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Fri 12 Mar 2021

Friday 12 March 2021

09:00	Meta-Analysis (2 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 13:00 SSRMP Zoom In this module students will be introduced to meta-analysis, a powerful statistical technique allowing researchers to synthesize the available evidence for a given research question using standardized (comparable) effect sizes across studies. The sessions teach students how to compute treatment effects, how to compute effect sizes based on correlational studies, how to address questions such as what is the association of bullying victimization with depression? The module will be useful for students who seek to draw statistical conclusions in a standardized manner from literature reviews they are conducting.
	CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate 1 (15 of 15) CANCELLED 09:00 - 11:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website.
	Virtual - Legionella Awareness Training (TG2) Finished 09:00 - 13:00 N/A - MS Teams This is a City and Guilds accredited course which will provide delegates with a basic understanding of legionella awareness, the risks and the legal requirements under the Approved Code of Practice Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems 2013.
	Drop In Sessions - Simplifying our Processes Finished 09:00 - 10:00 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	CULP: Italian Basic 1 (15 of 15) Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	UTBS: Training Administrator Training (Live Online using Microsoft Teams) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 UIS Online Microsoft Teams 2 This course is designed for Training Administrators of a new provider on the University Training Booking System (UTBS) and it will take them through theory and practicals on how to administer their training programme on the UTBS. The course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate.
09:45	Introduction to Linear Modelling with R (Online) Finished 09:45 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Facility - Online LIVE Training PLEASE NOTE The Bioinformatics Team are presently teaching as many courses live online, with tutors available to help you work through the course material on a personal copy of the course environment. We aim to simulate the classroom experience as closely as possible, with opportunities for one-to-one discussion with tutors and a focus on interactivity throughout. The course will cover ANOVA, linear regression and some extensions. It will be a mixture of lectures and hands-on time using RStudio to analyse data. This event is part of a series of training courses organized in collaboration with the Bioinformatics Core Facility at CRUK Cambridge Institute. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to Book or register Interest by linking here.
10:00	Engaged Researcher Online - Shooting And Editing Research Video (2 of 4) Finished 10:00 - 11:45 Phoenix 2, Phoenix Building, New Museums Site Why is YouTube popular? Because people love watching videos. A research video can be a great way to get your message across to your collaborators, your friends, and the wider world as well as being a condition of some funding bodies. But it isn't easy to do well - and this is where this course will make a difference. Come along and learn the skills needed to plan, shoot & edit high quality footage for research videos so that your video can stand out from the crowd. You just need yourself, a camera phone and your enthusiasm!
	Researcher Development & Support 1:1 sessions PdA Finished 10:00 - 10:45 Online 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: Managing your time whilst working from home Collaborating effectively Maintaining resilience and coping strategies Reflecting on and identifying your key areas for development Each meeting will last for up to 45 minutes and, given the present circumstances relating to Covid-19, will be conducted online using Teams.
	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Portuguese : VIA ZOOM Finished 10:00 - 10:20 Zoom Video Communication Software A chance to practice Portuguese conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker.
	Delivering Engaging Sessions in a Widening Participation Context Finished 10:00 - 12:00 The session will help participants to consider the various audiences that they might deliver to in their roles, with a focus on those in a widening participation context. It will explore ways to engage those audiences and how to embed interactivity and higher order thinking skills into sessions delivered in person and virtually. The course will be run via Zoom and these details will be circulated to registered participants.
10:30	Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Virtual Train the Trainer (Live Online using MS Teams) (3 of 3) Finished 10:30 - 13:00 UIS Online Microsoft Teams 4 Are you new to teaching online? It is natural to feel apprehensive of this mode of delivery, virtual training has an additional skill set to those in a classroom based situation, and though your existing training skills remain essential, there is another layer of technical expertise to master. This online virtual workshop will help build your confidence delivering training sessions and give you an opportunity to practice and to receive feedback from other trainers. The emphasis of the course is not about the method and practice of teaching as an academic subject or theoretical concept, this is a hands-on workshop where you can practice in a safe environment. Before the workshop session, you must create an activity or convert one of your existing courses to an online version, and be prepared to present a 10-15 minute session. You will need to demonstrate that you have thought through and manged the pre-course bookings, communications and activities as well as competence using an online delivery tool. The workshop will be friendly and supportive with a maximum of four participants. You must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. Session 1 is optional for those who are unfamiliar with the Teams application to receive basic hands on training. Session 2 is guidance concerning the management of a successful online training event. Session 3 is the peer-reviewed workshop, you will both teach a session and review the other instructors. Though this is an informal training session you may like to review the competences required to achieve certification by CompTIA If you book: You should have Teams installed on your local computer, but you could deliver your course using a different tool such as Zoom, but no instruction using different tools is given. You will need a webcam and a mic. Add the event to your calendar by following the link in your booking confirmation email and click Add to Calendar. Install the Microsoft Teams app. (It is possible to join using Edge or Chrome but there is less functionality when using a browser). Important: The instructor cannot troubleshoot access to Microsoft Teams on the day of the course. If you are in an institution that is managing their own Teams tenancy (CAMENT, JBS, medschl and some of the colleges) then you may not have access to the files or calendar used in the course. Please contact the instructor in advance to discuss this. If you are using Hermes for your email you will not be able to create a meeting or Breakout Rooms. It's advisable to make a test call in advance of the session. The course will start promptly at the time shown Do contact your instructor beforehand should you wish to check your audio and visual setup or you have any questions.
