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Monday 24 March

09:30	Working on HPC clusters (IN-PERSON) (1 of 2) [Full] 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Knowing how to use High Performance Computing (HPC) systems is crucial for fields such as bioinformatics, big data analysis, image processing, machine learning, parallel task execution, and other high-throughput applications. In this introductory course, you will learn the fundamentals of HPC, including what it is and how to effectively utilise it. We will cover best practices for working with HPC systems, explain the roles of "login" and "compute" nodes, outline the typical filesystem organization on HPC clusters, and cover job scheduling with the widely-used SLURM scheduler. This hands-on workshop is designed to be accessible to researchers from various backgrounds, providing numerous opportunities to practice and apply the skills you acquire. As an optional session for those interested, we will also introduce the (free) HPC facilities available at Cambridge University (the course is not otherwise Cambridge-specific). If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. If for any reason the above links do not work, please email Research Informatics Training Team with details of your course enquiry. Additional information ♿ The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access. Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy. Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Research Informatics Training Team. Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here. Guidance on visiting Cambridge and finding accommodation is available here.
	Core Statistics using R or Python (ONLINE LIVE TRAINING) (3 of 3) In progress 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Facility - Online LIVE Training This award winning 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 an open source programming language so all of the software we will use in the course is free. In this course, we explore classical statistical analysis techniques starting with simple hypothesis testing and building up to linear models and power analyses. 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. If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. Additional information Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy. Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Research Informatics Training Team. Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.
	Practical Project Management [Places] 09:30 - 16:30 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, Seminar Room This is an in-person, all day workshop delivered by Keith Crampton from Wiz Training. This will equip participants to be effective members of project teams, serve as a useful refresher for those who feel established in effectively managing a project, and provide a foundation for colleagues new to managing projects. The workshop uses a foundation of 9 key project management steps that can be scaled to suit any size of the project and includes example documentation (alternatively your own methodology can be integrated into the material) The session will be starting at 9:30 and finishing at 4:30. Light refreshments will be provided, please email staff-training@eng.cam.ac.uk if you have any dietary requirements or adjustments.
10:00	Shut Up and Write [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room Come to the Student Services Centre and settle down to enjoy some focused writing time! Tea and coffee will be provided.
13:00	Postdoc Welcome Event [Places] 13:00 - 14:30 Postdoc Centre @ Eddington, Sanders Hall The Postdoc Academy provides welcome events specific to postdocs joining the University of Cambridge - these are open to postdocs affiliated with the University, Colleges and University Partner Institutes. These sessions include presentations from the Postdoc Academy, PdOC and Careers Service, followed by a Q&A and then networking. You will be given information on how to navigate life as a researcher in Cambridge and then have the opportunity to network with other new postdocs and University services. During the session, postdocs will learn about: interacting with the Postdoc Academy attending professional development activities and accessing the Careers Service connecting to the wider postdoc community at Cambridge accessing resources available to postdocs as staff members. Please note: it is important that when you book this course, on the booking confirmation page, select Add to Calendar to start importing the appointment to your calendar. If you have any questions or problems with signing-up, please email events.pda@admin.cam.ac.uk.
	Student Mental Health Awareness Training (Charlie Waller Trust) [Places] 13:00 - 17:00 Selwyn College, Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium As part of our Collegiate University’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, the Student Support Department has developed an innovative training partnership with the Charlie Waller Trust, a leading mental health charity in the UK. This four-hour Student 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 training has been developed and continuously improved thanks to feedback and insights from staff within Cambridge Colleges and Departments. 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.
16:00	Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions [Places] 16:00 - 16:30 Online A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include: engagement types and the appropriate format to engage effectively and collaboratively engagement opportunities extensive training portfolio for researchers and professional staff to build skills and confidence funding schemes and resources to inform and support develop projects, events and activities These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions. Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals: Dr Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, all areas and schools - Monday, 16:00-16:30 and 16:30-17:00 Dr Diogo Martins-Gomes, Public Engagement and Communications Manager, Clinical School and School of Biological Sciences - Wednesday, 12:00-12:30 and 12:30-13:00 Dr Claudia Antolini, Public Engagement Manager, School of Physical Sciences and School of Technology - Thursday 14:00-14:30 and 14:30-15:00 The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance. Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder.
