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Fri 2 Nov 2018

Friday 2 November 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.
09:30	Pressurised Gas and Cryogens Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room This course will cover safe storage and use of cryogens, safe use and stores of compressed gas, and aspects of oxygen depletion with respect to the above.
	Conflict Resolution Finished 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conflict wondering how you got into it and how to get out? This course sets out to identify and examine the causes of conflict and to offer a range of practical techniques for resolving disputes. Skilled negotiation is often crucial and this course introduces a proven approach that is used widely by professional mediators and negotiators. You will have the opportunity to explore and practice key ideas using presentation, self assessment, role play and discussion in a friendly and informal group setting.
	CULP: French Intermediate 1 for Academic Purposes (LAP) (4 of 16) Finished 09:30 - 11:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 Using close reading and translation of academic texts from their particular discipline, this weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading French documents that they have come across or may meet in their research. The course aims to develop strategies for reading longer texts faster through close analysis, grammatical and stylistic commentary, and translation. For example, literary texts with differing editions, stories with two or more translations into English that need to be compared and evaluated, poems of challenging originality or range of allusion. Classes will be conducted in English, but there will be many opportunities to use French and practise reading aloud. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Italian Basic 1 (3 of 15) Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	Postdocs: Writing a Grant Application with Impact Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Postdoc Centre@ Mill Lane, Eastwood Room Do you know how to write a successful research grant application? This course is designed for postdocs with little or no experience of getting their research funded. It will explore the current research environment and impact agenda and help you understand how research is funded. You will also experience the process of reviewing applications and gain valuable and timely knowledge about how to get research funded. Outcomes: Learn tips and strategies to help you to get your current & future projects funded Understand how proposals are assessed by funders Gain experience of reviewing funding applications Gain information about translational research funding and support available to post-docs Feedback: “Both the online resources presented, and the focused training sessions were well structured and passed through the importance of well-structured proposal, and often overlooked issues such as impact.” “[I liked] seeing a grant from another discipline, to realise that a well-written grant (even if not perfect) can be understood also by people external to the field.”
	Python 3: Introduction for Absolute Beginners (2 of 4) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Titan Teaching Room 2, New Museums Site This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This course is aimed at those new to programming and provides an introduction to programming using Python, focussing on scientific programming. This course is probably unsuitable for those with programming experience, even if it is just in shell scripting or Matlab-like programs. By the end of this course, attendees should be able to write simple Python programs and to understand more complex Python programs written by others. As this course is part of the Scientific Computing series, the examples chosen are of most relevance to scientific programming.
	MySQL: Implementing a Relational Database Design (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1 This beginners course equips you with the skills to implement a relational database design entity relationship diagram (ERD) into a MySQL database. Please be prepared for a fast paced course, but the materials provided can be used for consolidation after the course.
10:00	JTC: Speaking Practice for learners of Lithuanian Finished 10:00 - 10:20 John Trim Centre Speaking practice with a Lithuanian native-speaker volunteer.
10:20	JTC: Speaking Practice for learners of Lithuanian Finished 10:20 - 10:40 John Trim Centre Speaking practice with a Lithuanian native-speaker volunteer.
10:30	Orientation Tour Finished 10:30 - 11:15 University Library The UL is unique: a national, legal deposit library with an amazing collection of around 8 million items - over two million of which you can browse on our open shelves. If that sounds a bit daunting, why not come on a brief orientation tour to help you find your way around? We’ll even tell you what we keep in the famous Library tower ... Please note this tour does not cover the University's vast electronic and digital collections: to find out more about using these, please see check for courses on our timetable or ask a member of Library staff for help.
10:40	JTC: Speaking Practice for learners of Lithuanian Finished 10:40 - 11:00 John Trim Centre Speaking practice with a Lithuanian native-speaker volunteer.
11:00	Environmental Sustainability - Webinar Finished 11:00 - 12:00 « Description not available »
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.
12:00	JTC: French Conversation Hours (3 of 6) Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 This conversation hour offers learners with an independent conversational ability (B2 level upwards) a chance to practise speaking French with others in a relaxed and informal group led by a native-speaker facilitator. The content of the sessions is decided by the participants, with members taking turns to propose a topic and source materials (newspaper articles, web-links, videos etc.) to use as a basis for discussion. The groups are ideal for those who wish to retain or improve upon the language skills they already have or for those studying for a language degree who would like another forum for interaction at advanced level. Previous participants from French Advanced CULP are warmly invited to attend the French Conversation Hour. If the course is already 'in progress' please click on 'register your interest' in order to book a place.
