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Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning course timetable

September 2024

Fri 13	Student Mental Health Awareness Training [Places] 13:00 - 17:00 Homerton College, Alison Shrubsole Room This 4-hour mental health awareness training is intended for frontline staff at Colleges and Academic Faculties/Departments whose roles are pastoral or include responsibilities for responding to student welfare. The session offers: A brief overview of student mental health in Higher Education. Best practice guidance on identifying and responding to students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. Context-specific case vignettes and scenarios to improve staff confidence in intervening and applying skills in discussions with students, including those who may be experiencing poor wellbeing, mental ill-health and thoughts of suicide. Evidence-based and practical strategies for promoting student and staff wellbeing, including self-care for staff. Key resources and services in place to support mental health locally and nationally. Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session. *This training is provided free of charge to College and University staff thanks to a philanthropic donation. The cost of providing the course is £25 per participant.*
	Supporting our students: Updates and changes [Places] 13:30 - 15:00 On line Ahead of the third year of a programme of change aimed at improving our support for student mental health and wellbeing, we want to invite University and College staff members to a session where you will hear from key staff in Student Support, to ensure you have the most up-to-date information to advise students on our services. There will also be as opportunity to ask any questions about our services. During the session staff will hear from Head of Student Support as well as representatives from: University Counselling Service Mental Health Advice Service Student Wellbeing Service Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre Harassment and Violence Support Service
Mon 16	Student Mental Health Awareness Training [Places] 13:00 - 17:00 Newnham College, Sidgwick Hall This 4-hour mental health awareness training is intended for frontline staff at Colleges and Academic Faculties/Departments whose roles are pastoral or include responsibilities for responding to student welfare. The session offers: A brief overview of student mental health in Higher Education. Best practice guidance on identifying and responding to students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. Context-specific case vignettes and scenarios to improve staff confidence in intervening and applying skills in discussions with students, including those who may be experiencing poor wellbeing, mental ill-health and thoughts of suicide. Evidence-based and practical strategies for promoting student and staff wellbeing, including self-care for staff. Key resources and services in place to support mental health locally and nationally. Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session. *This training is provided free of charge to College and University staff thanks to a philanthropic donation. The cost of providing the course is £25 per participant.*
Tue 17	Supporting our students: Updates and changes [Places] 11:00 - 12:30 Lecture Theatre A (Arts School) Ahead of the third year of a programme of change aimed at improving our support for student mental health and wellbeing, we want to invite University and College staff members to a session where you will hear from key staff in Student Support, to ensure you have the most up-to-date information to advise students on our services. There will also be as opportunity to ask any questions about our services. During the session staff will hear from Head of Student Support as well as representatives from: University Counselling Service Mental Health Advice Service Student Wellbeing Service Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre Harassment and Violence Support Service
	Mental Health Awareness: Senior Leadership Programme [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Selwyn College, Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium This 3-hour session is a bespoke programme for staff in senior leadership roles at the University and Colleges on the topic of mental health and wellbeing in their workplace and the educational context. The session offers: An opportunity for senior leaders to support a whole institution approach to mental health and wellbeing, promoting an informed and compassionate higher education community which is conducive to wellbeing and supports the full academic, occupational, and social potential of all staff and students. A brief overview of staff and student mental health in Higher Education. Best practice guidance on identifying and responding to staff and students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. Context-specific case vignettes and scenarios to improve staff confidence in intervening and applying skills in discussions with staff and students, including those who may be experiencing poor wellbeing, mental ill-health and thoughts of suicide. Evidence-based and practical strategies for promoting wellbeing throughout the higher education community, including self-care for staff. Key resources and services in place to support mental health locally and nationally. Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session. *This training is provided free of charge to College and University staff thanks to a philanthropic donation. The cost of providing the course is £25 per participant.*
Wed 18	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
	Student Mental Health Awareness Training [Full] 13:00 - 17:00 Girton College, Old Kitchens This 4-hour mental health awareness training is intended for frontline staff at Colleges and Academic Faculties/Departments whose roles are pastoral or include responsibilities for responding to student welfare. The session offers: A brief overview of student mental health in Higher Education. Best practice guidance on identifying and responding to students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. Context-specific case vignettes and scenarios to improve staff confidence in intervening and applying skills in discussions with students, including those who may be experiencing poor wellbeing, mental ill-health and thoughts of suicide. Evidence-based and practical strategies for promoting student and staff wellbeing, including self-care for staff. Key resources and services in place to support mental health locally and nationally. Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session. *This training is provided free of charge to College and University staff thanks to a philanthropic donation. The cost of providing the course is £25 per participant.*
Thu 26	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Fri 27	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Mon 30	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03d This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03d This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.

October 2024

Tue 1	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Wed 2	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03c This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Thu 3	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03d This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Thu 10	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Fri 11	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Thu 17	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Tue 22	Supervising Postgraduate Research Students (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Online This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy. Outcomes: Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students Explore good practice for delivering feedback Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system
	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Thu 24	Supervising Postgraduate Research Students (STEMM) [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Online This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy. Outcomes: Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students Explore good practice for delivering feedback Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system Consider the elements of positive research culture in a group and lab

November 2024

Fri 1	Student Mental Health Essentials (Faculties and Departments) [Places] 10:00 - 11:30 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room ‘Student Mental Health Essentials’ is a focused introductory guide to student mental health tailored to the Cambridge context. The programme has been developed with Academic Departments, for Academic Departments, and is led by trainers from the University’s Student Wellbeing Service. The session offers essential information and practical guidance relevant to the roles of academic and professional staff at Faculties and Departments and offers opportunities for discussion and analysis of authentic case studies with colleagues. We welcome suggestions of practical scenarios relevant to your context to ensure the scenarios are appropriate and useful. Each session includes practical resources and information on services which will be circulated alongside the session slides for reference.
Fri 8	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This practical programme is only for those who are scheduled to begin supervising in the next few months; it is not for those who - at this point - have a general interest in learning more about supervisions but have not arranged to start supervising. This workshop is the second component of a three-part programme, which is designed to be completed in the following order: 1. A self-paced online module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introducing the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, which must be completed before attending this workshop. 2. This in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. An optional follow-up session for those who wish to explore further after gaining some supervision experience. Please note that everyone new to supervising undergraduates at Cambridge must complete this course: both the online module and the workshop (or equivalent face-to-face training provided by your Department or Faculty). Bookings for all workshops will close two days before the workshop to give you time to complete the online module ahead of the workshop.
Thu 14	Checking in with undergraduate supervisors: a follow up session to ‘An introduction to undergraduate supervision (problem-sheet based subjects)’ [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room Do you have further questions following your recent supervising experiences? Do you have ideas or experiences that you’d like to share with others? This interactive session is for anyone who attended the workshop ‘An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision’ and who has started supervising. This 90-minute session aims to follow up with new undergraduate supervisors on their teaching experiences and to answer any questions they might have. The session will include: Q&A about supervisory experience Sharing of examples of supervisory practice Small-group discussions with peers on teaching experiences
	Checking in with undergraduate supervisors: a follow-up to ‘An introduction to undergraduate supervision’ (Essay-based subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 15:30 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room Do you have further questions following your recent supervising experiences? Do you have ideas or experiences that you’d like to share with others? This interactive session is for anyone who attended the workshop ‘An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision’ and who has started supervising. This 90-minute session aims to follow up with new undergraduate supervisors on their teaching experiences and to answer any questions they might have. The session will include: Q&A about supervisory experience Sharing of examples of supervisory practice Small-group discussions with peers on teaching experiences