skip to navigation skip to content

All-provider course timetable

Show:

Mon 8 Apr 2019 – Wed 10 Apr 2019

Monday 8 April 2019

09:30	Data Science in Python (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course covers concepts and strategies for working more effectively with Python with the aim of writing reusable code, using function and libraries. Participants will acquire a working knowledge of key concepts which are prerequisites for advanced programming in Python e.g. writing modules and classes. Note: this course is the continuation of the Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python; participants are expected to have attended the introductory Python course and/or have acquired some working knowledge of Python. This course is also open to Python beginners who are already fluent in other programming languages as this will help them to quickly get started in Python. The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access available to this level. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
10:00	Physics Health & Safety: Physics of Medicine (PoM) Induction Finished 10:00 - 11:00 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	FS18 MPhil Thesis Submission and the Viva Experience for Chemists Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Todd-Hamied Submission of an MPhil thesis can seem to be a daunting experience, from constructing it to submitting and then being examined, with one of those examiners coming from an external institution. In this session, Marie Dixon (Degree Committee Office, School of Physical Sciences), Rachel MacDonald and Deborah Longbottom will talk through all aspects of procedure regarding thesis submission and answer any questions students wish to pose. Students who were recently examined, as well as members of academic staff who carry out MPhil vivas will also be there to talk about the reality of the process from all perspectives.
13:15	Maths RDP: Bite Size Training Session 5: Building Personal Resilience Finished 13:15 - 14:15 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 21, DL.07 Resilience is becoming recognised as a defining characteristic of people who deal well with the stresses and strains of the modern workplace. This workshop will include: Defining resilience: what are the key elements? Creating a personal roadmap to build resilience and enhance well-being
14:30	Librarians in Training: Twitter for Librarians Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room Are you completely new to Twitter and struggling to start? Or are you already on Twitter but know you could be making better use of it to promote yourself and your library? Join Librarians In Training for an interactive workshop aimed at helping librarians to make the most of their time online. This interactive session will give you the chance to enhance your Twitter skills. For those new to the platform there will be guidance on what Twitter can be used for and how to get started whilst those already using Twitter will benefit from learning how to engage library users, promote their service and enhance their own professional network. The session will include both advice and practical exercises so you can put your new knowledge to the test.

Tuesday 9 April 2019

09:30	AP Part 2: Matching, Amending and Foreign Invoices in Accounts Payable Finished 09:30 - 16:15 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This course builds on the knowledge gained in AP Part 1. The delegates will learn how to match invoices to purchase orders, add in freight charges and process invoices from other departments. The course also covers international payments including accounting for VAT and foreign currencies. Delegates will also learn more about month end procedures and AP Reports.
	How to write an academic paper and get it published Finished 09:30 - 16:30 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B The course takes an evidence-based approach to writing. Participants will learn that publishing is a game and the more they understand the rules of the game the higher their chances of becoming publishing authors. They will learn that writing an academic article and getting it published may help with their careers but it does not make them better researchers, or cleverer than they were before their paper was accepted; it simply means they have played the game well. Suitable for GSLS postgraduates in any discipline who are keen to learn how to write academic papers and articles efficiently as well as more established researchers who have had papers rejected and are not really sure why. If you want a better chance of your name on a paper, this is for you! Trainer Olivia Timbs is an award-winning editor and journalist with over 30 years' experience gained from working on national newspapers and for a range of specialist health and medical journals.
	Data Science in Python (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course covers concepts and strategies for working more effectively with Python with the aim of writing reusable code, using function and libraries. Participants will acquire a working knowledge of key concepts which are prerequisites for advanced programming in Python e.g. writing modules and classes. Note: this course is the continuation of the Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python; participants are expected to have attended the introductory Python course and/or have acquired some working knowledge of Python. This course is also open to Python beginners who are already fluent in other programming languages as this will help them to quickly get started in Python. The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access available to this level. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
10:00	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Manager Briefings: Return to Work Finished 10:00 - 10:45 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room Managers Briefings: Return to Work Discussions This session is designed give managers a brief overview of how to effectively conduct a Return to Work (RTW) discussion following the HR for Managers workshop. The session will cover the newly introduced RTW discussion template, and will also allow an opportunity for questions.
11:00	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Return to Work Briefings for All Staff Finished 11:00 - 11:45 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This session is designed give all staff a brief overview of Return to Work (RTW) discussions and paperwork. The session will cover the newly introduced RTW discussion template, and will also allow an opportunity for questions.
14:00	Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) Training for Outreach Finished 14:00 - 17:00 17 Mill Lane, Meeting Room A These sessions are aimed at those who are brand new to HEAT (Higher Education Access Tracker) and who will want to be added to the live database as their institution’s Operational Lead or User. If you are only going to need Read Only or Read Only with Export permissions this training is not required.
	Medicine: Managing Your Bibliography (for University and NHS) Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Clinical School, Medical Library, Library Training Room How to take the bile out of your bibliography, and ensure that it's not the most time-consuming part of your work. A variety of tools will be showcased: EndNote, EndNoteWeb, Zotero, Mendeley.
14:15	Brexit Briefing Finished 14:15 - 15:00 Greenwich House, Kyoto Room In the event that we leave the EU on the 12th April with a no-deal we have been preparing guidance for departments which at the moment is due to be issued on the 11th . In this session we will share with you the advice, plans and answer (where we can) any questions you may have so you are prepared for any calls/ questions you may receive. Obviously if we do not leave on Friday 12th this will all change.

