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This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising.

This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order:

1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop.

2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions.

3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience.

Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty).

This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising.

This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order:

1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop.

2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions.

3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience.

Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty).

The Cambridge Teaching Forum is coordinated by the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning and is open to colleagues across the collegiate University involved in teaching or assessment, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The event will be opened by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor Bhaskar Vira, and will include an array of parallel sessions and plenary sessions with keynote speakers.

If you are interested in presenting, facilitating a session, or have any questions about the event, please contact Dr Cassie Lowe.

Do you have further questions following your recent supervising experiences? Do you have ideas or experiences that you’d like to share with others?

This interactive session is for anyone who attended the workshop ‘An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision’ and who has started supervising. This 90-minute session aims to follow up with new undergraduate supervisors on their teaching experiences and to answer any questions they might have.

The session will include:

• Q&A about supervisory experience
• Sharing of examples of supervisory practice
• Small-group discussions with peers on teaching experiences

Do you have further questions following your recent supervising experiences? Do you have ideas or experiences that you’d like to share with others?

This interactive session is for anyone who attended the workshop ‘An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision’ and who has started supervising. This 90-minute session aims to follow up with new undergraduate supervisors on their teaching experiences and to answer any questions they might have.

The session will include:

• Q&A about supervisory experience
• Sharing of examples of supervisory practice
• Small-group discussions with peers on teaching experiences

As part of our Collegiate University’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, the Student Support Department has developed an innovative training partnership with the Charlie Waller Trust, a leading mental health charity in the UK.

This four-hour Student Mental Health Awareness training is intended for frontline staff at Colleges and Academic Faculties/Departments whose roles are pastoral or include responsibilities for responding to student welfare. The training has been developed and continuously improved thanks to feedback and insights from staff within Cambridge Colleges and Departments.

The session offers:

• A brief overview of student mental health in Higher Education.
• Best practice guidance on identifying and responding to students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Context-specific case vignettes and scenarios to improve staff confidence in intervening and applying skills in discussions with students, including those who may be experiencing poor wellbeing, mental ill-health and thoughts of suicide.
• Evidence-based and practical strategies for promoting student and staff wellbeing, including self-care for staff.
• Key resources and services in place to support mental health locally and nationally.

Student Mental Health Essentials offers a focused, practical guide to responding to student mental health in your role as an academic or professional services staff member at Cambridge.

The session is led by trained practitioners from the University’s Student Wellbeing Service and offers space to discuss key aspects of supporting student mental health, including:

• Contributing factors to student mental health difficulties;
• Key principles related to confidentiality and information-sharing;
• Boundary-setting and working within the limits of our roles;
• Compassionate communication principles;
• Effective signposting to services, including in more urgent scenarios.

Training content and scenarios have been developed and continuously improved with colleagues from Schools, Faculties and Departments to ensure its relevance. Each session includes practical resources and information on services which will be circulated alongside the session slides for reference.

This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy.

Outcomes:

• Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students
• Explore good practice for delivering feedback
• Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system

This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy.

Outcomes:

• Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students
• Explore good practice for delivering feedback
• Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system
• Consider the elements of positive research culture in a group and lab

The aim of this interactive course is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and stalking and equip staff to respond appropriately to disclosures.