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Fri 18 Mar 2016 – Tue 22 Mar 2016

Friday 18 March 2016

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
	Lecturing Performance Finished 09:00 - 13:00 CCTL, Revans Room This course focuses on the practical element of delivery. It will provide you with the opportunity to explore techniques for connecting emotionally and intellectually with an audience, along with overcoming nerves. You will look at how to handle questions effectively and practise vocal techniques.
09:30	Introduction to high-throughput sequencing data analysis (4 of 4) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course provides an introduction to high-throughput sequencing (HTS) data analysis methodologies. Lectures will give insight into how biological knowledge can be generated from RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and DNA-seq experiments and illustrate different ways of analyzing such data. Practicals will consist of computer exercises that will enable the participants to apply statistical methods to the analysis of RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and DNA-seq data under the guidance of the lecturers and teaching assistants. It is aimed at researchers who are applying or planning to apply HTS technologies and bioinformatics methods in their research. The timetable can be found here. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to Book or register Interest by linking here.
	Innovation and Enterprise: A Commercial Perspective (School of Physical Sciences) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 13, EL.05 There is growing expectation for business acumen in academics. This workshop provides you with insight and skills to work more effectively with industry. The aim is to develop project management skills in the context of industry academia collaborations (IAC). In this workshop we explore a formal project development process from idea inception through to project implementation. You will practice project management tools and techniques and discuss cognitive and behavioural skills needed to implement them. We will discuss current UK industry, government (BIS) and research council expectations of IAC and the existing funding opportunities. The skills learned will support your effective interactions and well-managed projects with industry.
	IOSH Managing Safely (3 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Minsk Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.
13:00	Chemistry: Fundamental Skills: (FS1) Successful Completion of a Research Degree (previously entitled IL1 You and Your PhD: How to Write a Thesis) Finished 13:00 - 14:30 Department of Chemistry, Unilever Lecture Theatre FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS (FS) (FS1) Successful Completion of a Research Degree (previously entitled You and Your PhD: How to Write a Thesis) Time will be devoted to a discussion of how to plan your time effectively on a day to day basis, how to produce a dissertation/thesis (from first year report to MPhil to PhD) and the essential requirements of an experimental section.
13:45	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 13:45 - 14:45 PPD, Meeting Room 2, 1st Floor Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and 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.
14:00	Managing Professional Relationships Finished 14:00 - 17:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 5 There are some key working relationships that require development and management throughout the course of a Ph.D. If this is discussed and understood at the earliest opportunity students can be proactive in managing such relationships, enhance transferable skills and have a better research experience.
14:50	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 14:50 - 15:50 PPD, Meeting Room 2, 1st Floor Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and 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.
15:55	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 15:55 - 16:55 PPD, Meeting Room 2, 1st Floor Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and 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.

Monday 21 March 2016

09:30	Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Level 3 (13 of 20) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room Please register interest here and complete an application form - the dates are to be finally confirmed We are pleased to announce that we are facilitating a day release CIPS Level 3 course from September. The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply is a professional institute and this course would be the first step towards a professional qualification in procurement. Briefing packs and application forms can be found on our website http://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/professional-qualification/cips/cips-level-3
	Stress, Relaxation and Coping Finished 09:30 - 16:00 Hughes Hall, Pavilion Room Do you want to tackle stress? Commonly associated with pressure to work hard, it can also arise from boredom, procrastination, perfectionism, bullying, job insecurity, relationship difficulties and many other situations associated with the home or workplace. This course will help you to understand the causes of stress and identify possible solutions for coping with pressure and managing stress.
	An Introduction to MATLAB for biologists (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course aims to give you an introduction to the basics of Matlab. During the two day course we will use a practical based approach to give you the confidence to start using Matlab in your own work. In particular we will show you how to write your own scripts and functions and how to use pre-written functions. We will also explore the many ways in which help is available to Matlab users. In addition we will cover basic computer programming in Matlab to enable you to write more efficient scripts. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to Book or register Interest by linking here.
18:00	External - Cambridge Enterprise Ltd: Commercialise your research (for postdocs) Finished 18:00 - 20:00 Postdoc Centre@ Mill Lane, Eastwood Room If you’re a postdoc and you’d like to learn more about commercialising your research, Cambridge Enterprise, the commercialisation arm of the University, is holding a free event to explain how it‘s done – whether you want to share your knowledge as a consultant, license intellectual property or start a new company. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and you’ll have the opportunity to network with experts in technology transfer along with like-minded postdocs. Places for this free event are limited. Register here.

