Engineering Centre for Languages & Inter-Communication course timetable
February 2025
| Wed 5 |
This interactive online workshop provides guidance and feedback on the language and strategies of successful negotiation.
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In today's fast-paced world, remote work has become the new norm, presenting unique challenges for engineers. To excel in this environment, you need the right skills. Building psychological safety is especially challenging when working across cultures, making it crucial to learn how to create an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, all while achieving your team's goals. Join our workshop to:
This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session. To participate you must have your webcam switched on. |
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| Thu 6 |
Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Mon 10 |
This workshop focuses on effective editing strategies for Engineering writing. It forms part of CLIC's Lent term series of online masterclasses designed to assist CUED Research students in refining key areas of their writing. Classes include:
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CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
Learn the one vital skill to elevate your career and confidence to leadership level. Join our friendly and informal Public Speaking Club. Whether you prefer standalone sessions or a structured term-long programme, you’re free to attend as your schedule allows. Kicking off our first session is Guy Doza—a published author, professional speechwriter, and TEDx speaker. With over a decade of experience, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and organisations across justice, gender, climate change, AI and beyond. He’s also collaborated with Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia universities. To see Guy in action, check him out on @speechtrickster and LinkedIn |
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| Tue 11 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover important aspects of English pronunciation for effective academic, professional and social interaction. We will meet together as a group for approximately one hour a week and will schedule 30-minute individual supervisions (after the group sessions between 11.30am-1pm) for personalised input to accompany the course's group input.
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This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
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| Wed 12 |
In today's globalised world, effective communication in English transcends the boundaries of native and non-native speakers. It's a shared journey, and English-speaking individuals—whether native or proficient—have a pivotal role to play in fostering inclusivity. Join our workshop to:
This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session. To participate you must have your webcam switched on. |
| Thu 13 |
Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Mon 17 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
Learn the one vital skill to elevate your career and confidence to leadership level. Join our friendly and informal Public Speaking Club. Whether you prefer standalone sessions or a structured term-long programme, you’re free to attend as your schedule allows. Kicking off our first session is Guy Doza—a published author, professional speechwriter, and TEDx speaker. With over a decade of experience, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and organisations across justice, gender, climate change, AI and beyond. He’s also collaborated with Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia universities. To see Guy in action, check him out on @speechtrickster and LinkedIn |
| Tue 18 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover important aspects of English pronunciation for effective academic, professional and social interaction. We will meet together as a group for approximately one hour a week and will schedule 30-minute individual supervisions (after the group sessions between 11.30am-1pm) for personalised input to accompany the course's group input.
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This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
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| Wed 19 |
Challenging conversations are opportunities to embrace. Why? Because they are catalysts for better connection and understanding. Often, they’re exactly what you need to advance in your life or career. Suitable for both non-native and native English speakers, this session provides a toolkit to help you navigate difficult dialogues with confidence and clarity, manage conflict with sensitivity, and set healthy boundaries with integrity and respect.
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| Mon 24 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
Learn the one vital skill to elevate your career and confidence to leadership level. Join our friendly and informal Public Speaking Club. Whether you prefer standalone sessions or a structured term-long programme, you’re free to attend as your schedule allows. Kicking off our first session is Guy Doza—a published author, professional speechwriter, and TEDx speaker. With over a decade of experience, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and organisations across justice, gender, climate change, AI and beyond. He’s also collaborated with Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia universities. To see Guy in action, check him out on @speechtrickster and LinkedIn |
| Tue 25 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover important aspects of English pronunciation for effective academic, professional and social interaction. We will meet together as a group for approximately one hour a week and will schedule 30-minute individual supervisions (after the group sessions between 11.30am-1pm) for personalised input to accompany the course's group input.
