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Monday 7 October

18:30
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Intermediate 1 (3 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 2 (3 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Intermediate 2 (3 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

19:00
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Chinese Mandarin Basic (3 of 10) In progress 19:00 - 21:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

Tuesday 8 October

09:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

09:15

The course is designed to give participants an overview of the history and principles of the Lean methodology, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to make improvements to processes. This session will provide some basic tools that can be used immediately to facilitate a continuous improvement way of working

This course is accredited with the LCS (Lean Competency System), a certificate will be provided on completion of a short assessment.

Details regarding LCS can be found here - https://www.leancompetency.org/

Note - an 'in person' session is also available to book via https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/event/4155431

09:30
Excel 365: For Beginners (Live Online using MS Teams) [Places] 09:30 - 13:00 UIS Online Microsoft Teams 4

This course will help you get to grips with spreadsheet basics using Microsoft Excel. It will be taught in a small group and no previous knowledge is assumed. Following on, we offer further online instructor-led courses that build on these fundamentals to extend your skills (see Related courses below).

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

  • See Related Courses below to take your skills further and also to see what other alternative self study options there are to this course.
Induction for New Managers and Leaders at Cambridge [Places] 09:30 - 12:00 N/A - MS Teams


This session will set the scene for those moving in to a role with professional responsibility for other members of staff at the University, supporting their work, behavior and development. As we all know from our personal and professional experience, leaders and managers play a critical role in ensuring a productive, motivating and inclusive working environment.

This interactive session will explore the responsibilities of a manager or leader at the University, introduce tools to support the performance of your team, and provide pointers to where to find important information and further development as needed.

It is aimed at staff across all areas, disciplines, staff groups and levels of responsibility, including staff who are:

  • new to managing one or more others
  • new to leading a service or research area
  • new to Cambridge, either as a new manager or with previous experience
Recruitment and Selection Skills [Places] 09:30 - 16:15 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


This course prepares you to effectively carry out the recruitment and selection process taking you through the stages of producing a person specification, short listing effectively against selection criteria, designing questions, structuring and conducting interviews, and making the final decision. University policies and procedures will also be covered.

If you are looking to update and refresh your understanding of the recruitment and selection processes at the University of Cambridge, it is recommended that you attend the 1/2 day workshop: Recruitment Essentials: Appointing the Right Candidate (Professional Services Appointments).

IN PERSON - Budgeting 1: Introduction to budgeting Not bookable 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Heidelberg/Granada (Combined) Room

This is a classroom version of the Budgeting 1: Introduction to Budgeting held at Greenwich House - All delegates will need to bring a laptop (and charging cable if required)

Please note - there is no parking available at Greenwich House. The Madingley Park and Ride is a 15-minute walk and the Universal Bus stops on Madingley Road.

This session introduces the theory and practice of budgeting, looking at why and how budgets can be set. Group exercises are used to prompt discussion around the types of costs that should be included in a budget and decision making when setting budgets.

The session will give an overview of the budgeting process in the university and then focus in more detail on practical tools for day-to-day budgeting.

Note: This session does not cover the detailed budgeting and rules relating to individual research grants.

10:00
Physics Health & Safety: Physics of Medicine (PoM) Induction [Places] 10:00 - 11:30 Department of Physics

General induction for users of the Physics of Medicine (PoM) building. This includes a guided tour of the facility.

Participants will gain access to PoM only after successfully completing the Physics H&S Induction - see "Related Courses" below.

11:00
Assistive Technology: One-to-One (Live Online Using MS Teams) [Places] 11:00 - 12:00 ADRC Online Microsoft Teams 01

This session is provided for students and staff who have a Disability Resource Centre referral for specialised one-to-one support. Bespoke sessions cover support for users with:

  • Mobility issues, such as an upper limb disorder, where ergonomic keyboards and mice or speech recognition software may be required
  • Visual impairment requirements where magnification or text scanning to alternative format can assist users to view a computer screen or read and listen to text
  • Specific learning difficulties, who may find speech recognition software or mind mapping software useful

A session typically falls into 2 categories:

  • Looking at available hardware, software or IT techniques that can aid in the development of tailored strategies and solutions to help users independently access computing facilities
  • Providing training for Assistive Technology software packages to help users progress with the software

At time of booking please specify the following details in the Special Requirements box

  • Name of person that referred you
  • A brief outline of type of assistance required e.g. software training, workstation evaluation or general support and advice
  • If you require wheelchair access to the venue

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

  • See Related Courses below to take your skills further

We’ll be looking at the what, why and how of public engagement and introducing you to ways to plan an effective public engagement project. Topics:

  • The what: definitions of public engagement, who are the public, what activities count as engagement, what are the goals?
  • The why: University commitment to PE, REF, Funders
  • The how: the Logic Model approach to planning PE, practical considerations, moving engagement online and opportunities at the University.

