Researcher Development Programme (RDP) course timetable
Friday 4 March 2016
10:00 |
It presents a framework for understanding how you operate, how others operate, and how you can use that understanding to get more from yourself and the relationships you have with others. This workshop is led by a qualified MBTI practitioner and will involve taking the MBTI questionnaire, and self-assessment with group exercises so that participants:
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Tuesday 8 March 2016
10:00 |
Making the Most of Meetings
Finished
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Wednesday 9 March 2016
09:30 |
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10:00 |
Promoting Yourself and Your Ideas
Finished
You are in Cambridge because you have something to offer. This workshop helps you to make the most of the opportunities presented to you. It focuses on face to face interactions, it is not a course on using social media. The skills taught are selling and marketing abilities. This quick moving workshop is delivered in a participative style with individual and group exercises to reveal key points. Topics covered include:
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12:30 |
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Friday 11 March 2016
09:30 |
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Monday 14 March 2016
09:00 |
The Art of Negotiation and Influence
Finished
At the end of the session participants will:
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Tuesday 15 March 2016
10:00 |
By learning how to review research manuscripts for journals you will:
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14:00 |
The peer-review system helps to ensure the quality of published research. Journal editors are therefore reliant on experts who can deliver independant reviews in a timely fashion. The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every researcher. But how long should you spend reviewing a manuscript? What should you write in your review? Find out with the results from a survey of 60 editors of AHSS journals. By learning how to review research manuscripts for journals you will:
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Whatever you plan to do next, you need to be totally clear why you’re making that choice. You need to able to 'sell' your unique story, and translate the value of your life experience so far, to your future employer. This workshop will give you the energy and tools to help you do that. This practical and reflective workshop, designed for PhD students and post docs, will be led by Alastair Creamer, career coach and is co-founder of 'Eyes Wide Opened', which helps people create and maintain fulfilling working lives. He has been described in industry as 'a catalyst for change' and promises to change the way you think with his creative approach to preparing yourself for a career that suits you. |
Thursday 17 March 2016
09:30 |
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Tuesday 22 March 2016
14:00 |
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. |
Wednesday 23 March 2016
13:30 |
Why this course might make a difference: 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 to teaching at Cambridge. 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. A blended workshop incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to ask questions from 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 12 years of teaching experience in Cambridge and was an undergraduate here as well. He is now a College Teaching Associate at St John's, a tutor on the Teaching Associates Programme and offers supervision coaching for Life Sciences supervisors. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact him before the course on Ben.Murton@admin.cam.ac.uk |
Thursday 24 March 2016
10:00 |
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. |
Wednesday 30 March 2016
09:30 |
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Wednesday 6 April 2016
10:00 |
Getting the Most out of Conferences
Finished
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Monday 11 April 2016
09:00 |
GRADschool
Finished
GRADschool is an intensive 3 day course that can change the course of your life! GRADschool bookings are made by completing the application form. The deadline for applications is 10am on 14th March 2016 For details about this activity and links to the application for please read all the information at http://www.ppd.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-research-students/gradschool-research-students |
Tuesday 12 April 2016
09:00 |
GRADschool
Finished
GRADschool is an intensive 3 day course that can change the course of your life! GRADschool bookings are made by completing the application form. The deadline for applications is 10am on 14th March 2016 For details about this activity and links to the application for please read all the information at http://www.ppd.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-research-students/gradschool-research-students |
Wednesday 13 April 2016
09:00 |
GRADschool
Finished
GRADschool is an intensive 3 day course that can change the course of your life! GRADschool bookings are made by completing the application form. The deadline for applications is 10am on 14th March 2016 For details about this activity and links to the application for please read all the information at http://www.ppd.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-research-students/gradschool-research-students |
Tuesday 3 May 2016
10:00 |
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Wednesday 4 May 2016
09:00 |
Oral Presentation Skills Workshop
Finished
This course is designed for those who would like to build their confidence and competence by learning the key ingredients of preparing and delivering effective oral presentations, with opportunities to practise what has been preached. During this interactive session, participants will learn about the theories behind effective preparation and presentation. Participants will then prepare and deliver a short presentation. There will be an opportunity to reflect on strengths and “what could be improved” and also to receive immediate feedback from the audience. The speeches will be recorded, and excerpts replayed toward the end of the workshop. |
Thursday 5 May 2016
09:00 |
Oral Presentation Skills Workshop
Finished
This course is designed for those who would like to build their confidence and competence by learning the key ingredients of preparing and delivering effective oral presentations, with opportunities to practise what has been preached. During this interactive session, participants will learn about the theories behind effective preparation and presentation. Participants will then prepare and deliver a short presentation. There will be an opportunity to reflect on strengths and “what could be improved” and also to receive immediate feedback from the audience. The speeches will be recorded, and excerpts replayed toward the end of the workshop. |
Friday 6 May 2016
10:00 |
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11:00 |
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11:30 |
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12:00 |
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12:30 |
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14:00 |
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14:30 |
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