Learning and Development course timetable
July 2025
Wed 23 |
AI is a hot topic! How can we best use some AI features we have available, through MS Teams and using Co-Pilot in work, to help us in our project management? Join our lunchtime online seminar - 'Using AI to help Project Management' session on Tuesday 23 July. This will be delivered by Microsoft experts alongside the University to offer a practical and interactive insight into how to use AI features available within the University set-up to make your project management life easier! |
In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentee and build your confidence as a mentor. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship. |
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In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentor and build your confidence as a mentee. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship. |
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Tue 29 |
Following the in person launch we’re delighted to invite you an online version of the official launch of the Service Management Community of Practice (SM CoP) at the University of Cambridge — a new initiative bringing together colleagues who deliver, support, manage, or improve services across the institution. |
August 2025
Wed 6 |
Your input will inform the layout of the key content highlighted as essential for managers. We expect the card sort to take approximately 15 minutes as a guide; however, additional time might be required to understand (and discuss) any further considerations observed. Please note use of your own laptop with a working euduroam connection will be required |
Your input will inform the layout of the key content highlighted as essential for managers. We expect the card sort to take approximately 15 minutes as a guide; however, additional time might be required to understand (and discuss) any further considerations observed. Please note use of your own laptop with a working euduroam connection will be required |
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Thu 7 |
The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular catch ups are designed as an open forum for informal conversation, collaboration, and mutual learning with peers across the University, including members of the core team. We encourage you to come prepared to share your successes, challenges, and insights, as your experiences will shape the richness of the discussion. Whether you're looking for a listening ear, fresh ideas, offering your own strategies, or simply seeking to connect with others in similar roles, this is your opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the collective expertise of the community. |
Thu 21 |
Wellbeing Advocate Celebration Event
![]() The Staff Wellbeing Team invite you to celebrate all your wonderful achievements as Staff Wellbeing Advocates over this past academic year! Share successes, swop ideas, meet other like-minded individuals and hear from the Staff Wellbeing Team about what is coming next! Objectives
Relaxed Agenda for the day
Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. |
Wed 27 |
The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular catch ups are designed as an open forum for informal conversation, collaboration, and mutual learning with peers across the University, including members of the core team. We encourage you to come prepared to share your successes, challenges, and insights, as your experiences will shape the richness of the discussion. Whether you're looking for a listening ear, fresh ideas, offering your own strategies, or simply seeking to connect with others in similar roles, this is your opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the collective expertise of the community. |
September 2025
Thu 4 |
This session provides an introduction for both mentors and mentees. We will discuss the benefits of mentoring and provide guidance on how to set objectives for the mentoring relationship and how to prepare for your first session together. We will also offer some tips about how to be a good mentee and mentor. |
Wed 10 |
Strategic Development Programme
Not bookable
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What do you value in life?
![]() Values are what makes you you. They are the things that drive and motivate you. Being more aware of them can help you to make better decisions at work, leaving you more fulfilled and happy. They can help you make good choices and provide a guiding force to point you in the right direction at times of uncertainty. This session gives the opportunity to join with a small group of colleagues to explore your values. You will be guided through an exercise by an experienced facilitator from the Organisational Development team. This is an interactive session, so please join the call from somewhere where you feel comfortable to talk and participate fully in group activities. |
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Thu 11 |
Speed Mentoring event
![]() Have you ever wished you could get 10 minutes with a senior colleague to ask their advice on how they would handle something? Have you ever wondered how others approach challenging problems? This is your opportunity to ask. We are bringing together a panel of very experienced colleagues from across the University for a special speed mentoring session so that they can offer you their support and advice. Speed mentoring offers you the opportunity for a series of short, focused conversations about a specific question or issue you are struggling with. You will rotate around four different mentors, spending around 10 minutes with each, to gain different perspectives on an issue you are seeking to resolve or a project you are trying to progress. "I liked that there were a diverse background of university staff involved in the session, and all of the mentors were really engaged and enthusiastic. I felt that I could be honest about some of my experiences in the University, good and bad. All the mentors I spoke to acted as a good sound board for the issues that I wanted to discuss and they have given me some excellent advice and ideas." "The fact that we saw 4 different mentees was brilliant - we gained different perspectives, saw different mentoring types and were also introduced to people and roles we may not have known about." Mentors: • Richard Hey - Deputy Director - UIS • Jo Kibble - Head of Finance - Cambridge University Libraries • Adam Welstead - Head of Student Wellbeing & Fellow of Wolfson College - Student Support, Education Services • Lucinda Spokes - Head of Public Engagement - Engagement, Knowledge Exchange and Impact Team • Sarah d-Ambrumenil - Interim Deputy Head of Student Administration - Education Services • Gordana Najdanovic - Head of Research Funding - Research Office |
Mon 15 |
“A climate where people feel safe to contribute their ideas, thoughts and even challenges without fear of humiliation or recrimination.” Professor Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School. Levels of trust and psychological safety in a team can have a significant impact on performance. When it is present, motivation and innovation will increase. When we feel safe, we can communicate openly and transparently, and this allows us to learn and grow. A lack of trust results in mistakes being buried, and in difficulties with retention, stress and low morale. This session will allow you to reflect on how a psychologically safe environment can be fostered and the role you play in this. Three alternative dates – please only sign up to one as the content is identical. |
Wed 17 |
In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentee and build your confidence as a mentor. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship. |
In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentor and build your confidence as a mentee. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship. |
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Thu 18 |
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common passion, set of problems, or interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals. CoPs bring colleagues together in order to:
Come along to this session to find out more about how CoPs are being established and embedded at Cambridge, and the ways in which they could help you and those who you work with to achieve your objectives. There will be the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas for potential new CoPs and learn more about this exciting new area of development in the University. |
The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular catch ups are designed as an open forum for informal conversation, collaboration, and mutual learning with peers across the University, including members of the core team. We encourage you to come prepared to share your successes, challenges, and insights, as your experiences will shape the richness of the discussion. Whether you're looking for a listening ear, fresh ideas, offering your own strategies, or simply seeking to connect with others in similar roles, this is your opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the collective expertise of the community. |
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Meet a Mentor
![]() This interactive session aims to support our mentees to find a mentor. A selection of our currently available mentors will introduce themselves and share a little bit about their background, knowledge, and experience. It offers the opportunity for mentees to get to know some of our available mentors and consider whether they may be a good potential match. There will then be time for questions so that you can consider which potential mentors could best support your growth, learning, and career development. Please take advantage of this chance to connect with mentors willing to share their experiences and assist you in achieving your goals. Sign up now and start your mentorship journey! |
October 2025
Fri 3 |
Leadership Essentials - Technicians
[Places]
Participants are required to attend both sessions. |
Wed 8 |
You’ll identify the transferable skills you already have, as well as the key management skills you can start developing now. Then you will feel much more confident to apply for the roles you’re interested in and will be better equipped to hit the ground running once you start your new position. |
Thu 9 |
Professional Services Development Programme Level 2
Not bookable
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Fri 17 |
Leadership Essentials - Technicians
[Places]
Participants are required to attend both sessions. |
Wed 22 |
Discover the wide range of online learning, training and development opportunities available to support your career development: UoC: Career Development for Technicians (linkedin.com) |
Have you ever wondered what governance is, why it is necessary, and how the University is governed? Join us as we host Dr Regina Sachers, the University’s Director of Governance and Compliance, as she discusses the meaning and importance of governance in the higher education sector. Regina will also explain how the University is governed and will take questions after the talk. |