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Thu 21 Mar 2019 – Mon 25 Mar 2019

Thursday 21 March 2019

08:30	Fire Safety Awareness Training for Embedded Departments at Addenbrooke's Hospital Finished 08:30 - 09:30 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.
09:30	AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping 2018-19 - Day Release (6 of 11) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is the starting point for studying the AAT qualfiication. It is a short qualification which will help you to develop essential bookkeeping skills. Once completed, you will have an understanding of basic accounting practices and techniques including double-entry bookkeeping. It can be treated as a stand alone qualifcation or used as a stepping stone to further AAT study at Level 3. Once you have registered here you will need to complete the application form at the back of the briefing pack. These packs are available on our website https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/professional-qualifications/aat/university-programme
	Recruitment Essentials: Appointing the Right Candidate Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room 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.
	High Performance Computing: An Introduction (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site The course aims to give an introductory overview of High Performance Computing (HPC) in general, and of the facilities of the High Performance Computing Service (HPCS) in particular. Practical examples of using the HPCS clusters will be used throughout, although it is hoped that much of the content will have applicability to systems elsewhere.
	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : HR for Managers Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room One day workshop for CUL Managers L&D will contact workshop attendees approximately 3 months after the training with some basic questions to see how effective found the training and how training learnt from has been applied into work practice.
10:00	Writing Your First Year Report (Physical Sciences & Technology) Finished 10:00 - 12:30 CCTL, Revans Room It’s that time of year: the report is looming on the horizon and the reality of writing is here! Aimed at first-year PhD students, with little or no academic writing experience. This course focuses on helping you develop good writing habits and become a more efficient writer. It is designed to get you thinking and to get working effectively on your end-of-first-year report / Certificate of Postgraduate Studies. Please note, this is a beginners course, so if you already have experience in writing for academic purposes, this course might not be for you. Outcomes: Understand the form and function of the first-year report Start planning the structure of your report Experience the benefits of editing and providing feedback on writing
	Medicine: Research Data Management (for University and NHS) Finished 10:00 - 11:30 Clinical School, Medical Library, Library Training Room There is an increasing emphasis in research on the management and sharing of data. Many funding bodies that support research undertaken at Cambridge require not only open access to any publications based on that research, but also to the data underlying it. This course will help you understand funders’ requirements for management and sharing of research data, and will provide opportunities to create your own data management plan and test out resources that will make the data management process easier.
11:00	IoA : Respect at Work Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Institute of Astronomy Sackler Lecture Theatre in the Hoyle Building
11:30	JTC: Study Abroad Advice Finished 11:30 - 12:00 John Trim Centre A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore intensive language courses abroad (usually of 3 weeks as a minimum) for your specific requirements. We can offer pointers for evaluating the options available and share information gleaned from students' feedback on courses that they have attended.
12:00	CULP: Spanish Absolute Beginners 2 - Biomedical Campus (10 of 10) Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Postdoc Centre @ Biomedical Campus, Seminar Room All courses offer general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence and where possible elements of scientifically relevant content. At Absolute Beginners 2 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. The course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. Please note that the descriptors below relate to the full 30 hrs course. You are now enrolling in the second part (2nd third, 10hrs) of the whole course.
	Race Awareness Training - Dignity at Work Contacts Finished 12:00 - 14:00 Old Schools, Syndicate Room Session run by Joanna J & Karun M Not pre-booked - entered after the event finished to record attendance
13:00	Working within the Human Tissue Act Finished 13:00 - 15:30 Clifford Allbutt Lecture Theatre The course will provide an overview of the Human Tissue Act and will be delivered by Dr Rachel Smith from the MRC Regulatory Support Centre. The Centre provides training, support and guidance to those whose research involves human participants, their tissue, cells or data.
	Grants Part 2: Grant reports in Cognos Finished 13:00 - 16:30 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This course will concentrate on how to use the Cognos reporting tool to help manage departmental research grants. These reports can be divided into three main categories: Summary financial information for Projects Detailed expenditure analysis Management reports for Grants due to close In this course we will not access the Grants module in CUFS.
13:30	High Performance Computing: An Introduction (2 of 2) Finished 13:30 - 16:00 Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site The course aims to give an introductory overview of High Performance Computing (HPC) in general, and of the facilities of the High Performance Computing Service (HPCS) in particular. Practical examples of using the HPCS clusters will be used throughout, although it is hoped that much of the content will have applicability to systems elsewhere.
14:00	Postdocs: Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Postdoc Centre @ Biomedical Campus, Newman Library Do the terms ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’ intrigue you? Do you want to understand how they can be part of your future progression? There are many opportunities and programmes across this university for postdocs to get involved in coaching and mentoring in different ways. The overall purpose of this workshop is to help postdocs understand the importance of being coached and mentored, and/or being a coach or a mentor. This workshop introduces these two methods to explore what they are and how they can be part of a professional profile for postdocs. It will also direct you to where you can access a number of coaching and mentoring opportunities whilst at Cambridge University. Outcomes: Describe the terms ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’ in more detail. Differentiate between the two and identify situations for each that are specifically relevant to postdocs. Compose a way forward to plan for coaching and mentoring to be part of your personal, professional and career progression. Feedback: “Great trainer - very professional, supportive and helpful.” “This was a great coaching and mentoring session. I liked the interaction with other people.” “I like the approach to the topics covered. [There was] useful information that I would like to explore more to enhance my coaching and mentoring.”
14:30	Amicus - For new starters Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations, Training Room Suite 2 This course covers the foundation knowledge required to get you started using Amicus. The following topics are covered in the course: An overview of Amicus and it's uses How to log in and navigate Viewing contact and prospect records How to update biographical details Writing letters and emails Managing contact preferences How to run reports
15:30	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice Finished 15:30 - 16:00 John Trim Centre A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on learning strategies across a range of 180+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. 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 drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to: Decide on your short term and longer term goals Discuss learning strategies for independent language study Formulate a personal learning plan Evaluate your progress so far and identify your next steps Tackle more challenging aspects of your language learning, e.g., strategies for developing listening Talk about ways of shaping a self-study session Explore resources in specialist areas Consider how taught course options in Cambridge can fit in to a longer term plan Find out more about intensive language courses abroad

