Pathways in Higher Education Practice (PHEP): Core Seminar

PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge.

The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar. You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment.

Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar.

• University Teaching Officers on probation
• New College Teaching Officers (by previous agreement of their Senior Tutor)

Number of sessions: 3

• to gain awareness of key aspects of the various roles of academics in Cambridge
• to identify current priorities and future interests linked to your role(s)
• to review teaching and learning at Cambridge
• to network with new colleagues

• The Seminar is led by the PHEP Adviser, with contributions from members of University and College academic and administrative staff
• It has been designed to address the interests and priorities of its diverse participants
• It is of value both to those who already have considerable experience of Cambridge and also to those who have had no prior association with the University or Colleges

• "Really useful consideration of leading issues"
• "Opened my eyes to the bigger picture"

• There is a charge for College Teaching Officers who wish to attend this event (this will not be met by you, but by your College)
• If you are a College Teaching Officer please confirm your wish to attend with your Senior Tutor before making a booking
• When you make your booking please select 'Full' in the charging section and send a purchase order number from your College to CCTL to confirm your payment

One half day session and two full day sessions - you are expected to attend all three sessions

Twice yearly in Michaelmas and Lent terms

• Induction: Online Course   [Provided by PPD Personal and Professional Development]
• Welcome to New Staff   [Provided by PPD Personal and Professional Development]