University Information Services - Staff Learning & Development course timetable
November 2023
Thu 30 |
During the summer the UIS content design team worked with the team in the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre to refresh their website. During this session find out how we reduced, reorganised and rewrote the website to create a new user experience. We’ll tell you about the tricky aspects of the project, the successes and the things we’d do differently next time. And of course we’ll answer your questions on how you can use these approaches too. |
December 2023
Sat 2 |
As part of the UIS Wellbeing initiative, we are very pleased to invite Hisham Ziauddeen a Clinical Senior Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and the University’s Wellbeing and Disability Champion to deliver a talk on 'Optimising Brain Functioning'. He is a consultant psychiatrist working in early intervention in psychosis. He will talk about how we model our minds and how we manage the cost of mental functioning. He will particularly discuss the impact of work and other stress and the phenomenon of burnout. These are complex problems that have got even more complex with COVID-19 and they don’t have simple solutions but there are some ways we can ease them. The 4 March is University Mental Health Day which aims to bring together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year round change to the future of our mental health. Now more than ever it's important to get the nation talking about our mental health. Both staff and students are welcome to join the live event. |
Tue 5 |
TechLink Community: Virtualising IT - Software-defined storage and networking, with Phoenix Software
Finished
Phoenix Software are University partners for Microsoft and also work with a portfolio of other vendors, including in the Security Data Protection fields. Phoenix will provide a brief overview of the areas and vendors they cover. They also are partners for Microsoft and other providers of options for virtualising more of the IT environment, whether locally or in private and public cloud systems. Among the areas of increasing significance is the flexibility of software-defined storage (SDS) and software-defined networking (SDN), both of which are key aspects of working with virtual machines and cloud-based systems - and an overview of these will be included.
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Wed 6 |
A workshop exclusively for UIS colleagues who have been nominated to be buddies to support our new joiners. |
January 2024
Mon 29 |
During this session, you'll practice the skills we use in our content design work that you can use when creating or editing your website. We'll provide sample content for you to re-write, so you only need to attend. You'll have a go in small groups in break-out rooms. Each one will have a content designer on hand to help. Spaces are limited, to ensure that everyone is able to participate in the small-group activity, so please book as soon as possible. |
February 2024
Wed 7 |
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Tue 13 |
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. |
Thu 15 |
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. |
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. |