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©University of Reading 2010 Thursday 23 September 2010

CSTD Programme Diary 2010/11

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Summer Vacation 2010

09/09/2010 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PANEL INTERVIEWS 09:30 - 13:00

14/09/2010 MAJOR INCIDENT TRAINING: BRONZE TEAM LEADERS 10:00 - 13:00

14/09/2010 HOW TO USE RISIS: FOR NEW USERS 11:00 - 12:00

14/09/2010 MAJOR INCIDENT TRAINING: BRONZE TEAM LEADERS 14:00 - 17:00


17/09/2010 HOW TO USE RISIS: GENERAL USE 14:00 - 15:30


21/09/2010 PURCHASING CARD APPLICANT BRIEFING 14:00 - 15:00

22/09/2010 SCHOOL MANAGERS MEETING 09:30 - 10:30

22/09/2010 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMME AND QUALITY ISSUES IN HE 10:00 - 13:00

22/09/2010 HOW STUDENTS LEARN 13:45 - 16:45

23/09/2010 LEARNING AND TEACHING FOR SMALL GROUPS 09:30 - 11:00

23/09/2010 LEARNING AND TEACHING FOR LARGE GROUPS 11:15 - 13:00

23/09/2010 LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COURSE DESIGN 13:45 - 16:30

23/09/2010 GETTING STARTED WITH BLACKBOARD 14:00 - 16:00

24/09/2010 EXAMINING AND ASSESSING 09:30 - 12:30

24/09/2010 CENTAUR DROP IN 10:00 - 12:00

24/09/2010 PORTFOLIOS AND PROJECTS 13:15 - 15:00


28/09/2010 NEW STAFF INDUCTION 09:15 - 16:00

28/09/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: ACADEMIC STAFF PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND GOVERNANCE

14:00 - 15:00

29/09/2010 PLANNING AHEAD FOR RETIREMENT 09:00 - 17:00

29/09/2010 INTRODUCTION TO PROCUREMENT WITH ORDER PROCESS TRAINING 14.30 - 16.30

29/09/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: HEALTH & SAFETY 15:00 - 17:00

30/09/2010 TEACHING AND LEARNING AWAY DAY 2010 09:30 - 16:00

30/09/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING 10:15 - 11:15

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30/09/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AGENDA 11:30 - 12:00

01/10/2010 HEA WRITERS GROUP (FOR STAFF IN TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT) 10:00 - 12:30

01/10/2010 INDUCTION FOR NEW SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 10:00 - 13:00


05/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: HR ISSUES AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 09:30 - 10:30

05/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION:"WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN..." 10:45 - 11:15

Autumn Term 2010

11/10/2010 SMALL GROUP TEACHING 10:00 - 13:00

12/10/2010 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 17:00

12/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 09:30 - 10:00

12/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: TEACHING AND LEARNING AGENDA 10:15 - 11:00


13/10/2010 INTRODUCTION TO PROCUREMENT WITH ORDER PROCESS TRAINING 09:30 - 11:30

13/10/2010 HOW TO RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER OF STAFF 10:00 - 12:30

13/10/2010 PORTFOLIOS FOR PROMOTION TO SENIOR LECTURER/READER 12:00 - 13:00

13/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STRATEGY 12:30 - 13:00

13/10/2010 MANAGER'S HR TOOLKIT 14:00 - 17:00


14/10/2010 DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998: THE BASICS 13:30 - 15:00

14/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: STUDENT SERVICES 14:15 - 14:45

14/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 15:00 - 15:30

14/10/2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000: THE BASICS 15:15 - 16:45

15/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: INTERNATIONAL AND EXTERNAL ENTERPRISE AGENDA 09:30 - 10:00

15/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: MANAGING ACADEMIC PROBATION 10:15 - 11:45

15/10/2010 INDUCTION FOR NEW RESEARCH STAFF 12:30 - 14:15

15/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOS & STRATEGIC PLANNING ISSUES

14:00 - 15:00

15/10/2010 NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: ACADEMIC SERVICES 15:15 - 15:45

18/10/2010 USING THE NEW UNIVERSITY WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-PART 1 09:30 - 12:30

18/10/2010 HOW THE UNIVERSITY WORKS 13:30 - 15:00

18/10/2010 FULL ECONOMIC COSTING 15:30 - 17:00

19/10/2010 ILM ENDORSED INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT 09:30 - 16:00

19/10/2010 INTRODUCTION TO AGRESSO 09:30 - 11:30

20/10/2010 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE FOR SUPPORT STAFF 09:30 - 12:30


20/10/2010 DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM: LAUNCH EVENT 12:30 - 14:00


20/10/2010 ENDNOTE FOR ACADEMIC STAFF 14:00 - 16:00

20/10/2010 INTRODUCTION TO THE TLSP AND DEVELOPING A PORTFOLIO 14:00 - 16:30


21/10/2010 CENTAUR DROP IN 10:00 - 12:00

21/10/2010 USING THE NEW UNIVERSITY WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM- PART 2 14:00 - 16:30

22/10/2010 THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE 09:30 - 13:00

22/10/2010 HEADS OF SCHOOL MEETING 13:30 - 15:00


25/10/2010 BLACKBOARD SCHOOL PORTAL ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING 10:30 - 12:00

25/10/2010 MAKING A PROFESSIONAL START WITH YOUR TEACHING 14:00 - 17:00

26/10/2010 ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS TUTORS 09:30 - 13:00

26/10/2010 TIME MANAGEMENT 14:00 - 17:00

27/10/2010 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: A GUIDE TO USING IMAGES AND MULTIMEDIA 09:30 - 11:30

27/10/2010 UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS: MBTI 09:30 - 13:00


27/10/2010 INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT 14:00 - 17:00



28/10/2010 EMPLOYMENT LAW - THE BASICS 09:15 - 10:15

28/10/2010 AGRESSO P2P ENQUIRIES 09:30 - 11:30

28/10/2010 TECHNICAL MANAGERS MEETING 10:30 - 12:00

28/10/2010 WELL-BEING AT WORK: MANAGING PRESSURE IN TIMES OF CHANGE 12:30 - 14:00

28/10/2010 A GUIDE TO NON-A LEVEL UK QUALIFICATIONS 15:30 - 17:00

29/10/2010 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR NEW ACADEMIC STAFF 09:30 - 12:30

29/10/2010 USING THE NEW UNIVERSITY WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HELP SESSION 10:00 - 12:00

29/10/2010 HEA WRITERS GROUP (FOR ACADEMIC STAFF) 12:45 - 14:15


01/11/2010 LARGE GROUP PRESENTATION SKILLS 14:00 - 17:00

02/11/2010 MINUTE TAKING SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS 09:30 - 16:00

02/11/2010 GOOD PRACTICE-LEARNING FROM OTHER BLACKBOARD COURSES 12:00 - 13:00

03/11/2010 SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING MEETING 12:15 - 13:45

03/11/2010 DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM: WRITING FOR THE WEB 12:30 - 14:00


04/11/2010 PRONUNCIATION SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF 09:30 - 13:00

05/11/2010 UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING MONTHLY REPORTS 09:30 - 11:30

05/11/2010 HEADS OF SCHOOL MEETING WITH THE VICE-CHANCELLOR 12:15 - 14:00


09/11/2010 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ( 1 DAY SESSION ) 09:30 - 17:00


10/11/2010 PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SUPPORT STAFF 09:30 - 13:00

10/11/2010 VAT IN THE UNIVERSITY 09:30 - 11:30

10/11/2010 A GUIDE TO THE UK A LEVEL SYSTEM AND UCAS ADMISSIONS 12:00 - 13:30



10/11/2010 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 14:00 - 15:30



12/11/2010 SENIOR TUTORS MEETING 12:30 - 14:00


15/11/2010 DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT: DROP IN AND LEARN 10.00 - 12.00

15/11/2010 MARKING AND FEEDBACK PRACTICE 14:00 - 17:00

16/11/2010 ADVANCED AGRESSO 09:30 - 11:30

16/11/2010 SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 09:30 - 12:00

16/11/2010 SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF ENTERPRISE MEETING 12:30 - 14:00

16/11/2010 USS BRIEFING 14:30 - 16:30

17/11/2010 INTERNAL TRADING AND COST REALLOCATION METHODS 09:30 - 11:00

17/11/2010 EMPLOYMENT ENGAGEMENT SHOWCASE 09:30 - 11:30

17/11/2010 USS BRIEFING 09:30 - 11:30

17/11/2010 IMPS CONTACTS LUNCH AND MEETING 12:45 - 13:45

17/11/2010 TECHNICIANS MEETING 13.00 - 14.00




18/11/2010 INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY (CENTAUR) 14:30 - 16:30

19/11/2010 MANAGING PEOPLE THROUGH CHANGE 09:30 - 16:30


22/11/2010 LABORATORY DEMONSTRATING (SCIENCES) 14:00 - 17:00


24/11/2010 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: AN INTRODUCTION 09:30 - 11:30


24/11/2010 WOULD PLACEMENT LEARNING WORK FOR YOUR STUDENTS? 10:00 - 12:00

24/11/2010 ERASMUS: NOT JUST FOR STUDENTS 12:30 - 13:30

24/11/2010 PRESENTATION PRACTICE AND FEEDBACK 13:00 - 17:00





25/11/2010 CENTAUR DROP IN 10:00 - 12:00

25/11/2010 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES 14:00 - 17:00

26/11/2010 STAFF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: FOR NEW REVIEWERS 09:15 - 12:15


26/11/2010 SCHOOL E-LEARNING CO-ORDINATORS' MEETING 12:30 - 14:00



30/11/2010 CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH CAREER MANAGEMENT: AN INTRODUCTION 09:30 - 15:00

30/11/2010 SENIOR TUTORS MEETING WITH COUNSELLING SERVICE 15:30 - 16:30

01/12/2010 STUDENT FINANCE: AN OVERVIEW 09:30 - 10:30

01/12/2010 SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF RESEARCH MEETING 12:00 - 13:30


02/12/2010 FINANCE TOOLKIT 14:00 - 17:00

03/12/2010 DYSLEXIA, DYSPRAXIA AND DYSCALCULIA 09:30 - 12:00




07/12/2010 ACCOUNTING FOR SALES 09:30 - 11:00

07/12/2010 MANAGING NON-ACADEMIC PROBATION 11:30 - 12:30

07/12/2010 RELAXATION TECHNIQUES 15:30 - 17:00


08/12/2010 RECRUITING AND SELECTING PHD STUDENTS 10:00 - 11:30

08/12/2010 DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM: THE ACTIVEDITION CMS - WHAT'S NEXT? 12:30 - 14:00


08/12/2010 DISABILITY REPRESENTATIVES MEETING 13:15 - 14:30



09/12/2010 ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER 09:30 - 11:30

09/12/2010 CENTAUR DROP IN 10:00 - 12:00

09/12/2010 BRIEFING FOR MENTORS OF NEW LECTURERS 12:30 - 13:30



10/12/2010 PERSONAL ASSISTANTS (PA) MEETING 12:00 - 13:30

13/12/2010 PLANNING & RUNNING COMPUTER CLASSES 14:00 - 17:00



15/12/2010 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR SENIOR TUTORS 09:30 - 12:30

15/12/2010 ALIGN WITH BLACKBOARD LEARN:'THE LATEST EDITION'(DEMONSTRATION) 13:00 - 14:00

15/12/10/2010 TECHNICIANS MEETING 13.00 - 14.00

15/12/2010 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PERSONAL TUTORS 14:00 - 17:00

16/12/2010 CVS AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES 09:30 - 13:00

16/12/2010 STAFF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: FOR NEW REVIEWEES 13:15 - 14:45



Christmas Vacation 2010


11/01/2011 MAXIMISE YOUR MEMORY 09:30 - 17:00


12/01/2011 GIVING FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS 09:30 - 12:30

