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Thu 13 Dec 2018 – Mon 17 Dec 2018

Thursday 13 December 2018

09:30	iProcurement Part 1: Getting Started in iProcurement (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This course is aimed at new iProcurement users and provides an introduction to using iProcurement for creating requisitions and purchase orders. iProcurement is also available as an online course for you to learn in your own time. Choose from our available online options if you are unable to make the classroom dates or prefer to study in this way.
	Legionella Awareness Training (TG2) Finished 09:30 - 13:30 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room This is a City and Guilds accredited course which will provide delegates with a basic understanding of legionella awareness, the risks and the legal requirements under the Approved Code of Practice Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems 2013.
	Falcon: An Introduction for Content and Site Managers (Part 1 and Part 2) (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site This course will cover the use of Falcon Content Management Service by content and site managers. Please note: Falcon on Plone will be migrating to Falcon-on-Drupal over the the 2019-2020 academic year. If you are new to Falcon on Plone and have a requirement to learn the Falcon system, this course is for you. If your department plans to migrate soon (please ask your departmental IT Officer) there is a Falcon on Drupal: Migration from Falcon On Plone - An Introduction course. If you are new to Drupal there is a Drupal: An introduction course.
	All Cambridge Libraries : Introduction to Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room An introduction to the theory and structure of Library of Congress Subject Headings. There is an opportunity for hands-on participation.
	Data Science in Python (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course covers concepts and strategies for working more effectively with Python with the aim of writing reusable code, using function and libraries. Participants will acquire a working knowledge of key concepts which are prerequisites for advanced programming in Python e.g. writing modules and classes. Note: this course is the continuation of the Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python; participants are expected to have attended the introductory Python course and/or have acquired some working knowledge of Python. This course is also open to Python beginners who are already fluent in other programming languages as this will help them to quickly get started in Python. The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no level access. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
	iProcurement Part 1: Getting Started in iProcurement - For Requisitioners Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This course is aimed at new iProcurement users and provides an introduction to using iProcurement for creating requisitions and purchase orders. iProcurement is also available as an online course for you to learn in your own time. Choose from our available online options if you are unable to make the classroom dates or prefer to study in this way.
10:30	Room Booker System Roadshow Finished 10:30 - 11:30 Faculty of Law, G24 The Faculty of Law has recently adopted the University’s new room booking system, Booker, and would like to invite you to a briefing session to learn more about the system. Booker is a free, user friendly, quick and robust cloud-based service that provides an effective means of managing rooms within any Department and also promotes the sharing of available room space. It’s part of the Education Space project being run by Professor Graham Virgo to improve the space utilisation within the University and to provide a uniform approach to the booking of rooms, both within departments and across University sites. The Faculty of Law is hosting a briefing session during which the Booker team will provide a short demonstration of the system and its capabilities and you’ll be able to put questions both to the team and to current users of the system like myself. Refreshments will be provided.
11:00	Physics Health & Safety: Ionising Radiation Briefing for Users of X-Ray Generators CANCELLED 11:00 - 12:15 Department of Physics, 213 Bragg Commitee Room A short briefing for anyone who wishes to use X-ray generators at Department of Physics, University of Cambridge. Required before attending hands-on training on specific X-ray equipment and part of registrations as "Ionising Radiation User" (for details see this page).
12:00	CULP: Spanish Absolute Beginners - 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 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 introductory part (1st third, 10hrs) of the whole course.
12:15	Finance Division Knowledge Bites - Studying at Cambridge Finished 12:15 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room A talk by Alice Benton (Head of Education and Student Policy) and Catherine Maxwell ( Head of Student Operations): Undergraduate and graduate admissions – an overview of how the processes work, including role of the Colleges (KM) How teaching is organised at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (AB) Student support, central services and the role of the Colleges (AB) Examinations, Tripos, MPhil and PhD (KM)
13:00	CULP: Spanish Advanced Beginners - Biomedical Campus (10 of 10) CANCELLED 13:00 - 14:00 Postdoc Centre @ Biomedical Campus, Seminar Room All courses offer general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence and elements of scientifically relevant content. At Advanced Beginners 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 introductory part (1st third, 10hrs) of the whole course.
13:45	iProcurement Part 1: Getting Started in iProcurement (2 of 2) Finished 13:45 - 15:45 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This course is aimed at new iProcurement users and provides an introduction to using iProcurement for creating requisitions and purchase orders. iProcurement is also available as an online course for you to learn in your own time. Choose from our available online options if you are unable to make the classroom dates or prefer to study in this way.
14:00	Analysing Business Processes: Where Do I Start? Finished 14:00 - 16:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Thetford Room This short session will provide an understanding of the principles, tools and techniques involved in Process Analysis with a view to improving business process effectiveness and efficiency. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice using the techniques that they learn via exercises designed to be enjoyable and thought provoking. The course refers to the methodology used in conjunction with Triaster process mapping software available to users across the University of Cambridge.
14:30	Navigating Open Access (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) CANCELLED 14:30 - 16:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room Are the researchers in your department confused about what they need to do about Open Access? This support session will equip you to help them understand: what Open Access policies actually mean for researchers across the disciplines what they are required to do in order for their research to be eligible for REF 2021 Open Access can be a confusing topic for researchers and they will often turn to those within their department for answers. These interactive sessions will help those with these responsibilities to guide researchers through the process of making their research available. Each session will begin with a short presentation introducing Open Access followed by a chance for attendees to ask questions on issues of local relevance. Note that this session is targeted towards those supporting the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics although those from other disciplines are also welcome to attend

