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Wednesday 1 February 2023

09:15
Recruitment and Selection Skills Finished 09:15 - 13:30 N/A - PPD Zoom (Internal Ref:Standard)


Recommended for those responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff, who are interested in developing further skills in this area. This course prepares you to effectively carry out the recruitment and selection process taking you through the stages of producing a person specification, short listing effectively against selection criteria, designing questions, structuring and conducting interviews, and making the final decision. University policies and procedures will also be covered.

If you are looking to update and refresh your understanding of the recruitment and selection processes at the University of Cambridge, it is recommended that you attend the 1/2 day workshop: Recruitment Essentials: Appointing the Right Candidate (Professional Services Appointments).

09:30
Virtual - How to Excel - Part 3 (For Finance staff) Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Via MS Teams

The session will look at more advanced formulas and macros using the recorder and VBA tools.

The formulas covered in this course include SUMIF and COUNTIF which will allow the user to quickly summarise data.

Macros will enable the user to automate tasks within excel. During this session, we will use the example of needing to analyse, sort, split and send data to specific email contacts. Users will be introduced to a series of macros to reduce this process to a few simple steps.

The session will run on Teams and delegates must be able to access Excel during the session

Risk Assessment Finished 09:30 - 12:00 Greenwich House, Heidelberg Room

The course is designed to give attendees the necessary skills to carry out risk assessments.

Analysis of single cell RNA-seq data (ONLINE LIVE TRAINING) (3 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Facility - Online LIVE Training

Recent technological advances have made it possible to obtain genome-wide transcriptome data from single cells using high-throughput sequencing (scRNA-seq). Even though scRNA-seq makes it possible to address problems that are intractable with bulk RNA-seq data, analysing scRNA-seq is also more challenging.

In this course we will be surveying the existing problems as well as the available computational and statistical frameworks available for the analysis of scRNA-seq.

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.

Putting your Research into Context new Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Online

Do people tune out when you talk to them about your research? Can you explain why your research is worth their attention? Do you know how to make your research better and enhance its impact by gathering external perspectives from industrial and commercial contacts?

This 3-hour workshop gives you the tools to discover and communicate the broader context of your work when engaging with industry and business contacts. It will help you explain the relevance and anticipated impact of your research to non-experts. Practice discussing your work among peers so that you can crystallise your message and make it relevant. This will maximise the value of your next opportunity to talk about your research to external contacts.

This workshop is particularly relevant if you are preparing to participate in a workshop, conference or poster session where you will be engaging with potential industrial partners. It is also relevant if you are looking for future sponsorship for your research, preparing for its commercial uptake, or even if you are considering a job outside academia!

Course Organised by: Maxwell Centre (www.maxwell.cam.ac.uk)

These sessions are aimed at those who are brand new to HEAT (Higher Education Access Tracker) and who will want to be added to the live database as their institution’s Operational Lead or User with all Reports. 

If you are only going to need Read Only or Read Only with Export permissions this training is not required.

Excel 365: Managing Data & Lists (In Person Face to Face) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1

Want to make it easier and more efficient when working with data in Excel? You'll e surprised how much you can do with Excel when managing your data. You will learn tips and tricks that will save you time over the course of your studies/career which can be transferred to home live too.

  • This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online Excel: Data & Lists course.

This hands-on course is a follow up from the Excel 365: For Beginners and Improvers course which comes in 2 forms:

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.

  • See Related Courses below to take your skills further
10:00
Fire Safety Managers' Training Finished 10:00 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room

This course will provide clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.

Virtual Writing Retreats Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Online

Do you have a deadline coming up or a piece of writing that’s long overdue? Or maybe some data analysis that keeps slipping to the bottom of your to-do list?

Our online retreats give you time, peace, and space to think and write. Each session will provide a friendly and constructive environment in which to meet like-minded peers, discuss challenges, and work in a focused way using the Pomodoro technique.

These virtual retreats are being hosted collaboratively across several institutions to encourage researchers across career stages and institutions to come together in a sustainable writing environment.

The retreats will take place several times per month throughout the academic year and you can attend as many as you like (within booking limits for each session).

10:30
CULP: French Intermediate 2 charged (9 of 15) Finished 10:30 - 12:30 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.

More detailed information is available on our website.

