Postdoc Academy course timetable
August 2021
| Tue 3 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Fri 6 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Tue 10 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Fri 13 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Tue 17 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Thu 19 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
September 2021
| Tue 7 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Fri 10 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Tue 14 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Wed 15 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Thu 16 |
Postdoc Welcome Event
[Places]
A must-attend virtual session with information tailored to postdocs in Cambridge, whether University-based or employed by Colleges or Research Institutions. At this event, you will be given information about:
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| Tue 21 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
| Thu 23 |
Postdocs: Researcher Development & Support (one-to-one sessions) The postdoc RD team are offering one-to-one meetings online for all postdocs. These meetings will be tailored to your individual needs and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss a variety of topics relating to learning, skills and personal development. This is not an exhaustive list but areas for discussion could include:
Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams. |
October 2021
| Tue 12 |
Pensions Explained for Postdocs
[Places]
In this session, you will learn about:
The session will be delivered by Head of Group Pensions at the University of Cambridge, and there will be ample opportunity for asking questions. |
November 2021
| Thu 4 |
With ever developing complexities in the UK’s immigration system, Graeme Ross, the University’s Head of Immigration for staff matters, conducts termly briefing sessions for non-UK postdocs holding UK visas. These commonly cover the ‘basic’ work visas, such as Skilled Worker and Global Talent, and how to switch into or extend these in order to remain in the UK. However additional guidance on applications for dependents and Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement is also covered. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about other immigration matters; not all of these may be answered on the day but would be followed up individually as needed. |
| Tue 16 |
Postdoc Welcome Event
[Places]
A must-attend virtual session with information tailored to postdocs in Cambridge, whether University-based or employed by Colleges or Research Institutions. At this event, you will be given information about:
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February 2022
| Wed 2 |
Pensions Explained for Postdocs
[Places]
In this session, you will learn about:
The session will be delivered by Head of Group Pensions at the University of Cambridge, and there will be ample opportunity for asking questions. |
| Tue 8 |
Postdoc Welcome Event
[Places]
A must-attend virtual session with information tailored to postdocs in Cambridge, whether University-based or employed by Colleges or Research Institutions. At this event, you will be given information about:
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| Tue 22 |
With ever developing complexities in the UK’s immigration system, Graeme Ross, the University’s Head of Immigration for staff matters, conducts termly briefing sessions for non-UK postdocs holding UK visas. These commonly cover the ‘basic’ work visas, such as Skilled Worker and Global Talent, and how to switch into or extend these in order to remain in the UK. However additional guidance on applications for dependents and Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement is also covered. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about other immigration matters; not all of these may be answered on the day but would be followed up individually as needed. |
April 2022
| Wed 20 |
Postdoc Welcome Event
[Places]
A must-attend virtual session with information tailored to postdocs in Cambridge, whether University-based or employed by Colleges or Research Institutions. At this event, you will be given information about:
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July 2022
| Tue 5 |
Postdoc Welcome Event
[Places]
A must-attend virtual session with information tailored to postdocs in Cambridge, whether University-based or employed by Colleges or Research Institutions. At this event, you will be given information about:
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September 2022
| Wed 14 |
Postdoc Welcome Event
[Places]
A must-attend virtual session with information tailored to postdocs in Cambridge, whether University-based or employed by Colleges or Research Institutions. At this event, you will be given information about:
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