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Tue 25 Jun 2019

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Tuesday 25 June 2019

08:45
Dr Bike - Sidgewick Site - Non UTBS Bookings new Finished 08:45 - 12:45 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 142

Bookings directly via Dr Bike website Organised by Sara Aziz - Energy Team

09:00
Systemslink Training new Finished 09:00 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Granada Room
  • Systemslink is a database used to record utility use in departmental buildings, this system is not available for buildings operated by the NHS.
  • Departments can use Systemslink to track energy savings.
  • This training will provide an overview of the system and an introduction on how to use it.
09:30
Leadership Advanced: The Dynamics of Leadership and Engaging Others (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room


This two part interactive workshop offers those with some experience of leading and managing others the opportunity to extend their knowledge in relation to leadership and engagement of others. It will provide time to reflect on leadership values, beliefs, attitudes and style and the impact this has on leadership performance. The workshop will also explore how to motivate and engage others to achieve their full potential.

CULP: Italian Basic 1 charged (7 of 15) Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

Image Analysis for Biologists (2 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 17:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building

This course will focus on computational methods for analysing cellular images and extracting quantitative data from them. The aim of this course is to familiarise the participants with computational image analysis methodologies, and to provide hands-on training in running quantitative analysis pipelines.

On day 1 we will introduce principles of image processing and analysis, giving an overview of commonly used algorithms through a series of talks and practicals based on Fiji, an extensible open source software package.

On day 2, we will cover time series processing and cell tracking using TrackMate and advanced image segmentation using Ilastik. Additionally, in the afternoon we will run a study design and data clinic (sign up will be required) for participants that wish to discuss their experiments.

On day 3, we will describe the open Icy platform developed at the Institut Pasteur. Icy is a next-generation, user-friendly software offering powerful acquisition, visualisation, annotation and analysis algorithms for 5D bioimaging data, together with unique automation/scripting capabilities (notably via its graphical programming interface) and tight integration with existing software (e.g. ImageJ, Matlab, Micro-Manager).

The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access available to this level.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book or register your interest by linking here.

Film-making for Beginners (Level 2) new (3 of 6) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 2, New Museums Site

Learn to think visually and to communicate using sound and film. Participants will be introduced to the language of film, shot types, camera movements, framing, basic rules of camera use, how to tell a story, and editing. Some prior knowledge of filming is required. Please see the CDH website for more details (www.cdh.cam.ac.uk).

CUL: Book a Buddy! new Finished 09:30 - 09:50 Cambridge University Library: Entrance Hall
  • Nervous or intimidated about visiting the UL for the first time?
  • Don’t know where to begin with a Literature search?
  • Can never find the books you need on the open shelves?

Book a buddy!

Book this 20 minute slot and we’ll match you with a member of library staff who can show you what you need to know, whether it’s searching the catalogue, using Electronic Legal Deposit, finding open shelf books or something else entirely.

Sign up today! We’ll contact you to find out exactly what you need to know and then we’ll arrange your perfect match with an experienced member of the Reader Services team!

This a trial service running throughout the summer vacation. We will appreciate any feedback that you provide.

10:00
Scientific posters; the good, the bad and the ugly (Sciences and Technology) Finished 10:00 - 12:30 Student Services Centre, Meeting Room CG09

A good poster’s worth 1000 words… but a bad poster’s just a bit of messy paper. When it’s time for you to present your scientific poster how are you going to make the most of the opportunity? We’ll think about why we use posters to present our research, what makes the difference between a good and bad poster and some useful tips to help you present your data in style.

Please note, this is an introductory course to help you start preparing for your first poster sessions...

Save Time and Increase Your Productivity with Dragon NaturallySpeaking CANCELLED 10:00 - 13:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1

Countless busy professionals are now turning to speech recognition to speed up creating documents and streamlining their workflow.

This course will focus on how to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking for education to improve accuracy and will show you how to customise the software for your writing style.

The aim of this course is to teach you how to achieve 99% accuracy with Dragon NaturallySpeaking so that you spend less time correcting mis-recognitions and more time dictating text at speeds of up to 140 words per minute!

With Dragon you are only limited to the speed you can think - come and learn how get Dragon working for you!

See success stories of how Dragon is being used by education.

Race Awareness new Finished 10:00 - 12:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 5

This will be an interactive workshop for those who would like to increase their understanding of race and racism.

The aim of the session is not only to enhance participants’ confidence in speaking about race but also to provide them with tools to reflect on their role in the circulation of racism, and to build their capacity to challenge racism.

12:00
CULP: German Intermediate 1 charged (7 of 15) CANCELLED 12:00 - 14:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At intermediate 1 level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.

Great St Mary's Church Tour new Finished 12:00 - 12:30 Great St. Mary's Church

A guided tour around the University Church featuring its remarkable heritage and the significant role it has played in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years.

This can be followed by a chance to climb the tower to see the wonderful panoramic views of Cambridge.  Weather permitting .... The tower climb is 123 spiral stairs in each direction; you need a strong heart on the way up and strong knees on the way down! Not recommended if you're claustrophobic. Level access to the ground floor for wheelchair users and accessible WC.