Are you an academic, researcher or PhD candidate who would like to build a media profile and take your research to a global public audience by writing for The Conversation?

The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion website with content written by academics working with professional journalists. It is an open access, independent media charity funded by more than 80 UK and European universities.

In this interactive session we'll take you through what The Conversation is - our origins and aims; what we do and why.

We’ll look at why you should communicate your research to the public and take you through The Conversation’s unique, collaborative editorial process.

We’ll give you tips on style, tone and structure (with examples), look at how to pitch (with examples) and look at different approaches and article types.

To book your space head over to - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-the-conversation-media-training-registration-429713112487

11:00
CULP: Arabic Basic 2 charged (9 of 15) CANCELLED 11:00 - 13:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

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 go to the Language Centre CULP page.

JTC : 1-1 Language learning advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat new Finished 11:00 - 11:30 MS Teams Video Chat

A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore ways to keep up with your language learning goals during the current pandemic.

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 visit our website for information about online courses to be offered next term).

11:30
Orientation tour: University Library [West Road] Finished 11:30 - 12:30 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.

12:00
JTC: Advanced French Conversation Hours : Via Zoom charged (2 of 6) Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

Please note that the Conversation Hours will be delivered online

This conversation hour offers learners with an independent conversational ability (B2 level upwards) a chance to practise speaking French with others in a relaxed and informal group led by a native-speaker facilitator. The content of the sessions is decided by the participants, with members taking turns to propose a topic and source materials (newspaper articles, web-links, videos etc.) to use as a basis for discussion. The groups are ideal for those who wish to retain or improve upon the language skills they already have or for those studying for a language degree who would like another forum for interaction at advanced level.

Participants from French Advanced CULP are warmly invited to attend the French Conversation Hour.

If the course is already 'in progress' please click on 'register your interest' in order to book a place.

CLIC: Inter-Communication: Unconscious bias new Finished 12:00 - 14:00 Department of Engineering, CLIC 1

Diversity is a proven catalyst for innovation. However, creating inclusive environments to harness the power of diversity takes preparation. We can be aware or unaware of it, but we are all biased towards people who are different from us. This interactive session will explore where bias come from, what different types of bias can we talk about, and the various forms of diversity. You will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of bias on our daily interactions and decision-making. Additionally, you will learn effective strategies to counteract potential biases.

Join us for a catered sandwich lunch for this lunch and learn workshop. Please let us know of any dietary requirements by 24th January.

NEW: this workshop will be delivered in a hybrid format. Feel free to join online or in person.

Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions Finished 12:00 - 12:30 Online

A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:

  • engagement types and the appropriate format to engage effectively and collaboratively
  • engagement opportunities
  • extensive training portfolio for researchers and professional staff to build skills and confidence
  • funding schemes and resources to inform and support develop projects, events and activities

These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions.

Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:

  • Dr Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, all areas and schools - Monday, 16-17
  • Dr Diogo Martins-Gomes, Public Engagement and Communications Manager, Clinical School and School of Biological Sciences - Wednesday,12-13
  • Dr Selen Etingu-Breslaw, Public Engagement and Impact Manager, Arts and Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Technology - Friday, 9.30-10.30

The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance.

Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator (researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk). Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder.

12:30
Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions Finished 12:30 - 13:00 Online

A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:

  • engagement types and the appropriate format to engage effectively and collaboratively
  • engagement opportunities
  • extensive training portfolio for researchers and professional staff to build skills and confidence
  • funding schemes and resources to inform and support develop projects, events and activities

These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions.

Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:

  • Dr Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, all areas and schools - Monday, 16-17
  • Dr Diogo Martins-Gomes, Public Engagement and Communications Manager, Clinical School and School of Biological Sciences - Wednesday,12-13
  • Dr Selen Etingu-Breslaw, Public Engagement and Impact Manager, Arts and Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Technology - Friday, 9.30-10.30

The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance.

Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator (researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk). Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder.

13:00
CULP: French Basic 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 13:00 - 15:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1

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.

More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website.

14:00
CULP: Swahili Basic 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building S3

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: Turkish Basic 2 charged (9 of 15) CANCELLED 14:00 - 16:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2

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 go to the Language Centre CULP page.