	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Portuguese : VIA ZOOM Finished 10:30 - 10:50 Zoom Video Communication Software A chance to practice Portuguese conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker.
11:00	CULP: French Basic 2 (15 of 15) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. More detailed information is available on our website.
	CULP: German Basic 1 (total beginners) for Academic Purposes (LAP) (8 of 15) Finished 11:00 - 12:30 Zoom Video Communication Software This weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading German documents they need to deal with in their research. Each session will be divided into two parts: The first part will consist of grammar, tasks to develop insight into the reading process, help with dealing with complex sentence structures, academic conventions, abbreviations, etc. The second part will be devoted to the translation of original German texts from different periods and covering a range of topics. Each week you will be asked to attempt a translation into English of a German passage. Students will be encouraged to bring along German texts from their own research to translate. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Portuguese : VIA ZOOM Finished 11:00 - 11:20 Zoom Video Communication Software A chance to practice Portuguese conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker.
11:30	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Portuguese : VIA ZOOM Finished 11:30 - 11:50 Zoom Video Communication Software A chance to practice Portuguese conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker.
12:00	Chemistry: Professional Development for Scientists Through Improv Theatre (In Person Face to Face) (4 of 8) Finished 12:00 - 14:00 CHEM Online MS Teams 1 An 8 week Improv Theatre Course Improv teaches excellent skills for scientists! It will boost your confidence, teach you to be spontaneous and overcome the fear of failure. It will work wonders for your public speaking, communication and presentation skills.
13:00	CULP: German Intermediate 1 (15 of 15) Finished 13:00 - 15:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page.
13:30	CULP: French Intermediate 1 (15 of 15) Finished 13:30 - 15:30 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. More detailed information is available on our webiste.
14:00	CULP: German Basic (total beginners) for Academic Purposes (LAP) - PRIMARILY FOR CLASSICISTS (15 of 15) Finished 14:00 - 15:30 Zoom Video Communication Software PLEASE NOTE: This course is PRIMARILY FOR CLASSICISTS. This weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading German documents they need to deal with in their research. Each session will be divided into two parts: The first part will consist of grammar, tasks to develop insight into the reading process, help with dealing with complex sentence structures, academic conventions, abbreviations, etc. The second part will be devoted to the translation of original German texts from different periods and covering a range of topics. Each week you will be asked to attempt a translation into English of a German passage. Students will be encouraged to bring along German texts from their own research to translate. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	Engineering - Managing Your Data Workshop for CDT and RDC Students Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Cambridge University Libraries Online An online discussion workshop for students to ask questions, share ideas and discuss challenges relating to data management with peers and the library team. Please note that this workshop is not compulsory for RDC students to attend. RDC training is available as a self-directed online course via Moodle: https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=65132 The workshops are supplementary, but not essential, additions to the course. Online via Zoom: Link will be emailed to booked attendees. This session is now closed for bookings. Please email library@eng.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions.
14:30	JTC: Study sessions in the John Trim Centre Finished 14:30 - 15:30 John Trim Centre Are you looking for a quiet study space during lock-down or somewhere to carry out independent language learning? The Language Centre is currently offering bookable hourly time slots in the John Trim Centre. These will be available for a maximum of 2 students per hourly session, with strict COVID-19 measures in place. Fresh air will be circulated continuously during the study sessions and we therefore advise you to wrap up warmly as windows and doors will remain open. If you would like to borrow a resource from the John Trim Centre, please consult the guidelines on the Language Centre website.
15:00	CULP: Spanish Basic 1 (15 of 15) CANCELLED 15:00 - 17:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Japanese Basic 2 (15 of 15) Finished 15:00 - 17:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
15:10	JTC : 1-1 Language learning advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat Finished 15:10 - 15:40 MS Teams Video Chat A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore ways to keep up with your language learning goals during the current pandemic. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered next term).
15:45	JTC: Study sessions in the John Trim Centre Finished 15:45 - 16:45 John Trim Centre Are you looking for a quiet study space during lock-down or somewhere to carry out independent language learning? The Language Centre is currently offering bookable hourly time slots in the John Trim Centre. These will be available for a maximum of 2 students per hourly session, with strict COVID-19 measures in place. Fresh air will be circulated continuously during the study sessions and we therefore advise you to wrap up warmly as windows and doors will remain open. If you would like to borrow a resource from the John Trim Centre, please consult the guidelines on the Language Centre website.
16:00	Drop In Sessions - Simplifying our Processes Finished 16:00 - 17:00 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.
17:00	CULP: Japanese Basic 1 (15 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Korean Basic 2 (15 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Spanish Basic 2 - SEMI-INTENSIVE (15 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	JTC: Study sessions in the John Trim Centre Finished 17:00 - 18:00 John Trim Centre Are you looking for a quiet study space during lock-down or somewhere to carry out independent language learning? The Language Centre is currently offering bookable hourly time slots in the John Trim Centre. These will be available for a maximum of 2 students per hourly session, with strict COVID-19 measures in place. Fresh air will be circulated continuously during the study sessions and we therefore advise you to wrap up warmly as windows and doors will remain open. If you would like to borrow a resource from the John Trim Centre, please consult the guidelines on the Language Centre website.
18:00	CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1 (15 of 15) Finished 18:00 - 20:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.