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Tuesday 29 April

09:30
Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace for Managers [Full] 09:30 - 12:30 N/A - MS Teams


Managing conflict in the workplace can be difficult, time consuming and can potentially have a negative impact on you and your team. This course will help you to understand some of the reasons why these situations arise, and identify strategies for managing these situations effectively.

14:00


This workshop provides an opportunity for academic staff to understand the recruitment and selection process and how to create the conditions where you can recruit the best candidate and avoid common pitfalls. It includes an overview of the recruitment and selection process and identifies the key principles to ensure practice is fair to all candidates at each stage.

The course is primarily aimed at academic staff involved in making selection decisions for academic roles and those with responsibility for coordinating academic recruitment procedures.

Wednesday 30 April

09:30
Leadership Essentials (1 of 2) [Full] 09:30 - 15:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


Leadership Essentials is a key programme suitable for those with responsibilities for the work, behaviour and development of others. The programme aims to help managers refresh and build their skills and experience in this area, as well as clarifying key responsibilities of manager and leader. It focuses on critical areas, such as giving and receiving feedback effectively and handling challenging conversations, using leadership styles and models to support individuals and teams. The programme incorporates tutor input; opportunities for discussion, case studies, reflection and sharing of good practice with others with similar responsibilities. It also includes curated e-learning resources to support managers with their ongoing learning and development.

Participants are required to attend both full day sessions.

Grants Administration Community of Practice: Worktribe Insights new [Places] 09:30 - 13:30 Sanders Hall, Postdoc Centre, Eddington

Join us in our next in-person event and find out how your Grants Administration Community of Practice (CoP) can help you. This is your opportunity to share your experience of the pre-award module and hear about how others have found Worktribe: we will hear from members of departments at the Schools of Technology, Clinical Medicine, and AHSS. This CoP event will be our space to share and challenge perceptions, moving towards a shared understanding and good practice. Register and spread the news among your grants colleagues as well! Places are limited. Registration will close on Thursday 17th April.

A light lunch will be provided starting at 12:30pm.

Thursday 1 May

09:30
Recruitment and Selection Skills [Places] 09:30 - 16:15 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


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.

If you are looking to update and refresh your understanding of the recruitment and selection processes at the University of Cambridge, it is recommended that you attend the 1/2 day workshop: Recruitment Essentials: Appointing the Right Candidate (Professional Services Appointments).

Administrator Development Programme (7 of 8) Not bookable 09:30 - 17:00 Hughes Hall, Pavilion Room


This development programme for generalist and specialist administrators draws on the expertise of senior figures in the University and provides up to date information on the various strands and issues of University strategy and governance. It includes development of some key skills and a project activity, and offers a valuable opportunity to network with administrators from the UAS and other departments and institutions.

  • You need to meet the selection criteria for the programme and complete an application form for the programme.
  • Applications will require approval by your line manager and will then be reviewed and prioritised by School Secretary, Head of Division and Head of Institution, Registrary as appropriate.
  • Please see further information about key themes and speakers on the programme brochure.
  • Applications typically open in May each year.
17:00
Administrator Development Programme (8 of 8) Not bookable 17:00 - 18:30 Hughes Hall, Pavilion Room


This development programme for generalist and specialist administrators draws on the expertise of senior figures in the University and provides up to date information on the various strands and issues of University strategy and governance. It includes development of some key skills and a project activity, and offers a valuable opportunity to network with administrators from the UAS and other departments and institutions.

  • You need to meet the selection criteria for the programme and complete an application form for the programme.
  • Applications will require approval by your line manager and will then be reviewed and prioritised by School Secretary, Head of Division and Head of Institution, Registrary as appropriate.
  • Please see further information about key themes and speakers on the programme brochure.
  • Applications typically open in May each year.

Tuesday 6 May

09:30
Student Immigration [Full] 09:30 - 12:00 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


This course is recommended for any members of faculties and departments who are involved in student administration. The University is required to ensure compliance with the responsibilities of its student sponsor licence, granted by the Home Office to provide visa sponsorship for international students. The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the immigration regulations affecting students, with a focus on the requirements for visiting students and the practicalities of supporting this activity within the Cambridge context.

10:30

We are excited to invite you to the official launch of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community of Practice (EDI CoP) – a unique opportunity for EDI practitioners and those interested in enhancing their EDI knowledge to come together, collaborate, and build a thriving community that fosters professional growth and innovation.

The EDI CoP is a friendly and inclusive space, welcoming individuals at any level of EDI knowledge and experience, across all staff types in the collegiate university. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning your EDI journey, this community is for anyone committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. By joining, you will have the chance to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, share best practices, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about driving positive change in the University’s EDI landscape.

This event will introduce attendees to the EDI CoP and provide some broader institutional context of EDI within the University. We will also collaboratively explore key EDI priorities and activities that will shape the CoP’s work in the coming months. This is an opportunity to contribute your insights and ideas, ensuring that the community’s efforts reflect the diverse needs and goals of the CoP membership. The event will also feature an informal networking session, where you can meet other EDI practitioners and staff, exchange ideas, and start building valuable connections that will enhance your practice and professional development.