Friday 14 December 2018

09:00	iDiscover: Drop-in Surgery Finished 09:00 - 10:15 Cambridge University Library: General Enquiries Helpdesk (Main landing above the Entrance Hall) Need help with iDiscover? Call in at the General Enquiries Helpdesk (on the landing above the Entrance Hall) where a member of Library staff will be able to help you search our print and online collections, answer any questions you have, or give you a general overview. Every Friday between 9.00 and 10.15.
	Medicine: SSC 2 (For Year 4 clinical students only) Finished 09:00 - 10:30 eLearning 1 - School of Clinical Medicine Your SSC will require that you find scientific literature in order to read around a topic, even if you're are not doing a systematic review as the eventual outcome. It is a great opportunity to gain Key Skills which will be valuable for the SSC, your Year 5 Paeds CAT, and the rest of your professional life. This session will be a refresher in how to search medical/healthcare databases effectively and efficiently, save and record literature search terms, and keep track of the results that you find.
	Medicine: SSC 1 (For Year 4 clinical students only) Finished 09:00 - 10:30 eLearning 3 - School of Clinical Medicine Your SSC will require that you find scientific literature in order to read around a topic, even if you're are not doing a systematic review as the eventual outcome. It is a great opportunity to gain Key Skills which will be valuable for your SSC, your Year 5 Paeds CAT, and the rest of your professional life. This session will teach you how to search medical/healthcare databases effectively and efficiently, save and record literature search terms, and keep track of the results that you find.
09:30	Analysis of DNA Methylation using Sequencing Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course will cover all aspects of the analysis of DNA methylation using sequencing, including primary analysis, mapping and quality control of BS-Seq data, common pitfalls and complications. It will also include exploratory analysis of methylation, looking at different methods of quantitation, and a variety of ways of looking more widely at the distribution of methylation over the genome. Finally the course will look at statistical methods to predict differential methylation. The course will be comprised of a mixture of theoretical lectures and practicals covering a range of different software packages. The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no level access. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
	Falcon: An Introduction for Content and Site Managers (Part 1 and Part 2) (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site This course will cover the use of Falcon Content Management Service by content and site managers. Please note: Falcon on Plone will be migrating to Falcon-on-Drupal over the the 2019-2020 academic year. If you are new to Falcon on Plone and have a requirement to learn the Falcon system, this course is for you. If your department plans to migrate soon (please ask your departmental IT Officer) there is a Falcon on Drupal: Migration from Falcon On Plone - An Introduction course. If you are new to Drupal there is a Drupal: An introduction course.
	JTC: Study Abroad Advice Finished 09:30 - 10:00 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.
10:30	Drupal: An Introduction Finished 10:30 - 12:30 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 2 This course will cover the most essential features and concepts of Drupal Content Management Service through hands on activities.
11:00	Medicine: SSC Systematic Reviews (For Year 4 clinical students only) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 eLearning 1 - School of Clinical Medicine This is a course designed for students undertaking a systematic review for their SSC project. It will cover all aspects of the systematic review process: ensuring your database search is as comprehensive as possible (and knowing when to stop), how to manage the process and results of the systematic review, and how to save references and cite them effectively.
11:30	Getting started with Non-Print Legal Deposit Finished 11:30 - 12:00 Cambridge University Library: Reading Room By law, a copy of every UK print publication must be given to the British Library by its publishers, and to five other major libraries, including Cambridge University Library, that request it. Since April 2013 Legal Deposit has included material published digitally and online. Non-print Legal Deposit material is accessed via designated PCs in the University Library and Affiliated Libraries. With the amount of material now deposited electronically increasing, the University Library is offering informal training sessions with staff from the Reference Department. Whether you require a general overview or have specific enquiries, these sessions will be of help to you. A member of staff will be available from 11.30-12.00 every Wednesday. There is no need to book a place; please make yourself known to staff at the enquiry desk in the main Reading Room.
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

Monday 17 December 2018

09:00	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (1 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 10:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
09:30	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 level access. 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.
	Legionella Awareness Training (TG2) CANCELLED 09:30 - 13:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room This is a City and Guilds accredited course which will provide delegates with a basic understanding of legionella awareness, the risks and the legal requirements under the Approved Code of Practice Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems 2013.
10:00	Writing Your First Year Report (Life Sciences) Finished 10:00 - 12:00 CCTL, Revans Room Aimed at first-year PhD students, this course is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on writing your end-of-first-year-report. How to start? What is expected? How do you make it work for you? These and many other important questions, hints and tips will be addressed in this half-day session. Outcomes: Understand the standard form and function of the first year report Start planning the structure of your report Experience the benefits of editing and receiveing feedback on writing
	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (2 of 2) Finished 10:00 - 10:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
10:45	Greenwich House: Fire Warden Training Finished 10:45 - 11:15 Greenwich House, Cairo Room In addition to the Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers training, this course will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.
11:30	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (1 of 2) Finished 11:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
12:30	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (2 of 2) Finished 12:30 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
	Finance Division Knowledge Bites - Student structure Finished 12:30 - 13:15 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 5 A talk by Alice Benton (Head of Education and Student Policy) and Catherine Maxwell ( Head of Student Operations) - more information to follow.
13:00	How to Excel - Part 3 (For Finance Staff) Finished 13:00 - 16:30 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This session is only open to staff who have attended the How to Excel course previously. Places will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. The session will look at more advanced formulas and macros using the recorder and VBA tools.
13:30	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (1 of 2) Finished 13:30 - 14:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
14:30	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (2 of 2) Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
15:15	Greenwich House: Fire Safety Awareness Training CANCELLED 15:15 - 16:15 Room to be confirmed The Fire Safety Awareness course will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.