Centre for Languages and Inter-Communication 2025.26
(Thu 25 Sep 2025 - Fri 12 Jun 2026)
September 2025
| Thu 25 |
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. |
| Tue 30 |
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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October 2025
| Fri 10 |
CLIC: Perfecting your English
Finished
To be or not to be…your best in English This short course focuses on core skills required by non-native English speakers for successful interaction in English in CUED and beyond, including how to overcome listening difficulties, how to understand and use native-speaker norms, register and word choice in formal and informal correspondence, meetings and interchanges, how to develop/consolidate your English language personality/way of thinking in relation to your first/other languages, and, as a result, how to communicate comfortably and express ideas confidently and effectively in English. The course offers practical tips and strategies as well as personalised advice on to how to excel.
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| Wed 15 |
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.
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| Thu 16 |
There is no perfect paper, even with AI. This workshop for postgraduate research students at CUED provides tried-and-tested advice on successful engineering writing and tips on using AI effectively in academic writing. |
| Fri 17 |
CLIC: Perfecting your English
Finished
To be or not to be…your best in English This short course focuses on core skills required by non-native English speakers for successful interaction in English in CUED and beyond, including how to overcome listening difficulties, how to understand and use native-speaker norms, register and word choice in formal and informal correspondence, meetings and interchanges, how to develop/consolidate your English language personality/way of thinking in relation to your first/other languages, and, as a result, how to communicate comfortably and express ideas confidently and effectively in English. The course offers practical tips and strategies as well as personalised advice on to how to excel.
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| Tue 21 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
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. |
| Wed 22 |
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.
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Working in teams is both one of the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of academic and professional life. While collaboration can spark creativity and innovation, it can also surface conflict, miscommunication, or unequal contributions. Understanding what makes teamwork effective is a crucial skill for your time at Cambridge and your future career. Join our workshop to:
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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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| Thu 23 |
This workshop focuses on how to exploit journal articles to improve quality and word choice in Engineering writing.
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| Fri 24 |
CLIC: Perfecting your English
Finished
To be or not to be…your best in English This short course focuses on core skills required by non-native English speakers for successful interaction in English in CUED and beyond, including how to overcome listening difficulties, how to understand and use native-speaker norms, register and word choice in formal and informal correspondence, meetings and interchanges, how to develop/consolidate your English language personality/way of thinking in relation to your first/other languages, and, as a result, how to communicate comfortably and express ideas confidently and effectively in English. The course offers practical tips and strategies as well as personalised advice on to how to excel.
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| Tue 28 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
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. |
| Wed 29 |
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.
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Most students and researchers will experience culture shock in some form when interacting with people from all over the world in Cambridge. While we all speak the same language, the unwritten rules of social norms can make our interactions challenging. If you have recently moved to the UK, you might feel lost or disoriented. If you come from the UK but are not accustomed to interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds, you might also struggle. International diversity is key to Cambridge's success, so embracing culture clash as part of the journey is important. Join our workshop to:
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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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| Fri 31 |
CLIC: Chinese: Get the name right!
Finished
“Pronouncing someone’s name correctly can make people feel valued, honoured and respected — and mispronouncing their name creates real problems.” Gerardo Ochoa This session will explore Chinese names. How to pronounce them. What it says about the person. The stories behind names. The focus will be on pronunciation but you will also be welcome to share your own experience and tell your stories. |
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This interactive workshop provides guidance and feedback on sharing your research clearly and effectively in spontaneous and prepared situations.
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November 2025
| Tue 4 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
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. |
| Wed 5 |
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.
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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:
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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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| Tue 11 |
CLIC: Public Speaking Club
Finished
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. |
| Wed 12 |
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.
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In today's competitive landscape for future engineers, technical skills alone won't make you stand out. Recruiters now prioritise 'soft' skills, such as collaboration, communication, time management, and resilience. These skills are challenging to teach and showcase. Join our workshop to:
Find out your greatest character strengths! To enhance the experience of this workshop it would be great if you could take this 10 minute free survey and bring your results to our workshop: https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register |