All-provider course timetable

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).

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led 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 and also to see what other alternative self study options there are to this course.

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

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).

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

• This is the Live Online version of the In Person Face to Face 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. 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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