University Information Services - Staff Learning & Development course timetable
August 2021
Wed 18 |
The Digital Presence Programme is a five year programme responsible for improving how we provide and support websites and intranets for the University of Cambridge (amongst other things). It's important that head of departments and institutions are aware of the programme's goals and intentions to make significant changes to the University's digital landscape. This presentation will offer you an opportunity to feed into the programme, and provide answers to your questions about it. |
Tue 31 |
Writing for the web part 1
Finished
Whether you manage a website, write content or are just interested in how to write for the web, we welcome all abilities to this content community event. We will show you how users read web content and explore common patterns of behaviour. Once you’ve understood how users consume your content, you’ll feel more confident that you’re helping to provide a good user experience. The session will begin with a quick update from the Digital Presence Programme. |
September 2021
Wed 1 |
Digital Admissions: Town Hall event
POSTPONED
The Digital Admissions project aims to support the transformation of the information systems, processes and tools used in the undergraduate admissions process. At this 'town hall' event, you will hear from project members who will show the progress made to the service and invite you to ask questions. |
Thu 2 |
The Digital Presence Programme is a five year programme responsible for improving how we provide and support websites and intranets for the University of Cambridge (amongst other things). It's important that departmental and institutional heads are aware of the programme's goals and intentions to make significant changes to the University's digital landscape. This presentation will offer you an opportunity to feed into the programme, and provide answers to your questions about it. |
Tue 7 |
Ron Chambers, Kate Livingstone and Abraham Martin will be talking about identifying some best practices for our effective collaboration |
Thu 9 |
UIS Staff Summer Garden Gathering
Finished
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other in person and as the pandemic restrictions are easing, we’d like to celebrate the end of the summer with an informal outdoor gathering at Fitzwilliam College Grove and Chapel Lawn. Afternoon tea style food, individually boxed to include:
Followed by tea and coffee An outdoor bar is also available to purchase a selection of soft and alcoholic drinks |
Tue 14 |
The Digital Presence Programme is a five year programme responsible for improving how we provide and support websites and intranets for the University of Cambridge (amongst other things). It's important that departmental and institutional heads are aware of the programme's goals and intentions to make significant changes to the University's digital landscape. This presentation will offer you an opportunity to feed into the programme, and provide answers to your questions about it. |
Mon 27 |
Introduction to accessible content
Finished
Learn more about the barriers people face when they read content. We will show you how to write content that’s accessible and do a few practical exercises. Making content accessible, makes it better for everyone. |
October 2021
Tue 12 |
An informal meeting to meet mentors enrolled on the Mentoring 2021-22 programme. |
Thu 14 |
An informal meeting to meet mentees enrolled on the Mentoring 2021-22 programme. |
Mon 18 |
This energetic learning and networking activity will provide the opportunity to speak to some of UIS’ senior leaders and managers from different disciplines. UIS mentors involved in the event:
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Wed 20 |
TechLink Community: Relationship and Portfolio Management: Updates on Priorities and Developments
Finished
Updates on UIS's Relationship Management and Portfolio Management
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Fri 22 |
Introduction to Google Analytics
Finished
Join us on Friday 22 October for a whistle-stop tour of common areas of Google Analytics and scenarios its data can help you analyse. We will focus more on the Universal Analytics interface than Google Analytics 4, as that's the version we believe most people with Google Analytics on University websites are using. |
November 2021
Tue 9 |
Customised Clouds?
Please note that there is a UIS AWS framework agreement - https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/network-services/hosting-services/AWS
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Wed 24 |
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Tue 30 |
How to audit your website
Finished
We will show you how to build a content inventory and do a content audit on your website or intranet. You might be migrating to a new content management system (CMS), or just want to tidy up your site, an inventory and audit reveals gaps and opportunities. It’s the first step to understanding user behaviour and gathering evidence to help you make decisions about your content. |
December 2021
Wed 8 |
What is the Search Inside Yourself programme? The Search Inside Yourself (SIY) programme is a popular immersive leadership programme born in Google and based on Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience and Mindfulness. SIY will teach emotional intelligence skills that lead to sustained peak performance, strong collaboration, and effective leadership. The mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills you'll learn will help you: Experience greater well-being, resilience and stress management Improve performance, collaboration and empathy Increase effectiveness and decision-making capacity Cultivate innovative, creative thinking Build more effective relationships |
Customised Clouds? - Google Cloud presenters will provide an overview of:
For reference: Hands on guide to Google Cloud - https://techdesign.uis.cam.ac.uk/en/latest/guidance/hands-on-google-cloud |
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Thu 9 |
What is the Search Inside Yourself programme? The Search Inside Yourself (SIY) programme is a popular immersive leadership programme born in Google and based on Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience and Mindfulness. SIY will teach emotional intelligence skills that lead to sustained peak performance, strong collaboration, and effective leadership. The mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills you'll learn will help you: Experience greater well-being, resilience and stress management Improve performance, collaboration and empathy Increase effectiveness and decision-making capacity Cultivate innovative, creative thinking Build more effective relationships |
Thu 16 |
Writing for the web part 2
Finished
In Writing for the web part 1 we looked at how people read online and what this means for our content. In part 2 we’ll focus on how to write content that meets your audience’s goals. Taking a user-centred approach will help you to decide what words to use and what information is important. We’ll also show you how you can test your content to ensure your users understand it. |
January 2022
Tue 11 |
An informal meeting to meet mentees enrolled on the Mentoring 2021-22 programme. |
Thu 13 |
An informal meeting to meet mentors enrolled on the Mentoring 2021-22 programme. |
Thu 27 |
We are offering our new starters to be involved in a virtual speed mentoring event. This energetic learning and networking activity will provide the opportunity to speak to some of UIS’ senior leaders and managers from different disciplines. UIS mentors involved in the event:
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Mon 31 |
Join our User Researchers who will get you thinking about understanding audiences and how users navigate your digital content. |
February 2022
Thu 10 |
A workshop session exclusively for UIS colleagues who have been nominated to be a 'buddy' to support new joiners to the organisation. |