University Information Services - Staff Learning & Development course timetable

• A discussion-style session with a brief overview of how IT works in the University of Cambridge, what is expected of an IT professional working within a College, Department or other University Institution, and what resources are available for you.
• Provided for any (relatively) new IT staff (or those who may have missed this).
• The session will also introduce opportunities to network with other University IT professionals, and key contacts for supporting IT staff.

Join us for our monthly 30-minute coffee morning session! It's a safe space for mentees to clarify doubts, share best practices, resources, and receive ongoing support to enhance their mentoring relationships. Grab your coffee or tea, connect with fellow mentees, and let's grow together.

Join us for our monthly 30-minute coffee morning session! It's a safe space for mentors to clarify doubts, share best practices, and resources, and receive ongoing support to enhance their mentoring relationships. Grab your coffee or tea, connect with fellow mentors, and let's grow together.

During this session, find out about accessibility best practices for content on social media.

Content on all the University's channels needs to be accessible, whether it's on a website, social media or paper.

Our speaker this month, SJ Ng, is part of the team that manages the University's central social media accounts. She'll talk about best practices to follow so that your content is accessible to as wide an audience as possible. The formats covered will include images, videos and audio.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

• An invitation to try out an AI LLM (Large Language Model) proof-of-concept search system
• UIS worked with an AI company to apply Retrieval-Augmented Generation to the University web presence
• A limited pilot (public UIS, UAS pages) has made interesting discoveries about University material
• We aim to broaden the pilot to departmental and collegiate public web pages
• We will be seeking volunteer institutions to permit access to their public sites
• We will be opening the POC (proof-of-concept) to additional testing

In preparation for the launch of the refreshed UIS Staff Review and Development (SRD) process, a series of drop-in sessions have been scheduled to allow reviewers and reviewees to ask questions. The sessions are entirely optional and will be held both in-person and via MS Teams.

Please book onto your preferred session and join anytime to ask your question(s). We will make a note of all questions and answers and add these to our SRD guidance document.

In advance of attending, we encourage you to review the guidance and materials available on the UIS intranet.

Further sessions will be scheduled if there is a lot of interest from colleagues.

• This is the Live Online version of the | In Person Face to Face drop in session.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

In preparation for the launch of the refreshed UIS Staff Review and Development (SRD) process, a series of drop-in sessions have been scheduled to allow reviewers and reviewees to ask questions. The sessions are entirely optional and will be held both in-person and via MS Teams.

Please book onto your preferred session and join anytime to ask your question(s). We will make a note of all questions and answers and add these to our SRD guidance document.

In advance of attending, we encourage you to review the guidance and materials available on the UIS intranet.

Further sessions will be scheduled if there is a lot of interest from colleagues.

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the | Live Online Microsoft Teams - Getting Started course.

In preparation for the launch of the refreshed UIS Staff Review and Development (SRD) process, a series of drop-in sessions have been scheduled to allow reviewers and reviewees to ask questions. The sessions are entirely optional and will be held both in-person and via MS Teams.

Please book onto your preferred session and join anytime to ask your question(s). We will make a note of all questions and answers and add these to our SRD guidance document.

In advance of attending, we encourage you to review the guidance and materials available on the UIS intranet.

Further sessions will be scheduled if there is a lot of interest from colleagues.

• This is the Live Online version of the | In Person Face to Face drop in session.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

In preparation for the launch of the refreshed UIS Staff Review and Development (SRD) process, a series of drop-in sessions have been scheduled to allow reviewers and reviewees to ask questions. The sessions are entirely optional and will be held both in-person and via MS Teams.

Please book onto your preferred session and join anytime to ask your question(s). We will make a note of all questions and answers and add these to our SRD guidance document.

In advance of attending, we encourage you to review the guidance and materials available on the UIS intranet.

Further sessions will be scheduled if there is a lot of interest from colleagues.

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the | Live Online Microsoft Teams - Getting Started course.