Please note: There is a charge of £5.00 to climb the Tower. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop

Super Sleep new Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Hickson room

In this 1 hour session led by Sam Thorogood from Tiny Pause learn:

  • How sleep affects our body and mind
  • The three main causes behind poor sleep - summary of sleep studies- which one affects you?
  • One attention training (mindfulness) technique specially designed to helps us unwind and prepare for deeper sleep
  • Eight MED (Minimum Effective Dose) techniques proven to help you improve sleep a little (maybe a lot)
A Beautiful Mind new Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Department of Physics, Maxwell Centre, JJ Thomson Seminar Room (Floor 2)

‘The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.’ John Milton

Aspects of the mind and subconscious mind will be explored; its emotions, personalities, thoughts and attitudes. Attempts will be made to take practical steps to make our inner lives more rich and the mind more noble.

Virtual RPM (Spin Class) new Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Clinical School, Frank Lee Centre

Virtual RPM Frank Lee Centre

Virtual RPM is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity. It's fun, low impact and you can burn up to 675 calories a session. With great music pumping and the group spinning as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding.

Menopause in the Workplace new Finished 12:00 - 13:30 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1

This menopause awareness training session, run by Deborah Garlick from Henpicked, aims to be educational and engaging, helping employees - female and male - to understand:

  • What menopause is, how to recognise the symptoms and how they may be affected by it.
  • The options available to manage their symptoms and long-term health.
  • What support is available and how to access it, both at work and outside work.

There will be time for discussion and questions throughout and after the session.

12:30
Japanese: Beginner Intensive (4 of 9) Finished 12:30 - 14:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 2

Introductory course to Japanese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation.

13:00
CULP: French Intermediate 2 charged (7 of 15) Finished 13:00 - 15:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course.

Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

CULP: Russian Basic 1 charged (7 of 15) CANCELLED 13:00 - 15:00 Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages, Room 219

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.

Spanish: Beginner Intensive (5 of 9) Finished 13:00 - 15:00 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 3B

Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation.

13:30
Homerton College’s Gardens and Grounds Tour new Finished 13:30 - 14:30 Homerton College

Join a tour of Homerton College’s gardens and grounds.

25 acres including a lime walk, an orchard, small courtyard gardens, mixed herbaceous & rose borders, lawns and mature trees.

Meeting point : Porter’s Lodge, Homerton College, Hills Road, CB2 8PH

Dr Bike - Greenwich House - Non UTBS Bookings new Finished 13:30 - 17:30 Greenwich House, grounds

Bookings directly via Dr Bike website Organised by Sara Aziz - Energy Team

14:00
Human Factors in Innovation and Enterprise (2 of 7) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room

Whether you are considering collaborating on dynamic projects with small business; want to work better with an industrial partner or you are considering commercialising your research, this programme will develop the people management skills and self-awareness that help you to manage the Human Factor challenges.

Workshop content includes:

  • Build a successful organisational culture
  • How to be productive and manage workload
  • Develop business analysis and influencing skills
  • Understand professional interpersonal relations
  • Improve your resilience when managing change
  • Manage stress and make good decisions
Film-making for Beginners (Level 2) new (4 of 6) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Phoenix Teaching Room 2, New Museums Site

Learn to think visually and to communicate using sound and film. Participants will be introduced to the language of film, shot types, camera movements, framing, basic rules of camera use, how to tell a story, and editing. Some prior knowledge of filming is required. Please see the CDH website for more details (www.cdh.cam.ac.uk).

Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part II new CANCELLED 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room

This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it.

Staff will take part in some fun activities to learn more about other departments within the Cambridge University Libraries, have a presentation from a member of the Leadership Team about the wider workings of the University and have time to check their HR24 Induction Checklists and meet other new starters. Designed to be more informal, this workshop is a great opportunity to meet other staff, make contacts and ask any questions that you may have come across in your first month of employment.

Maths: Mathematics and Science Writing Sesson 2: Editing Workshop new CANCELLED 14:00 - 16:00 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 5, AL.02

This session will aim to develop a finished piece of writing, focussing on editing and finessing a piece participants have already drafted (for those also attending the writing workshop, this can build on the piece you worked on in the writing workshop). The workshop will involve practical exercises that can be used to improve a piece of writing. The workshop will include time to work individually and in groups redrafting existing work. The aim is to come to the workshop with a draft, and leave the workshop with a finished piece of writing.

15:00
CULP: German Intermediate 2 charged (7 of 15) Finished 15:00 - 17:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course.

Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

16:00
CULP: German Basic 1 charged (7 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

CULP: Spanish Intermediate 2 charged (7 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course.

Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice new Finished 16:00 - 16:30 John Trim Centre

A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on learning strategies across a range of 180+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages.

These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead.

(Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.)

Advising appointments can be used to:

  • Decide on your short term and longer term goals
  • Discuss learning strategies for independent language study
  • Formulate a personal learning plan
  • Evaluate your progress so far and identify your next steps
  • Tackle more challenging aspects of your language learning, e.g., strategies for developing listening
  • Talk about ways of shaping a self-study session
  • Explore resources in specialist areas
  • Consider how taught course options in Cambridge can fit in to a longer term plan
  • Find out more about intensive language courses abroad
16:30
French: Beginner Intensive (2 of 9) Finished 16:30 - 18:30 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation.

17:00
CULP: Spanish Basic 2 charged (7 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

18:00
CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1 charged (7 of 15) Finished 18:00 - 20:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At intermediate 1 level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.