12/01/2011 RESEARCH - TEACHING SYNERGIES: ENQUIRY BASED LEARNING 13:15 - 16:15

13/01/2011 EVALUATING YOUR TEACHING 09:30 - 12:30

13/01/2011 VOICE SKILLS FOR PRESENTATIONS 13:15 - 16:15

13/01/2011 INTRODUCTION TO USING OUTLOOK 14:00 - 16:00




Spring Term 2011




19/01/2011 CAREER PLANNING FOR RESEARCHERS 09:30 - 12:30




20/01/2011 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TO MANAGE CONFLICT 09:30 - 12:00






21/01/2011 PREPARING A SCHOOL BUDGET 15:00 - 17:00





26/01/2011 EVALUATING YOUR TEACHING 14:00 - 17:00

27/01/2011 MANAGER'S HR TOOLKIT 09:30 - 12:30

27/01/2011 FINANCE TOOLKIT 09:30 - 12:30

28/01/2011 FINDING FUNDING FOR YOUR RESEARCH 09:30 - 11:30




31/01/2011 ERASMUS: NOT JUST FOR STUDENTS 13:00 - 14:00


01/02/2011 MBTI AND TIME MANAGEMENT 09:30 - 13:00

02/02/2011 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PATENTS 09:30 - 11:30

02/02/2011 INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT 10:00 - 13:00


02/02/2011 INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES 14:00 - 17:00

02/02/2011 THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOCTORAL EXAMINERS 14:00 - 16:30


03/02/2011 SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS 14:30 - 17:00

04/02/2011 TIME MANAGEMENT 09:30 - 12:30


07/02/2011 INTRODUCTION TO THE TLSP AND DEVELOPING A PORTFOLIO 14:00 - 16:30




09/02/2011 INTRODUCTION TO WRITING SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH PROPOSALS (ARTS, HUMS & SS) 14:00 - 17:00


11/02/2011 RESEARCH STAFF CONFERENCE: CHALLENGES, CAREER AND COMMUNITY 09:00 - 17:00


14/02/2011 MAKING A PROFESSIONAL START WITH YOUR TEACHING 14:00 - 17:00


16/02/2011 BRIEFING FOR MENTORS OF NEW LECTURERS 09:30 - 10:30

16/02/2011 EU RESEARCH FUNDING SCHEMES 09:30 - 11:30







17/02/2011 MANAGING MATERNITY, PATERNITY AND ADOPTION LEAVE 09:30 - 10:30

17/02/2011 MANAGING FLEXIBLE WORKING 10:45 - 11:45






21/02/2011 LARGE GROUP PRESENTATION SKILLS 14:00 - 17:00







23/02/2011 PERSONAL TUTOR SYSTEM 14:30 - 16:30

24/02/2011 PODCASTING WORKSHOP - USING AUDIO TO ENHANCE YOUR TEACHING 09:30 - 11:30

24/02/2011 THE ART OF JOB APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 16:00

24/02/2011 BLACKBOARD: BEYOND THE BASICS 14:30 - 16:00

25/02/2011 GENERATION Y - A NEW TYPE OF STUDENT 09:30 - 12:30




01/03/2011 HOW TO RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER OF STAFF 09:30 - 12:00

01/03/2011 WELL-BEING AT WORK: MANAGING PRESSURE IN TIMES OF CHANGE 12:30 - 14:00

01/03/2011 EXPENSES AND HOSPITALITY POLICY 14:30 - 16:30

02/03/2011 PLAGIARISM DETECTION 10:00 - 11:30



02/03/2011 VOICE SKILLS FOR PRESENTATIONS 14:00 - 17:00


04/03/2011 BUYING IN SERVICES: THE IMPLICATIONS OF PAYING FOR CONSULTANCY 09:30 - 11:30





09/03/2011 INTERNAL TRADING AND COST REALLOCATION METHODS FOR DIRECTORATE STAFF 09:30 - 11:00


09/03/2011 PASSING PROBATION AND ESTABLISHING A RESEARCH CAREER IN READING 12:45 - 13:45

09/03/2011 SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE LEARNING 14:00 - 16:30

10/03/2011 ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS/APPLICANTS 10:00 - 16:00

10/03/2011 BUYING IN SERVICES: THE IMPLICATIONS OF PAYING FOR CONSULTANCY 10:30 - 12:30





14/03/2011 LABORATORY DEMONSTRATING (SCIENCES) 14:00 - 17:00


15/03/2011 TEAM SKILLS FOR SUPPORT STAFF 09:30 - 13:00


15/03/2011 WEB 2.0 WORKSHOP - ENHANCE YOUR TEACHING WITH THE USE OF 2.0 TOOLS 14:00 - 16:00

16/03/2011 UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS: USING STRENGTHS 09:30 - 13:00



16/03/2011 INTRODUCTION TO WRITING SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH PROPOSALS (SCIENCES & LIFE SCIENCES) 14:00 - 17:00

17/03/2011 WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS: A COACHING MODEL 09:30 - 11:30





18/03/2011 STUDENT FINANCE: AN OVERVIEW 09:30 - 10:30




21/03/2011 ALIGN WITH BLACKBOARD LEARN:'THE LATEST EDITION'(DEMONSTRATION) 13:00 - 14:00

21/03/2011 LESSON DESIGN IN PRACTICE 14:00 - 17:00

22/03/2011 FACE YOUR FEARS AND DEAL WITH THEM 09:30 - 16:30


23/03/2011 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR NEW ACADEMIC STAFF 10:00 - 13:00





25/03/2011 COPYRIGHT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A PHD SUPERVISOR 13:00 - 15:00


Easter Vacation 2011




28/03/2011 OUTLOOK 2007 HINTS AND TIPS 14:00 - 15:00





31/03/2011 MINI PG CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING,TEACHING & ASSESSMENT FOR EXPERIENCED STAFF (Day1) 09:30 - 16:30

01/04/2011 MINI PG CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING,TEACHING & ASSESSMENT FOR EXPERIENCED STAFF (Day 2) 09:30 - 16:30

06/04/2011 HANDLING DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 09:30 - 17:00

07/04/2011 WRITING FOR PUBLICATION FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 16:30

12/04/2011 DEVELOPING YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS 09:30 - 16:00


Summer Term 2011

27/04/2011 RESEARCH - TEACHING SYNERGIES: ENQUIRY BASED LEARNING 14:00 - 17:00

27/04/2011 FINANCIAL AWARENESS FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS 15:00 - 16:30

28/04/2011 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ( 1 DAY SESSION ) 09:30 - 17:00

03/05/2011 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 17:00

04/05/2011 EFFECTIVE DELEGATION 09:00 - 10:30

04/05/2011 OBJECTIVE SETTING 10:45 - 12:15

04/05/2011 SUPERVISING RESEARCH STUDENTS (ARTS,HUMS & SS) 14:00 - 17:00

04/05/2011 ADVANCED PROPOSAL WRITING (SCIENCES/LIFE SCIENCES) 15:00 - 17:00







11/05/2011 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND SOFTWARE 09:30 - 11:30

11/05/2011 PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SUPPORT STAFF 09:30 - 13:00


11/05/2011 MANAGING WRITING FOR PUBLICATION 14:00 - 16:30


12/05/2011 ASD/ASPERGERS SYNDROME - LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE 09:30 - 11:30





12/05/2011 MOVING TO A UNIVERSITY LECTURESHIP 15:00 - 16:45

16/05/2011 DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998: THE BASICS 13:30 - 15:00

16/05/2011 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000: THE BASICS 15:15 - 16:45

17/05/2011 FACE YOUR FEARS AND DEAL WITH THEM 09:30 - 16:30

18/05/2011 FULL ECONOMIC COSTING 09:30 - 11:00


18/05/2011 PERSONAL TUTOR SYSTEM 14:30 - 16:30

19/05/2011 MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 17:00








24/05/2011 MANAGING PERFORMANCE 09:30 - 17:00

25/05/2011 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PERSONAL TUTORS 09:30 - 12:30

25/05/2011 ABSENCE MANAGEMENT 10:00 - 11:00

25/05/2011 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR SENIOR TUTORS 14:00 - 17:00

25/05/2011 SUPERVISING RESEARCH STUDENTS (SCIENCES/LIFE SCIENCES) 14:00 - 17:00





31/05/2011 WELL-BEING AT WORK: MBTI AND WORKING UNDER PRESSURE 09:30 - 13:30

31/05/2011 EU FP7 CONTRACTS, FINANCE AND REPORTING 15:00 - 17:00

01/06/2011 RESEARCH PROJECT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 09:30 - 12:30


01/06/2011 PORTFOLIO WRITERS WORKSHOP 14:00 - 15:30

01/06/2011 PORTFOLIO WRITERS WORKSHOP 15:30 - 17:00

02/06/2011 MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY SKILLS: INTRODUCTION FOR NEW LINE MANAGERS 09:30 - 16:30






07/06/2011 CHANGE WITH BLACKBOARD v.9 (HANDS ON TRAINING) 10:00 - 12:00


08/06/2011 TIME MANAGEMENT 09:30 - 12:30


08/06/2011 ADVANCED PROPOSAL WRITING (ARTS,HUMS & SS) 10:00 - 12:00

08/06/2011 MOVING TOWARDS A CAREER IN INDUSTRY 13:00 - 14:45


08/06/2011 SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE LEARNING 14:00 - 16:30

08/06/2011 COPYRIGHT: A GUIDE TO USING TEXT 15:00 - 17:00



09/06/2011 MIND MAPPING 14:00 - 17:00




14/06/2011 RESEARCH ETHICS FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 13:00



14/06/2011 PORTFOLIOS FOR PROMOTION TO SENIOR LECTURER/READER 13:30 - 14:30



14/06/2011 FINANCIAL YEAR END TRAINING 15:00 - 16:00


15/06/2011 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 11:30 - 12:30




16/06/2011 HOS BRIEFING: WITH DIRECTOR OF HR 12:30 - 14:00






20/06/2011 SCHOOL BLACKBOARD PORTALS IN BLACKBOARD VERSION 9 10:00 - 12:00



21/06/2011 MBTI AND WORKING IN A TEAM 09:30 - 13:00


21/06/2011 DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE 13:30 - 14:30

21/06/2011 CAPABILITY PROCEDURE 14:45 - 15:45




22/06/2011 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE 15:30 - 16:30

23/06/2011 WELL-BEING AT WORK: STRESS IN OTHERS - A BRIEFING FOR MANAGERS 09:30 - 13:00



23/06/2011 PEER REVIEWING PAPERS 15:00 - 17:00




29/06/2011 NEW LECTURERS' STAKEHOLDERS LUNCH AND MEETING 12:30 - 14:00



Summer Vacation 2011


05/07/2011 ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR RESEARCH STAFF 09:30 - 17:00




11/07/2011 INTRODUCTION TO USING OUTLOOK 10:00 - 12:00



14/07/2011 OUTLOOK 2007 HINTS AND TIPS 14:00 - 15:00







ABSENCE MANAGEMENT

All

Wed 25 May 2011 10:00 - 11:00

This short course will help you identify and deal with both short and long term absence issues within your team using the framework of the Employee Health & Well-Being Policy

ACCOUNTING FOR SALES

All

Tue 07 December 2010 09:30 - 11:00

Fri 11 March 2011 09:30 - 11:00

Wed 15 June 2011 09:30 - 11:00

This course is aimed at administrators who are involved in any stage of the sales of goods and services to sundry customers (i.e. non-student). The course will look at how the University can know more about its customers. It is important to have certain basic information about customers, and to have confidence that the amounts owed will be settled promptly. The course will look at how to record the income correctly and how the University follows up collection of unpaid debt, from initial reminder through to legal action. All non-student debtors are affected by these procedures, even though not all types of debtor necessarily go through all of the same the steps.

ADVANCED AGRESSO

All

Tue 16 November 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Tue 15 February 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Thu 30 June 2011 09:30 - 11:30

A session for users who would like to learn about some of the advanced enquiry facilities in Agresso and builds on the Introduction to Agresso course. This is a practical session which will give you the opportunity to build your own Browser enquiries in Agresso. Attendance on the ‚Introduction to Agresso‛ course is compulsory before attending this course.

