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Equality & Diversity course timetable

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Mon 2 Jul 2018 – Thu 5 Jul 2018

Monday 2 July 2018

11:30	The Ins and Outs of Cycling in Cambridge Finished 11:30 - 12:30 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 142 To be held at the Sidgwick Site, Room 142, Media Centre This hour long interactive seminar includes general cycling advice and illustrations of some of the cycling infrastructure in and around Cambridge. Included are a number of short videos, examples of how to lock your bike, bike lights and cycle safety tips. Feel free to bring along your lunch!
12:00	Madingley Hall Tour Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Discover the majesty of Madingley Hall. Imagine stepping into one of the magnificent frescos on a guided tour. Let the mystery and magnificence of the past surround you and escape from the cares of the day.
	Perfectionism - Friend or Foe? Finished 12:00 - 13:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well' - This talk will introduce psychological perspectives on perfectionism and consider some of its unhelpful consequences, and consider healthier alternatives. The session will be facilitated by Dr Jan van Niekerk, Clinical Psychologist.
	Great St Mary's Church Tour 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 will 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 WC with disability aids.
15:30	A Walking history of Newnham College Gardens Finished 15:30 - 16:30 Newnham College, Porter's Lodge Newnham College gardens are one of the hidden treasures of Cambridge and a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening. Come and join the Head Gardener for a fine example of the Arts and Crafts Movement in gardening.

Tuesday 3 July 2018

10:00	Carefree Canines Finished 10:00 - 10:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
10:30	Carefree Canines Finished 10:30 - 11:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
11:00	Carefree Canines Finished 11:00 - 11:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
11:30	Carefree Canines Finished 11:30 - 12:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
12:30	How to be an Active Bystander Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Clifford Allbutt Lecture Theatre Have you ever been concerned about a situation and wanted to help, but didn't? Hearing a racist/sexist/homophobic joke in the tea room? Seeing an inappropriate touch of a friend? Watching a colleague wince at being belittled or interrupted in a team meeting? You're not alone, this is more common for many of us than you might think. Come along to this short session to find out why this happens and what it means to be an active bystander. This includes simple changes and actions you can take to support others around you without confrontation and, over time, support a more inclusive environment for all of us to live and work in.
13:00	Carefree Canines Finished 13:00 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
13:30	Carefree Canines Finished 13:30 - 14:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
14:00	Carefree Canines Finished 14:00 - 14:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
14:30	Carefree Canines Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting.
16:00	SAP Forum Finished 16:00 - 17:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Norwich Auditorium Hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations, Professor Eilis Ferran, this session will provide an overview of the University's Senior Academic Promotions procedure, highlight the main changes to the process, provide an overview of the SAP CV Scheme and address some of the common misconceptions surrounding SAP.
17:00	Cycle Maintenance Workshop Finished 17:00 - 19:00 Judge Business School To be held at the Judge Business School. Bring along your bike and learn what can be achieved with a minimalist toolkit and the application of basic bike repair skills. The workshop will include general bike checks (‘M’ Check), reviewing gears, removing and replacing wheels, choosing and applying lubricants, fixing punctures, the contents of a basic tool kit, adjusting brakes and, if time allows, bike cleaning tips, how to replace brake blocks and any bespoke requests you might have.