Friday 22 March 2019

09:00	IS4 Research Data Management (RDM) for Graduate Students Finished 09:00 - 11:00 Todd-Hamied This compulsory session introduces Research Data Management (RDM) to Chemistry PhD students. It is highly interactive and utilises practical activities throughout. Key topics covered are: Research Data Management (RDM) - what it is and what problems can occur with managing and sharing your data. Data backup and file sharing - possible consequences of not backing up your data, strategies for backing up your data and sharing your data safely. Data organisation - how to organise your files and folders, what is best practice. Data sharing - obstacles to sharing your data, benefits and importance of sharing your data, the funder policy landscape, resources available in the University to help you share your data. Data management planning - creating a roadmap for how not to get lost in your data!
09:30	Chemical Safety Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room A safety course for anyone either directly working with chemicals or who is responsible for persons working with chemicals including PIs, Post Grads, Post Docs and technicians.
11:00	Engineering Div E RDC Information Skills: Managing Information and Data Finished 11:00 - 12:30 Institute for Manufacturing, Seminar Room 1 This session will help you understand the ethics and practicalities of managing information and data throughout PhDs and research projects. Whether you are creating your own data through experimental research or reusing data from other sources, we'll tell you what you should think about in order to manage, use and share data responsibly. All slides and notes will be available on the RDC Information Skills Moodle site.
13:15	Finance Division Knowledge Bites - Smart Forms in iProcurement Finished 13:15 - 14:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room Demonstration of new functionality proposed for iProcurement: how smart forms can make procurement simpler.