To support inclusion and different preferences for engagement, we have in-person and online options for attendance.

In-person attendance is capped at 50 people due to the capacity of the space. To place an in person booking for the event, please continue to book from this page.

For online bookings, please visit here.

We are excited to invite you to the official launch of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community of Practice (EDI CoP) – a unique opportunity for EDI practitioners and those interested in enhancing their EDI knowledge to come together, collaborate, and build a thriving community that fosters professional growth and innovation.

The EDI CoP is a friendly and inclusive space, welcoming individuals at any level of EDI knowledge and experience, across all staff types in the collegiate university. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning your EDI journey, this community is for anyone committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. By joining, you will have the chance to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, share best practices, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about driving positive change in the University’s EDI landscape.

This event will introduce attendees to the EDI CoP and provide some broader institutional context of EDI within the University. We will also collaboratively explore key EDI priorities and activities that will shape the CoP’s work in the coming months. This is an opportunity to contribute your insights and ideas, ensuring that the community’s efforts reflect the diverse needs and goals of the CoP membership. The event will also feature an informal networking session, where you can meet other EDI practitioners and staff, exchange ideas, and start building valuable connections that will enhance your practice and professional development.

To support inclusion and different preferences for engagement, we have in-person and online options for attendance.

To place an online booking for the event, please continue to book on this page.

In-person attendance is capped at 50 people due to capacity of the space. For in person bookings, please visit here.

11:00

This short webinar is a useful refresher about the overall purpose and outcomes of SRD (appraisal) and an opportunity to consider what you can do to help ensure an effective discussion as reviewee and/or reviewer. Whether you work in a research, teaching or professional service area, SRD (appraisal) provides the opportunity for individuals to engage in constructive discussion with supervisors, managers or academic/research colleagues about current and future work and personal and career development.

The webinar will have limited opportunity for discussion due to time, for further content, please view the online module Effective Staff Review and Development: Online Course and the LinkedIn pathway LinkedIn Learning: Staff Review and Development All Staff.

Wednesday 7 May

09:30
Managing Change [Places] 09:30 - 14:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


Change is a constant feature in today’s workplace and yet many of us find it hard to navigate successfully through change.

Studies show that the line manager has a critical role to play in ensuring staff are ready for change and in successfully implementing it. This session will equip you with the skills and attitudes you need to guide, support and motivate your team through the process of change.

Case studies, discussion and activities will provide the opportunity to share ideas and embed skills.

Introduction to Mentoring: for Mentors and Mentees [Places] 09:30 - 12:30 N/A - MS Teams


Mentoring can be a really effective tool in helping people to develop their professional lives and careers, in both roles of mentor and mentee.

This interactive workshop is designed to give an overview and introduction to mentoring, informing participants about what mentoring is and giving them the opportunity to explore the key benefits for mentors and mentees. There will be the opportunity to learn some key skills needed to both mentor and be mentored effectively, and to become familiar with some simple models, tools and techniques to support the mentoring partnership to maximise its value and impact.

Wellbeing Advocate Training new [Places] 09:30 - 16:30 N/A - MS Teams

This full day specialist bespoke training equips Wellbeing Advocates to be powerful champions for wellbeing. The training is designed to establish the roles and responsibilities of a Wellbeing Advocate and to support you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to develop in your role.

Training Outcomes:  

  • The fundamentals of physical, psychological and social wellbeing 
  • The role of the Wellbeing Advocate 
  • The importance of healthy boundaries 
  • Interpersonal skills for Wellbeing Champions 
  • How to lead effective wellbeing and health campaign 

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

11:00
What do you value in life? new [Full] 11:00 - 12:00 N/A - MS Teams

Values are what makes you you. They are the things that drive and motivate you. Being more aware of them can help you to make better decisions at work, leaving you more fulfilled and happy. They can help you make good choices and provide a guiding force to point you in the right direction at times of uncertainty. This session gives the opportunity to join with a small group of colleagues to explore your values. You will be guided through an exercise by an experienced facilitator from the Organisational Development team.

This is an interactive session, so please join the call from somewhere where you feel comfortable to talk and participate fully in group activities.

Thursday 8 May

09:30
Strategic Development Programme (4 of 6) Not bookable 09:30 - 16:30 Hughes Hall, Pavilion Room


The SDP programme will offer a blend of theory and practical learning sessions, interwoven with the strategy and governance context of the University. This will be delivered over several sessions and put in to practice with a strategic work project.

  • You need to meet the selection criteria and complete an application form for the programme.
  • Applications will require approval by your line manager and will then be reviewed and prioritised by School Secretary, Head of Division and Head of Institution, Registrary as appropriate.
  • Applications typically open in May each year.

