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Thu 28 Sep 2017 – Fri 29 Sep 2017

Thursday 28 September 2017

09:00	Pathways in Higher Education Practice (PHEP): Core Seminar (2 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:00 University Centre, Hicks/Meade Rooms PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge. The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar. You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar
	Finance Division Taster Sessions - Central and Research Accounting Finished 09:00 - 12:30 To provide an opportunity for someone from elsewhere in Fin Ops to spend a day in the Central and Research Accounting Team to get an overview and appreciation of what they do including Fixed Assets, Fee Collection, Property Accounting, Trust Funds and Research Accounting.
09:30	An Introduction to Machine Learning with R (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Machine learning gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. It encompasses a broad range of approaches to data analysis with applicability across the biological sciences. Lectures will introduce commonly used algorithms and provide insight into their theoretical underpinnings. In the practicals students will apply these algorithms to real biological data-sets using the R language and environment. Course materials are available here. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
	AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting 2017-18 (4 of 37) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 AAT Level 4, Professional Diploma in accounting. Students will be placed on the public day release programme with the 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 The remaining dates will be added once they have been confirmed
11:00	Introduction to CamSIS Finished 11:00 - 14:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1 CamSIS is Cambridge’s system for handling student information, records and transactions, from initial contact and application all the way through to graduation. This course will teach you the basics of using the system to view student records and to produce basic lists of students. Supporting documentation Introduction to CamSIS https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=138371 Understanding Student Data in CamSIS https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=139441
13:30	Effective Undergraduate Supervision (Life Sciences) Finished 13:30 - 16:30 CCTL, Fawcett Room Looking back at your experience of education you can probably remember those teachers and lecturers who were excellent. We remember the ones who were good because they have left a lasting impact on us; shaping both our learning in the past and our approach as teachers. Supervising undergraduate students at Cambridge can be one of the most rewarding activities for PhDs and Postdocs and this course is designed to make sure that you can offer your best and hopefully be one of those memorable teachers for someone else. This blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions of an experienced supervisor and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. This training is required by many colleges before you can carry out supervisions and is always a popular course. About the trainer: The course trainer is Dr Ben Murton who has over 14 years of teaching experience in Cambridge and was an undergraduate here as well. He is now a Fellow and Director of Studies at St John's College and a tutor on the Teaching Associates' Programme. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact him before the course on Ben.Murton@admin.cam.ac.uk
14:30	Principal Investigators, Do You Know How to Fulfil Your Health and Safety Responsibilities? Finished 14:30 - 15:30 Greenwich House, Kyoto Room Principal Investigators, research group heads and supervisors have duties and responsibilities both in law and under University Policy where the health and safety of group members (and others that may be influenced by their research activities) are concerned. All PIs, group heads and supervisors are encouraged to attend this course which will quickly inform you of what you must do to comply with the law, keep you staff and students safe and reduce the possibility of litigation, thus reducing the overall risk to the University.
16:00	Direction of Studies: Support for New Appointees Finished 16:00 - 18:30 Corpus Christi, New Combination Room As a Director of Studies you provide essential academic guidance and support to students on an individual basis. Develop your ability to undertake this role more effectively and efficiently with this course. Through group work and discussions, the course will focus on sharing good practice, key responsibilities, and where to find additional sources of help.
18:00	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Intermediate 1 2017 - BLOCK A (2 of 10) Finished 18:00 - 20:00 Venue TBC Language courses for Medics
19:00	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 2 2017 - BLOCK A (2 of 8) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 20 Language courses for Medics
	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 1 2017 - BLOCK A (2 of 10) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 18 Language courses for Medics