ADVANCED PROPOSAL WRITING (ARTS,HUMS & SS)

A & R

Wed 08 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Expert Advice on How to Win Grants. This session will allow staff to work with some of the most successful grant holders at the University to learn from their experience. Academics who have been members of grant assessment panels and have experience of reviewing applications at the main research councils and charities will provide invaluable advice on how to get the 'competitive edge' and increase your chances of winning grants. This workshop is for those with some experience of proposal writing or intended to follow on from 'Introduction to writing successful research proposals' or those wishing to refresh their grant writing skills.



ADVANCED PROPOSAL WRITING (SCIENCES/LIFE SCIENCES)

A & R

Wed 04 May 2011 15:00 - 17:00

Expert Advice on How to Win Grants. This session will allow staff to work with some of the most successful grant holders at the University to learn from their experience. Academics who have been members of grant assessment panels and have experience of reviewing applications at the main research councils and charities will provide invaluable advice on how to get the 'competitive edge' and increase your chances of winning grants. This workshop is for those with some experience of proposal writing or intended to follow on from 'Introduction to writing successful research proposals' or those wishing to refresh their grant writing skills.

AGRESSO P2P ENQUIRIES

All

Thu 28 October 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Wed 26 January 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Wed 23 March 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Tue 21 June 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This course covers how to use the range of P2P enquires (for example, searching for requisitions and supplier invoices and related workflow information). This course uses both the Agresso WebServices and BackOffice systems. Attendance on the other Agresso courses is not compulsory before attending this course.

A GUIDE TO NON-A LEVEL UK QUALIFICATIONS

A, R, Ad & T

Thu 28 October 2010 15:30 - 17:00

A large number of students follow qualifications other than A Levels. This session will attempt to provide an overview of these different types of qualifications. It will explain how the qualifications are structured, taught and assessed. It will also highlight how they are different to A-levels and will briefly explain how they have changed over the years and possible changes in the future.

A GUIDE TO THE UK A LEVEL SYSTEM AND UCAS ADMISSIONS

A, R, Ad & T

Wed 10 November 2010 12:00 - 13:30

This session was requested by new academic staff who are from other educational backgrounds and therefore unfamiliar with the UK system. This session will attempt to explain how A levels are structured and what kind of teaching an 18 year old entrant from a state school will have experienced. It will also briefly explain how the students apply to university before they have A level grades.



ALIGN WITH BLACKBOARD LEARN:'THE LATEST EDITION'(DEMONSTRATION) NEW SESSION

A & TL

Wed 15 December 2010 13:00 - 14:00

Mon 21 March 2011 13:00 - 14:00

In July 2011 we will be upgrading to the latest version of Blackboard, v.9. This version provides an exciting step towards a new kind of teaching and learning platform, with a dynamic new interface and improved capabilities. This session gives you a demonstration of the latest tools that encourage student engagement, support efficiency and allow for easier integration of web resources. Following the demonstration you are invited to a hands-on session to see what your Blackboard courses will look like and to try out the new functionality. ASD/ASPERGERS SYNDROME - LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE

All

Thu 12 May 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This session offers a chance to find out more about Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's, the types of support available for students and classroom strategies which have proved helpful for students. The session is led by a clinical psychologist who specialises in ASD/Asperger's.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

All

Thu 09 December 2010 09:30 - 11:30

This disorder is becoming more prevalent amongst the University's students. This session will explain the disorder, symptoms and ways to effectively support students.

BLACKBOARD: BEYOND THE BASICS

All

Thu 24 February 2011 14:30 - 16:00

This session covers tools you might use in your Blackboard course if you are familiar with the basics and want to do something specific. It gives an overview of tools like the discussion board, surveys, tests, blogs, wikis, podcasting facilities and social bookmarking applications within Blackboard. In the second half of the session participants will be able to focus on the tool that is most relevant to them. There will be opportunities to learn about examples of how these tools are being used in other courses, see live demonstrations of activities like podcasting, and try some of the tools mentioned out in a safe Blackboard environment. BLACKBOARD SCHOOL PORTAL ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING

A & Ad

Mon 25 October 2010 10:30 - 12:00

If you are already a School Portal Administrator or want to get started administering a Blackboard Portal, come along to this hands-on session to have your questions answered. Bring along your questions and issues and the trainers will assist you in solving them. When booking please indicate your current level of expertise on portals.



BRIEFING FOR MENTORS OF NEW LECTURERS

A & Ad

Wed 16 February 2011 09:30 - 10:30

Thu 09 December 2010 12:30 - 13:30

This session is for those who are acting as mentors to new lecturers. The role of a mentor will be explored, with a focus on the developmental nature of the relationship. The requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice will be explained and issues such as observation of teaching will be discussed.

BUYING IN SERVICES: THE IMPLICATIONS OF PAYING FOR CONSULTANCY

All

Fri 4 March 2011 9:30 - 11:30

Thurs 10 March 2011 Greenlands 10:30 - 12:30

This course is intended to clarify what is involved when the University contracts in consultancy services. The content will cover: the process involved in arranging to buy in consultancy; the need to assess whether the consultancy provider falls into the category of self-employed or employed; how the employment status questionnaire makes this assessment possible; what the implications of that assessment are to the University, both financial and obligatory; and the main areas of the model consultancy contract.

CAPABILITY PROCEDURE

All

Tue 21 June 2011 14:45 - 15:45

This session is designed to increase managers’ knowledge of the University Capability procedure. It will cover what is incapability, role of the manager in the process, when to use the procedure and also work through the formal and informal stages of the process.

CAREER PLANNING FOR RESEARCHERS

R

Wed 19 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

If you are employed on a contract, you may need some time to think about your next move. This interactive session will help you to explore your career options in academic and non-academic fields. Topics will include assessing your own strengths, weaknesses and skills, how to examine the job market, assessing opportunities and developing a positive and proactive approach to your career management.



CENTAUR DROP IN NEW SESSION

A & Ad

Fri 24 September 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Thu 21 October 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Thu 25 November 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Thu 09 December 2010 10:00 - 12:00

If you want to follow up on the CSTD course, or require help with a specific aspect of CentAUR, or just want to find out what it’s all about, please call in at the drop in session. It would be appreciated if questions about copyright could be emailed in advance to mailto:[email protected]. CentAUR is at http://www.reading.ac.uk/centaur.

CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH CAREER MANAGEMENT: AN INTRODUCTION

R

Tue 30 November 2010 09:30 - 15:00

This twelve month course has been developed in response to research staff at Reading indicating that they would be interested in an accredited qualification that brought together the development courses that they have attended at Reading. The two main aims of the certificate programme are: to enable participants to improve their research practice and to develop their career management skills. The course requires participants to attend four core workshops and choose four further from a selection of optional workshops and development activities. Other requirements include the completion of a reflective learning record and a personal development plan. The course is accredited by the Staff Educational Development Association.

CHANGE WITH BLACKBOARD v.9 (HANDS ON TRAINING) NEW SESSION

A & TL

Tue 07 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Tue 14 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Tue 21 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Tue 28 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Thu 07 July 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Thu 16 June 2011 15:00 - 17:00

Thu 23 June 2011 15:00 - 17:00

Thu 30 June 2011 15:00 - 17:00

Tue 05 July 2011 15:00 - 17:00

In July 2011 we will be upgrading to the latest version of Blackboard, v.9. This version provides an exciting step towards a new kind of teaching and learning platform, with a dynamic new interface and improved capabilities. This hands-on training session will cover all you need to know to access and develop your course in this latest version of Blackboard. We advise staff to participate in this training as the current version of Blackboard will not be available beyond July 2011.

mailto:[email protected].

http://www.reading.ac.uk/centaur.



COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PERSONAL TUTORS

NL & A

Wed 25 May 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 15 December 2010 14:00 - 17:00

This workshop is intended for those new to tutoring or within their first few years of experience. The focus will be on skills: active listening; exploring; confronting; supporting; action planning and coaching.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR RESEARCH STAFF

R

Tue 12 October 2010 09:30 - 17:00

Tue 03 May 2011 09:30 - 17:00

This session will look at establishing effective working relationships with your colleagues and your principal investigator. It will help you to understand how you communicate at the moment and how you can develop your strengths and minimise your weaknesses. It will also look at the ways in which you can contribute to and develop the research community in which you work.

COPYRIGHT: A GUIDE TO USING TEXT

All

Wed 08 June 2011 15:00 - 17:00

Copyright is relevant to anyone involved in the creation, storage, accessing, publishing or use of information. The first of the sessions on copyright will cover the basics of this complex topic and explain some of the copyright licences the University holds. It will include real-life problems and scenarios for discussion and there will be an opportunity for questions and answers with resident experts on hand. The focus of this session will be on text rather than image and will include an overview of copyright in the digital environment. Participants are encouraged to send particular questions or concerns they have to the presenters in advance so that some of these issues can be addressed in the course of the sessions.

COPYRIGHT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A PHD SUPERVISOR

R

Fri 25 March 2011 13:00 - 15:00

This short course will outline the way PhD theses are increasingly being published in digital format, especially through the British Library's new EThOS Service. This has significant copyright implications for those wishing to reproduce third-party material within theses. Supervisors who read and comment on student work will find this course particularly useful, and it will also contain information and advice which will be relevant to other research activity. The workshop will include an overview of the EThOS service, information on the support and advice available for obtaining copyright clearance, and changes to the processes being put in place by the Examinations Office.



CVS AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES

All

Thu 16 December 2010 09:30 - 13:00

This session will help staff to achieve a move to a new post within the University. It will help you to polish up your CV and develop your interview technique.

DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998: THE BASICS

All

Thu 14 October 2010 13:30 - 15:00

Mon 16 May 2011 13:30 - 15:00

If you handle personal data (staff, students, research subjects, visitors etc) and aren't sure about the DP Principles, this is for you. As well as the principles and key "do's and don'ts", we will cover ways to ensure you are able to use personal data to achieve your purposes.

DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR SENIOR TUTORS NEW SESSION

I

Wed 15 December 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 25 May 2011 14:00 - 17:00

The role of Senior Tutor can be very rewarding, however it is not without its challenges. We find ourselves supporting the Personal Tutors as well as dealing with the more challenging issues presented by the tutees; this session provides an opportunity to reflect upon that role. The main skill at our disposal is how we communicate, which will be the main focus of this short course. Although we communicate every day of our lives, sometimes achieving our objectives and sometimes not, we rarely sit back and think about what works. This course will highlight some of the key skills required to communicate effectively with both tutees and Personal Tutors, adding these skills to your toolbox will make your role easier and more satisfying. DEVELOPING YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS

A, R & Ad

Tue 12 April 2011 09:30 - 16:00

This workshop is for experienced academics and senior administrators who would like to develop their presentation skills to enable them to give conference presentations, seminars or to lecture more effectively. The small group allows for individual feedback and advice. Contents will vary depending on participants' needs but may cover use of the voice, body language, nerves, microphone techniques, breathing and audience issues. The facilitator regularly coaches barristers and politicians as well as running similar courses for academics at universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Previous groups of Reading academics have all thoroughly recommended this session to other colleagues. Lunch is provided, group size is strictly limited.



DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT: DROP IN AND LEARN NEW SESSION

All

Mon 15 November 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Mon 20 December 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Mon 17 January 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Mon 21 February 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Are you planning a new web site?...or re-developing and existing site? Have you ever wondered…

• Is anyone looking at the content I’m publishing? How can I make sure it’s worth the time I’m

spending on it?

• Where can I pick up tips on how to create engaging copy, good layout, great images, and

quality audio and video?

• What do I need to know about other channels, such as mobile, HTML newsletters, YouTube,

Facebook, or Twitter?

• How do I find out about how I should use all the available systems and technologies, such as

CMS, Wikis, etc?

• Who do I talk to if I’ve got an fantastic new idea, a proposal, or some important feedback? Please book onto the session via CSTD and then we'll be in contact to arrange the specific time during the drop-in time.

DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM: LAUNCH EVENT NEW SESSION

All

Wed 20 October 2010 12:30 - 14:00

The University's Digital Development team are inviting everyone with an involvement or interest in the University's digital presence - no matter what your level of skill or knowledge - to join the new Digital Development Forum. Through a series of talks, seminars, and workshops the forum will provide the opportunity for members to: improve digital skills and knowledge; keep up with what's going on and what's coming up; share knowledge, ideas, and best practice with colleagues and contribute to the development of the University's digital presence. This will be YOUR forum and we'd like you to help shape it over time. Come along to find out more! Followed by buffet lunch at 13.20 Room 1L08 Agriculture DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM: THE ACTIVEDITION CMS - WHAT'S NEXT? NEW SESSION

All Wed 08 December 2010 12:30 - 14:00

Finlay Carmichael and Alex Colvin will be presenting "The Activedition CMS – What’s Next?" The Activedition CMS has been undergoing a major transformation. Find out more about the new cross browser editing facilities, the rich internet application management facilities and the community elements for online collaboration and social network integration.



DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM: WRITING FOR THE WEB NEW SESSION

All Wed 03 November 2010 12:30 - 14:00

Writing implies reading - which means that writing for any medium, the web included, has to consider how people read. This talk looks at what web writing shares with other forms of writing, and then goes on to look at what's different. We examine what readers are trying to do when they encounter web writing, how we can use page layout and typography to help people navigate and digest information, and how we can use the functionality of the web to make that information easy and pleasant to use. Presented by Professor Judy Delin of the University of Leeds. DISABILITY REPRESENTATIVES MEETING

I

Wed 08 December 2010 13:15 - 14:30

Mon 14 March 2011 12:30 - 13:45

Wed 22 June 2011 13:30 - 14:45

The termly meeting for staff acting as Disability Representatives in Schools and Departments.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

All

Wed 22 June 2011 15:30 - 16:30

This short course will provide practical guidance for line managers dealing with disciplinary issues within the framework of the University disciplinary processes for non-academic staff.

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

All

Tue 21 June 2011 13:30 - 14:30

This session will look at how equal opportunity and diversity activity is implemented at the University. You will learn about diversity in the workplace and look at the complex issue of workplace harassment and bullying. This session will also provide an update on current equality legislation. DYSLEXIA, DYSPRAXIA AND DYSCALCULIA

All

Fri 03 December 2010 09:30 - 12:00

This workshop will provide an overview of the current knowledge about these specific learning difficulties. It will also include discussion on adapting teaching and helping tutees.



EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TO MANAGE CONFLICT

All

Thu 20 January 2011 09:30 - 12:00

What do you do when someone presents difficult behaviour? How do you manage conflict? The purpose of this workshop is to increase understanding of difficult behaviour and provide some strategies to manage difficult situations effectively. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their preferred style of communication (using Myers Briggs Type Indicator) and develop strategies to apply learning in a variety of situations.

EFFECTIVE DELEGATION

All

Wed 04 May 2011 09:00 - 10:30

It is said that the ability to delegate effectively is one of the key attributes of a good manager. During this session, we will look at why delegation so often goes wrong and what can be done to make it a rewarding activity for both managers and their staff.

EMPLOYMENT ENGAGEMENT SHOWCASE NEW SESSION

TL

Wed 17 November 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Fri 04 February 2011 13:00 - 15:00

Fri 27 May 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This workshop aims to explore the significance of work-related learning and employer contact in promoting subject learning as well as employability, and to showcase various types of employer engagement in the curriculum at Reading, using examples drawn from the Employer Engagement Toolkit and elsewhere.

EMPLOYMENT LAW - THE BASICS

All

Thu 28 October 2010 09:15 - 10:15

This course will cover the essential points of employment that managers need to know.



ENDNOTE FOR ACADEMIC STAFF

A

Wed 20 October 2010 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 10 November 2010 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 08 December 2010 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 19 January 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 23 February 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 11 May 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 08 June 2011 14:00 - 16:00

A practical session aimed at beginners or those with very little experience of using EndNote. It will cover the advantages to staff and students of using EndNote, setting up an EndNote ‚Library‛, importing references from databases, and working with Word to produce a text with an appropriately formatted bibliography – in a range of styles from Harvard, Numbered or for a specific journal.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR RESEARCH STAFF

R

Tue 05 July 2011 09:30 - 17:00

Entrepreneurs from Dragon's Den to the Apprentice are both loved and loathed. But away from the crude stereotyping is an entrepreneurial process that anyone can learn. This course will introduce you to that process, showing how it can be useful inside or outside academia. It will enable you to put together a business idea, research its potential market and pilot a credible financial structure for a new business venture.

ERASMUS: NOT JUST FOR STUDENTS

A & Ad

Wed 24 November 2010 12:30 - 13:30

Mon 31 January 2011 13:00 - 14:00

Did you know that the EU could pay members of staff to teach at a European University for periods of up to 6 weeks, regardless of subject area? Did you know that non-academic staff could be funded to undertake training, short secondments, job-shadowing and study visits? Your department may already be funding such activities but there is money available to support such mobility through the European Commission. Find out about the funding opportunities available for academic and administrative staff to teach or work through the ERASMUS programme in one of the 30 other participating countries in Europe. ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS/APPLICANTS

A & R

Thu 10 March 2011 10:00 - 16:00

This session has been developed as a result of requests from staff. It is for new Research Council grant holders and will give you all the information you will need in order to manage a grant within the University. It will cover: research accounts; contracts; procurement; employing people and employment law on fixed term contracts; final reports and a chance to ask questions of experienced PIs.



ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS TUTORS

A, Ad & S

Tue 26 October 2010 09:30 - 13:00

An opportunity for those new to undergraduate admissions to find out more about UCAS, the University admissions procedures and the role of Faculty Offices in the admissions process. There will also be an opportunity to see how the RISIS system can provide Admissions Tutors/Staff with access to their applicant records.

ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR NEW ACADEMIC STAFF

A

Fri 29 October 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 23 March 2011 10:00 - 13:00

Even though you are experienced in teaching, moving to a new institution can slow you down when you don't know how things are done. This session attempts to save you time and effort in finding your way around the local policies and procedures of the University. We will also cover sources of help and support for the whole academic role including research and enterprise activities. The academic probation and promotion procedures at the University will be explained.

EU FP7 CONTRACTS, FINANCE AND REPORTING

A & R

Tue 31 May 2011 15:00 - 17:00

This course will provide information on the main post-award issues for EU FP7 grants. It will cover the life cycle of the grant post-award from contract negotiation (including grant and consortium agreements and IPR) to financial management (including finance issues that will crop up during the grant) and to final reporting on the grant. Anyone that has recently been awarded their first EU grant or wants more information on the post-award process of EU grants should attend.

EU RESEARCH FUNDING SCHEMES

A & R

Wed 16 February 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This course will provide an introduction to the main EU FP7 funding schemes, including the co-operation programme, the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Curie, and will also cover other EU funding opportunities such as ESF and COST. The session will go through how to apply for these schemes, how the finances work and the assessment process.



EVALUATING YOUR TEACHING

NL & TL

Thu 13 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 26 January 2011 14:00 - 17:00

Evaluation is an integral part of effective personal and module development. This workshop will provide the opportunity to consider a range of practical evaluation techniques. Attention will be given to ways of obtaining useful student feedback other than by the usual questionnaires. We will look at some ideas for self-evaluation and reflection.

EXAMINING AND ASSESSING

NL & TL

Fri 24 September 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 01 December 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Tue 29 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

An opportunity to find out more about the University’s examination system and a consideration of assessment issues including the University’s framework for Degree Classification and how to apply it when assessing examination scripts.

EXPENSES AND HOSPITALITY POLICY

All

Tue 01 March 2011 14:30 - 16:30

This course is intended to provide a clearer picture of how this University policy operates. The course will: outline the main principles of why the policy exists; look at the relationship between the policy and the tax system; identify key areas where costs may or may not be legitimately funded by the University; and explain how to make an expenses claim. FACE YOUR FEARS AND DEAL WITH THEM

A & R

Tue 22 March 2011 09:30 - 16:30

Tue 17 May 2011 09:30 - 16:30

The thing that frequently holds people back, restricting their success and affects working lives more than any other issue are negative emotions like fear, nerves and anxieties. This session will help you to analyse your own fears, evaluate and find out what triggers your own nerves and develop techniques to reduce or eliminate them. The session can help you with overcoming anxiety with presentation skills, dealing with change and coping with rejection. This session is for Academic and Research staff.



FINANCE TOOLKIT

All

Thu 02 December 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Thu 27 January 2011 Greenlands 09.30 - 12.30

The course is a chance to meet key members of the Finance and Procurement teams and get short ‚taster‛ sessions on some of the processes and procedures that staff, who have any involvement in finance or procurement in their departments, are likely to come across.

FINANCIAL AWARENESS FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS

All

Wed 27 April 2011 15:00 - 16:30

This session for staff who have no financial background will set the day to day financial procedures of the university into a wider appreciation of financial management issues.

FINANCIAL YEAR END TRAINING

All

Tue 14 June 2011 15:00 - 16:00

Thu 16 June 2011 10:00 - 11:00

Mon 20 June 2011 Greenlands 11:00 - 12:00

The University's financial year runs from 1st August to the 31st July. To be able to produce accurate final accounts, there are some tasks that are required to be carried out during July and August. Instructions on the year end procedures are sent out in June in the form of a memo with attachments. This session complements the instruction pack and provides guidance on how to implement the instructions. The session will include: what the deadlines are for data to be processed; why and how to process accruals and prepayments; how to deal with petty cash and stock returns; the situation with assets and inventories.

FINDING FUNDING FOR YOUR RESEARCH

A & R

Fri 28 January 2011 09:30 - 11:30

A session for those who want to learn how to identify potential funders for their research. The workshop will outline major funding agencies and their current priorities and interests and help you identify the steps to selecting appropriate research sponsors both in the UK and internationally. Small group work will introduce you to the online databases available and ways in which you can remain alert to relevant opportunities.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000: THE BASICS

All

Thu 14 October 2010 15:15 - 16:45

Mon 16 May 2011 15:15 - 16:45

This is for anyone worried about disclosing information, or wanting to know their rights, under the Freedom of Information Act.



FULL ECONOMIC COSTING

All

Mon 18 October 2010 15:30 - 17:00

Wed 18 May 2011 09:30 - 11:00

An update on arrangements for full economic costing of research grant applications for academic or research staff involved in writing grant proposals for external funding.

GENERATION Y - A NEW TYPE OF STUDENT

All

Fri 25 February 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Generation Y is one of the terms used to describe people born between approximately 1980 and 2000. Also described on Wikipedia as the Millennials and the Internet Generation, this generation now forms the majority of the student body. The session provides an opportunity to consider some of the differences between generations of students and staff and how this might impact upon teaching and support services at the University.

GETTING STARTED WITH BLACKBOARD

A & TL

Thu 23 September 2010 14:00 - 16:00

Fri 01 October 2010 14:00 - 16:00

Wed 20 October 2010 10:00 - 12:00

This session covers how to create an online course easily using Blackboard. It provides participants with hands-on experience of creating course content. By the end of the course you should have everything you need to get started with Blackboard. People who sign up for this course are strongly advised to sign up for the companion session ‚Good practice – learning from other Blackboard courses‛.

GIVING FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS

NL & TL

Wed 12 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 16 February 2011 14:00 - 17:00

Wed 30 March 2011 09:30 - 12:30

How do you ensure effective feedback to your students that will assist them in their learning and development? This workshop will look primarily at formative assessment and a range of strategies which will try to achieve a balance between the students' needs, your resources and the demands of external reviewers.



GOOD PRACTICE-LEARNING FROM OTHER BLACKBOARD COURSES

A & TL Tue 02 November 2010 12:00 - 13:00

This session uses examples of actual Blackboard courses run by fellow staff at Reading. The session starts with a demonstration highlighting features of effective practice, and then you will have the opportunity to explore the sample courses hands-on, with orientation notes to guide you. CDoTL staff will be on hand to discuss the individual requirements of your course and which resources can best support what you need to do. As a follow up to the session, we can enrol your username on these example courses so you can explore them in your own time. The session will also cover practical tips on accessibility and Blackboard.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

All

Wed 15 June 2011 11:30 - 12:30

This course will cover; what is a grievance and what is not a grievance, how to undertake a reasonable and thorough grievance investigation, how to identify and resolve conflict in the workplace with and without a formal grievance process

HANDLING DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND DIFFICULT SITUATIONS NEW SESSION

All

Wed 06 April 2011 09:30 - 17:00

What do you do when someone presents difficult behaviour? Do others view the behaviour differently? How do you manage conflict? The purpose of this workshop is to increase understanding of difficult behaviour by looking at preferred working styles, conflict modes and provide strategies to identify and manage difficult situations and behaviours effectively.