Tuesday 22 March 2016

09:15	Finance Division - Taster Session - Helpdesk/Cash Management Finished 09:15 - 12:00 To provide an opportunity for someone from elsewhere in Fin Ops to spend a day in the Accounting Services Team to get an overview and appreciation of the function of the Helpdesk and Cashier.
09:30	iProcurement Part 1: Getting Started in iProcurement (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 12:45 Finance Division, Greenwich House, Ferrara Room (IT Training Room) This course is aimed at all new iProcurement users and provides an introduction to using iProcurement for creating requisitions and purchase orders.
	AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting 2015-16 (20 of 27) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 First Intuition AAT Level 4, Diploma in accounting. This course will be provided by First Intuition at their premises on Hills Road, Please note that these dates are assuming that First Intuition run a bespoke group, if this is not viable then the dates will be different. We will notify applicants if this is the case. In addition to booking a provisonal place here, please complete and return the application form from the briefing pack http://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/training-and-development/professional-qualification/aat/university-programme
	An Introduction to MATLAB for biologists (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course aims to give you an introduction to the basics of Matlab. During the two day course we will use a practical based approach to give you the confidence to start using Matlab in your own work. In particular we will show you how to write your own scripts and functions and how to use pre-written functions. We will also explore the many ways in which help is available to Matlab users. In addition we will cover basic computer programming in Matlab to enable you to write more efficient scripts. Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to Book or register Interest by linking here.
10:00	Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms CANCELLED 10:00 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Are you actively involved in genetic modification risk assessment? This is a practical course designed to help you with this work. As part of the course you will look at the legal background and duties under GM legislation, consider the biological concepts required, and carry out risk assessments for GM projects using the University forms. Questions to be answered by participants when booking a place: Do you/will you work with GM plants? Do you work with GMM's associated with plants? Please note your responses under the 'Special requirements' heading of the booking form.
	Google Analytics: An Introduction Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site Initially there will be a talk and demonstration then there will be an opportunity to try out any techniques you have learned about. To this end, if you are interested in looking at analytics for your own site and you haven't yet obtained a code and installed it on your pages, you will need to do that before the course. If you are interested in interpreting data that is already being collected you won't have to worry about that. Bear in mind that there is a lag in data collection of 24 hours.
	Medicine: Literature Searching for Allied Health Professionals Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Clinical School, Medical Library, Library Training Room One session covering the HDAS databases, targeted at allied health professionals. Learn how to get the best out of your literature searches.
11:00	Springboard: A Women's Development Programme (1 of 4) Finished 11:00 - 17:00 University Centre, Cormack Room Springboard is a personal development programme for all women staff/graduate students. It will give you the opportunity to take stock and consider your personal and professional goals. During the programme you will explore your future in a practical way and learn how to develop your potential. You will undertake realistic self-assessment and set challenging goals. Key areas covered include communication skills, assertiveness, self confidence, improving your work/life balance and developing positive skills and attitude. If you want to progress and develop, then this programme is for you. The programme comprises four days over a three-month period and a workbook to be completed between sessions.
13:15	Public Engagement and Animal Research Finished 13:15 - 16:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 7 This workshop, led by Understanding Animal Research, outlines the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research and provides advice and practical information on how best to talk about the use of animals in your research.
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 all new iProcurement users and provides an introduction to using iProcurement for creating requisitions and purchase orders.
14:00	Writing Your First Year Report (Life Sciences ) Finished 14:00 - 16:30 NA - Mill Lane, Seminar Room A This course is most effective to 1st year researchers who are at least 3-4 months into their PhD. It’s that time of year, the report is looming on the horizon and the reality of writing is here! Aimed at 1st year PhD students this course is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on your end of first year report/CPGS. How do you start? What’s 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.