16:30	Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions [Places] 16:30 - 17:00 Online A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include: engagement types and the appropriate format to engage effectively and collaboratively engagement opportunities extensive training portfolio for researchers and professional staff to build skills and confidence funding schemes and resources to inform and support develop projects, events and activities These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions. Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals: Dr Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, all areas and schools - Monday, 16:00-16:30 and 16:30-17:00 Dr Diogo Martins-Gomes, Public Engagement and Communications Manager, Clinical School and School of Biological Sciences - Wednesday, 12:00-12:30 and 12:30-13:00 Dr Claudia Antolini, Public Engagement Manager, School of Physical Sciences and School of Technology - Thursday 14:00-14:30 and 14:30-15:00 The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance. Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder.

Tuesday 25 March

09:00	Annual Departmental Safety Officer Update Not bookable 09:00 - 13:30 Faculty of Law, LG17 An annual update for Departmental Safety Officers.
	Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement 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 team. These are not workshops or taught sessions. The 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.
	Student Mental Health Awareness Training (Charlie Waller Trust) [Places] 09:00 - 13:00 Clare Hall, Richard Eden Suite As part of our Collegiate University’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, the Student Support Department has developed an innovative training partnership with the Charlie Waller Trust, a leading mental health charity in the UK. This four-hour Student 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 training has been developed and continuously improved thanks to feedback and insights from staff within Cambridge Colleges and Departments. 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.
09:30	Web Recruitment Training - Managing Vacancies & Sending Correspondence (In Person Face to Face) [Places] 09:30 - 12:30 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1 This course covers viewing, processing and recording data for applications, adding notes and attachments, generating rejection emails, generating electronic reference requests, processing applicants through the selection process and transferring successful applicants to CHRIS. The system used is Web Recruitment. This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online Web Recruitment: Managing Vacancies & Sending Correspondence course. Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. See Related Courses below to take your skills further
	Developing Talent in your Team [Places] 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room Managing and developing talent in your team is a key skill for any manager in order to create an environment for their team to perform to the best of their ability, both individually and as a group. From adopting a strategic approach to developing talent in order to deliver objectives, to understanding key strategies for developing your team at each stage of the employee lifecycle, this interactive and participative workshop offers you the opportunity to consider various talent development aspects.
	Working on HPC clusters (IN-PERSON) (2 of 2) [Full] 09:30 - 13:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Knowing how to use High Performance Computing (HPC) systems is crucial for fields such as bioinformatics, big data analysis, image processing, machine learning, parallel task execution, and other high-throughput applications. In this introductory course, you will learn the fundamentals of HPC, including what it is and how to effectively utilise it. We will cover best practices for working with HPC systems, explain the roles of "login" and "compute" nodes, outline the typical filesystem organization on HPC clusters, and cover job scheduling with the widely-used SLURM scheduler. This hands-on workshop is designed to be accessible to researchers from various backgrounds, providing numerous opportunities to practice and apply the skills you acquire. As an optional session for those interested, we will also introduce the (free) HPC facilities available at Cambridge University (the course is not otherwise Cambridge-specific). If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. If for any reason the above links do not work, please email Research Informatics Training Team with details of your course enquiry. Additional information ♿ The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access. Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy. Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Research Informatics Training Team. Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here. Guidance on visiting Cambridge and finding accommodation is available here.
	Facilitation and Coaching Skills for Continuous Improvement CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room This training might be particularly useful to those currently working towards their 1b Practitioner qualification as well as those who have completed this but want to hone their facilitation skills. During the course, you will learn how to: plan and deliver process improvement workshops coach and support others to improve processes
	I-Act Managing and Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing [Places] 09:30 - 16:30 CPMO: MS Teams The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience. The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive). The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources. You will receive an email from i-Act to complete your registration for the course after registering here. The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Training Objectives: Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues 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. If you require a physical manual instead of a digital one as part of a reasonable adjustment please add this as a note in the 'special requests' box upon booking. Please note that we can only accommodate this request up to 2 weeks before the course. Any bookings made after this might delay a physical manual being made available to you on the date of your training. These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.
	Medicine: Zotero Q & A [Places] 09:30 - 10:30 Cambridge University Libraries Online An introductory session showcasing how to manage your references using Zotero. Please note that this session is taking place remotely, not in the Medical Library. Please do not go to the Medical Library training room. You will be contacted by the training team with information about how to join the session remotely. Please note: this session may be recorded. By signing up for the session, you register your consent for recording to take place. Please email librarytraining@medschl.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions about this.