Wednesday 4 July 2018

12:00	Communicating research in the ‘post-truth’ era Finished 12:00 - 13:00 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 1 Has the public really had enough of experts? Too often, scientists seem to exist in a different reality to everyone else. This provokes the mindset that the work being done is irrelevant to the world, and diminishes the incredible breakthroughs that are being made on a day-to-day basis. Join Dr Giles Yeo talk will take a look at the role scientists must play in dispelling these myths, to truly engage the public and again place value on truth in this ‘post-truth’ world, and why people believe in things that are obviously false.
	The Ins and Outs of Cycling in Cambridge Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room This hour long interactive seminar includes general cycling advice and illustrations of some of the cycling infrastructure in and around Cambridge. Included are a number of short videos, examples of how to lock your bike, bike lights and cycle safety tips. Feel free to bring along your lunch!
	Dance at the Museum Finished 12:00 - 12:50 Fitzwilliam Museum, Seminar Room An opportunity to explore & respond to art through relaxation, slow looking, self expression & movement with dance artist Filipa Periera-Stubbs
12:30	A Herbal Garden Walk Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall A one hour walk around the wild grounds of Madingley Hall led by Herbalist Julie Dore and Head Gardener Richard Gant. Julie tell you about the medicinal, edible and historical uses of some of our native flora in this relaxing and beautiful setting.
12:45	Tower Tours at the University Library Finished 12:45 - 13:30 Cambridge University Library: Entrance Hall At 157 feet tall Cambridge University Library’s tower is its most recognisable feature, and can be seen for miles around. This tour of the tower, normally accessible only to Library staff, reveals some of the secrets held in its collections. The subject of the UL’s current exhibition, the tower collections (over half a million books on 11 floors) tell the story of two centuries of popular publishing in the UK, received under the Copyright Act and since 1934 held in the tower as ‘secondary’ to the Library’s main academic collections. Victorian toys and games jostle for shelf space with colourful children’s books, Edwardian fiction in pristine dust jackets and popular periodicals. Now recognised as a treasure trove for researchers, its collections tell the story of our national life through the printed word. The exhibition can be viewed in the Milstein Exhibition Centre before or after your tour. Please note that the lift stops on the 15th floor. Access to the 16th floor is via a single flight of stairs. This tour may not be suitable for those uncomfortable in confined spaces or those with mobility issues. 18s and over only In the event of a fire evacuation or lift failure, access up or down the tower is via 200+ steps. Therefore, this tour is not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users. This tour may not be suitable for those uncomfortable in confined spaces Bags and large coats must be left in our Locker Room off the Entrance Hall before the tour commences No food or drink may be consumed at any point on the tour The tower is a high-security area and the Library reserves the right to search tour visitors on exit
13:00	Dance at the Museum Finished 13:00 - 13:50 Fitzwilliam Museum, Seminar Room An opportunity to explore & respond to art through relaxation, slow looking, self expression & movement with dance artist Filipa Periera-Stubbs

Thursday 5 July 2018

08:30	Exploring your wellbeing with LEGO Finished 08:30 - 10:10 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall In this workshop you will explore what wellbeing means to you and how you could enhance yours. The workshop will use the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation method to help explore complex topics. Building with LEGO® bricks and using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation will make sure that you, and the others in the group, contribute equally and understand each other. It will stimulate your thinking, communication and, problem solving skills and create an environment with insight, confidence and commitment. Your possibilities for learning are enormous. To get the most from the session the group will work together using the basic principles of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®: 1. Question – an issue and a suitable open question is identified 2. Build – you make LEGO® brick models to answer the question from your own perspective 3. Share – you all explain your model using it as a metaphor to answer the question 4. Reflect – the group checks everyone’s understanding, and makes sense of the knowledge that has been unlocked. 100% of the participants are involved for 100% of the session unlike conventional workshops where 20% of the people do 80% of the talking and not everyone is engaged. You will find the approach useful because: We all have a unique perspective Our brain works better in three dimensions Playing in three dimensions lets us see more perspectives and have more ideas Story-making and metaphors help you communicate more clearly
12:00	Introduction to the Short Story with Lucy Durneen Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall We're all natural born storytellers and the twenty-first century encourages us to write in ever shorter, ever more compressed ways. But small is beautiful, and compression often allows us to express much more, and with deeper resonance, than we might expect. This informal workshop will explore the particular attraction of the short story and how you might begin to write your own 'flash', 'sudden' or 'micro' fiction."
	Relaxation Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Postdoc Centre @ Eddington, Multi Function Space Relax and unwind in the middle of your busy day – it may well make your afternoon more productive. You will leave this session with some tips for relaxing in the workplace on a daily basis.
	Mindfulness Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Staff Counselling Service Most simply, mindfulness is ‘the art of conscious living’ (Kabat-Zinn 2005) – the art of bringing into our awareness the whole of our experiencing, as it happens, in the present, immediate moment of its happening. The practice of mindfulness can be very effective in stress reduction and improved mental health.
12:30	A new consciousness - meditation experiments Finished 12:30 - 13:15 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room Albert Einstein quoted: "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." The aim of this 45 minute session is to attempt to grasp that higher consciousness. The session will include short meditations as well as a chance for discussion and questions.