HEADS OF SCHOOL MEETING NEW SESSION

I

Fri 22 October 2010 13:30 - 15:00

Wed 09 February 2011 12:00 - 13:30

Thu 09 June 2011 12:00 - 13:30

This is a series of meetings to look at the common issues faced by this group. Either a guest speaker will talk about an aspect of management or participants will share good practice on issues of mutual interest.

HEADS OF SCHOOL MEETING WITH THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

H

Fri 05 November 2010 12:15 - 14:00

Fri 04 March 2011 12:15 - 14:00

Fri 17 June 2011 12:15 - 14:00

A termly opportunity for Heads of School to meet with the Vice-Chancellor and/or Pro-Vice-Chancellor(s) to discuss current issues. Topics for each meeting will be advised in advance by email.



HEA WRITERS GROUP (FOR ACADEMIC STAFF) NEW SESSION

A Fri 29 October 2010 12:45 - 14:15

This workshop is for experienced teaching staff wishing to gain recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. The session will outline the requirements of the Recognition Scheme and give hints and tips for a successful application.

HEA WRITERS GROUP (FOR STAFF IN TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT) NEW SESSION

TL

Fri 01 October 2010 10:00 - 12:30

This workshop is for experienced staff in teaching and learning support wishing to gain recognition as an Associate of the Higher Education Academy. The session will outline the requirements of the Recognition Scheme and give hints and tips for a successful application.

HOS BRIEFING: WITH DIRECTOR OF HR

H Thu 16 June 2011 12:30 - 14:00

An opportunity for a discussion on topical aspects of HR.

HOW STUDENTS LEARN

NL & TL

Wed 22 September 2010 13:45 - 16:45

Wed 03 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 28 March 2011 13:45 - 16:45

A look at some key theories about learning which have influenced Higher Education and an opportunity to consider what implications this may have for your teaching.

HOW THE UNIVERSITY WORKS

All

Mon 18 October 2010 13:30 - 15:00

Just how do Court, Council and Senate fit into the grand scheme of things? Why are there so many committees? Where are decisions made? This session will be suitable for any staff who would like a clearer idea of the structure and functioning of the University.



HOW TO RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER OF STAFF

All

Wed 13 October 2010 10:00 - 12:30

Tue 01 March 2011 09:30 - 12:00

This course will cover: how to get a post approved; writing job descriptions, person specifications, further particulars and advertisements; raising a contract and immigration checks. Interview skills are covered on other sessions such as "Recruitment and Selection Panel Interviews" and "Interviewing Skills for Staff Recruitment". HOW TO USE RISIS: FOR NEW USERS

All

Tue 14 September 2010 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 24 September 2010 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 12 October 2010 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 29 October 2010 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 09 November 2010 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 26 November 2010 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 14 December 2010 11:00 - 12:00

Tue 11 January 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 28 January 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 08 February 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 25 February 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 08 March 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 25 March 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 12 April 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Tue 10 May 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 27 May 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 07 June 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 24 June 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Tue 12 July 2011 11:00 - 12:00

Fri 29 July 2011 14:00 - 15:00

RISIS, the main University student database, holds records on students, programmes, modules and progression. If you are involved in student administration, you will need to access RISIS, but there are two ways of doing this. Tutors and departmental admin staff generally make use of the web portal: this provides information such as tutor cards, class lists, disability information, the opportunity to update module descriptions, exam mark entry and examiners’ reports. If you are involved in admissions, advanced statistical analysis, Open Days or main admin areas such as Student Services, then you are likely to need access to the full database, for which more training is necessary. This session covers the basic use of both the portal and the main database, and lets new users see what might be available in either database. You will follow a series of exercises to learn which method is best (and quickest) for finding out relevant information about a student, programme or module. Note: We will only set up new user access to the main database for staff who have attended this session.



HOW TO USE RISIS: GENERAL USE

All

Fri 17 September 2010 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 22 October 2010 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 19 November 2010 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 21 January 2011 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 18 February 2011 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 18 March 2011 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 20 May 2011 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 17 June 2011 14:00 - 15:30

Fri 22 July 2011 14:00 - 15:30

For those who have been given access to the main database only: to attend this session, you must have attended the New Users session first. This is also a useful refresher session for existing users. In this session, we cover complex searches on the database, including the use of wildcards; quick and advanced analysis of search results; extraction of data into reports and spreadsheets and the production of standard letters. If you have only attended the Absolute Beginners session, we strongly recommend you attend this session too. There is normally time at the end of the session to answer specific queries, and address user needs. ILM ENDORSED INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT

All

Tue 19 October 2010 09:30 - 16:00

Thu 18 November 2010 09:30 - 16:00

Tue 14 December 2010 09:30 - 16:00

Tue 18 January 2011 09:30 - 16:00

Thu 10 February 2011 09:30 - 16:00

Tue 08 March 2011 09:30 - 16:00

This 6-day certificate programme is endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management. This is part of a general initiative to promote management development more widely throughout the University. Contents will include: leadership, motivation and team building; delegation, managing change, managing conflict; action planning and performance management; time and stress management; equal opportunity and diversity; employee relations; influencing and negotiating; problem solving and decision making; finance; effective communication and meetings; presenting information. In order to achieve the accredited status, you need to complete a brief assessed assignment on an aspect of management development in your work and pass two short answer reviews of the programme topics. Priority will be given to members of staff that are currently managing others. Please email Libby Graham at mailto:[email protected] to apply for a place.

mailto:[email protected]



IMPS CONTACTS LUNCH AND MEETING

I

Wed 17 November 2010 12:45 - 13:45

Fri 18 March 2011 12:30 - 13:30

Fri 24 June 2011 13:00 - 14:00

The opportunity for those providing the vital link between IMPS and their School or Directorate to meet up and discuss current issues. There will be updates, and the chance to raise questions and comment on policy developments and proposals. Topics will include information compliance (DPA, Folia and copyright), records management and retention, information security and other related policy.

INDUCTION FOR NEW RESEARCH STAFF

R

Fri 15 October 2010 12:30 - 14:15

Fri 03 December 2010 12:30 - 14:15

Fri 21 January 2011 12:30 - 14:15

Fri 11 March 2011 12:30 - 14:15

Fri 27 May 2011 12:30 - 14:15

New research staff are encouraged to join the main new staff induction days for general information about the University. This session will look at the implementation of the Concordat for research staff at the University and specifically at fixed-term contracts, the need for career management skills and the opportunities available to research staff for their development and career management.

INDUCTION FOR NEW SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

I

Fri 01 October 2010 10:00 - 13:00

A new session for SDTLs and those with a share in the role either in departments or as deputies. Run by the FDTLs the programme will include: structures and responsibilities for T&L; aims and drivers for enhancement; communication and decision making and the SDTL role in practice which will cover QA issues, managing the programme portfolio, student induction and support and leading and developing T&L in your School.



INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY (CENTAUR)

A & Ad

Thu 18 November 2010 14:30 - 16:30

Tue 15 March 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Thu 19 May 2011 14:30 - 16:30

The institutional repository, CentAUR, is the University’s electronic archive of research publications and other research outputs. From 2010 onwards Schools are required to add their own outputs to CentAUR. It replaces the Annual Publications lists, provides publications to CMS web pages, and will be a source of references to outputs for the REF. Aimed at academic and support staff who will either enter data themselves or oversee the process within their School, this session will look at what to add and the copyright implications. The practical element will give participants the opportunity to enter data and to explore aspects of the repository most relevant to them. Course participants are invited to send any specific queries to mailto:[email protected] in advance so that these issues can be addressed in the session. CentAUR is at http://www.reading.ac.uk/centaur

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PATENTS NEW SESSION

A, R & Ad Wed 02 February 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This session will cover the following: What is a patent?; What can be protected by patent?; An introduction to the patent system; Patents, the public domain and confidentiality; rights to use freedom to operate; and the University IP policy and patent management.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND SOFTWARE NEW SESSION

A, R & Ad

Wed 11 May 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This session will cover the following: Copyright or Patent?; Protecting new rights in software; using & developing existing software – the IP position on ownership, freedom to operate, permissions and independent development of new software; managing IP in new Software – licensing & open source models; and the University IP policy and patent management.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: AN INTRODUCTION NEW SESSION

A, R & Ad

Wed 24 November 2010 09:30 - 11:30

This session will cover the following: What is ‚Intellectual Property‛ (or ‚IP‛)? – A general overview; how is ownership of IP established for employees, students, sponsors/funders and academic collaborators; the University IP Policy & Rules for Staff; managing IP in academic activity – an overview of the issues in teaching, research and working with other organisations; and using IP to generate additional income – an overview of licensing, spin-outs, consultancy and contract research based on IP.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.reading.ac.uk/centaur



INTERNAL TRADING AND COST REALLOCATION METHODS

All

Wed 17 November 2010 09:30 - 11:00

This session will explain the processes involved in charging for things internally within the University - internal trading.

INTERNAL TRADING AND COST REALLOCATION METHODS FOR DIRECTORATE STAFF

Wed 09 March 2011 09:30 - 11:00

This session will explain the processes involved in charging for things internally within the University - internal trading.

INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT

All

Wed 27 October 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Wed 02 February 2011 10:00 - 13:00

This course will cover, in detail, the skills that managers need in order to recruit the right staff into the right posts through interviews. This includes designing the appropriate questions, asking those questions and listening. You will have the opportunity to practice some of these skills.

INTRODUCTION TO AGRESSO

All

Tue 19 October 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Thu 20 January 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Wed 16 March 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Tue 14 June 2011 09:30 - 11:30

A session for those who need to use the University’s financial system, Agresso. This is a practical session which will give you the opportunity to find out how to navigate around the system and do simple enquiries on financial data. It is ideal for those new to the system or those feeling in need of a refresher. Attendance on the ‚Introduction to Finance for Support Staff‛ course is recommended before attending this course.

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE FOR SUPPORT STAFF

Ad, S & T

Wed 20 October 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Fri 14 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Fri 06 May 2011 09:30 - 12:30

For staff who have responsibility for the day to day financial transactions and monitoring in their School/Office. This session is suitable for those who are new to working with financial processes at this University and those with more experience who feel that they could be more effective in their work if they had more information on the processes involved. Topics covered will include account and cost codes and financial management within the University. Separate sessions are available on the use of the Agresso BackOffice system.



INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES

NL & TL

Wed 02 February 2011 14:00 - 17:00

An overview of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in higher education for teaching and research. Facilities covered will include Blackboard, EndNote, Personal Response System, Student Record System. The emphasis will be on using technology to enhance practice whilst making effective use of time and resources.

INTRODUCTION TO PROCUREMENT WITH ORDER PROCESS TRAINING

All

Wed 29 September 2010 14.30 - 16.30

Wed 13 October 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Fri 12 November 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Thu 16 December 2010 15:00 - 17:00

Wed 16 February 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Mon 24 January 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Tue 15 March 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Fri 06 May 2011 13:00 - 15:00

Thu 09 June 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Thu 14 July 2011 15:00 - 17:00

This session is mandatory for anyone (new and current staff) who is to raise requisitions on ‘P2P’, the University’s ordering system in Agresso, before access to this is given (authorising can also be covered if required, or this can be shown separately by arrangement with mailto:[email protected])

The course offers an outline of the role of Procurement and how this assists staff in meeting the requirements of policies and legislation when committing University funds. This is followed by an explanation of the University’s ordering process including demonstration of Agresso web requisition completion. An Agresso user name is also required before access to raise requisitions is set up, to speed up the process participants are asked to submit their application to Finance Help if possible prior to attending this course. The form can be downloaded from: http://www.reading.ac.uk/finance/rdg-only/finsystems/docs/AgressoUserRegForm.pdf

Please note this is a presentation not an interactive session; there are further courses on Agresso, run by Finance, which complement this course and include the opportunity to access the system. These are listed in the CSTD programme.

mailto:[email protected])

http://www.reading.ac.uk/finance/rdg-only/finsystems/docs/AgressoUserRegForm.pdf

http://www.reading.ac.uk/finance/rdg-only/finsystems/docs/AgressoUserRegForm.pdf



INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMME AND QUALITY ISSUES IN HE

NL

Wed 22 September 2010 10:00 - 13:00

Wed 27 October 2010 13:00 - 16:00

Wed 19 January 2011 13:00 - 16:00

Wed 23 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

An opportunity to meet other new lecturers over lunch and to find out more about: the University of Reading Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice; the main challenges facing HE; the support and facilities available for developing and delivering your modules; the support and facilities available for developing your research profile.