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March 2025
| Mon 3 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
Learn the one vital skill to elevate your career and confidence to leadership level. Join our friendly and informal Public Speaking Club. Whether you prefer standalone sessions or a structured term-long programme, you’re free to attend as your schedule allows. Kicking off our first session is Guy Doza—a published author, professional speechwriter, and TEDx speaker. With over a decade of experience, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and organisations across justice, gender, climate change, AI and beyond. He’s also collaborated with Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia universities. To see Guy in action, check him out on @speechtrickster and LinkedIn |
| Tue 4 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover important aspects of English pronunciation for effective academic, professional and social interaction. We will meet together as a group for approximately one hour a week and will schedule 30-minute individual supervisions (after the group sessions between 11.30am-1pm) for personalised input to accompany the course's group input.
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| Fri 7 |
CLIC: Pronouncing Chinese names
Finished
Practice session for “Pronouncing Chinese Names” This is a small group session with a maximum of eight participants. The aim is to provide a space to practice saying names more accurately in Mandarin Chinese. You are welcome to bring your questions, too. This session is most suited to those who have attended the the “Get the name right!” workshop but others are very welcome to join. |
| Mon 10 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
Learn the one vital skill to elevate your career and confidence to leadership level. Join our friendly and informal Public Speaking Club. Whether you prefer standalone sessions or a structured term-long programme, you’re free to attend as your schedule allows. Kicking off our first session is Guy Doza—a published author, professional speechwriter, and TEDx speaker. With over a decade of experience, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and organisations across justice, gender, climate change, AI and beyond. He’s also collaborated with Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia universities. To see Guy in action, check him out on @speechtrickster and LinkedIn |
| Tue 11 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover important aspects of English pronunciation for effective academic, professional and social interaction. We will meet together as a group for approximately one hour a week and will schedule 30-minute individual supervisions (after the group sessions between 11.30am-1pm) for personalised input to accompany the course's group input.
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| Mon 17 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
Learn the one vital skill to elevate your career and confidence to leadership level. Join our friendly and informal Public Speaking Club. Whether you prefer standalone sessions or a structured term-long programme, you’re free to attend as your schedule allows. Kicking off our first session is Guy Doza—a published author, professional speechwriter, and TEDx speaker. With over a decade of experience, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and organisations across justice, gender, climate change, AI and beyond. He’s also collaborated with Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia universities. To see Guy in action, check him out on @speechtrickster and LinkedIn |
April 2025
| Tue 29 |
Have you ever struggled with other students' or colleagues' styles of working? Have you wondered why some people seem to be more direct than others, some don’t seem to be interested in socialising, or perhaps others are more relaxed about deadlines? Culture, and not only the national aspect of it, plays a significant role in how we learn to communicate and collaborate. Adjusting to cultural communication norms is more about shared values and expectations than speaking the same language. It requires a specific set of awareness, attitudes, and skills. Join our workshop to:
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| Wed 30 |
Did you know that long before we developed languages, humans relied exclusively on non-verbal signals to understand each other? Even today, our unconscious brains are finely tuned to these cues, shaping our first impressions within seconds. Whether you're presenting, interviewing for a job, or working in a team, becoming aware of how you come across can be the key to success. Join our workshop to:
This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session. To participate you must have your webcam switched on. |
May 2025
| Thu 1 |
CLIC: Diversity Fresco
Finished
The Diversity Fresco is a collective intelligence workshop that allows participants to experiment with the cognitive mechanisms at work when it comes to discrimination, to discover approaches aimed at reducing it, to debate their scope and their limits, while acquiring a common vocabulary to engage in constructive dialogue and bring about a more inclusive and peaceful society. Please follow this link for more information: https://fresquedeladiversite.org/en/ Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so the workshop can start at exactly 9.30am. There will be refreshments before and during the event and a sandwich lunch after. |
| Wed 21 |
Imposter syndrome can affect anyone, especially in a world-renowned institution like Cambridge, where you're surrounded by talented people. If you ever feel like you're not "good enough," this session is for you. We'll explore the nature of this phenomenon, its impact on both your performance and overall well-being, and most importantly, how your brain may be sabotaging you—and what you can do about it. Join our workshop to:
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