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Thu 4 Oct 2018 – Fri 5 Oct 2018

Thursday 4 October 2018

09:00	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 Lean in HE (Equivalent to Yellow Belt Level) Finished 09:30 - 16:30 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Huntingdon Room The course is designed to give participants an overview of Lean six sigma thinking as applied within Higher Education, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to improve business processes.
	Falcon: An Introduction for Content and Site Managers (Part 1 and Part 2) (1 of 2) POSTPONED 09:30 - 13:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site This course will cover the use of Falcon Content Management Service by content and site managers.
10:00	Practical introduction to MATLAB Programming (1 of 4) Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Kenneth Craik Room - Craik Marshall Building This module is shared with Psychology. Students from the Department of Psychology MUST book places on this course via the Department; any bookings made by Psychology students via the SSRMC portal will be cancelled. The course focuses on practical hands-on variable handling and programming implementation using rather than on theory. This course is intended for those who have never programmed before, including those who only call/run Matlab scripts but are not familiar with how code works and how matrices are handled in Matlab. (Note that calling a couple of scripts is not 'real' programming.) MATLAB (C) is a powerful scientific programming environment optimal for data analysis and engineering solutions. More information on the programme and its uses can be found here: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html More information on the course can be found, here: http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/grads/grads/pg-prog/programming#section-0
	LaTeX: Introduction to Text Processing (1 of 2) CANCELLED 10:00 - 13:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 2, New Museums Site LaTeX is a powerful document description language built on top of TeX. It is available on Unix, Windows and Macintoshes. It can be used for the presentation of plain text (including accented characters and letters outside the English alphabet), the typesetting of mathematics, the generation of tables, and producing simple diagrams. It is particularly suited for the writing of theses, papers and technical documents.
10:30	An introduction to IDiscover (the University Library catalogue) for new Postgraduate students and Academics Finished 10:30 - 11:00 Faculty of Divinity, Room 7 This session provides an introduction to the use of IDiscover (the University Library catalogue), for new Postgraduate students and Academic staff, demonstrating the main functions of the catalogue and showing how to make the most effective use of its capabilities for locating books and journals in print and electronic form.
11:00	An introduction to e-resources for Graduate students and new academics staff in Theology, Religious Studies and the Philosophy of Religion Finished 11:00 - 11:30 Faculty of Divinity, Room 7 This session provides an overview of the extensive e-resources relevant to Theology, Religious Studies and the Philosophy of Religion, including e-books, e-journals, databases and electronic legal deposit materials (journal articles and monographs).
13:45	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 13:45 - 14:45 CCTL, Revans 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	Practical introduction to MATLAB Programming (2 of 4) Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Kenneth Craik Room - Craik Marshall Building This module is shared with Psychology. Students from the Department of Psychology MUST book places on this course via the Department; any bookings made by Psychology students via the SSRMC portal will be cancelled. The course focuses on practical hands-on variable handling and programming implementation using rather than on theory. This course is intended for those who have never programmed before, including those who only call/run Matlab scripts but are not familiar with how code works and how matrices are handled in Matlab. (Note that calling a couple of scripts is not 'real' programming.) MATLAB (C) is a powerful scientific programming environment optimal for data analysis and engineering solutions. More information on the programme and its uses can be found here: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html More information on the course can be found, here: http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/grads/grads/pg-prog/programming#section-0
	LaTeX: Introduction to Text Processing (2 of 2) CANCELLED 14:00 - 17:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 2, New Museums Site LaTeX is a powerful document description language built on top of TeX. It is available on Unix, Windows and Macintoshes. It can be used for the presentation of plain text (including accented characters and letters outside the English alphabet), the typesetting of mathematics, the generation of tables, and producing simple diagrams. It is particularly suited for the writing of theses, papers and technical documents.
	Falcon: An Introduction for Content and Site Managers (Part 1 and Part 2) (2 of 2) POSTPONED 14:00 - 17:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site This course will cover the use of Falcon Content Management Service by content and site managers.
14:50	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 14:50 - 15:50 CCTL, Revans 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, Revans 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.
16:30	Orientation Tour Finished 16:30 - 17:15 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.
17:00	Law: Squire Law Library Introductory Tour for LLM Students Finished 17:00 - 18:00 Faculty of Law Welcome to the Squire Law Library! This introductory tour is led by the Librarian, David Wills, and LLM Collection Supervisor, Lizz Edwards-Waller. The tour will include a look at the dedicated LLM print collection, information about borrowing, copying and scanning material, and an overview of the library catalogue, web pages and legal databases.
18:30	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), Spanish Basic 2018 - BLOCK A (4 of 10) Finished 18:30 - 20:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 10 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.
	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 1 2018 - BLOCK A (4 of 10) Finished 18:30 - 20:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 17 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.