Wednesday 10 April 2019

09:30	Finance Division Taster Sessions - Property Accounting Services (PAS) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Finance Division, At Participant's Desk To provide an introduction to the Property Accounting Services team and the activities undertaken in the Section
	Using the Ensembl Genome Browser Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building The Ensembl Project provides a comprehensive and integrated source of annotation of, mainly vertebrate, genome sequences. This workshop offers a comprehensive practical introduction to the use of the Ensembl genome browser as well as essential background information. This course will focus on the vertebrate genomes in Ensembl, however much of what will be covered is also applicable to the non-vertebrates (plants, bacteria, fungi, metazoa and protists) in Ensembl Genomes. The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access available to this level. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book or register your interest by linking here.
	Fire Safety Awareness Training for Embedded Departments at Addenbrooke's Hospital Finished 09:30 - 10:30 Alice Fisher Lecture Theatre Fire Safety Awareness training provided by the NHS for all embedded tenants. Please note: This event will close for bookings one week before the event.
	Finance Division Taster Sessions - Central & Research Accounting: one-to-ones CANCELLED 09:30 - 10:30 Finance Division, At Participant's Desk This session will walk the participant through in detail the activities involved with their chosen topic and provide an opportunity to ask questions and discuss any associations with their own role. Following your provisional booking you will be asked which of the following topics you would like the session to concentrate on: Fixed Assets Lynxvale Limited Property Accounting Fees Trust Funds Research Accounting
	Web Recruitment Training - managing vacancies & sending correspondence Finished 09:30 - 13:00 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.
10:00	Postdocs: An Initial Guide to Leadership Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Postdoc Centre@ Mill Lane, Eastwood Room Are you in a formal leadership role, or have you taken on leadership positions informally? This workshop will help you to consider the variety of situations and contexts you find yourself leading in and guide you in understanding your leadership skills and abilities so that you can improve them and deploy them thoughtfully. We will look at a variety of meanings and views of leadership, discover the 4 elements of leadership, consider various leadership styles, and reflect on leadership within and out of research environment. We would encourage you to take this workshop as a brief introduction to leadership before attending more in-depth workshops, including Postdocs: Self-Leadership and Postdocs: Leading Others. Outcomes Recognise own current skills and strengths in relation to developing further as a leader. Review a range of definitions of, and styles of, leadership. Apply to your own context. Feedback: “I found it interesting to define what leadership means and to understand the different styles there are.” “It was a very interesting and different training which was very good to attend so as to know the skills to develop.”
	Welcome to Key Travel Finished 10:00 - 11:00 Key Travel is the University’s preferred supplier for travel services and has recently linked up with Booking.com. This webinar is a great opportunity to find out more about how Key Travel can support you with your travel booking needs, how you can get the best out of their Online Booking Tool and the savings you could achieve.
12:00	Apprenticeship Network Meeting Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 6 A network meeting for university staff interested in establishing an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Levy to share questions, experiences and advice.
13:30	HEAT User Group Meeting Finished 13:30 - 14:30 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room E The Cambridge Admissions Office HEAT Team will organise termly HEAT User Group Meetings. The aim of these meetings is to inform users of HEAT updates and raise any common issues to the group. There will also be time for any questions and/or feedback. These meetings are primarily aimed at Operational Leads, however if these representatives are unable to attend the proposed dates, other HEAT users are more than welcome to come along. We hope to see as many of you attend these meetings as possible in order to make them as beneficial as we can.
14:00	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Recruitment and Selection Skills (1 of 2) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room Recommended for those responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff, who are interested in developing further skills in this area. 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.
14:30	Library lowdown: A brief introduction to the University Library Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Cambridge University Library: Entrance Hall A thirty minute introduction to the UL, aimed at those using our facilities and collections over the summer vacation period. An experienced member of staff will meet you in the Entrance Hall then lead you on a twenty minute tour of the UL,taking in the Locker Room, Open Bookstacks, Reading Room and West Room. Ten minutes are reserved after the tour for a question and answer session.
16:00	Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty Finished 16:00 - 17:15 Sainsbury Laboratory, Auditorium By attending this workshop you will learn why you feel anxious and stressed and what is happening in your body what you can do about anxiety in the short-term how to spot medium and long term symptoms of stress in yourself and others how to take responsibility for yourself when stressed sources of support in the university and outside Above all, you will come away with a new way of thinking about stress.