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Wednesday 27 September

09:15	Lean Practitioner Course (LCS 1b) (2 of 2) In progress 09:15 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room The course provides an LCS accredited Lean Practitioner qualification. The course involves a 2-day training session followed by completion of a 6-week project. https://www.leancompetency.org/ A charge of £150 is applied to this course. Payment is via PO or credit card and the booking will be confirmed on receipt of PO or confirmation of payment. Please see the payment policy https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/info/payment for payment details etc.
09:30	Virtual - Grants Part 2: Grant reports in Cognos (1 of 2) Not bookable 09:30 - 11:30 Via MS Teams This course will concentrate on how to use the Cognos reporting tool to help manage departmental research grants. These reports can be divided into three main categories: Summary financial information for Projects Detailed expenditure analysis Management reports for Grants due to close In this course we will not access the Grants module in CUFS. The course material will be split across 2 webinars on consecutive days
	Analysis of single cell RNA-seq data (IN-PERSON) (1 of 3) [Full] 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Recent technological advances have made it possible to obtain genome-wide transcriptome data from single cells using high-throughput sequencing (scRNA-seq). Even though scRNA-seq makes it possible to address problems that are intractable with bulk RNA-seq data, analysing scRNA-seq is also more challenging. In this course we will be surveying the existing problems as well as the available computational and statistical frameworks available for the analysis of scRNA-seq. If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. Additional information ♿ The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access. Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy. Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance, including for University of Cambridge students. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Bioinfo Team. Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.
	Web Recruitment Training - Managing Vacancies & Sending Correspondence (In Person Face to Face) [Places] 09:30 - 12:30 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1 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. This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online Web Recruitment: Managing Vacancies & Sending Correspondence course. 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. See Related Courses below to take your skills further
	Investigating and sanctioning academic misconduct [Places] 09:30 - 10:30 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03a This session provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Chairs of Examiners, Senior Examiners, Chairs of Degree Committee or delegates in investigating suspected academic misconduct and sanctioning academic misconduct where found. This session familiarises staff with the changes to investigating and sanctioning academic misconduct being implemented for assessment submissions from 1 October 2023 onwards. A written guide and templates is available at: www.studentcomplaints.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/examiners_academic_misconduct_guidance_-_oct_23.pdf.
10:00	What do you value in life? [Places] 10:00 - 11:00 CPMO: MS Teams “Values are the beliefs that are important to us about the way we interact with each other, how we work together effectively towards common goals and the behaviours that we demonstrate and expect to see from our colleagues.” (Emma Rampton, Registrary) We are offering this ‘taster’ session to provide you with an introduction to thinking about your values. Following the introduction of the Professional Services Values of trust, respect, integrity and collaboration, we are offering this opportunity for you to consider how you can align these with your own personal values, and what this might mean in terms of how you live your life and go about your work.
10:30	Drupal: An Introduction (Live Online Using MS Teams) [Full] 10:30 - 12:30 UIS Online Microsoft Teams 3 This course will cover the most essential features and concepts of Drupal through demonstrations and hands on activities. This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led Drupal: Introduction course. 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
11:00	UIS Learning and Development: Mentoring in Practice (Unit 3) [Places] 11:00 - 13:00 UIS Online Courses - instructor-led UIS facilitates a mentoring scheme exclusively for the University's IT community and UIS' internal staff. Mentoring can be a handy tool in supporting colleagues to develop their professional lives and careers, in both roles as a mentor and mentee. This is a welcome event (Unit 3) and part of the UIS' Mentoring learning journey, for all mentees and mentors enrolled in the 20223-24 programme. This interactive workshop is designed to give an overview and introduction to mentoring, practice some essential skills needed for mentors and mentees, mistakes to avoid, and become familiar with some simple models and tools to support the mentoring partnership and maximise its value and impact.
	Finance Division Inductions - Training & Development (Finance Division Staff only) [Places] 11:00 - 12:00 Via MS Teams The Finance Division values the professionalism and commitment of its members and therefore encourages all staff to develop their skills and knowledge. This short session will outline for you the Division’s policy on training and development, as well as highlighting resources from across the University that you can utilise.
14:00	Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors POSTPONED 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03c This event, which is organised by the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning, will be hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor Bhaskar Vira. Agenda items will include: A joint keynote presentation focusing on postgraduate mental health and wellbeing delivered by Dr Adam Welstead, Head of Student Wellbeing, University of Cambridge, and guest speaker Dr Paula Miles, Director of Teaching and Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews. A student wellbeing panel and Q&A session reflecting on support for postgraduate students. Breakout group discussions, for example exploring the relationship between Colleges and Departments in supporting postgraduate mental health and wellbeing. A review of the role of Director of Postgraduate Education. There will be opportunities for discussion, networking, and the sharing of good practice. Please visit our website for information and keynote abstract; a full agenda will be released in due course. You may also be interested to know of a separate event: the annual meeting for Directors of Teaching and Senior Tutors on Wednesday 20 September 2023.
18:30	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 1 (2 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 Basic (2 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

