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Equality & Diversity course timetable

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Mon 1 Jul 2019 – Wed 3 Jul 2019

Monday 1 July 2019

11:00	Invisible Disabilities Finished 11:00 - 12:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room Join Dr Sara Booth to learn more about the different types of disabilities and illnesses that are not always so obvious to spot. There will be practical hints and tips for individuals, and also for managers to support staff with such conditions.
12:00	Strengthen Relationships & Teams Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall In this 1 hour session: Learn how the quality of our relationships is the biggest influencing factor on physical and mental wellbeing and high performing teams - latest research A Deep Listening technique, proven by science, to help us understand and communicate meaning more effectively Practice a mini mindfulness technique to help you cope and recover with stressful thoughts - improve relationship with ourselves Learn how relationships are impacted by phone/ distraction and simple steps to navigate this challenge Plan to take one action in the next 24 hours to strengthen a relationship important to you The Benefits: Studies show the most secure families and effective teams have high levels of social cohesion (strength of relationships). Protect time for quality communication to strengthen family and team social cohesion. Create a little space each day for a High Quality Pause to develop self awareness and perspective. Learn some simple ways to strengthen relationships. Understand how nurturing relationships improves our physical and mental wellbeing. Enhance focus, reduce stress and strengthen resilience. All techniques proven by science. The session will be delivered by Sam Thorogood. He combines proven neuroscience & mindfulness based techniques into useful daily habits.
12:30	Collaborating With Men to Build an Inclusive Workplace Culture Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building, SG1 Dr Jill Armstrong will debate why it is important for men to partner women in building a more gender inclusive workplace culture and will offer ideas about strategies and actions that work to sustain change.
	The Science of Happiness / Tour of Sainsbury Lab Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Sainsbury Lab, The Board Room *Speaker for The Science of Happiness did not turn up - Elizabeth Burmeister from Sainsbury Lab gave an impromptu tour of the Sainsbury Lab for attendees.* A simple smile creates harmony in relationships and heals societies. An inner smile promotes harmony within the body and creates health in body and mind. Through the methodology of science and spiritual practices, this session will explore the roots of a happy and meaningful life and how this can be practically applied.
	Relaxation Session Finished 12:30 - 13:15 Postdoc Centre@ Mill Lane, Seminar Room Join a counsellor from the University Staff Counselling Service to unwind during your busy day – it may well make the rest of your day more relaxed and productive.
14:00	Senior Academic Promotions (SAP) Forum Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Department of Physics, Bragg Building, Small Lecture Theatre Hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations, Professor Eilis Ferran, this session will provide an overview of the University's Senior Academic Promotions procedure, highlight the main changes to the process, provide an overview of the SAP CV Scheme and address some of the common misconceptions surrounding SAP. We particularly encourage women and staff identifying as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) to attend as they are currently under-represented at senior academic levels.

Tuesday 2 July 2019

10:00	Carefree Canines Finished 10:00 - 10:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
10:30	Carefree Canines Finished 10:30 - 11:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
11:00	Carefree Canines Finished 11:00 - 11:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
11:30	Carefree Canines Finished 11:30 - 12:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
12:00	Virtual RPM (Spin Class) Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Clinical School, Frank Lee Centre Virtual RPM Frank Lee Centre Virtual RPM is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity. It's fun, low impact and you can burn up to 675 calories a session. With great music pumping and the group spinning as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding.
	Nature Walk - West Camb - Non UTBS booking Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Room to be confirmed Eventbrite booking set up by Energy Team
13:00	Carefree Canines Finished 13:00 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
13:30	Carefree Canines Finished 13:30 - 14:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
14:00	Carefree Canines Finished 14:00 - 14:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
	Magdalene College Gardens Tour Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Magdalene College, Magdalene Street A tour of the College grounds looking at the development of the grounds over the centuries.
	Art Workshop at Westminster College Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Ever thought you could be good at Art? Or even better, could Art be good to you? Join us for 1 hour and lose yourself in our Art studio at Westminster College around our resident artist (and Principal!) Neil Thorogood who will support you to achieve just that - 1 hour to yourself! When did you have an hour for feeding your mind, body and soul with goodness?
14:15	Westminster College Tour Finished 14:15 - 15:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Located on Madingley and Queens' roads' roundabout, Westminster College was opened in 1899 as a Theological College for the Presbyterian Church, it is a real jewel of the Arts and Crafts period. A vision created by the remarkable Scottish twin sisters', Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson. Their blue plaque will be unveiled on 1st June at the College. Discover this hidden gem with our archivist, Helen Weller.
14:30	Carefree Canines Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
15:00	Art Workshop at Westminster College Finished 15:00 - 16:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Ever thought you could be good at Art? Or even better, could Art be good to you? Join us for 1 hour and lose yourself in our Art studio at Westminster College around our resident artist (and Principal!) Neil Thorogood who will support you to achieve just that - 1 hour to yourself! When did you have an hour for feeding your mind, body and soul with goodness?
15:15	Westminster College Tour Finished 15:15 - 16:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Located on Madingley and Queens' roads' roundabout, Westminster College was opened in 1899 as a Theological College for the Presbyterian Church, it is a real jewel of the Arts and Crafts period. A vision created by the remarkable Scottish twin sisters', Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson. Their blue plaque will be unveiled on 1st June at the College. Discover this hidden gem with our archivist, Helen Weller.

Wednesday 3 July 2019

08:45	Dr Bike - Old Schools - Non UTBS Bookings Finished 08:45 - 17:30 Old Schools Bookings directly via Dr Bike website Organised by Sara Aziz - Energy Team
09:00	Meditate for a Calmer Mind Finished 09:00 - 10:00 Postdoc Centre @ Eddington, Multi Function Space And breathe… It’s not often we get to spend time during the working day away from meetings, deadlines, appointments and mental to-do lists. Ideal for reducing anxiety, aiding healing, increasing focus, encouraging better sleep and improving general wellbeing; meditation can help you step away from the chaos in to a calm mind. Lucy, from White Lotus Meditation, will start with the basics of posture and mindful breathing before guiding you through some gentle visualisation meditations designed to relax and restore. You won’t be asked to sit cross-legged on the floor, although may do so should you wish! Suitable for those new to meditation, anyone simply curious about it and for those with a regular practice. Meditation is widely regarding for improving emotional health and general wellbeing. However, those with certain mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bi-polar should seek approval from their GP or mental health professional before commencing any sessions.
10:00	Mindfulness and Creativity Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Kettle's Yard Artist Jo Miller will lead a mindfulness meditation in the restful and inspiring spaces of Kettle’s Yard, which will lead into creative drawing activities. No art or mindfulness experience required. “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally”. Jon Kabat-Zinn. “Kettle’s Yard is … a continuing way of life […] in which stray objects, stones, glass, pictures, sculpture, in light and in space, have been used to make manifest the underlying stability which more and more we need” Jim Ede, founder of Kettle’s Yard. Mindfulness meditation is not only useful as a stress-reduction tool; it can also go hand in hand with creativity. Take part in a creativity and mindfulness session in the restful and inspiring spaces of Kettle’s Yard. Artist Jo Miller will lead a mindfulness meditation in the Kettle’s Yard house which will lead into a time of creative drawing in our learning studio.
11:00	Basic Bike Maintenance & Puncture Repair Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall To be held in the Madingley Hall gardens. Come along and spend an hour learning the basic bike maintenance essentials to keep you on the road if the worst happens whilst out on a ride. Session will include wheel removal, innertube repair / replacement and wheel refitting. Handouts will be available detailing the basic minimum kit to carry with you on your bike when out and about. There will also be a basic touch on brake / gear adjustment time allowing. Wheels and bikes with varied running gear will be available on site but feel free to bring along your own bike and tools so that you can practice on the machine you’ll need to work on in your own time. No equipment / spares or maintenance will be available to take away on the day and the session is not designed to give your bike a full service while you wait.
12:00	Addenbrooke's Art Collection Tour Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 13 Over recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the powerful impact that the arts can have in healthcare settings. In 2007, The Department of Health issued its first ever review of arts in health which recognised that the arts “are, and should be firmly recognised as being integral to health, healthcare provision and healthcare environments, including supporting staff”. This session, hosted by Addenbrooke’s Arts (a programme funded by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust), will include a short talk about the role of arts in health followed by a tour of the art collection in Addenbrooke’s Hospital. For more information about Addenbrooke’s Arts please go to: http://www.cuh.org.uk/corporate-information/services/non-clinical-services/addenbrookes-arts Donations to Addenbrooke's Art would be gratefully received!
	20th Century Art Tour: Relaxation, Slow Looking & Movement Finished 12:00 - 12:50 Fitzwilliam Museum Join dance artist Filipa Pereira Stubbs to refresh your brain & your body through slow looking at art, listening to music & simple dance. Everyone is welcome; the dance practice is designed for all to participate in & enjoy. Meet in the Fitzwilliam Museum level entrance next to the museum shop and opposite Browns on Trumpington Street.
	Zumba Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Clinical School, Frank Lee Centre Zumba Frank Lee Centre A dance based workout class to Latin and modern music. A fun great way to have fun shake a few pounds.
12:30	How to Be an Active Bystander Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Department of Physics, Maxwell Centre, JJ Thomson Seminar Room (Floor 2) Have you ever been concerned about a situation affecting someone else at work and wanted to help, but didn't because “Everyone else seems to think it’s ok” or “Nothing will change anyway”? Have you ever heard a racist/sexist/homophobic joke in the tea room and felt uncomfortable? Watched a colleague wince at being belittled or interrupted in a team meeting and wished you could help? Seen an inappropriate touch of a friend and felt bad for them? You're not alone, we are all observers and bystanders simply by being at work. Come along to this short session to find out why this happens and what it means to be an active bystander. This includes simple changes and actions we can learn to use to support others around us and, over time, create a respectful and inclusive environment for all of us to live and work in.
	Madingley Hall Garden Tour & Herbal Garden Walk Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall A one hour walk around the wild grounds of Madingley Hall led by Herbalist Julie Dore and Head Gardener Richard Gant. Julie tell you about the medicinal, edible and historical uses of some of our native flora in this relaxing and beautiful setting.
13:00	Come and Sing Finished 13:00 - 13:50 Great St. Mary's Church « Description not available »
	Walking History of Newnham College Gardens Finished 13:00 - 14:00 Newnham College Newnham College gardens are one of the hidden treasures of Cambridge and a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening. Come and join the Head Gardener for a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening. Meeting Place - Porters Lodge, Newnham College
14:00	Magdalene College Gardens Tour Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Magdalene College, Magdalene Street A tour of the College grounds looking at the development of the grounds over the centuries.