10:00	Postdoc Academy Workshop: Cultural Intelligence in Leadership [Places] 10:00 - 13:30 Postdoc Centre @ Eddington, Sanders Hall How can developing intercultural competence and embracing diverse perspectives increase psychological safety and therefore drive results? In today's diverse workplaces, speaking the same language is just the beginning. Our cultural backgrounds profoundly shape how we connect, collaborate and influence, impacting team performance. This session will explore the vital role of intercultural competence in inclusive leadership. It will help you understand: how international diversity can impact team dynamics what are the different layers of ‘culture’ and the role of cultural intelligence for leaders how to cultivate inclusive leadership skills to foster collaboration and synergy among diverse teams Please note: It is important that when you book this course, on the booking confirmation page, select Add to Calendar to start importing the appointment to your calendar.
	Making the most of Networking [Places] 10:00 - 12:30 Bioinformatics Training Facility - The Pembroke Teaching Rooms In this fun and interactive session Dr Steve Cross will help you develop the ways you talk about your work, and the ways you connect with people who might be able to help you. We'll look at how networking can make your working life easier and more rewarding, and come up with some strategies that suit you and your interests.
	Assistive Technology: One-to-One (Live Online Using MS Teams) [Full] 10:00 - 11:00 ADRC Online Microsoft Teams 01 This session is provided for students and staff who have a Disability Resource Centre referral for specialised one-to-one support. Bespoke sessions cover support for users with: Mobility issues, such as an upper limb disorder, where ergonomic keyboards and mice or speech recognition software may be required Visual impairment requirements where magnification or text scanning to alternative format can assist users to view a computer screen or read and listen to text Specific learning difficulties, who may find speech recognition software or mind mapping software useful A session typically falls into 2 categories: Looking at available hardware, software or IT techniques that can aid in the development of tailored strategies and solutions to help users independently access computing facilities Providing training for Assistive Technology software packages to help users progress with the software At time of booking please specify the following details in the Special Requirements box Name of person that referred you A brief outline of type of assistance required e.g. software training, workstation evaluation or general support and advice If you require wheelchair access to the venue This is the Live Online version of the In Person Face to Face course. Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, 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. See Related Courses below to take your skills further
	STOP Suicide workshop with CPSL Mind [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 N/A - MS Teams One in five people in the UK will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime. CPSL Mind are offering an online STOP Suicide Workshop to equip you with the knowledge to spot warning signs, ask directly about suicide, support someone to stay safe and look after your own wellbeing. This online STOP Suicide Workshop would benefit anyone but particularly those working with vulnerable people. Objectives: Identify a person at risk of suicide Talk openly about suicide Help a person at risk to stay safe Look after your own wellbeing. 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.
	Physics Health & Safety: Physics of Medicine (PoM) Induction (In Person Face to Face) [Places] 10:00 - 11:30 Department of Physics General induction for users of the Physics of Medicine (PoM) building. This includes a guided tour of the facility. Participants will gain access to PoM only after successfully completing the Physics H&S Induction - see "Related Courses" below.
11:30	Medicine: EndNote Q & A [Places] 11:30 - 12:30 Cambridge University Libraries Online An introductory session showcasing how to manage your references using EndNote desktop and EndNote online. Please note: this session may be recorded. By signing up for the session, you register your consent for recording to take place. Please email librarytraining@medschl.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions about this.
12:00	Concur – Acting as a First Approver Not bookable 12:00 - 12:30 Via MS Teams An overview of how to act as an approver in the expenses claim process using SAP Concur software. This includes: How a first approver is nominated Responsibilities as first approver Confirming an approval Reasons for rejection
14:00	Managing your Research Data for Researchers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine) [Places] 14:00 - 15:00 Cambridge University Libraries Online This online session is aimed to introduce researchers to research data management. We will go through the 4 key areas of research management: 1. Organising 2. Storage and Backup 3. Sharing 4. Archiving We will also cover topics such as working with sensitive data and have an introduction to Data Management plans. The session is tailored to those working in STEMM and there will be Q&A at the end for any specific questions. This session will cover: where to store data safely and securely how to organise data how to share data openly when appropriate what support is available at Cambridge
15:00	Tableau Drop In Sessions (via Teams) [Places] 15:00 - 15:30 Via MS Teams This is an opportunity for the members of the University to go one-on-one with Tableau experts across the Business Information and Strategic Insights Team, who can help you solve challenges.
16:00	Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement 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 team. These are not workshops or taught sessions. The 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.