This course will be led by Dr Claudia Antolini, Public Engagement Manager

12:00

Dr Rachael Eastham (she/her) and Dr Felix McNulty (they/them) are both Lecturers in Young People’s Health Inequalities in the Division of Health Research at Lancaster University. Rachael and Felix will share empirical research findings and their own experiences from a programme of research related to LGBTQ+ youth mental health. Building on Queer Futures 2 which was a UK-wide case study project, completed in 2023, that involved 12 support services and aimed to understand the best type of early intervention mental health support for LGBTQ+ young people; Rachael and Felix have continued to develop the learning from this project via: an ESRC funded secondary data analysis project of Queer Futures 2 data to support integration of mental health care for LGBTQ+ young people; learning partnership work with service delivery organisations that provide front line support for trans and gender diverse young people; and multiple types of creative engagement work and training with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

Dr Rachael Eastham (she/her) and Dr Felix McNulty (they/them) are both Lecturers in Young People’s Health Inequalities in the Division of Health Research at Lancaster University. Rachael and Felix will share empirical research findings and their own experiences from a programme of research related to LGBTQ+ youth mental health. Building on Queer Futures 2 which was a UK-wide case study project, completed in 2023, that involved 12 support services and aimed to understand the best type of early intervention mental health support for LGBTQ+ young people; Rachael and Felix have continued to develop the learning from this project via: an ESRC funded secondary data analysis project of Queer Futures 2 data to support integration of mental health care for LGBTQ+ young people; learning partnership work with service delivery organisations that provide front line support for trans and gender diverse young people; and multiple types of creative engagement work and training with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

Physics Health & Safety - In-Lab Tour for Users of SP Cleanroom new [Places] 12:00 - 13:00 Department of Physics

This in-lab induction and guided tour is for authorised users of the Semiconductor Physics Clean Room in the Mott

13:30
Mid-Contract Check-In for Postdocs [Places] 13:30 - 15:30 Online

This event is for postdocs near the mid-point of their current contract at Cambridge, and has been designed specifically for this key career stage to help you position yourself for the next step in your career (in academia or otherwise).

This interactive online session will cover:

  • What next - reflecting on your professional development and identifying what you would like to achieve during the rest of your contract.
  • Action planning - gain tools to ensure you know when and how to take the next steps during your remaining time as a postdoc.
  • How could you get there - sharing ideas for how to achieve your development goals, focus on key professional development topics, and where to find information and support across the University.
  • Q&A - informal discussion with the facilitators and other participants.

Please also complete this registration form when you make a booking so that we can tailor the session to suit the needs of participants. Your booking will be approved upon our receipt of this form.

The booking deadline is 1 October.

Please note: when you book this course, on the booking confirmation page, select Add to Calendar to start importing the appointment to your calendar.

15:00
Tableau Drop In Sessions (via Teams) new [Full] 15:00 - 15:30 Via MS Teams

This is an opportunity for the members of the University to go one-on-one with Tableau experts across the Business Information and Strategic Insights Team, who can help you solve challenges.

16:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

18:30
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 1 (3 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

19:30
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), British Sign Language Basic (3 of 10) In progress 19:30 - 21:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

Wednesday 9 October

09:15

The course is designed to give participants an overview of the history and principles of the Lean methodology, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to make improvements to processes. This session will provide some basic tools that can be used immediately to facilitate a continuous improvement way of working

This course is accredited with the LCS (Lean Competency System), a certificate will be provided on completion of a short assessment.

Details regarding LCS can be found here - https://www.leancompetency.org/

Note - an 'in person' session is also available to book via https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/event/4155431

09:30
Autism- and ADHD-Friendly Two-Day Writing Retreat (1 of 2) [Full] 09:30 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03d

The Two-Day writing retreat is designed to offer structured sessions of academic writing for PhD students who wish to come and work in a supportive environment, and discuss strategies for good working practices that accommodate neurodivergence. You do NOT need to have a confirmed diagnosis to attend this retreat.

We start the first day with an introduction that discusses the kinds of challenges that Autism and ADHD can present in doctoral research, as well as strengths. This is followed by discussion sessions on finding adaptive ways to work when handling executive dysfunction, or issues with your environment. The rest of the first day is dedicated to writing, with short sessions to test out new ways to approach your work. The second day will be a dedicated writing retreat, with time in a comfortable environment to crack on with some writing! A full schedule for the two days will be sent out at least a week in advance.