UIS is offering everyone the chance to join a virtual speed mentoring event. This dynamic learning and networking activity will provide the opportunity to speak to some of UIS’ senior leaders and managers from diverse disciplines.

UIS mentors involved with the event:

• Ian Leslie - Director
• Chris Russell – Chief Operating Officer
• Gabby Ahmadi Assalemi – Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
• David Marshall – User Research & Data Science Team Lead
• Annie Horner – Sr. Delivery Manager
• Simon Redhead - Systems Development manager

Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners.

This training programme will:

• get your site ready to move to the new Drupal content management system
• help you improve your web content
• embed content standards and introduce consistency
• reduce website maintenance for your team or department
• provide a better user experience

By signing up for the programme, you get access to:

• 6 live, online sessions where we'll explain the tasks to do, give examples, and answer questions
• personalised information and data for your website
• templates and step-by-step instructions
• support from content designers and peers
• a dedicated Teams channel and drop-in sessions as you work through the tasks

Sign up

Sign up for this cohort has now closed. You can follow the course with recordings of sessions, which will be available on the Content Community SharePoint site.

If you would like to receive notification about the next time we run the course, email contentdesign@uis.cam.ac.uk.

This online workshop is tailored for line managers and aspiring managers, to empower them to unlock their full potential and enhance both individual and team performance. Through participation, you'll elevate team dynamics, nurture individual growth, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will be introduced to the techniques of coaching and focus on the development of a range of skills that may be used to coach others effectively.

This course is highly interactive and will include the opportunity to practice your coaching skills in a safe space.

Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners.

This training programme will:

• get your site ready to move to the new Drupal content management system
• help you improve your web content
• embed content standards and introduce consistency
• reduce website maintenance for your team or department
• provide a better user experience

By signing up for the programme, you get access to:

• 6 live, online sessions where we'll explain the tasks to do, give examples, and answer questions
• personalised information and data for your website
• templates and step-by-step instructions
• support from content designers and peers
• a dedicated Teams channel and drop-in sessions as you work through the tasks

Sign up

Sign up for this cohort has now closed. You can follow the course with recordings of sessions, which will be available on the Content Community SharePoint site.

If you would like to receive notification about the next time we run the course, email contentdesign@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners.

This training programme will:

• get your site ready to move to the new Drupal content management system
• help you improve your web content
• embed content standards and introduce consistency
• reduce website maintenance for your team or department
• provide a better user experience

By signing up for the programme, you get access to:

• 6 live, online sessions where we'll explain the tasks to do, give examples, and answer questions
• personalised information and data for your website
• templates and step-by-step instructions
• support from content designers and peers
• a dedicated Teams channel and drop-in sessions as you work through the tasks

Sign up

Sign up for this cohort has now closed. You can follow the course with recordings of sessions, which will be available on the Content Community SharePoint site.

If you would like to receive notification about the next time we run the course, email contentdesign@uis.cam.ac.uk.

• A discussion-style session with a brief overview of how IT works in the University of Cambridge, what is expected of an IT professional working within a College, Department or other University Institution, and what resources are available for you.
• Provided for any (relatively) new IT staff (or those who may have missed this).
• The session will also introduce opportunities to network with other University IT professionals, and key contacts for supporting IT staff.

Phoenix Software are University partners for VMware, as well as Microsoft and other systems and licensing.

Since Broadcom took over VMware, there have been many reports and experiences of changes to required modules, available options, and resulting pricing - with a renewed demand to find ways to update and optimise solutions and spend.

Phoenix will provide a brief overview of the new VMware landscape and licensing options, drawing on some local experiences, along with their VMware specialists.