Thursday 28 September

09:00	Responsible Person for Water Safety – City & Guilds (Level 3) Not bookable 09:00 - 16:00 Room to be confirmed The Session covers detailed background and case studies of Legionella Bacteria and how it can colonise in domestic water systems. Current legislation and guidance regarding responsibility in detail, monitoring and control measures, record keeping and escalation procedures. This Course includes an examination. Please contact Michelle Goldsworthy to book a place.
09:30	Analysis of single cell RNA-seq data (IN-PERSON) (2 of 3) [Full] 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Recent technological advances have made it possible to obtain genome-wide transcriptome data from single cells using high-throughput sequencing (scRNA-seq). Even though scRNA-seq makes it possible to address problems that are intractable with bulk RNA-seq data, analysing scRNA-seq is also more challenging. In this course we will be surveying the existing problems as well as the available computational and statistical frameworks available for the analysis of scRNA-seq. If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. Additional information ♿ The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access. Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy. Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance, including for University of Cambridge students. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Bioinfo Team. Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.
10:00	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) Not bookable 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03a This course prepares you to supervise undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge in essay-based subjects. It explores the challenges and approaches involved in supervising undergraduates as well as providing practical advice and strategies. The course consists of three components: 1. A pre-workshop self-paced module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introduces the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. 2. An in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. A post-workshop information pack containing additional resources for ongoing support and information Please note that all postgraduate students who supervise undergraduates must complete this course: both the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty) and the online module. Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give participants time to complete the online module ahead of the in person workshop
	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) Not bookable 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03d This course prepares you to supervise undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge in problem sheet-based subjects. It explores the challenges and approaches involved in supervising undergraduates as well as providing practical advice and strategies. The course consists of three components: 1. A pre-workshop self-paced module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introduces the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. 2. An in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. A post-workshop information pack containing additional resources for ongoing support and information Please note that all postgraduate students who supervise undergraduates must complete this course: both the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty) and the online module. Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give participants time to complete the online module ahead of the in person workshop
11:00	Finance Division Inductions - Benefits, what's available? (Finance Division Staff only) [Places] 11:00 - 11:45 Via MS Teams There are many benefits to working at Cambridge. In this session we will explore how to make the most of the discounts and resources you are entitled to and highlight the activities available to help you make the most of working here.
	General orientation tour: University Library [West Road] [Places] 11:00 - 11:45 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.
14:00	Virtual - Grants Part 2: Grant reports in Cognos (2 of 2) Not bookable 14:00 - 15:30 Via MS Teams This course will concentrate on how to use the Cognos reporting tool to help manage departmental research grants. These reports can be divided into three main categories: Summary financial information for Projects Detailed expenditure analysis Management reports for Grants due to close In this course we will not access the Grants module in CUFS. The course material will be split across 2 webinars on consecutive days
	Postdoc Academy Masterclass: SMART Goals for Productivity and Development [Places] 14:00 - 15:00 Online Do you find it difficult to stay on track in the pursuit of your career aspirations? Or would you like to improve your ability to set achievable goals? In this one-hour interactive masterclass, you will: learn to apply a well-established goal-setting technique (SMART goals) that will support you in realising your career aspirations have the opportunity to discuss and develop your long- and short-term goals with support from your peers acquire strategies for holding yourself accountable. By the end of this session, you should have developed at least one goal that will lead to progress within your overall career plan and strategies for holding yourself accountable.
18:30	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Arabic Basic (2 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 Intermediate 1 (2 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 (2 of 10) In progress 19:30 - 21:30 Zoom Video Communication Software Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.

Friday 29 September

09:00	Drop In Sessions - Simplifying our Processes [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Simplifying our Processes 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 Simplifying our Processes team. These are not workshops or taught sessions. The Simplifying our Processes 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.
09:30	Analysis of single cell RNA-seq data (IN-PERSON) (3 of 3) [Full] 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Recent technological advances have made it possible to obtain genome-wide transcriptome data from single cells using high-throughput sequencing (scRNA-seq). Even though scRNA-seq makes it possible to address problems that are intractable with bulk RNA-seq data, analysing scRNA-seq is also more challenging. In this course we will be surveying the existing problems as well as the available computational and statistical frameworks available for the analysis of scRNA-seq. If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. Additional information ♿ The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access. Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy. Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance, including for University of Cambridge students. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Bioinfo Team. Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.
10:00	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03d This course prepares you to supervise undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge in essay-based subjects. It explores the challenges and approaches involved in supervising undergraduates as well as providing practical advice and strategies. The course consists of three components: 1. A pre-workshop self-paced module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introduces the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. 2. An in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. A post-workshop information pack containing additional resources for ongoing support and information Please note that all postgraduate students who supervise undergraduates must complete this course: both the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty) and the online module. Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give participants time to complete the online module ahead of the in person workshop
11:00	Tableau Drop In Sessions (via Teams) [Places] 11:00 - 11:30 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.
	General orientation tour: University Library [West Road] [Places] 11:00 - 11:45 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.
11:30	Tableau Drop In Sessions (via Teams) [Places] 11:30 - 12:00 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 Sessions - Simplifying our Processes [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Simplifying our Processes 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 Simplifying our Processes team. These are not workshops or taught sessions. The Simplifying our Processes 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), Spanish Intermediate 1 (2 of 10) In progress 18:30 - 20:30 Zoom Video Communication Software Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine only.