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Equality & Diversity course timetable

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Fri 29 Jun 2018 – Wed 4 Jul 2018

Friday 29 June 2018

12:00	Relaxation Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Staff Counselling Service Relax and unwind in the middle of your busy day – it may well make your afternoon more productive. You will leave this session with some tips for relaxing in the workplace on a daily basis.
12:30	Can mindfulness help to deal with stress? Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Clifford Allbutt Lecture Theatre Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Both Dr Julieta Galante and Professor Peter Jones will be sharing their recently published findings at the Festival of Wellbeing. "This is, to the best of our knowledge, the most robust study to date to assess mindfulness training for students, and backs up previous studies that suggest it can improve mental health and wellbeing during stressful periods" Dr Julieta Galante Professor Peter Jones adds: “The evidence is mounting that mindfulness training can help people cope with accumulative stress. While these benefits may be similar to some other preventative methods, mindfulness could be a useful addition to the interventions already delivered by university counselling services. It appears to be popular, feasible, acceptable and without stigma.”
	Music Appreciation Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Listen to the beauty of Samuel Barber’s Adagio and allow yourself a moment to indulge. Discuss over a cup of coffee how you react to the original version for string orchestra and compare it to the Agnus Dei, that Barber arranged himself for voices in 1967.
14:00	Casting New Light on Classical Sculpture: A Tour of the Museum of Classical Archaeology Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Faculty of Classics, Museum of Classical Archaeology The Museum of Classical Archaeology's light and airy cast gallery hosts a roll-call of some of the most famous sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome - but why do we have a collection of copies (or 'fakes')? Find out more about the history of the casts, ancient and modern, on this tour.
	The Historic Landscapes and Gardens of King's College Finished 14:00 - 15:30 King's College, Porter's Lodge Founded in 1441 by Henry 6th, King's College has Historic landscapes and Gardens rich in heritage and beauty, spend a summer's afternoon exploring them with Senior Horticulturist Steven Coghill.

Monday 2 July 2018

11:30	The Ins and Outs of Cycling in Cambridge Finished 11:30 - 12:30 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 142 To be held at the Sidgwick Site, Room 142, Media Centre This hour long interactive seminar includes general cycling advice and illustrations of some of the cycling infrastructure in and around Cambridge. Included are a number of short videos, examples of how to lock your bike, bike lights and cycle safety tips. Feel free to bring along your lunch!
12:00	Madingley Hall Tour Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Discover the majesty of Madingley Hall. Imagine stepping into one of the magnificent frescos on a guided tour. Let the mystery and magnificence of the past surround you and escape from the cares of the day.
	Perfectionism - Friend or Foe? Finished 12:00 - 13:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well' - This talk will introduce psychological perspectives on perfectionism and consider some of its unhelpful consequences, and consider healthier alternatives. The session will be facilitated by Dr Jan van Niekerk, Clinical Psychologist.
	Great St Mary's Church Tour Finished 12:00 - 12:30 Great St. Mary's Church A guided tour around the University Church featuring its remarkable heritage and the significant role it has played in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years. This will be followed by a chance to climb the tower to see the wonderful panoramic views of Cambridge (weather permitting)The tower climb is 123 spiral stairs in each direction; you need a strong heart on the way up and strong knees on the way down! Not recommended if you're claustrophobic. Level access to the ground floor for wheelchair users and WC with disability aids.
15:30	A Walking history of Newnham College Gardens Finished 15:30 - 16:30 Newnham College, Porter's Lodge Newnham College gardens are one of the hidden treasures of Cambridge and a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening. Come and join the Head Gardener for a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening.

Tuesday 3 July 2018

10:00	Carefree Canines Finished 10:00 - 10:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
10:30	Carefree Canines Finished 10:30 - 11:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
11:00	Carefree Canines Finished 11:00 - 11:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
11:30	Carefree Canines Finished 11:30 - 12:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
12:30	How to be an Active Bystander Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Clifford Allbutt Lecture Theatre Have you ever been concerned about a situation and wanted to help, but didn't? Hearing a racist/sexist/homophobic joke in the tea room? Seeing an inappropriate touch of a friend? Watching a colleague wince at being belittled or interrupted in a team meeting? You're not alone, this is more common for many of us than you might think. Come along to this short session to find out why this happens and what it means to be an active bystander. This includes simple changes and actions you can take to support others around you without confrontation and, over time, support a more inclusive environment for all of us to live and work in.
13:00	Carefree Canines Finished 13:00 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
13:30	Carefree Canines Finished 13:30 - 14:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
14:00	Carefree Canines Finished 14:00 - 14:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
14:30	Carefree Canines Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
16:00	SAP Forum Finished 16:00 - 17:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Norwich Auditorium Hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations, Professor Eilis Ferran, this session will provide an overview of the University's Senior Academic Promotions procedure, highlight the main changes to the process, provide an overview of the SAP CV Scheme and address some of the common misconceptions surrounding SAP.
17:00	Cycle Maintenance Workshop Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Judge Business School To be held at the Judge Business School. Bring along your bike and learn what can be achieved with a minimalist toolkit and the application of basic bike repair skills. The workshop will include general bike checks (‘M’ Check), reviewing gears, removing and replacing wheels, choosing and applying lubricants, fixing punctures, the contents of a basic tool kit, adjusting brakes and, if time allows, bike cleaning tips, how to replace brake blocks and any bespoke requests you might have.

Wednesday 4 July 2018

12:00	Communicating research in the ‘post-truth’ era Finished 12:00 - 13:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 Has the public really had enough of experts? Too often, scientists seem to exist in a different reality to everyone else. This provokes the mindset that the work being done is irrelevant to the world, and diminishes the incredible breakthroughs that are being made on a day-to-day basis. Join Dr Giles Yeo talk will take a look at the role scientists must play in dispelling these myths, to truly engage the public and again place value on truth in this ‘post-truth’ world, and why people believe in things that are obviously false.
	The Ins and Outs of Cycling in Cambridge Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room This hour long interactive seminar includes general cycling advice and illustrations of some of the cycling infrastructure in and around Cambridge. Included are a number of short videos, examples of how to lock your bike, bike lights and cycle safety tips. Feel free to bring along your lunch!
	Dance at the Museum Finished 12:00 - 12:50 Fitzwilliam Museum, Seminar Room An opportunity to explore & respond to art through relaxation, slow looking, self expression & movement with dance artist Filipa Periera-Stubbs
12:30	A Herbal Garden Walk Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall A one hour walk around the wild grounds of Madingley Hall led by Herbalist Julie Dore and Head Gardener Richard Gant. Julie tell you about the medicinal, edible and historical uses of some of our native flora in this relaxing and beautiful setting.
12:45	Tower Tours at the University Library Finished 12:45 - 13:30 Cambridge University Library: Entrance Hall At 157 feet tall Cambridge University Library’s tower is its most recognisable feature, and can be seen for miles around. This tour of the tower, normally accessible only to Library staff, reveals some of the secrets held in its collections. The subject of the UL’s current exhibition, the tower collections (over half a million books on 11 floors) tell the story of two centuries of popular publishing in the UK, received under the Copyright Act and since 1934 held in the tower as ‘secondary’ to the Library’s main academic collections. Victorian toys and games jostle for shelf space with colourful children’s books, Edwardian fiction in pristine dust jackets and popular periodicals. Now recognised as a treasure trove for researchers, its collections tell the story of our national life through the printed word. The exhibition can be viewed in the Milstein Exhibition Centre before or after your tour. Please note that the lift stops on the 15th floor. Access to the 16th floor is via a single flight of stairs. This tour may not be suitable for those uncomfortable in confined spaces or those with mobility issues. 18s and over only In the event of a fire evacuation or lift failure, access up or down the tower is via 200+ steps. Therefore, this tour is not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users. This tour may not be suitable for those uncomfortable in confined spaces Bags and large coats must be left in our Locker Room off the Entrance Hall before the tour commences No food or drink may be consumed at any point on the tour The tower is a high-security area and the Library reserves the right to search tour visitors on exit
13:00	Dance at the Museum Finished 13:00 - 13:50 Fitzwilliam Museum, Seminar Room An opportunity to explore & respond to art through relaxation, slow looking, self expression & movement with dance artist Filipa Periera-Stubbs