13:00	CULP: German Intermediate 1 (3 of 15) Finished 13:00 - 15:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page.
	Engineering UG: Report Writing Finished 13:00 - 14:00 Department of Engineering, Library A CaRS session for undergraduates. If you are in need of some guidance on how to create an Engineering Report, this may be for you. This session will focus on: Identify key characteristics Understand structure Guidance on writing style Using tables and figures effectively Editing with an eye for improvement You do not need to bring anything with you to the class as everything will be supplied.
13:30	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice Finished 13:30 - 14:00 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
14:00	CULP: German Intermediate 1 for Academic Purposes (LAP) - PRIMARILY FOR CLASSICISTS (4 of 16) Finished 14:00 - 15:30 Faculty of Classics, Room 2.03 PLEASE NOTE: This course is PRIMARILY FOR CLASSICISTS. This weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading German documents they need to deal with in their research. Each session will be divided into two parts: The first part will consist of grammar, tasks to develop insight into the reading process, help with dealing with complex sentence structures, academic conventions, abbreviations, etc. The second part will be devoted to the translation of original German texts from different periods and covering a range of topics. Each week you will be asked to attempt a translation into English of a German passage. Students will be encouraged to bring along German texts from their own research to translate. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
14:15	Engineering Div A Fluid Dynamics RDC: Reviewing the Literature Finished 14:15 - 15:45 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 18 This interactive, in-person session aims to help you develop your literature review. Alongside learning how to find academic sources from the online course "Learning to Search" [link], in this session you will find out how to transform your sources into a coherent argument and cover: The key aims of a literature review Critical reading Note taking Reference managers Structuring your review Knowing when you can stop searching
14:30	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice Finished 14:30 - 15:00 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
15:00	CULP: Spanish Basic 1 (3 of 15) POSTPONED 15:00 - 17:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Japanese Basic 2 (3 of 15) CANCELLED 15:00 - 17:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	Finance Division Inductions - Training & Development Finished 15:00 - 16:00 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room The Finance Division values the professionalism and commitment of its members and therefore encourages all staff to develop their skills and knowledge. This short session will outline for you the Division’s policy on training and development, as well as highlighting resources from across the University that you can utilise.
	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Chinese Finished 15:00 - 15:20 John Trim Centre A 20-minute session providing a chance to practice Chinese pronunciation, tones and general conversation.
15:20	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Chinese Finished 15:20 - 15:40 John Trim Centre A 20-minute session providing a chance to practice Chinese pronunciation, tones and general conversation.
15:40	JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Chinese Finished 15:40 - 16:00 John Trim Centre A 20-minute session providing a chance to practice Chinese pronunciation, tones and general conversation.
16:00	English: Cultural Awareness: Living in Britain Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, Teaching Room Cultural Awareness and Living in Britain This is a practical seminar, which will address two key aspects of living in Britain. It will focus on the intercultural understanding needed to study and work successfully within the University environment; it will also focus more widely on aspects of British life and culture, considering any topics that participants would like to discuss, and drawing where possible on their impressions and experiences. Participants are welcome to email any questions or particular areas of interest in advance to Sheila Dodds (smd48). NB. Please read ATTENDANCE section below before signing up for this course.
17:00	CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1 (3 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Japanese Basic 1 (3 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Spanish Basic 1 - SEMI-INTENSIVE (6 of 15) POSTPONED 17:00 - 19:00 Faculty of History, Seminar Room 9 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
18:30	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 2 2018 - BLOCK B (2 of 10) Finished 18:30 - 20:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 18 Language courses for Medics
19:00	CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Elementary 1 (3 of 15) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre webiste.
	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), German Intermediate 1 2018 - BLOCK B (2 of 10) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.
	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Basic 2018 - BLOCK B (2 of 10) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Faculty of History, Seminar Room 9 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.
	JTC: Japanese Elementary Conversation Hours (2 of 6) Finished 19:00 - 20:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 Friendly and informal conversation practice sessions for elementary learners who would like to extend their speaking skills towards conversational Japanese. Learners will have a chance to practice talking about a variety of topics so whether you are learning from a resource or a class, you could use it as a chance to practice talking about a topic you have learned or alternatively, you could take it as an opportunity to branch out and experiment with discussing a new idea or issue that interests you. A native speaker facilitator is there to encourage learners and give you feedback.