Monday 25 March 2019

09:00	Systemslink training Finished 09:00 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Granada Room Systemlink is the software programme used to record energy use in the University’s buildings. You can use Systemslink to monitor energy use in your building(s) and, in some buildings to identify areas for improvement. This training will provide an overview of Systemslink and an introduction on how to use it.
09:30	Administrator Development Programme (6 of 6) Finished 09:30 - 19:00 University Centre, Cormack 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. Selection for this programme is via nomination by School Secretaries, Heads of Division or Heads of Non-School Institutions during the summer. Nominees will need to demonstrate the benefit of participating, both for themselves and their institution. Please speak to your line manager and/or appropriate nominator if you would like to be considered. Please see further information about key themes and speakers on the programme flyer.
	AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting 2018-19 (17 of 24) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 First Intuition The course details are being finalised, for now please book a provisional place here and we will let you know when the details and application packs are available AAT Level 4, Professional Diploma in accounting. Students will be placed on the public day release programme with an external provider Once you have registered here you will need to complete the application form at the back of the briefing pack. This pack is available on our website https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/professional-qualifications/aat/university-programme Dates will be added once they have been confirmed
	An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building R is a highly-regarded, free, software environment for statistical analysis, with many useful features that promote and facilitate reproducible research. In this course, we give an introduction to the R environment and explain how it can be used to import, manipulate and analyse tabular data. After the course you should feel confident to start exploring your own dataset using the materials and references provided. The course website providing links to the course materials is here. Please note that although we will demonstrate how to perform statistical analysis in R, we will not cover the theory of statistical analysis in this course. Those seeking an in-depth explanation of how to perform and interpret statistical tests are advised to see the list of Related courses. Moreover, those with some programming experience in other languages (e.g. Python, Perl) might wish to attend the follow-on Data Analysis and Visualisation in R course. This event is supported by the BBSRC Strategic Training Awards for Research Skills (STARS) grant (BB/P022766/1). 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.
12:00	Medicine: Writing for Publication (for University and NHS) Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Clinical School, Medical Library, Library Training Room A course designed to take you step-by-step through academic writing and publication, with tips and resources to make writing up as simple as possible. The course will demystify the peer-review process, and help you to improve the precision and clarity of your academic writing.
13:00	FS4 Unconscious Bias Finished 13:00 - 14:30 Wolfson Lecture Theatre Unconscious Bias refers to the biases we hold that are not in our conscious control. Research shows that these biases can adversely affect key decisions in the workplace. The session will enable you to work towards reducing the effects of unconscious bias for yourself and within your organisation. Using examples that you will be able to relate to, we help you to explore the link between implicit bias and the impact on the organisation. The overall aim of the session is to provide participants with an understanding of the nature of Unconscious Bias and how it impacts on individual and group attitudes, behaviours and decision-making processes.
13:15	Finance Division Knowledge Bites - CAMbens Employee Benefits Finished 13:15 - 14:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room An overview of the benefits available to University employees, as part of the CAMbens Employee Benefits package.
13:30	Core Statistics (3 of 6) Finished 13:30 - 16:30 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 6 This laptop only course is intended to provide a strong foundation in practical statistics and data analysis using the R software environment. The underlying philosophy of the course is to treat statistics as a practical skill rather than as a theoretical subject and as such the course focuses on methods for addressing real-life issues in the biological sciences. There are three core goals for this course: Use R confidently for statistics and data analysis Be able to analyse datasets using standard statistical techniques Know which tests are and are not appropriate R is a free, software environment for statistical and data analysis, with many useful features that promote and facilitate reproducible research. In this course, we explore classical statistical analysis techniques starting with simple hypothesis testing and building up to generalised linear model analysis. The focus of the course is on practical implementation of these techniques and developing robust statistical analysis skills rather than on the underlying statistical theory After the course you should feel confident to be able to select and implement common statistical techniques using R and moreover know when, and when not, to apply these techniques.
14:30	How FAIR is your research data?: a workshop (for researchers and postgraduate students in all disciplines) Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, Milstein Room FAIR data are those that are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. Sounds simple enough, but what do each of these terms mean in a practical sense and how can you tell if your own research data is FAIR? The Research Data Team at the Office of Scholarly Communication join forces with FOSTER Open Science to offer a practical workshop to help you get to grips with the key principles and consider how you can start to make your own data FAIRer. Once you have completed How FAIR is your research data? An online course (for researchers and postgraduate students in all disciplines) we invite you to attend this workshop session with the Research Data Team from the Office of Scholarly Communication to discuss your experiences in assessing the FAIRness of your data, including any problems you encountered. You are welcome to bring examples of your data to this session to further develop your skills, or try your hand at FAIRifying more example datasets from Apollo.
	How FAIR is that research data?: a workshop (for research support staff including librarians and administrators in all disciplines) Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, Milstein Room FAIR data are those that are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. Sounds simple enough, but what do each of these terms mean in a practical sense and how can your researchers tell if their research data is FAIR? The Research Data Team at the Office of Scholarly Communication join forces with FOSTER Open Science to offer this workshop to help you get to grips with the key principles and consider how you can help your researchers make their data FAIRer. Once you have completed How FAIR is that research data?: an online course (for research support staff including librarians and administrators in all disciplines) we invite you to attend this workshop session with the Research Data Team from the Office of Scholarly Communication to discuss your experiences in assessing the FAIRness of your data, including any problems you encountered. We will also discuss guidelines on how to best support researchers in making their data FAIR.