This workshop provides an opportunity for those recruiting to professional services roles to update and refresh their understanding of the recruitment and selection processes at the University of Cambridge. It includes an overview of the current recruitment and selection process and how to create the conditions where you can recruit the best candidate, avoiding common pitfalls, whilst ensuring practice is fair to all candidates at each stage.

NOTE If you are new to recruitment and selection, it is recommended that you attend the Recruitment and Selection Skills workshop.

13:00
Meet a Mentor new [Places] 13:00 - 14:00 N/A - MS Teams

This interactive session aims to support our mentees to find a mentor. A selection of our currently available mentors will introduce themselves and share a little bit about their background, knowledge, and experience. It offers the opportunity for mentees to get to know some of our available mentors and consider whether they may be a good potential match. There will then be time for questions so that you can consider which potential mentors could best support your growth, learning, and career development.

Please take advantage of this chance to connect with mentors willing to share their experiences and assist you in achieving your goals. Sign up now and start your mentorship journey!

13:30


The Briefing aims to address key information required for Heads of Institution with regard to finance. Daniel Benham, Director of Finance will cover the following topics:

  • Planning, budgeting and investment decision making (today and tomorrow)
  • Introduction to key Financial Regulations and operational procedures
  • Current key transformational initiatives
  • Where to go for help and support

Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.

Click here to view the full Leadership Briefing Series

Monday 12 May

11:30

The Five Ways to Wellbeing is an evidence-based framework of actions we can all take to improve our wellbeing. Find out what they are and come away with five (or more!) small actions you are going to take for your own wellbeing.

13:00

Exploring ways for leaders and managers to foster talent development within their teams. We'll discuss how to lead by example, inspire continuous learning, and create an environment that encourages growth.

14:00

How can we use the concept of going to the Gemba, to Go, See and Understand ensuring that we are maintaining psychological safety but remaining connected to the work that we and our teams do. We will look at the 5C's of psychological safety in the Lean toolkit, and consider what attendees might want to stop, start and continue.

Tuesday 13 May

10:00

Approximately 1 in 5 people juggle work and unpaid care, providing support to a family member, or friend, who has a disability, mental and/or physical health condition, substance misuse issue, or who needs extra help as they grow older. The range of caring situations is broad, but there are many commonalities in the impacts on carers, and the ways workplaces can include and support carers. Carers bring a wealth of skills, knowledge, and experience to work and need to be enabled to thrive there.

The seminar/workshop will explore:

  • Who unpaid carers are
  • Challenges and barriers unpaid carers face in the workplace
  • Strengths unpaid carers can bring to workplace
  • How to include and support unpaid carers at work"
11:00
Courageous Peer to Peer Conversations [Full] 11:00 - 13:00 N/A - online webinar

Great team work and individual working relationships are what we all want, but things don’t always run smoothly. We may find ourselves disagreeing with someone over work or behaviours. We may want to tell them how we feel but don’t quite know how to go about it. Sometimes we decide not to have the conversation at all, which can lead to a small problem escalating in to something bigger, more persistent and harder to resolve.

Having honest and open conversations is not always easy and can sometimes lead to a misunderstanding, bad feelings and resentment. On this workshop, using forum theatre with a scenario acted out, we will explore what can go wrong and how to put right. With your interactions, we will help you develop techniques for a constructive conversation that helps to build long-lasting effective relationships and to build trust within the team.

11:30

Discover how to make learning truly stick using the 3E model—Experience, Exposure, and Education. This interactive session explores how we learn best through real-world practice, collaboration, and structured training. Walk away with practical strategies to apply learning in the flow of work and drive continuous growth.

12:30
Learning at Work/Mental Health Awareness Week: A Reflection on How We Communicate new [Places] 12:30 - 14:00 Judge Business School, Lecture Theatre 1

An interactive session where participants reflect on their communication, explore barriers, identify personal styles, and improve practices through activities and discussions for better personal and professional communication.

14:00
Culture and Community new [Places] 14:00 - 15:00 N/A - MS Teams

Feeling part of something bigger is integral to our wellbeing, but so often under-emphasised. We rightly talk a lot about diet, exercise and sleep, but feeling genuinely connected to something is to be a fulfilled human being. This immersive workshop takes a deeper dive into the concept of human connection and community.

Objectives:

  • A (very) brief history lesson on our evolution as connected, social creatures!
  • The physical and mental health benefits of connection
  • Facilitated discussion – ‘how do you find connection?’
  • Finding a community focus
  • Practical exercises to beat isolation and foster connectedness
  • Tips, tools and content recommendations

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

Learning at Work/Mental Health Awareness Week: LEGO Serious Play for Innovation and Team Harmony new [Places] 14:00 - 15:00 Clinical School, Committee Room (Seminar Room 5)

Two LEGO exercises will be showcased in this session: the first stimulates thinking and discussion on communication within a team, and the second stimulates creative thinking and builds understanding and self-awareness on how we perceive our teams.