University Information Services - Staff Learning & Development course timetable
February 2024
Thu 29 |
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. |
March 2024
Wed 6 |
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Wed 13 |
UIS Staff Review & Development (SRD): 2024 Launch (Drop-in session) (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
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.
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. |
Fri 15 |
UIS Staff Review & Development (SRD): 2024 Launch (Drop-in session) (In Person Face To Face)
Finished
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.
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Mon 18 |
UIS Staff Review & Development (SRD): 2024 Launch (Drop-in session) (Live Online using MS Teams)
Finished
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.
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. |
Thu 21 |
This session took place on 21 March. Attendees heard about our new training programme for Content Editors - Optimise your content. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you’ll get access to:
Find out more and view the session recording on the Content Community SharePoint site. |
UIS Staff Review & Development (SRD): 2024 Launch (Drop-in session) (In Person Face To Face)
Finished
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.
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Tue 26 |
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:
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April 2024
Thu 18 |
Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you get access to:
Sign upSign 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. |
Wed 24 |
Coaching approach for line managers
Finished
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. |
May 2024
Thu 16 |
Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you get access to:
Sign upSign 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. |
June 2024
Thu 13 |
Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you get access to:
Sign upSign 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. |
Tue 18 |
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July 2024
Tue 2 |
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)
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Tue 9 |
TechLink Community: Lego Education (inc. AI/ML/IoT options) & Lenovo XR (AR/VR) tech, with Getech
Finished
Getech are bringing their partners from Lenovo and Lego Education for a hybrid event:
Agenda (draft)
Hope you will join us! |
Thu 11 |
Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you get access to:
Sign upSign 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. |
August 2024
Thu 8 |
Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you get access to:
Sign upSign 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. |
September 2024
Thu 5 |
Join the Optimise your content training programme for website editors and owners. This training programme will:
By signing up for the programme, you get access to:
Sign upSign 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. |
Thu 26 |
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. |
October 2024
Thu 10 |
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:
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Fri 18 |
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November 2024
Thu 14 |
Join us on World Usability Day to find out about user-centred design and usability. Usability contributes to good user experience. Both design and content help make webpages and online services more usable. When people can use a page or service successfully, they need less help from support staff. You’ll see examples from real Cambridge projects and be able to ask questions. |
Wed 27 |
Oxford AI and ML Competency Centre is developing a range of initiatives and supporting various AI-related projects across the University. Our Oxford colleagues would like to discuss potential collaboration with Cambridge colleagues, to share their work and better understand our interest in AI, explore how we are working with AI, and discuss our future plans - potentially working together. The Oxford Centre aims to focus on multiple fronts, including administration, research, and education. For our meeting and collaboration, we will concentrate on how AI can support administrative tasks and operational processes within the University, as there is significant demand in this area. This initial 45-minute meeting will include a 15-minute presentation from Oxford, a 10-minute overview of Cambridge initiatives, and the remaining time for questions and open discussion. The goal is to identify common interests so that next year we can organize a larger, face-to-face meeting with other staff, to further develop our shared objectives. Hope you will join us! |