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RDP Other Event 2017-18

Programme of events provided by Researcher Development Programme (RDP)
(Wed 11 Oct 2017 - Thu 31 May 2018)

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Wed 11 Oct 2017 – Thu 31 May 2018

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October 2017

Wed 11


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’, 11th 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 31
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence new Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Queens' College, Bowett Room


This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.


Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:

  • Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
  • Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
  • Effects and impacts of sexual violence
  • Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
  • Working with and supporting survivors
  • Sources of support


Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:

  • The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures

November 2017

Thu 2
Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge new Finished 09:00 - 11:00 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
Wed 29
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence new Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Newnham College, Barbara White Room


This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.


Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:

  • Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
  • Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
  • Effects and impacts of sexual violence
  • Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
  • Working with and supporting survivors
  • Sources of support


Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:

  • The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures
Thu 30
Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge new 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

December 2017

Wed 13
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence new Finished 09:00 - 11:00 Jesus College, Lecture Hall


This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.


Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:

  • Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
  • Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
  • Effects and impacts of sexual violence
  • Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
  • Working with and supporting survivors
  • Sources of support


Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:

  • The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures

January 2018

Thu 18
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence new Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Darwin College, Old Library


This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.


Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:

  • Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
  • Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
  • Effects and impacts of sexual violence
  • Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
  • Working with and supporting survivors
  • Sources of support


Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:

  • The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures
PPD: Supervising Undergraduates: An Introduction Finished 16:00 - 16:30 University Centre, Hicks Room

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.

Mon 22
Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge new Finished 14:00 - 16:00 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

February 2018

Fri 9
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence new Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Corpus Christi, McCrum Theatre


This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.


Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:

  • Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
  • Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
  • Effects and impacts of sexual violence
  • Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
  • Working with and supporting survivors
  • Sources of support

Amy O’Leary, University Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor will provide information on:

  • How the service can support students
  • How the service can provide consultation and support to staff working with students who have experienced sexual violence
  • How to access the service


Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:

  • The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures
Mon 26
Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge new Finished 14:00 - 16:00 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

March 2018

Thu 1
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence new Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Churchill College, Jock Colville Hall


This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.


Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:

  • Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
  • Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
  • Effects and impacts of sexual violence
  • Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
  • Working with and supporting survivors
  • Sources of support

Amy O’Leary, University Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor will provide information on:

  • How the service can support students
  • How the service can provide consultation and support to staff working with students who have experienced sexual violence
  • How to access the service


Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:

  • The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures

April 2018

Tue 24
Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge new Finished 14:00 - 16:00 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

May 2018

Thu 31
Introduction to Research Integrity at Cambridge new 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