Proposed Self-Archiving Policy Briefing Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Office of Scholarly Communication Online Webinar

The University’s one-year Rights Retention pilot has taught the library a great deal about the practicalities of supporting self-archiving through rights retention. In a meeting in November 2022, the Research Policy Committee considered the findings from the pilot so far and endorsed the development of a self-archiving policy for researchers. We would like to invite you to attend a briefing session to gather your feedback.

Troubleshooting with the Biological Sciences Libraries Team: ask us your questions! new CANCELLED 14:00 - 15:00 Cambridge University Libraries Online

Drop in for a chat with a member of the Biological Sciences Libraries Team:

We can help you with lots of things including:

  • referencing
  • getting to grips with critical reading
  • understanding your recommended reading
  • finding books and digital content
  • successfully executing a literature search
  • and much more!

If we can't answer your question in the session, we'll take your details and investigate it further for you!

This is one session in a series of structured workshops to help develop our future People Strategy

  • Workshop 2: This session will focus on Professional Services Staff and will take place on Wednesday 1 February 2023 from 14:00 – 15:30.
  • Communication Skills Coaching: Making an Impact (One-to-One) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 N/A - MS Teams

    Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence.

    Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module

    Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer.

    JTC: English speaking practice : Via MS Teams Finished 14:00 - 14:20 MS Teams Video Chat

    A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session VIA MS TEAMS with an English speaking volunteer.

    Physics Health & Safety: Physics of Medicine (PoM) Induction Finished 14:00 - 15:30 Department of Physics

    General induction for users of the Physics of Medicine (PoM) building. This includes a guided tour of the facility.

    Participants will gain access to PoM only after successfully completing the Physics H&S Induction - see "Related Courses" below.

    14:20
    JTC: English speaking practice : Via MS Teams Finished 14:20 - 14:40 MS Teams Video Chat

    A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session VIA MS TEAMS with an English speaking volunteer.

    15:00
    CULP: Japanese Basic 1 charged (9 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 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.

    Communication Skills Coaching: Making an Impact (One-to-One) Finished 15:00 - 16:00 N/A - MS Teams

    Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence.

    Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module

    Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer.

    15:30
    CULP: French Basic for Academic Purposes (LAP) (9 of 15) Finished 15:30 - 17:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1

    Using close reading and translation of academic texts from their particular discipline, this weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading French documents that they have come across or may meet in their research.

    The course aims to develop strategies for reading longer texts faster through close analysis, grammatical and stylistic commentary, and translation. For example, literary texts with differing editions, stories with two or more translations into English that need to be compared and evaluated, poems of challenging originality or range of allusion.

    Classes will be conducted in English, but there will be many opportunities to use French and practise reading aloud.

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

    16:00
    CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Basic 2 charged (9 of 15) CANCELLED 16:00 - 18:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

    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: Russian Intermediate 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 331

    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.

    For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page.

    CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language new (9 of 15) Finished 16:00 - 18:00 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 5

    This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture.

    Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos.

    JTC: Study Abroad Advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat Finished 16:00 - 16:30 MS Teams Video Chat

    A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore intensive language courses abroad for your specific requirements. We can offer pointers for evaluating the options available and share information gleaned from students' feedback on courses that they have attended.

    Please note that we are unable to provide guidance regarding COVID-19 and the travel restrictions this may have on your chosen destination.

    Communication Skills Coaching: Making an Impact (One-to-One) CANCELLED 16:00 - 17:00 N/A - MS Teams

    Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence.

    Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module

    Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer.

    JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Italian : VIA ZOOM Finished 16:00 - 16:20 Zoom Video Communication Software

    Speaking practice with an Italian native-speaker volunteer via Zoom communication software.

    16:20
    JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Russian: VIA ZOOM Finished 16:20 - 16:40 Zoom Video Communication Software

    Speaking practice with a Russian native-speaker volunteer via Zoom communication software.

    16:40
    JTC: Speaking practice for learners of Italian : VIA ZOOM Finished 16:40 - 17:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

    Speaking practice with an Italian native-speaker volunteer via Zoom communication software.

    17:00
    CULP: Arabic Elementary 2 charged (9 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

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

    More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.