INTRODUCTION TO THE TLSP AND DEVELOPING A PORTFOLIO

PG, TL & T

Wed 20 October 2010 14:00 - 16:30

Mon 07 February 2011 14:00 - 16:30

This session will explain the programme and the associated assessed work, the portfolio. We will consider your workshop choices, how to organise the portfolio and what material you need to build it. The criteria against which it will be assessed will be explained. We will also discuss the key national issues in Higher Education which have shaped developments over recent years and some of the quality assurance policies of the University which are relevant to your role.

INTRODUCTION TO USING OUTLOOK

All

Mon 11 July 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Thu 13 January 2011 14:00 - 16:00

This session will involve participants in looking at the basic components of Outlook which will include email, use of the calendar for appointments and meetings, keeping contacts and setting up tasks. By the end of the session participants should have enough to take away to give them the confidence to use Outlook successfully within their own working environment.

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH PROPOSALS (ARTS, HUMS & SS)

NL & R

Wed 09 February 2011 14:00 - 17:00

External research funding is a crucial part of the research profile of Universities and is a major issue for academic staff. This session will provide potential applicants with the key information they need to be able to write a research proposal. It will cover the structure, content and presentation of research proposals, impact plan requirements and how grants are assessed. Key factors in developing successful proposals will be identified through a critique of recent examples of successful research proposals from UK research councils.



INTRODUCTION TO WRITING SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH PROPOSALS (SCIENCES & LIFE SCIENCES)

NL & R

Wed 16 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

External research funding is a crucial part of the research profile of Universities and is a major issue for academic staff. This session will provide potential applicants with the key information they need to be able to write a research proposal. It will cover the structure, content and presentation of research proposals, impact plan requirements and how grants are assessed. Key factors in developing successful proposals will be identified through a critique of recent examples of successful research proposals from UK research councils.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: A GUIDE TO USING IMAGES AND MULTIMEDIA

All

Wed 27 October 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Digital images and multimedia are increasingly being used and produced across all areas of the University for a wide range of purposes. Owing to their multi-faceted nature, copyright in these media is often complex and requires careful consideration when creating and using images, video or audio material. This session is designed to raise an awareness of copyright issues both when using and creating digital material, and will provide guidance on seeking and gaining consent as well as obtaining permission to use third party material. It will include useful case studies and scenarios for discussion, and there will be an opportunity for questions and answers with resident experts on hand. This session will be ideal for all involved in creating or looking to create digital material to publish to the Web (including Blackboard, iTunes, YouTube, and so forth) and for all who make use of images on websites or in other forms of publicity. Participants are encouraged to send particular questions or concerns they have to the presenters in advance so that some of these issues can be addressed in the course of the sessions.

LABORATORY DEMONSTRATING (SCIENCES)

PG, TL & T

Mon 22 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 14 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

A workshop to explore the value of laboratory sessions in student learning and the role of demonstrators. Issues covered include student learning, preparation, techniques to interact with students, questioning and listening skills, dealing with problem incidents and providing feedback on lab reports.

LARGE GROUP PRESENTATION SKILLS

PG, TL & T

Mon 01 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 21 February 2011 14:00 - 17:00

If you are not used to giving lectures or presentations to large groups, you may well be worried! This session will help to boost your confidence by getting your breathing right, making sure you can be heard, pacing your delivery, coping with nerves and presenting with a professional image.



LEARNING AND TEACHING FOR LARGE GROUPS

NL & TL

Thu 23 September 2010 11:15 - 13:00

Wed 17 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 28 March 2011 11:15 - 13:00

Faced with a large group of students, doing anything other than delivering a ‘lecture’ takes imagination and courage. With the help of some tried and tested ideas, you will understand how the learning experience for an individual student in a large group can be made a lot more active.

LEARNING AND TEACHING FOR SMALL GROUPS

NL & TL

Thu 23 September 2010 09:30 - 11:00

Wed 24 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 28 March 2011 09:30 - 11:00

An exploration of how to plan and run tutorials and seminars with an emphasis on student learning. Some of the commonest problems in small group sessions will be explored and a variety of ideas to help address them considered. The session will also provide a chance to share your own experiences and concerns.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COURSE DESIGN

NL & TL

Thu 23 September 2010 13:45 - 16:30

Wed 10 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Tue 29 March 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Just what are learning outcomes? How do they relate to course aims and how can you make sure your teaching session delivers them? This workshop will help you to feel confident in your understanding of these issues and will look at the use of assessment in checking the achievement of learning outcomes. You will have a chance to explore how important learning outcomes are in course design.

LESSON DESIGN IN PRACTICE

TL

Mon 21 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

For those who would like a chance to design a lesson plan in their own subject. The course ‘Learning Outcomes and Course Design’ is required as background for this session.



MAJOR INCIDENT TRAINING: BRONZE TEAM LEADERS

I

Tue 14 September 2010 10:00 - 13:00

Tue 14 September 2010 14:00 - 17:00

This session for Bronze team leaders (or members) will provide: an understanding of the Gold, Silver and Bronze MIT structure; an awareness of the responsibilities of their teams in the response structure; an understanding of how the different levels within the MIT should work together; a raised awareness of the business continuity responsibilities of Departments and Schools and how they differ from those of the MIT and responding to emergencies. The will be an opportunity to take part in two mock exercises to demonstrate everything learnt in the session. The University Business Continuity Manager will be hosting this session that will be facilitated by a team of external consultants.

MAKING A PROFESSIONAL START WITH YOUR TEACHING PG, TL & T

Mon 25 October 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 14 February 2011 14:00 - 17:00

One of the most difficult things in starting on your teaching activities is making the transition from being a student yourself to your new role. This session will equip you with information, contacts, tips and support to make a confident and professional start to your teaching.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR RESEARCH STAFF

R

Thu 19 May 2011 09:30 - 17:00

This introductory course will look at the difference between leadership and managerial abilities and examine some essential tools of management in a research environment. Topics will include listening and responding; situational management and the art of matching style to the situation or the person; implementing change and getting people to support change rather than resist it.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY SKILLS: INTRODUCTION FOR NEW LINE MANAGERS

All

Thu 02 June 2011 09:30 - 16:30

Supervising and managing others can be a daunting task but it should have many rewards. This course will look at: the special role of a supervisor/manager and the skills needed; the need to set and maintain standards; understanding motivation; how to give praise and constructive criticism; dealing with difficult situations and difficult people; successful delegation; your role in induction and training.



MANAGER'S HR TOOLKIT

All

Wed 13 October 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Thu 27 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

This course will cover the essential points of HR policy and procedure at the University, from managing a disciplinary or grievance case to considering a flexible working request. MANAGING FLEXIBLE WORKING

All

Thu 17 February 2011 10:45 - 11:45

This course will go through how to consider and manage formal flexible working requests and how to manage informal flexible working arrangements.

MANAGING MATERNITY, PATERNITY AND ADOPTION LEAVE

All

Thu 17 February 2011 09:30 - 10:30

This session will cover the maternity/paternity and adoption leave process and what a manager’s obligations are and considerations should be.

MANAGING NON-ACADEMIC PROBATION

All Tue 07 December 2010 11:30 - 12:30

This session is designed to give line managers an introduction to managing staff through probation using the University’s policy on probation. It will explore managers choices and responsibilities in difficult cases using case studies. MANAGING PEOPLE THROUGH CHANGE

All

Fri 19 November 2010 09:30 - 16:30

This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in understanding, facilitating or living with change. It is designed to provide a forum for exploring the issues associated with change and to develop some of the skills necessary to make effective decisions which take account of the natural human response to change.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE NEW SESSION

Tue 24 May 2011 09:30 - 17:00

This session is for individuals who are responsible for setting performance expectations for their staff, monitoring performance and giving feedback as well as dealing with poor performance. We will: explore role of managers in managing performance to meet objectives; identify effective performance management systems, including clarifying expectations and providing constructive feedback; and know how to deal effectively with poor performance including reference to the relevant procedures.



MANAGING WRITING FOR PUBLICATION

NL

Wed 11 May 2011 14:00 - 16:30

This workshop focuses on how to manage productive writing alongside the teaching and administrative demands of a new lectureship. Contents include making time to prioritise writing alongside other commitments; getting started; keeping motivated and finishing the writing you start. The workshop will also help to identify effective working practices whilst writing. NB If you are already managing to publish regularly in peer reviewed journals, you do not have to attend this session, although you may still find it of use, particularly if your teaching or administrative load is due to increase.

MARKING AND FEEDBACK PRACTICE

PG, TL & T

Mon 15 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 06 December 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 07 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

A session for those on the Teaching and Learning Support Programme, postgraduates, and new sessional or part-time teaching staff who will be marking work and providing feedback to students. We will focus on issues of dyslexia when marking and take a practical look at some of the other issues and concerns you may have.

MAXIMISE YOUR MEMORY

All Tue 11 January 2011 09:30 - 17:00

Do you struggle to remember names and faces, forget facts and ideas that you want to recall in meetings or would you like to leave your notes behind when you give presentations? This session strives to help you improve your memory, whether long or short term, through a variety of techniques that work in all facets of everyday life and work. Last year several people said this was the best course they could ever remember having done!

MBTI AND TIME MANAGEMENT

All

Tue 01 February 2011 09:30 - 13:00

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a useful personality instrument that provides information about how individuals prefer to gather information, make decisions and relate to the world around them. It is not a 'test' and there are no 'right' and 'wrong' answers. It has been used extensively in the UK to help individuals develop self-awareness and to use their talents more effectively. In this workshop we will explore MBTI and give you a chance to find out which MBTI personality type fits you best. We then look at the implications of MBTI type specifically in relation to how you manage your time.



MBTI AND WORKING IN A TEAM

All

Tue 21 June 2011 09:30 - 13:00

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a useful personality instrument that provides information about how individuals prefer to gather information, make decisions and relate to the world around them. It is not a 'test' and there are no 'right' and 'wrong' answers. It has been used extensively in the UK to help individuals develop self-awareness and to use their talents more effectively whether that be a work or personal setting. In this workshop we will explore MBTI and give you a chance to find out which MBTI personality type fits you best. We then look at the implications of MBTI type to help you identify your strengths and suggest approaches to improve the way you relate to others, make decisions and contribute to working in a team.

MIND MAPPING

All

Thu 09 June 2011 14:00 - 17:00

Mind mapping is a technique for organising and displaying information that will enable participants to tap into their full creative potential. It can be used for planning, note taking, time management, decision making and as an aid to memory.

MINI PG CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING,TEACHING & ASSESSMENT FOR EXPERIENCED STAFF

A & TL

Thu 31 March 2011 and Fri 1 April 2011 09:30 - 16:30

This two day workshop is aimed at experienced academic staff who would like a thorough grounding in the principles and practices contained in most Post Graduate Certificate HEA accredited modules without having to attend and pass a two year programme. These are some comments from participants of previous workshops: ‚That was fantastic. I have been teaching for years and just thought I’d pop along to see if anything had changed. You have shown me a totally different approach to teaching and course design.‛ ‚I feel re-invigorated towards teaching again thanks to this workshop.‛ ‚Everyone should do this workshop. It has totally changed the way I think about the job of a course director and given me quite a lot to think about how I manage my courses.‛

MINUTE TAKING SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS

Ad & S

Tue 02 November 2010 09:30 - 16:00

The art of minute taking is an unnoticed skill until something goes wrong! This introductory workshop starts with the basics and will guide you through different layouts and styles; how to work with the chair; design an agenda for an effective meeting together with lots of help and practice on taking notes and producing minutes.