Agenda (TBC)

• 14:15 – VMware Changes - Overview
• 14:30 – Options & Licensing - Updates
• 14:50 – Q&A
• 15:00 – Close

Getech are bringing their partners from Lenovo and Lego Education for a hybrid event:

• Getech as Lego Education partners sharing some of their smart learning tech (e.g. IoT)
• Lenovo showcasing some of their XR (AR/VR) & AI tech - e.g. ThinkReality smart glasses
• this is a hybrid event - online for those who cannot attend - in-person with hands-on with the Lenovo & Lego tech
• the venue is kindly provided by our colleagues in the Judge Business School

Agenda (draft)

• 14:15 – Vendor/Solutions Overview
• 14:30 – Lego Education tech
• 15:00 – Q&A
• 15:10 – Lenovo AI developments (practical, IoT, edge), with XR (AR/VR) tech for hands on use
• 15:40 – Q&A
• 16:00 – Hands-on with the tech

Hope you will join us!

Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners.

This training programme will:

• get your site ready to move to the new Drupal content management system
• help you improve your web content
• embed content standards and introduce consistency
• reduce website maintenance for your team or department
• provide a better user experience

By signing up for the programme, you get access to:

• 6 live, online sessions where we'll explain the tasks to do, give examples, and answer questions
• personalised information and data for your website
• templates and step-by-step instructions
• support from content designers and peers
• a dedicated Teams channel and drop-in sessions as you work through the tasks

Sign up

Sign up for this cohort has now closed. You can follow the course with recordings of sessions, which will be available on the Content Community SharePoint site.

If you would like to receive notification about the next time we run the course, email contentdesign@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners.

This training programme will:

• get your site ready to move to the new Drupal content management system
• help you improve your web content
• embed content standards and introduce consistency
• reduce website maintenance for your team or department
• provide a better user experience

By signing up for the programme, you get access to:

• 6 live, online sessions where we'll explain the tasks to do, give examples, and answer questions
• personalised information and data for your website
• templates and step-by-step instructions
• support from content designers and peers
• a dedicated Teams channel and drop-in sessions as you work through the tasks

Sign up

Sign up for this cohort has now closed. You can follow the course with recordings of sessions, which will be available on the Content Community SharePoint site.

If you would like to receive notification about the next time we run the course, email contentdesign@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners.

This training programme will:

• get your site ready to move to the new Drupal content management system
• help you improve your web content
• embed content standards and introduce consistency
• reduce website maintenance for your team or department
• provide a better user experience

By signing up for the programme, you get access to:

• 6 live, online sessions where we'll explain the tasks to do, give examples, and answer questions
• personalised information and data for your website
• templates and step-by-step instructions
• support from content designers and peers
• a dedicated Teams channel and drop-in sessions as you work through the tasks

Sign up

Sign up for this cohort has now closed. You can follow the course with recordings of sessions, which will be available on the Content Community SharePoint site.

If you would like to receive notification about the next time we run the course, email contentdesign@uis.cam.ac.uk.

UIS facilitates a mentoring scheme exclusively for the University's IT community and UIS' internal staff.

Mentoring can be a handy tool in supporting colleagues to develop their professional lives and careers, in both roles as a mentor and mentee.

This is a welcome event (Unit 3) and part of the UIS' Mentoring learning journey, for all mentees and mentors enrolled in the 2024-25 programme. This interactive workshop is designed to give an overview and introduction to mentoring, practice some essential skills needed for mentors and mentees, mistakes to avoid, and become familiar with some simple models and tools to support the mentoring partnership and maximise its value and impact.

UIS is offering everyone the chance to join a virtual speed mentoring event. This dynamic learning and networking activity will provide the opportunity to speak to some of UIS’ senior leaders and managers from diverse disciplines.

UIS mentors involved with the event:

• Chris Russell - Interim Director
• Holly Cox – Sr. Product Manager
• Gabby Ahmadi Assalemi – CISO (Technology Operations)& Interim COO for Security and Technology Operations
• Kate Livingstone – Head of Digital Transformation
• Simon Clarke – Head of Infrastructure Programme
• Brent Stewart - Engineer Manager

• A discussion-style session with a brief overview of how IT works in the University of Cambridge, what is expected of an IT professional working within a College, Department or other University Institution, and what resources are available for you.
• Provided for any (relatively) new IT staff (or those who may have missed this).
• The session will also introduce opportunities to network with other University IT professionals, and key contacts for supporting IT staff.