You will be writing alongside fellow graduate students. There will be a ‘quiet room’ and a ‘noisy room’ to accommodate various working styles/activities, and attendees are welcome to bring along any fidget objects etc. that would normally help them focus. We will also bring a selection of these to try out!

If you have attended before you are very welcome to come again – feel free to skip the introductory talk or just go get settled in the ‘quiet room’ to start your work.


Lastly, although you will need to arrange your own lunch, coffee, tea, & biscuits will be provided, alongside fruit and cake. Please notify us of any allergies when you make your booking.

Professional Services Career Development Workshop [Places] 09:30 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


This highly interactive session will enable you to step back from the ‘day-to-day’ and focus on your career objectives, short and long term. You will have the opportunity to explore what development opportunities you could grasp and what networks might assist you. You will also have the opportunity to consider what’s holding you back and how you can overcome these barriers to fulfill your career aspirations. You will leave the session with a personal career plan in draft format, that you will be able to explore in greater depth.

This course covers viewing, processing and recording data for applications, adding notes and attachments, generating rejection emails, generating electronic reference requests, processing applicants through the selection process and transferring successful applicants to CHRIS. The system used is Web Recruitment.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

  • See Related Courses below to take your skills further
10:00
AI Tools Workshop: Concerns around using AI Tools - Classroom Session new [Places] 10:00 - 11:00 Development and Alumni Relations: Great Ouse

Are you concerned about the ethical implications and data privacy issues related to AI tools? Our AI Adoption Survey last year tells us that many of you have significant concerns when using or considering the use of AI tools. This workshop is designed to address these concerns and provide an understanding of the ethical landscape surrounding AI.

Join us as we delve into key topics such as data privacy, bias, transparency, and skill gaps, equipping you with the knowledge to adopt AI tools responsibly and ethically.

Medicine: PubMed Q & A new [Places] 10:00 - 11:00 Cambridge University Libraries Online

This session is aimed at NHS and University of Cambridge staff or students who have already had prior training in database searching and want to learn more about the features of PubMed. Those who want to attend an introductory session should book onto the Introduction to Literature Searching course, or the Getting the Best Results - Improving Your Database Searching if they are NHS staff.

UKRIO Research Integrity Webinars 2024-2025 (Zoom) new (1 of 5) [Open] 10:00 - 11:00 UKRIO Zoom Channel

UKRIO holds regular webinars on research integrity and related issues. In their webinar series, speakers from UKRIO and invited experts explore topics such as: publication ethics and authorship; research data; implementation of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity; research ethics; consent in research; and research integrity training.

UKRIO webinars are open to all and free to attend. The upcoming webinars are listed below. For the latest information on these free events and sign-up, please check the UKRIO website.

Upcoming UKRIO webinars

Date Time Topic
9 Oct 2024, 10:00-11:00 BST AI in research: supporting research integrity through governance and ethics
3 Dec 2024, 10:00-11:00 BST Research integrity and research culture in the third sector
5 Feb 2025 10:00-11:00 BST Embedding equity in research integrity
24 April 2024 10:00-11:00 BST Strengthening research integrity in the arts and humanities
25 June 2024 10:00-11:00 BST Research culture: practical initiatives for measurement and improvement

In addition, you may also wish to attend one of the UKRIO subscriber-exclusive webinars. Sign up and further information:

  1. Introduction to Research Integrity
  2. Ethical considerations in research
  3. Date and topic tbd
  4. Date and topic tbd
10:30
Worktribe Training: Clinical Medicine & Biological Sciences (Online) new [Places] 10:30 - 12:30 CRO: Online MS Teams 1

This course is for colleagues based in the following schools only: Clinical Medicine & Biological Sciences

This course is designed to help staff involved in the research grant process to gain the knowledge and skills they’ll need to fulfil their role within their departments.

Sessions for these schools and institutions will run from 11th September - 24th October 2024 inclusive so please book one of the options available in this timeframe if at all possible.

This training will be a demo-led session so if you choose to attend an in-person event, you do not need to bring a laptop with you.

Once you have attended a training session you will receive a follow-up email with information on how to access a Worktribe environment so you are able to familiarise yourself with the system before your school goes live.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

SharePoint:

  • Worktribe Guidance

https://universityofcambridgecloud.sharepoint.com/sites/RGA/SitePages/Worktribe-guidance.aspx

  • How to request cross-school collaboration support:

https://universityofcambridgecloud.sharepoint.com/sites/RGA/SitePages/Request.aspx

Worktribe Training: ROO Contracts new [Full] 10:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Kyoto Room

This course is for the following ROO staff: Contracts

This course is designed to help staff involved in the research grant process to gain the knowledge and skills they’ll need to fulfil their role within their departments.