Friday 29 September 2017

09:00	Pathways in Higher Education Practice (PHEP): Core Seminar (3 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 15:00 University Centre, Hicks/Meade Rooms PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge. The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar. You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar
	Voice Projection: An Introduction Finished 09:00 - 13:00 CCTL, Revans Room If you occasionally suffer from vocal strain or wish to discover your true vocal range and power then this course is for you. We will work together to improve your vocal projection using vocal techniques practised by actors by using various physical and vocal exercises in a relaxed atmosphere. Be prepared to relax, kick off your shoes and lie on the floor.
	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.
09:30	Amicus 1-2-1 training for cutover Finished 09:30 - 10:30 Amicus Bubble, Suite 2 (Room 1) This is a bespoke 1-2-1 session with an Amicus trainer. The agenda is yours!
	An Introduction to Machine Learning with R (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building Machine learning gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. It encompasses a broad range of approaches to data analysis with applicability across the biological sciences. Lectures will introduce commonly used algorithms and provide insight into their theoretical underpinnings. In the practicals students will apply these algorithms to real biological data-sets using the R language and environment. Course materials are available here. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
	Amicus - Prospect identification, ratings and due diligence CANCELLED 09:30 - 11:30 Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations, Training Room Suite 2 This course covers the prospect management functionality within Amicus: Identifying a prospect Adding and editing wealth ratings Adding due diligence data
	Working Across Cultures Finished 09:30 - 13:00 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B Working Across Cultures: A Practical Introduction to Intercultural Communication Have you considered how culture may be influencing your professional relationships and interactions? Do you know which factors to consider when dealing with other nationalities? Are you using to your advantage what you may have already noticed or experienced? The workplace today is truly international in composition and intercultural competency is an invaluable and positive addition to your skill set. This half day session is an introduction to the field of intercultural communication with an emphasis on practical application and developing self-awareness. It is a fun, engaging, relevant topic that will enable you to work more confidently and effectively with any nationality. You will become familiar with key variations across national cultures, so that you can recognise if/when and why cross-cultural misunderstandings are occurring, as well how to be more flexible in your approach. You can expect a mixture of trainer-led content, as well as interactive exercises in pairs and small groups
	An Introduction to data analysis in R (4 of 5) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site 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 introduce the R language, and cover basic data manipulation and plotting. We explore more advanced data analysis techniques using the packages dplyr and ggplot. Finally we introduce the concept of reproducible research, and how this may be assisted using 'literate programming'—combining documentation with code. After the course you should feel confident to start exploring your own dataset, using the materials and references provided. Sessions If you book onto this course you must attend all of the sessions as detailed below. Failure to attend a session or cancellation of your place less than 48 hours before the start of the first session will result in an administrative charge of £50. Please ensure you have permission from your supervisor to attend this course before you make your booking! Trainers Dr Michael Grayling, MRC Biostatistics Unit Dr Simon Frost, Department of Veterinary Medicine Dr Matt Castle, GSLS
10:00	Finance Division Taster Session - Payroll Finished 10:00 - 13:00 To provide an opportunity for someone from elsewhere in Finance Division to spend a half day in the Payroll Team to get an overview and appreciation of what they do.
13:45	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 13:45 - 14:45 CCTL, Fawcett Room Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation to gain and hold the attention of an audience? Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time.
14:00	Amicus - Stewardship Finished 14:00 - 14:30 Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations, Training Room Suite 2 This course covers the system steps required to record stewardship details in Amicus.
	An Introduction to data analysis in R (5 of 5) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site 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 introduce the R language, and cover basic data manipulation and plotting. We explore more advanced data analysis techniques using the packages dplyr and ggplot. Finally we introduce the concept of reproducible research, and how this may be assisted using 'literate programming'—combining documentation with code. After the course you should feel confident to start exploring your own dataset, using the materials and references provided. Sessions If you book onto this course you must attend all of the sessions as detailed below. Failure to attend a session or cancellation of your place less than 48 hours before the start of the first session will result in an administrative charge of £50. Please ensure you have permission from your supervisor to attend this course before you make your booking! Trainers Dr Michael Grayling, MRC Biostatistics Unit Dr Simon Frost, Department of Veterinary Medicine Dr Matt Castle, GSLS
14:50	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 14:50 - 15:50 CCTL, Fawcett Room Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation to gain and hold the attention of an audience? Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time.
15:55	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 15:55 - 16:55 CCTL, Fawcett Room Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation to gain and hold the attention of an audience? Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time.