    CULP: Swahili Basic 1 charged (8 of 15) CANCELLED 17:00 - 19:00 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building S3

    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: French Advanced Plus charged (9 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

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

    At an advanced 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.

    One of the aims of the advanced level courses is also presentation skills as the courses aim to cater to the academic needs (i.e. research, conferences) of the students.

    More detailed information is available on our website.

    CULP: Arabic Elementary 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 2

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

    More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.

    CULP: French Advanced charged (9 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4

    With effect from August 2022 CULP Advanced level students will be included in the population for the HESA student return. We obtain much of the information required via the annual student registration exercise. CULP students, who are not currently following another course of study, will receive an email inviting them to complete Registration. At the start of the student registration process there is further information about the data collection for statutory purposes and the relevant privacy notices from the University and HESA.

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

    At an advanced 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.

    One of the aims of the advanced level courses is also presentation skills as the courses aim to cater to the academic needs (i.e. research, conferences) of the students.

    More detailed information is available on our website.

    NB: Advanced courses are official, award-bearing University qualifications.

    Please also note that the certificates and transcripts are usually issued in July.

    CULP: Turkish Basic 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Room L1

    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 go to the Language Centre CULP page.

    CULP: Greek Basic 2 charged (9 of 15) CANCELLED 17:00 - 19:00 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 332

    This is a continuation of the Greek Basic 1 course, suitable for students who have picked up the basics in their previous studies at the introductory level.

    More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website.

    CULP: Russian Basic 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1

    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.

    More detailed information is available from on our website.

    CULP: Persian (Farsi) Pre-Intermediate 1 for Academic Purposes charged (9 of 15) CANCELLED 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

    This intensive Persian course is designed particularly for researchers, graduate students and staff who have a particular interest in Persian language, culture and heritage. However the course can be equally useful for those who are interested in learning Persian for more general purposes.

    We offer linguistic tools that will enable students to comprehend complex texts and produce spoken and written language on variety of topics.

    The classes are going to be conducted more or less in English, even though there will be plenty of opportunity for speaking and listening practice in Persian. And the medium of class will swiftly change to Persian by the end of the term. The courses feature a listening and speaking component as to prepare student to conduct field work in Persian and/or communicate in Persian with native speakers.

    CULP: Spanish Basic 1 charged (2 of 15) Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

    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.

    JTC: English speaking practice Finished 17:00 - 17:20 John Trim Centre

    A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.

    ADTIS In-Sessional - Relative Clauses new Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3

    Relative clauses, often involving which, that or who, are very common in general and academic English. However, they cause problems for many students, sometimes significantly altering the meaning from what they intend. This workshop introduces some grammatical rules of relative clauses and explores common errors that non-native speakers of English frequently make.

    17:30
    JTC: English speaking practice Finished 17:30 - 17:50 John Trim Centre

    A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.

    18:00
    CULP: Russian Intermediate 2 charged (9 of 15) CANCELLED 18:00 - 20:00 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 331

    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.

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

    CULP: Spanish Basic 2 charged (9 of 15) Finished 18:00 - 20:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

    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.

    19:00
    CULP: Spanish Intermediate 2 charged (9 of 15) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 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.

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

    CULP: German Intermediate 2 charged (9 of 15) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3

    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.

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

    CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Basic 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 Zoom Video Communication Software

    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: Japanese Intermediate 1 charged (9 of 15) Finished 19:00 - 21:00 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.

    For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page.

    CULP: Introduction to the Hebrew Language and Culture charged (11 of 15) POSTPONED 19:00 - 21:00 Zoom Video Communication Software
    • The Introduction to Languages and Cultures courses feature some less taught languages and are designed to offer a sneak preview into the world of these important civilisations. While learning the basics of the language, you will be able to view and appreciate the ancient as well as modern character of the lands and peoples.

    These courses will not be formally assessed and students who attend regularly (12/15 sessions) will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

    CULP’s Introduction to Language and Culture Hebrew course, designed for absolute beginners, promises to offer a welcoming and exciting start to your Hebrew studies. Both spoken and written Modern Hebrew will be taught two hours per week during Michaelmas and Lent terms. You will be given the opportunity to express yourself, read and write in the target language, and develop your ability to understand native speakers. Realistic amounts of homework will be given and students will be encouraged to avail themselves of Hebrew media within the Language Centre.

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