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November 2024

Tue 5
CLIC: Writing for Engineers: Beautiful Blogs new Finished 10:00 - 11:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

Blogs and online articles are becoming ever more important as a shop window to spread word of your work.

They can draw attention to the great things you’re doing, generate income, build partnerships and establish you as a leader in your field.

The statistics say organisations and their staff with blogs produce significantly more potential new opportunities and collaborations than those without.

This 90 minutes, highly interactive workshop teaches you all you need to know to write beautiful and highly beneficial blogs, from the importance of a title, to lovely layouts, and even smartphone photography.

Trainer bio

Simon Hall leads a course in writing, public speaking and storytelling skills at the University of Cambridge, and is a Senior Research Associate at Jesus College, Cambridge.

He also runs his own business communication agency, Creative Warehouse.

Simon has 20 books published, ranging from business and communication to crime fiction.

Previously, he was a broadcaster for 20 years, mostly as a BBC Television, Radio and Online News Correspondent.

CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (4 of 10) In progress 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

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.

Wed 6
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (4 of 5) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.

Diversity, in its various dimensions, has been firmly established as a key driver of innovation. However, creating inclusive environments to harness the power of diversity requires preparation. Whether we are aware of it or not, bias towards individuals who are different from us is inherent. Understanding the origins of bias and how to outsmart them is the crucial first step toward fostering a more inclusive space at Cambridge.

Join our workshop to:

  • Explore the nature of biases.
  • Learn about the origins of stereotypes.
  • Discover strategies to outsmart bias.

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 7
CLIC: British Sign Language Conversation class new (3 of 5) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

Join to practice your British Sign Language skills in a friendly environment.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Mon 11
CLIC: Public Speaking Club new (4 of 7) Finished 17:30 - 19:30 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 6

Are you looking to build confidence in public speaking in an informal, supportive and relaxed environment? Join our club designed to help you gain confidence and develop a toolkit of speaking skills. You’ll learn essential tips and strategies, while receiving feedback from both peers and professionals. Seize this chance to learn the art of rhetoric and the power of the spoken word.

Whether you're aiming to captivate audiences, motivate teams, or inspire change, this club will give you the tools and confidence to make an impact.

Our first session features published author and renowned TEDx speaker Guy Doza. For over a decade, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and intergovernmental organisations, in areas including justice, gender and AI technology, and with the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Georgetown and Columbia.

Tue 12
3T PLAY project - Supporting students’ skills for giving feedback new Finished 09:00 - 10:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

How to support students’ skills for giving constructive feedback, especially when it is difficult to hear

Being able to deliver feedback to peers is a key management skill and something engineering students report finding difficult, due to the relational and emotional implications. This experiential activity provides students with emotional management strategies and a first, low-stakes opportunity to apply them when both giving feedback and responding to feedback received. This workshop is designed to target the development of the following skills:

  • Formulating feedback to be “heard” by others by attending to their emotional response.
  • Managing your emotions when receiving and responding to feedback.

There will be refreshments at 9am and 10.30am, followed by another workshop on Supporting students to develop coaching and peer teaching skills and a sandwich lunch at 12pm.

About the trainer

Joelyn de Lima is a scientist & pedagogical advisor at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Trained in the biological sciences, she transitioned to being a discipline-based education researcher. Currently her research and practice are focused on enhancing the higher educational experience for students. Her background has given her a unique blend of perspectives – in terms of culture (She has lived, worked, and taught on 3 continents), theoretical grounding (natural sciences and education), and practice (research & teaching, formal & informal education).

3T PLAY project - Supporting students to develop coaching and peer teaching skills new Finished 10:30 - 12:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

How to support students to develop coaching and peer teaching skills

Students learn more when they are actively engaged in the learning process. While hands-on activities, labs and projects are moments when students are active, the learning benefits can be amplified with coaching strategies. This activity will enable student peers and teaching assistants to implement 2 evidence-based strategies, teaching with questions and giving process-level feedback, to support students to develop relevant, transferable thinking skills. It targets the development of the following skills:

  • Using questions to increase students’ engagement and therefore their learning.
  • Providing process-level feedback to support the development of transferable thinking skills.

There will be refreshments at 10.30am and a sandwich lunch at 12pm. Please feel free to also sign up for Supporting students’ skills for giving feedback starting with refreshments at 9am on the same day at the same venue.

About the trainer

Joelyn de Lima is a scientist & pedagogical advisor at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Trained in the biological sciences, she transitioned to being a discipline-based education researcher. Currently her research and practice are focused on enhancing the higher educational experience for students. Her background has given her a unique blend of perspectives – in terms of culture (She has lived, worked, and taught on 3 continents), theoretical grounding (natural sciences and education), and practice (research & teaching, formal & informal education).

CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (5 of 10) In progress 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

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.

Wed 13
CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy (5 of 5) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English and covers a variety of spoken language, ranging from the more formal language needed for seminars, discussions and conferences, to the more informal everyday language used in the office or the student house, or in wider social settings, whether online or face-to-face. The course, wherever possible, will take into account the needs and wishes of the participants. This is an opportunity to meet people and to practise your spoken English online in an informal and relaxed environment.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Thu 14
CLIC: British Sign Language Conversation class new (4 of 5) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

Join to practice your British Sign Language skills in a friendly environment.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Mon 18
CLIC: Public Speaking Club new (5 of 7) Finished 17:30 - 19:30 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 6

Are you looking to build confidence in public speaking in an informal, supportive and relaxed environment? Join our club designed to help you gain confidence and develop a toolkit of speaking skills. You’ll learn essential tips and strategies, while receiving feedback from both peers and professionals. Seize this chance to learn the art of rhetoric and the power of the spoken word.

Whether you're aiming to captivate audiences, motivate teams, or inspire change, this club will give you the tools and confidence to make an impact.

Our first session features published author and renowned TEDx speaker Guy Doza. For over a decade, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and intergovernmental organisations, in areas including justice, gender and AI technology, and with the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Georgetown and Columbia.

Thu 21
CLIC: British Sign Language Conversation class new (5 of 5) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

Join to practice your British Sign Language skills in a friendly environment.

Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

Mon 25
CLIC: Public Speaking Club new (6 of 7) Finished 17:30 - 19:30 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 4

Are you looking to build confidence in public speaking in an informal, supportive and relaxed environment? Join our club designed to help you gain confidence and develop a toolkit of speaking skills. You’ll learn essential tips and strategies, while receiving feedback from both peers and professionals. Seize this chance to learn the art of rhetoric and the power of the spoken word.

Whether you're aiming to captivate audiences, motivate teams, or inspire change, this club will give you the tools and confidence to make an impact.

Our first session features published author and renowned TEDx speaker Guy Doza. For over a decade, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and intergovernmental organisations, in areas including justice, gender and AI technology, and with the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Georgetown and Columbia.

Wed 27
CLIC: Diversity Fresco new Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

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.

December 2024

Mon 2
CLIC: Public Speaking Club new (7 of 7) Finished 17:30 - 19:30 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 6

Are you looking to build confidence in public speaking in an informal, supportive and relaxed environment? Join our club designed to help you gain confidence and develop a toolkit of speaking skills. You’ll learn essential tips and strategies, while receiving feedback from both peers and professionals. Seize this chance to learn the art of rhetoric and the power of the spoken word.

Whether you're aiming to captivate audiences, motivate teams, or inspire change, this club will give you the tools and confidence to make an impact.

Our first session features published author and renowned TEDx speaker Guy Doza. For over a decade, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and intergovernmental organisations, in areas including justice, gender and AI technology, and with the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Georgetown and Columbia.

January 2025

Tue 21
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (6 of 10) In progress 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

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.

Wed 22

Do you think your future career opportunities are solely determined by luck and being in the right place at the right time? Think again! Learning the art of strategic networking is one of the most crucial factors in shaping your career. It’s never too early (or too late) to start!

Join our workshop to:

  • Master the optimal mindset for increasing your 'luck' through relationship building.
  • Explore various strategies for growing and maintaining a powerful network.
  • Create a personalized plan for elevating your networking game to the next level.

Register now and open the door to a brighter professional future.

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 23
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (Postdocs) new (1 of 4) [Places] 11:15 - 12:45 CLIC online teaching

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.

  • NB. Please read ATTENDANCE section below before signing up for this course.
Fri 24
CLIC: Industry skills: Pitching your work effectively [Places] 11:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

This interactive workshop provides guidance and feedback on sharing your research clearly and effectively in spontaneous and prepared situations.

  • NB. Please read Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Mon 27
CLIC: Writing for Engineers: Avoiding common errors [Places] 12:00 - 14:00 CLIC online teaching

This workshop addresses common writing errors of Engineers related to structure, style and accuracy. 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.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
Tue 28
CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills (1 of 7) [Places] 10:30 - 11:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

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.

  • NB. Please read the Attendance section below before signing up for this course.
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (7 of 10) In progress 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

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.

Wed 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:

  • Discuss cultural preferences for working.
  • Develop self-awareness of your working preferences.
  • Learn strategies for developing the right skills that will help you develop cultural intelligence.

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 30
CLIC: Writing skills: Writing for Engineers (Postdocs) new (2 of 4) [Places] 11:15 - 12:45 CLIC online teaching

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.

  • NB. Please read ATTENDANCE section below before signing up for this course.