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Tue 25 Sep 2018 – Wed 26 Sep 2018

Tuesday 25 September 2018

09:30	AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting 2018-19 (3 of 26) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room The AAT Level 3, Diploma in Accounting, introduces to students to more complex financial processes and accounting tasks, the principles of VAT, professional ethics and develops their spreadsheet skills. In addition to applying for a provisional place here, you will need to complete an application form which can be found on our website https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/professional-qualifications/aat/university-programme
	Level 3 Award (ILM) in Leadership and Management (1 of 7) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department. The course is primarily aimed at those who currently have management responsibilities for others (including managers, team leaders or supervisors) or equivalent responsibilities (e.g. for managing services, projects, resources). All participants must have the opportunity to meet the assessment requirements which are specified by the ILM – please see further details below.
	AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting 2018-19 (2 of 24) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 First Intuition The course details are being finalised, for now please book a provisional place here and we will let you know when the details and application packs are available AAT Level 4, Professional Diploma in accounting. Students will be placed on the public day release programme with an external provider Once you have registered here you will need to complete the application form at the back of the briefing pack. This pack is available on our website https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/professional-qualifications/aat/university-programme Dates will be added once they have been confirmed
	Data Carpentry in R (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building In many domains of research the rapid generation of large amounts of data is fundamentally changing how research is done. The deluge of data presents great opportunities, but also many challenges in managing, analyzing and sharing data. Data Carpentry workshops are designed to teach basic concepts, skills and tools for working more effectively with data, using a combination of tools with a main focus in R. The workshop is aimed at researchers in the life sciences at all career stages and is designed for learners with little to no prior knowledge of programming, shell scripting, or command line tools. This course is organized in collaboration with ElixirUK and the Software Sustainability Institute. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
10:00	Medicine: Research Data Management (for University and NHS) Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Clinical School, Medical Library, Library Training Room There is an increasing emphasis in research on the management and sharing of data. Many funding bodies that support research undertaken at Cambridge require not only open access to any publications based on that research, but also to the data underlying it. This course will help you understand funders’ requirements for management and sharing of research data, and will provide opportunities to create your own data management plan and test out resources that will make the data management process easier.
	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Life Sciences) Finished 10:00 - 13:00 CCTL, Revans Room Looking back at your experience of education you can probably remember those teachers and lecturers who were excellent. We remember the ones who were good because they have left a lasting impact on us; shaping both our learning in the past and our approach as teachers. Supervising undergraduate students at Cambridge can be one of the most rewarding activities for PhDs and Postdocs and this course is designed to make sure that you can offer your best and hopefully be one of those memorable teachers for someone else. This blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions of an experienced supervisor and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. This training is required by many colleges before you can carry out supervisions and is always a popular course.
11:00	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Health & Safety Briefing Finished 11:00 - 11:45 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room A general Health and Safety and Security briefing for staff who work in the main Cambridge University Library Building and the affiliated Faculty Libraries.
13:00	Working within the Human Tissue Act Finished 13:00 - 16:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The course will provide an overview of the Human Tissue Act and will be delivered by Dr Rachel Smith from the MRC Regulatory Support Centre. The Centre provides training, support and guidance to those whose research involves human participants, their tissue, cells or data.
	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop Finished 13:00 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it.
15:30	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice Finished 15:30 - 16:00 John Trim Centre A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on learning strategies across a range of 180+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to: Decide on your short term and longer term goals Discuss learning strategies for independent language study Formulate a personal learning plan Evaluate your progress so far and identify your next steps Tackle more challenging aspects of your language learning, e.g., strategies for developing listening Talk about ways of shaping a self-study session Explore resources in specialist areas Consider how taught course options in Cambridge can fit in to a longer term plan Find out more about intensive language courses abroad
16:00	Direction of Studies: Support for New Appointees Finished 16:00 - 18:30 Corpus Christi, Harley-Mason Room As a Director of Studies you provide essential academic guidance and support to students on an individual basis. Develop your ability to undertake this role more effectively and efficiently with this course. Through group work and discussions, the course will focus on sharing good practice, key responsibilities, and where to find additional sources of help.
	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice Finished 16:00 - 16:30 John Trim Centre A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on learning strategies across a range of 180+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to: Decide on your short term and longer term goals Discuss learning strategies for independent language study Formulate a personal learning plan Evaluate your progress so far and identify your next steps Tackle more challenging aspects of your language learning, e.g., strategies for developing listening Talk about ways of shaping a self-study session Explore resources in specialist areas Consider how taught course options in Cambridge can fit in to a longer term plan Find out more about intensive language courses abroad
18:30	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Chinese Mandarin Basic 2018 - BLOCK A (1 of 10) Finished 18:30 - 20:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 12 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.

Wednesday 26 September 2018

09:00	Tutoring: Support for New Appointees Finished 09:00 - 16:30 Corpus Christi, Harley-Mason Room Tutors provide general oversight of student welfare, in the widest sense, and form an essential part of College communities and the Colleges’ provision to students. This course will use a mixture of formal presentations, group work and plenary discussions to provide new or prospective Tutors with advice and support for their students, a greater understanding of responsibilities and where to find information. There will also be presentations from the Disability Resource Centre and the University Counselling Service relevant to College Tutoring. Please note that the term ‘Tutor’ as used at Cambridge does not refer to a teaching role.
09:30	How to Excel - Part 3 (For Finance Staff) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 University Information Services, 17 Mill Lane Training Room This session is only suitable for those with a good working knowledge of Excel and formulas, ideally having completed How to Excel previously Pre course work will be sent prior to the course which will assess the base level of understanding Places will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. The session will look at more advanced formulas and macros using the recorder and VBA tools.
10:00	Writing an Academic Report (Sciences) Finished 10:00 - 12:30 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B Your research is going well, you feel you are making progress, but looming on the horizon is the write up... Aimed at those in their first year of study (PhD / Masters / Rotation students), this workshop is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on writing up your research. How do you start? What is expected? How do you make it work for you? These and many other important questions, hints and tips will be addressed in this half-day session that will help you start to learn and apply the habits of a productive writer. This course replaces "Writing Your First Year Report" and is designed to be more inclusive of the various programmes of study in Cambridge Outcomes: Understand the standard forms and functions of academic reports Start planning the structure of your report Experience the benefits of editing and providing feedback on writing
	University Student Complaint Procedure (Workshop) Finished 10:00 - 11:30 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 10 This workshop will give you an opportunity to consider how complaints might be prevented and when complaints first arise how to respond to them appropriately and in line with the University's new Student Complaint Procedure. In addition to providing you with an overview of the Student Complaint Procedure, the workshop will include practical tips for investigating and taking action following complaints at a local level. The session will include a presentation and a series of case studies, giving you the opportunity to put the principles into practice.
13:30	Fire Safety Managers' Training CANCELLED 13:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room This course will provide clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.
	An Introduction to Machine Learning (1 of 3) Finished 13:30 - 17:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Machine learning gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. It encompasses a broad range of approaches to data analysis with applicability across the biological sciences. Lectures will introduce commonly used algorithms and provide insight into their theoretical underpinnings. In the practicals students will apply these algorithms to real biological data-sets using the R language and environment. Please be aware that the course syllabus is currently being updated following feedback from the last event; therefore the agenda below will be subjected to changes. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
14:00	Ultraviolet Radiation: Safe Use of Artificial Sources POSTPONED 14:00 - 15:30 Greenwich House, Lima Room This course is aimed at supervisors of UV equipment and others who are responsible for areas where artificial sources of UV equipment are used. It gives an understanding of the hazards of ultraviolet radiation and practical methods of protection from artificial sources. It may also be appropriate for users of artificial UV sources, although appropriate practical training on specific equipment should be provided within departments.
14:15	TechLink Community Seminar: Adobe Licensing and the future of software sales for the University CANCELLED 14:15 - 16:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Norwich Auditorium UIS is changing how it deals with software sales, the first change has involved Academia who gained the contract for purchasing and renewing adobe licensing agreements following a competitive tender conducted by University Procurement Services. This seminar will cover two areas: 1. Adobe Licensing using Academia: Daniel Hodson, representative from Academia will demonstrate how to use the dedicated University Academia portal for purchasing and renewing adobe licenses. He will highlight the benefits available for University Departments and Collages and it's staff and students. There will also be the opportunity to raise any queries IT or administrative staff have had during the transition to using Academia as a software provider. 2. UIS's future plans for software sales: Stephen Hoensch, UIS Head of Front Line Services will be presenting an update on the future plans for all software sales. Presenters Stephen Hoensch, Head of Front Line Services, University Information Services Daniel Hodson, representative from Academia Ltd.
14:30	Legionella Awareness Training Finished 14:30 - 15:30 Greenwich House, Minsk Room Legionella Awareness Training for supervisory and maintenance staff, facilities managers and staff, and college maintenance or safety staff.
	Library lowdown: A brief introduction to the University Library Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Cambridge University Library: Entrance Hall A thirty minute introduction to the UL, aimed at those using our facilities and collections over the vacation period. An experienced member of staff will meet you in the Entrance Hall then lead you on a twenty minute tour of the UL,taking in the Locker Room, Open Bookstacks, Reading Room and West Room. Ten minutes are reserved after the tour for a question and answer session.
18:30	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Chinese Mandarin Basic 2018 - BLOCK A (2 of 10) Finished 18:30 - 20:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 12 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.
	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Intermediate 1 2018 - BLOCK A (2 of 10) Finished 18:30 - 20:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 11 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.
19:00	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), German Intermediate 1 2018 - BLOCK A (2 of 10) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Faculty of History, Seminar Room 2 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.