Sessions will run from the 25th of September - the 30th of October 2024 inclusive so please book one of the options available in this timeframe if at all possible.

This training will be a demo-led session, you do not need to bring a laptop with you.

Once you have attended a training session you will receive a follow-up email with information on how to access a Worktribe environment so you are able to familiarise yourself with the system.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

SharePoint:

  • Worktribe Guidance

https://universityofcambridgecloud.sharepoint.com/sites/RGA/SitePages/Worktribe-guidance.aspx

12:00
Finance Division - New Starters Welcome with David Hughes (Finance Division Staff only) new Not bookable 12:00 - 13:15 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room

As a recent new starter to the Finance Division, we would like to invite you to attend a welcome session in Greenwich House with David Hughes. These sessions are an opportunity for you to meet with other members of staff who have recently joined Finance, as well as hearing from David and senior members of the team.

Please book onto a session below that suits your office working pattern best. We encourage you to attend in your first three months in the Finance Division but if you are unable to attend either of these dates, more dates will follow later in the year.

SCM Staff Yoga Class (In Person Face To Face) new [Places] 12:00 - 13:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 10

Yoga with Daisy Worzencraft is primarily about having fun, giving things a go, and trying - with a sense of humour and a smile on your face! It's a non competitive practice, with modifications for different levels. All she asks is that you try, and that you practice with a sense of pleasure and enjoyment, rather than expectation, frustration and tension.

For Daisy, Yoga has been a consistent friend in her life - especially in times of need - and had nothing to do with perfecting poses!

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

17:00
St Edmund's College: Matriculation Ceremony 1st Ceremony Not bookable 17:00 - 19:00 St Edmund's College The Chapel

We are excited to welcome you to St Edmund's College as Junior Members through our Matriculation Ceremony. This event marks a significant milestone in your academic journey, as you formally join the College by signing the College Book. To qualify for formal membership in the University, all students are required to sign the matriculation form and the College members’ book. Attendance at one of these events is expected for all new students. If you are unable to attend on your assigned date, please contact the Tutorial Team at tutorial@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk.

There will be six Matriculation Ceremonies held in the first week of term in October. Please note that this link is not to be shared; all new students will receive an individual invitation to one of the ceremonies.

Following the ceremony and safety induction, you are warmly invited to a drinks reception in the Garden Room, where you will have the opportunity to meet members of the Fellowship.

Please note that gowns are required for the matriculation ceremony. Students are not required to wear hoods with their gowns; however, Fellows should wear hoods in the Chapel. The dress code is formal evening wear (black tie).

St Edmund's College: Matriculation Ceremony 2nd Group Not bookable 17:00 - 19:00 St Edmund's College The Chapel

Matriculation Ceremony for new students.

For students, this ceremony marks your entry to the College as Junior Members by your signing the College Book. To qualify for formal membership of the University all students are required to sign the matriculation form and the College members’ book: all new students are expected to attend one of these events. Do get in touch with the Tutorial Team if you are unable to attend this date - tutorial@stedmunds@cam.ac.uk.

There will be 3 Matriculation events in October. Please do not share this link; all new students will be invited to an event.

Following the ceremony and safety induction, you are warmly invited to join members of the Fellowship at a drinks reception in the garden room.

Gowns are compulsory attire for the matriculation ceremony. Student members are not required to wear hoods with their gowns; Fellows should wear hoods in Chapel. Dress is formal evening wear (black tie).

Please arrive in Garden room arrive by 17.00pm.

17:30
General orientation tour: University Library [West Road] [Full] 17:30 - 18:15 University Library

The UL is unique: a national, legal deposit library with an amazing collection of around 8 million items - over two million of which you can browse on our open shelves. If that sounds a bit daunting, why not come on a brief orientation tour to help you find your way around? We’ll even tell you what we keep in the famous Library tower ...

Please note this tour does not cover the University's vast electronic and digital collections: to find out more about using these, please see check for courses on our timetable or ask a member of Library staff for help.

18:30
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 1 (3 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Intermediate 1 (3 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

19:00
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Basic (3 of 10) In progress 19:00 - 21:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

19:30
CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), British Sign Language Basic (3 of 10) In progress 19:30 - 21:30 Zoom Video Communication Software

Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.