Friday 5 October 2018

09:00	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.
09:15	Communication Skills Introduction: "Are you receiving me?" Finished 09:15 - 15:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room Increase your confidence and skills in one-to-one communication with this highly participative course. Effective communication starts in your head and it isn’t just about the words you say. Your tone of voice, facial expression and body language all communicate a message. This course will help you get your message across more clearly. You will also have the opportunity to practise communication skills on a one-to-one basis.
10:00	Practical introduction to MATLAB Programming (3 of 4) Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Kenneth Craik Room - Craik Marshall Building This module is shared with Psychology. Students from the Department of Psychology MUST book places on this course via the Department; any bookings made by Psychology students via the SSRMC portal will be cancelled. The course focuses on practical hands-on variable handling and programming implementation using rather than on theory. This course is intended for those who have never programmed before, including those who only call/run Matlab scripts but are not familiar with how code works and how matrices are handled in Matlab. (Note that calling a couple of scripts is not 'real' programming.) MATLAB (C) is a powerful scientific programming environment optimal for data analysis and engineering solutions. More information on the programme and its uses can be found here: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html More information on the course can be found, here: http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/grads/grads/pg-prog/programming#section-0
	Law: Squire Law Library Introductory Tour for LLM Students Finished 10:00 - 11:00 Faculty of Law Welcome to the Squire Law Library! This introductory tour is led by the Librarian, David Wills, and LLM Collection Supervisor, Lizz Edwards-Waller. The tour will include a look at the dedicated LLM print collection, information about borrowing, copying and scanning material, and an overview of the library catalogue, web pages and legal databases.
	Amicus - For new starters Finished 10:00 - 11:45 Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations, Training Room Suite 2 This course covers the foundation knowledge required to get you started using Amicus. The following topics are covered in the course: An overview of Amicus and it's uses How to log in and navigate Viewing contact and prospect records How to update biographical details Writing letters and emails Managing contact preferences How to run reports
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.
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.
	Divinity Faculty: UL Orientation (session in Divinity Faculty building) plus Tour of the UL with focus on Theology, Religious Studies and the Philosophy of Religion Finished 11:30 - 13:00 Faculty of Divinity, Room 2 We start with an orientation session at the Divinity Faculty (ca. 45 minutes), followed by a tour of the University Library (ca. 30 minutes) for Divinity Faculty members, led by members of the Divinity Faculty Library staff.
13:45	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 13:45 - 14:45 CCTL, Revans 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	Physics Health & Safety: Introduction to Laser Safety - for Users of Class 3B and Class 4 Lasers Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Department of Physics, Kapitza Building, Seminar Room K16 This is an introductory course which is required for users and supervisors of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, before they receive hands-on training for use of specific lasers, and for registering as an "Authorized Laser User" in accordance with University of Cambridge and Department of Physics policy and procedure.
14:15	An introduction to electronic resources for Undergraduates studying Theology Finished 14:15 - 14:45 Faculty of Divinity, Room 7 This session provides an overview of the extensive electronic resources available to Divinity Undergraduates, including e-books, e-journals, databases and the use of Moodle.
14:50	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 14:50 - 15:50 CCTL, Revans 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.
15:30	Practical introduction to MATLAB Programming (4 of 4) Finished 15:30 - 17:30 Kenneth Craik Room - Craik Marshall Building This module is shared with Psychology. Students from the Department of Psychology MUST book places on this course via the Department; any bookings made by Psychology students via the SSRMC portal will be cancelled. The course focuses on practical hands-on variable handling and programming implementation using rather than on theory. This course is intended for those who have never programmed before, including those who only call/run Matlab scripts but are not familiar with how code works and how matrices are handled in Matlab. (Note that calling a couple of scripts is not 'real' programming.) MATLAB (C) is a powerful scientific programming environment optimal for data analysis and engineering solutions. More information on the programme and its uses can be found here: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html More information on the course can be found, here: http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/grads/grads/pg-prog/programming#section-0
15:55	Voice and Presentation (One-to-One) Finished 15:55 - 16:55 CCTL, Revans 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.
17:00	Law: Squire Law Library Introductory Tour for LLM Students Finished 17:00 - 18:00 Faculty of Law Welcome to the Squire Law Library! This introductory tour is led by the Librarian, David Wills, and LLM Collection Supervisor, Lizz Edwards-Waller. The tour will include a look at the dedicated LLM print collection, information about borrowing, copying and scanning material, and an overview of the library catalogue, web pages and legal databases.
19:00	CULP: Languages for Medics (SSC), French Intermediate 2 2018 - BLOCK A (4 of 10) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Clinical School, Seminar Room 18 Language courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine.