathematical Studies THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR WSSS 2016 IS NOW OPEN WHEN: 26 - 28 July 2016 (THREE FULL DAY SESSIONS!) WHERE: Centre for Mathematical Studies, Wilberforce Road, University of Cambridge APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 1 July Why this course might make a difference: The researcher Development Programme (RDP) at the University of Cambridge is delighted to announce the annual Writing Skills Summer School. This event is open to all postgraduate researchers at the University and offers a unique opportunity for participants to develop their writing skills by focusing on their work and particular writing concerns.
Wed 27	Writing Skills Summer School (2 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:00 Centre for Mathematical Studies THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR WSSS 2016 IS NOW OPEN WHEN: 26 - 28 July 2016 (THREE FULL DAY SESSIONS!) WHERE: Centre for Mathematical Studies, Wilberforce Road, University of Cambridge APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 1 July Why this course might make a difference: The researcher Development Programme (RDP) at the University of Cambridge is delighted to announce the annual Writing Skills Summer School. This event is open to all postgraduate researchers at the University and offers a unique opportunity for participants to develop their writing skills by focusing on their work and particular writing concerns.
Thu 28	Writing Skills Summer School (3 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:00 Centre for Mathematical Studies THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR WSSS 2016 IS NOW OPEN WHEN: 26 - 28 July 2016 (THREE FULL DAY SESSIONS!) WHERE: Centre for Mathematical Studies, Wilberforce Road, University of Cambridge APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 1 July Why this course might make a difference: The researcher Development Programme (RDP) at the University of Cambridge is delighted to announce the annual Writing Skills Summer School. This event is open to all postgraduate researchers at the University and offers a unique opportunity for participants to develop their writing skills by focusing on their work and particular writing concerns.

September 2016

Tue 27

Emerging Research Leaders' Development Programme (ERLDP)

(4 of 4) Finished 15:00 - 17:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room

All applications for this programme are registered through this link: https://cambridge.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/erldp-3. For further details, see application process below. Please do not use the ‘register my interest/waiting list’ links at the top of this page.

The Emerging Research Leaders' Development Programme (ERLDP) has been designed for you as a postdoctoral researcher/member of research staff aspiring to achieve research independence in order to lead your own research group and/or to become a research leader in your field through a variety of career pathways, including academia.

It is a unique opportunity for you to develop and reflect upon your personal leadership style in the context of those who you lead in either an official or unofficial capacity. We will provide tailored training workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions so you can develop solutions relating to your current situation and your future needs. Participants will also be encouraged to use the online resources provided, and find and share their own.

Workshop 1 (full day): Introduction to the programme; getting to know each other; self-leadership; the strategic academic (masterclass)

Between workshops 1 and 2: beginning the coaching process; completing activities to identify personal styles and preferences

Workshop 2 (full day): Leading others collaboratively: personal styles; leadership and management; negotiating and influencing

Between workshops 2 and 3: continuing coaching process, preparation for individual and group leadership activities for workshop 3

Workshop 3 (half day): A strategic approach to career management; managing yourself; practising your own leadership

End of Programme Presentation and Networking Event (two hours plus informal networking): reflecting on your learning from the programme; receiving your programme completion certificate

October 2016

Thu 6	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Life Sciences) Finished 13:30 - 16:30 NA - Mill Lane, Seminar Room A Why this course might make a difference: Looking back at your experience of education you can probably remember those teachers and lecturers who were excellent. We remember the ones who were good because they have left a lasting impact on us; shaping both our learning in the past and our approach to teaching at Cambridge. Supervising undergraduate students at Cambridge can be one of the most rewarding activities for PhDs and Postdocs and this course is designed to make sure that you can offer your best and hopefully be one of those memorable teachers for someone else. A blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions from an experienced supervisor and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. This training is required by many colleges before you can carry out supervisions and is always a popular course. About the trainer: The course trainer is Dr Ben Murton who has over 12 years of teaching experience in Cambridge and was an undergraduate here as well. He is now a College Teaching Associate at St John's, a tutor on the Teaching Associates Programme and offers supervision coaching for Life Sciences supervisors. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact him before the course on Ben.Murton@admin.cam.ac.uk
Fri 14	Hit the Ground Running: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences PhD Induction Event Finished 10:30 - 13:30 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 After your Departmental inductions, actually starting your PhD, particularly in an institution such as Cambridge, can be an inspiring, but daunting experience: how do I start? Where do I start? How do I make the best start?... and after your PhD: what of your career?! 'Hit the Ground Running on your PhD: your research, your career’, 16 October is an Arts, Humanities and Social Science 1st year PhD skills induction afternoon, developed by PhD students for PhD students to: Alert you to resources and challenges they wish they knew when they arrived; Provide advice and guidance for getting the most out of your time at Cambridge; Get you thinking ahead to maximize your preparation for long-term term career and research goals.
Tue 18	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 CCTL, Revans Room This course complements the supervising training and information your Department will provide. It is a course that consists of: online material introducing the basics of undergraduate teaching in Cambridge; a face-to-face workshop, that is based on discussions and group activities; and follow-up online material that consolidates what you have learned so far. By the end of this course you will know: the purpose of supervisions at Cambridge how to deal with common supervision scenarios how to provide effective feedback the practicalities of starting to supervise Topics covered: Stage 1 - Online Introduction to supervising (including what supervisions are, format, preparing for them) Background information for those who need it (British education system, Cambridge undergraduate system) Stage 2 - Face-to-face workshop Role of a supervisor Dealing with different supervision scenarios Departmental information Stage 3 - Online Summary of what you have learnt Practical tips and advice Resources for ongoing support and information
Wed 19	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 CCTL, Revans Room This course complements the supervising training and information your Department will provide. It is a course that consists of: online material introducing the basics of undergraduate teaching in Cambridge; a face-to-face workshop, that is based on discussions and group activities; and follow-up online material that consolidates what you have learned so far. By the end of this course you will know: the purpose of supervisions at Cambridge how to deal with common supervision scenarios how to provide effective feedback the practicalities of starting to supervise Topics covered: Stage 1 - Online Introduction to supervising (including what supervisions are, format, preparing for them) Background information for those who need it (British education system, Cambridge undergraduate system) Stage 2 - Face-to-face workshop Role of a supervisor Dealing with different supervision scenarios Departmental information Stage 3 - Online Summary of what you have learnt Practical tips and advice Resources for ongoing support and information
Thu 20	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Life Sciences) Finished 13:30 - 16:30 Postdoc Centre @ Biomedical Campus, Newman Library Why this course might make a difference: Looking back at your experience of education you can probably remember those teachers and lecturers who were excellent. We remember the ones who were good because they have left a lasting impact on us; shaping both our learning in the past and our approach to teaching at Cambridge. Supervising undergraduate students at Cambridge can be one of the most rewarding activities for PhDs and Postdocs and this course is designed to make sure that you can offer your best and hopefully be one of those memorable teachers for someone else. A blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions from an experienced supervisor and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. This training is required by many colleges before you can carry out supervisions and is always a popular course. About the trainer: The course trainer is Dr Ben Murton who has over 12 years of teaching experience in Cambridge and was an undergraduate here as well. He is now a College Teaching Associate at St John's, a tutor on the Teaching Associates Programme and offers supervision coaching for Life Sciences supervisors. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact him before the course on Ben.Murton@admin.cam.ac.uk

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