MOVING TO A UNIVERSITY LECTURESHIP

R

Thu 12 May 2011 15:00 - 16:45

Professor Berry will explain the key issues driving the research agenda of universities like Reading. She will then look at the implications this has for contract research staff hoping to move to a lectureship. Data from recent appointments within the four faculties will highlight the typical research profiles of those recruited to lecturer grades. This information should enable contract research staff to form a clear idea of the expectations of those recruiting new academic staff.

MOVING TOWARDS A CAREER IN INDUSTRY

R

Wed 08 June 2011 13:00 - 14:45

Dr David Fox, Senior Director, Discovery Chemistry at Pfizer will be presenting. Particularly for research staff who are interested in finding out more about research and technical careers in industry. Issues covered will include the benefits of working in industry, valued knowledge and skills research staff bring to industry and other attributes which are often under-developed; the recruitment and selection processes that may be used and some ideas on how to plan for a future shift of career during your research post in HE.

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: ACADEMIC SERVICES

I

Fri 15 October 2010 15:15 - 15:45

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: ACADEMIC STAFF PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND GOVERNANCE

I Tue 28 September 2010 14:00 - 15:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

I

Thu 14 October 2010 15:00 - 15:30

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

I

Tue 12 October 2010 09:30 - 10:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING

I Thu 30 September 2010 10:15 - 11:15

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: HEALTH & SAFETY

I

Wed 29 September 2010 15:00 - 17:00



NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: HR ISSUES AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

I

Tue 05 October 2010 09:30 - 10:30

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: INTERNATIONAL AND EXTERNAL ENTERPRISE AGENDA

I

Fri 15 October 2010 09:30 - 10:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: MANAGING ACADEMIC PROBATION

I Fri 15 October 2010 10:15 - 11:45

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AGENDA

I

Thu 30 September 2010 11:30 - 12:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOS & STRATEGIC PLANNING ISSUES

I Fri 15 October 2010 14:00 - 15:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: STUDENT SERVICES

I Thu 14 October 2010 14:15 - 14:45

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: TEACHING AND LEARNING AGENDA

I

Tue 12 October 2010 10:15 - 11:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION: THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STRATEGY

I Wed 13 October 2010 12:30 - 13:00

NEW HEADS OF SCHOOL INDUCTION:"WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN..."

I Tue 05 October 2010 10:45 - 11:15

NEW LECTURERS' STAKEHOLDERS LUNCH AND MEETING

I Wed 29 June 2011 12:30 - 14:00



NEW STAFF INDUCTION

All

Tue 28 September 2010 09:15 - 16:00

Thu 21 October 2010 09:15 - 16:00

Thu 11 November 2010 09:15 - 16:00

Thu 06 January 2011 09:15 - 16:00

Thu 24 March 2011 09:15 - 16:00

Tue 10 May 2011 09:15 - 16:00

Tue 07 June 2011 09:15 - 16:00

An ideal opportunity to find out more about the University. The day will include a session with Human Resources, information about the pension schemes, guidance on safety and security and information on training and development. Our ‘marketplace' provides an opportunity to ask individual questions and gather information from many of the offices, services, facilities, clubs and trade unions available. After lunch, a general tour of Whiteknights campus will show you many of the facilities before we split up to join a choice of tours. You may select from the Sports Centre or Whiteknights Library.

OBJECTIVE SETTING NEW SESSION

All

Wed 04 May 2011 10:45 - 12:15

Setting objectives is something that is a crucial part of may roles. During the session we will look at what difficulties we encounter when writing objective and what we can do to make them more effective.

OUTLOOK 2007 HINTS AND TIPS

All

Mon 28 March 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Thu 14 July 2011 14:00 - 15:00

For those who think they know Outlook 2007 or, at least, they think they do. A chance to learn and share hints and tips. PASSING PROBATION AND ESTABLISHING A RESEARCH CAREER IN READING

NL

Wed 09 March 2011 12:45 - 13:45

All new academic staff who have a research remit as part of their role and who are on academic probation, are asked to attend this session. Professor Williams will explain the importance of developing your research profile and share some ideas to help you do this and prepare for your probationary review (normally in your ninth term of employment).



PEER REVIEWING PAPERS

A & R

Thu 23 June 2011 15:00 - 17:00

By request from research staff this session will share experiences and tips on how to go about providing a peer review of a paper for an academic journal. Experienced colleagues from science and social science will compare and contrast their experiences and attempt to answer any questions you may have. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

A & Ad

Wed 10 November 2010 14:00 - 15:30

For staff in academic Schools who would like a reminder of the role of performance indicators such as staff:student ratios and income:expenditure ratios in the financial management of the University.

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS (PA) MEETING

I

Fri 10 December 2010 12:00 - 13:30

Tue 22 February 2011 10:30 - 12:00

Thu 16 June 2011 14:30 - 16:00


PERSONAL TUTOR SYSTEM

NL & A

Wed 23 February 2011 14:30 - 16:30

Wed 18 May 2011 14:30 - 16:30

The University has a strong and supportive personal tutor system and even if you are not yet a personal tutor, it is important that you understand how the system works and are aware of the range of support services available. This workshop will exploit case studies to provide a practical opportunity for you to reflect on the expectations and boundaries of the role of a Personal Tutor.

PLAGIARISM DETECTION

A & TL

Wed 02 March 2011 10:00 - 11:30

This session will look at tools to detect plagiarism and how their results can be interpreted.



PLANNING AHEAD FOR RETIREMENT

All

Wed 29 September 2010 09:00 - 17:00

Tue 23 November 2010 09:00 - 17:00

Thu 03 March 2011 09:00 - 17:00

A session for staff who might be thinking about retirement within the next few years. Normally, we would expect participants to be over the age of 55 when they attend this course. Topics to be covered include: the challenge ahead; pension scheme benefits; state benefits; health and fitness; taxation; financial planning and investment; opportunities for the future such as paid and voluntary work, hobbies, courses, travel and concessions. Sessions are run by professional independent experts. Lunch is provided and partners are welcome too. BOOKINGS FOR THIS SESSION CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CONTACTING mailto:[email protected].

PLANNING & RUNNING COMPUTER CLASSES

PG, TL & T

Mon 13 December 2010 14:00 - 17:00

This session will provide an opportunity to look at effective design of computer lab classes and how to support students in their learning during the classes. It is not about designing Blackboard or other on-line courses. It is about designing ‘live’ classes that involve the use of computers, for example helping students to learn software or supporting students whilst they achieve a computer-based task.

PODCASTING WORKSHOP - USING AUDIO TO ENHANCE YOUR TEACHING

All

Thu 24 February 2011 09:30 - 11:30

In this session, you will find out what a podcast is and how easy it is to make one. You will also receive information on the four stages involved - planning, recording, editing and publishing - and get some hands-on experience of podcasting yourself. The session will also contain tips and good practice in using audio in T&L.

PORTFOLIOS AND PROJECTS

NL

Fri 24 September 2010 13:15 - 15:00

Wed 08 December 2010 15:00 - 16:30

Wed 30 March 2011 13:15 - 14:30

For those who are working for the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, this session will explain why you need a portfolio, how to organise it and what material you need to help build it, and the criteria against which it will be assessed. We will also discuss the requirements for the project, refine your own ideas and look at examples of previous projects.

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PORTFOLIOS FOR PROMOTION TO SENIOR LECTURER/READER

A & Ad

Wed 13 October 2010 12:00 - 13:00

Tue 14 June 2011 13:30 - 14:30

This session has been organised at the suggestion of the Deans and PVCs to offer information and advice to Lecturers considering a case for promotion to Senior Lecturer/Reader. The session will explain how the teaching portfolios have so far been used in the promotions process and offer some ideas on how to go about organising them. It will also include an update on the development of new criteria to help guide the consideration of portfolios by promotion panels.

PORTFOLIO WRITERS WORKSHOP

NL

Wed 01 June 2011 14:00 - 15:30

Wed 01 June 2011 15:30 - 17:00

PREPARING A SCHOOL BUDGET

All Fri 21 January 2011 15:00 - 17:00

This session for Heads of School, School Administrators and anyone who contributes to the School budgetary process, including Directors of Self-Financing Centres. Although aimed primarily at Schools, section heads within Directorates who have responsibility for budgets may also find these sessions useful. The topics covered will include: how to construct a budget and what should be included; the use of Reserves and how they fit within the budget; SDAs and why they should be included; and how to fill in the template.

PRESENTATION PRACTICE AND FEEDBACK

NL & TL

Wed 24 November 2010 13:00 - 17:00

Wed 08 December 2010 13:00 - 17:00

Wed 16 February 2011 13:00 - 17:00

Wed 02 March 2011 13:00 - 17:00

Mon 06 June 2011 13:00 - 17:00

Wed 15 June 2011 13:00 - 17:00

Wed 22 June 2011 13:00 - 17:00

It may sound like the ultimate torture, but the experience of seeing a video of yourself giving a presentation is something that stays with you for many years; and not necessarily because it was so awful! In a friendly small group environment, each participant will take turns to give a 10 minute micro-teaching session, operate the video camera and be a member of the audience who provide constructive feedback. You will have a chance to review your video with the facilitator and will be given a personal copy. This workshop is intended for new lecturers but is also suitable for others who are involved in teaching sessions. There is a requirement for some pre-course work. Places are strictly limited.



PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SUPPORT STAFF

Ad, S & T

Wed 10 November 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Wed 11 May 2011 09:30 - 13:00

In a very small group you will have the opportunity to give a short presentation on a topic of your choice. With the aid of input from fellow-participants you will receive constructive feedback on your presentation style and suggestions for areas where you might try some different approaches.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ( 1 DAY SESSION )

All

Tue 09 November 2010 09:30 - 17:00

Thu 28 April 2011 09:30 - 17:00

The focus of the day will be to provide a practical ‘project management toolbox' that you can actually use in your day to day work. Topics covered: practical model; tools and techniques; individual and multiple projects; project management as a process. This is a consistently popular course with lots of useful practical ideas. PRONUNCIATION SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF

A & TL Thu 04 November 2010 09:30 - 13:00

This session is designed for staff who are lecturing or presenting in English as a second language. It includes the opportunity for individual assessment and guidance. The facilitator is a professional voice coach. He regularly works with barristers and politicians and runs presentation skills courses for academics at universities including Reading, Oxford and Cambridge.

PURCHASING CARD APPLICANT BRIEFING

All

Tue 21 September 2010 14:00 - 15:00

Wed 20 October 2010 12:45 - 13:45

Thu 20 January 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Wed 09 February 2011 10:30 - 11:30

Fri 18 March 2011 14:00 - 15:00

Fri 20 May 2011 12:00 - 13:00

Thu 23 June 2011 13:30 - 14:30

Wed 13 July 2011 09:30 - 10:30

Permanent staff can apply for a University Purchasing Card which can be used to pay for goods or expense items in certain circumstances. More details can be found at http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement/staff-only/cards.htm The first stage of an application is mandatory attendance at a presentation which explains the role of the Card within University Policies, and the responsibilities of a cardholder. Applications need Head of School/Directorate approval. Staff submitting a Card application need to have attended a session no more than 6 months previously (you can re-attend if necessary). NB. Cards cannot be issued on demand or outside the existing application process.

http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement/staff-only/cards.htm



RECRUITING AND SELECTING PHD STUDENTS

A

Wed 08 December 2010 10:00 - 11:30

A session to share ideas and practice on suitable methods of selecting PhD students. This is provided as a part of the University's plan to improve the support available to PhD supervisors.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PANEL INTERVIEWS

All

Thu 09 September 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Thu 16 September 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Tue 21 September 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Thu 14 October 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Wed 08 December 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Wed 26 January 2011 09:30 - 13:00

Thu 17 March 2011 13:30 - 17:00

Thu 26 May 2011 09:30 - 13:00

Wed 22 June 2011 09:30 - 13:00

As a result of the University’s Race Relations Action Plan and its commitment to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers all members of selection interview panels will have to be trained in recruitment and selection practices. Anyone who is involved in short-listing candidates, but not on the panel, is also recommended to attend. The session covers relevant employment legislation, the role of the chair and the selection process.

RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

All Tue 07 December 2010 15:30 - 17:00

Tue 22 February 2011 14:30 - 16:00

Thu 16 June 2011 10:30 - 12:00

This session will teach some simple techniques to reduce stress, including practical examples using breathing exercises, guided visualisation and basic Tai Chi movements.

RESEARCH ETHICS FOR RESEARCH STAFF

A & R

Tue 14 June 2011 09:30 - 13:00

This session will be led by Alice Temple from Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied, University of Leeds. It will cover codes of conduct and good practice, the ethical review process, what research ethics committees look at in a proposal, how the research would be reviewed, and points for the research project beyond the review process.



RESEARCH PROJECT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

A, R & Ad

Wed 01 June 2011 09:30 - 12:30

This course is aimed at Principal Investigators. Post award processes and procedures from award to final completion of the grant or contract will be explained. This will include project budgets and monthly financial statements.

RESEARCH STAFF CONFERENCE: CHALLENGES, CAREER AND COMMUNITY

Fri 11 February 2011 09:00 - 17:00

RESEARCH - TEACHING SYNERGIES: ENQUIRY BASED LEARNING

NL & TL Wed 12 January 2011 13:15 - 16:15

Wed 27 April 2011 14:00 - 17:00

Putting scholarship and enquiry at the heart of all learning within the University is an important element of our Learning and Teaching Strategy. This workshop will consider the benefits of making the most of synergies between your research and teaching and provide a model for considering how you might develop this. Practical case studies, by discipline area, will explore the uses of enquiry based learning as a method to engage students.

SCHOOL BLACKBOARD PORTALS IN BLACKBOARD VERSION 9

All

Mon 20 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

In July 2011 we will be upgrading to the latest version of Blackboard, v.9. This session will provide hands-on training to those who are interested to learn about the Portal functionality and how to develop and manage a School blackboard Portal.

SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF ENTERPRISE MEETING

I

Tue 16 November 2010 12:30 - 14:00

Tue 22 February 2011 12:30 - 14:00

Thu 12 May 2011 13:00 - 14:30

A termly opportunity for SDoE to meet with PVCs to discuss Enterprise related issues.

SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF RESEARCH MEETING

I

Wed 01 December 2010 12:00 - 13:30

Wed 16 February 2011 12:00 - 13:30

Wed 01 June 2011 12:00 - 13:30

A termly opportunity for SDoR to meet with Professor Christine Williams to discuss research related issues.



SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING MEETING

I

Wed 03 November 2010 12:15 - 13:45

Wed 23 February 2011 12:15 - 13:45

Wed 18 May 2011 12:30 - 14:00

The termly gathering for School Directors of Teaching and Learning to meet and discuss issues relevant to their role and the quality management and enhancement mechanisms of the University.

SCHOOL E-LEARNING CO-ORDINATORS' MEETING

A & TL

Fri 26 November 2010 12:30 - 14:00

Wed 02 March 2011 12:15 - 13:45

Fri 10 June 2011 12:30 - 14:00

The termly gathering for School E-Learning Coordinators to meet and discuss issues relevant to their role and the development of and support for learning technology at the University.

SCHOOL MANAGERS MEETING

I Wed 22 September 2010 09:30 - 10:30

Wed 24 November 2010 09:30 - 10:30

Wed 26 January 2011 09:30 - 10:30

Wed 09 March 2011 09:30 - 10:30

Wed 08 June 2011 09:30 - 10:30


SENIOR TUTORS MEETING

I

Fri 12 November 2010 12:30 - 14:00

Fri 18 February 2011 12:30 - 14:00

Fri 03 June 2011 12:30 - 14:00

A gathering for Senior Tutors to meet and discuss issues relevant to their role, share practice, hear about developments and provide feedback.

SENIOR TUTORS MEETING WITH COUNSELLING SERVICE

I

Tue 30 November 2010 15:30 - 16:30



SMALL GROUP TEACHING

PG, TL & T

Mon 11 October 2010 10:00 - 13:00

Mon 08 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 29 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Mon 28 February 2011 14:00 - 17:00

A workshop to explore the value of small group sessions in student learning and the role of postgraduates and support staff when acting as session leaders. Issues covered include student learning, preparation, techniques to encourage interaction, questioning and listening skills, dealing with problem incidents and group dynamics.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: FOR NEW REVIEWEES

All

Fri 28 January 2011 12:00 - 13:30

Thu 16 December 2010 13:15 - 14:45

Mon 23 May 2011 15:30 - 17:00

The University has an annual Staff Development Review (SDR) scheme. This workshop is for new staff who will be reviewed to find more about the scheme.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: FOR NEW REVIEWERS

All Fri 03 June 2011 09:00 - 12:00

Fri 26 November 2010 09:15 - 12:15

Wed 19 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Fri 25 March 2011 09:30 - 12:30

The University has an annual Staff Development Review (SDR) scheme. This workshop is for staff conducting SDRs to find out more about the scheme and how to conduct a review.

STUDENT FINANCE: AN OVERVIEW

All

Wed 01 December 2010 09:30 - 10:30

Fri 18 March 2011 09:30 - 10:30

In recent years there have been a lot of changes in the financial support available for students, particularly for undergraduate students. Recognising that students are sometimes unaware of the support available to them, this workshop will provide an opportunity for colleagues to learn more about what is available, and where students can be referred to for detailed information and advice. As well as an overview of the statutory financial support available, this workshop will provide an introduction to the support offered by the Student Financial Support Team, including the bursaries, scholarships and prizes awarded to University of Reading students.



SUPERVISING RESEARCH STUDENTS (ARTS,HUMS & SS)

NL & A

Wed 04 May 2011 14:00 - 17:00

A review of the guidelines on higher degree research supervision will be presented, followed by workshop activities designed to share, explore and discuss common problems and potential responses, as well as points of good practice.

SUPERVISING RESEARCH STUDENTS (SCIENCES/LIFE SCIENCES)

NL & A

Wed 25 May 2011 14:00 - 17:00

A review of the guidelines on higher degree research supervision will be presented, followed by workshop activities designed to share, explore and discuss common problems and potential responses, as well as points of good practice.

SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE LEARNING

NL & TL

Wed 09 March 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Wed 08 June 2011 14:00 - 16:30

The University’s Learning and Teaching strategy aims to provide a supportive learning and teaching community with a partnership between students and staff to support students from a diversity of backgrounds. This session will bring together some of the University services and systems which exist to help students develop their skills and self-awareness. A range of resources to develop academic skills which can be used by lecturers as part of their subject-based teaching will be explored and methods to support the diversity of learners at Reading will be discussed. SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All

Tue 16 November 2010 09:30 - 12:00

International students are an important part of the University. This session will help staff to understand some of the issues and problems faced by students when they come to the UK. Topics covered will include general differences between different cultures, culture shock and the adjustment process in both academic and social situations. Staff will be encouraged to reflect upon their roles and how they and their department might help with the adjustment process. This session is not intended for those who are visiting a particular country and who want a guide to cultural etiquette.



SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS

All

Thu 03 February 2011 14:30 - 17:00

All front line staff in regular contact with students - especially secretaries and technicians - occasionally find themselves in a 'welfare gateway' role. The student engages them in conversation, uses them as a shoulder to cry on, and regardless of being referred on, may later insist on telling them all about 'how things are going'. This workshop unpacks this process, and looks at skills to handle it better with a special emphasis on boundary making so that such engagements become less exhausting and more satisfying.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

All

Thu 25 November 2010 14:00 - 17:00

This session will give practical guidance on how to identify and support students with mental health difficulties. Charles Kenderdine, University Mental Health Adviser will outline and clarify the University policy and available support. Attendees are invited to bring examples from within their own experience.

TEACHING AND LEARNING AWAY DAY 2010

A, Ad, TL & S

Thu 30 September 2010 09:30 - 16:00

TEAM SKILLS FOR SUPPORT STAFF

Ad, S & T Tue 15 March 2011 09:30 - 13:00

Do you really work in a team or are you actually just a group? This course should help you to decide and take some positive action. You will discover: the difference between a group and a team; the roles we can play and where your strengths lie; how to communicate and cope with conflict within a team; the benefits of co-operation over competition.

TECHNICIANS MEETING NEW SESSION

T

Weds 17 November 2010 13.00 - 14.00

Weds 15 December 2010 13.00 - 14.00

Weds 2 February 2011 13.00 - 14.00

Weds 16 March 2011 13.00 - 14.00

Weds 11 May 2011 13.00 - 14.00

This is a series of meetings to look at the common issues faced by this group. The sessions will involve, for example: a guest speaker talking about a subject of interest; or participants will share good practice on issues of mutual interest; or a visit will be arranged within the University to show the facilities.



TECHNICAL MANAGERS MEETING NEW SESSION

I

Thu 28 October 2010 10:30 - 12:00

Wed 23 February 2011 10:00 - 11:30

Fri 10 June 2011 10:30 - 12:00


THE ART OF JOB APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH STAFF

R

Thu 24 February 2011 09:30 - 16:00

An interactive workshop for research staff only on making successful job applications. Topics will include presenting your CV, writing covering letters and interview skills.

THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE

All

Fri 22 October 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Thu 25 November 2010 09:30 - 13:00

Thu 03 February 2011 09:30 - 13:00

Thu 05 May 2011 09:30 - 13:00

Change is happening all around us - in everyday life and in the workplace. We can't stop it happening but we can be more aware of how we cope and how we can manage our reactions to it. This short workshop will give you the opportunity to recognise how you, as an individual, respond to change and develop some strategies to dealing with change effectively. By the end of the workshop you will: Understand the effects of change on you and others in the workplace; be aware of your own patterns of behaviour around change; and consider strategies to deal effectively with change.

THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOCTORAL EXAMINERS

A

Wed 02 February 2011 14:00 - 16:30

A session to explain the roles and responsibilities of doctoral examiners, including an exploration of the variety of practices which exist on examining a PhD thesis and conducting the viva, with a discussion on practical hints and tips for effective practice. This is provided as a part of the University's plan to improve the support available to PhD supervisors.



TIME MANAGEMENT

All Tue 26 October 2010 14:00 - 17:00

Fri 04 February 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Wed 08 June 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Issues covered will include work-life balance, the need to differentiate between importance and urgency, planning, prioritising and using a range of strategies and time saving ideas.

UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING MONTHLY REPORTS

All

Fri 05 November 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Mon 31 January 2011 15:00 - 17:00

Fri 20 May 2011 09:30 - 11:30

This short session is to explain the format of the monthly financial reports, how the reports fit together and how to interpret the information they give. Attendance on the "Introduction to Finance for Support Staff" course is recommended before attending this course. UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS: MBTI NEW SESSION

All

Wed 27 October 2010 09:30 - 13:00

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a useful personality instrument that provides information about how individuals prefer to gather information, make decisions and relate to the world around them. It is not a 'test' and there are no 'right' and 'wrong' answers. It has been used extensively in the UK to help individuals develop self-awareness and to use their talents more effectively. In this workshop we will explore MBTI and give you a chance to find out which MBTI personality type fits you best.

UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS: USING STRENGTHS NEW SESSION

All

Wed 16 March 2011 09:30 - 13:00

We all have strengths – abilities that are natural to us or that we have developed over time. This workshop will take you through the latest research about what strengths are, provide you with practical tips on how to identify your own strengths so you can be more effective in your job or other areas of your life.



USING THE NEW UNIVERSITY WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HELP SESSION

All

Fri 29 October 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 26 November 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 10 December 2010 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 28 January 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 25 February 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 25 March 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 20 May 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 17 June 2011 10:00 - 12:00

Fri 15 July 2011 10:00 - 12:00

If you’ve attended the training on CMS but you need a bit of extra support or some help with a specific question then you may wish to book for this session. The facilitator will contact you a few days prior to the session to find out more about your query and to offer you a time (between 10 and 12) to attend the session.

USING THE NEW UNIVERSITY WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-PART 1

All

Mon 18 October 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 15 November 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 06 December 2010 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 17 January 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 14 February 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 14 March 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 09 May 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 06 June 2011 09:30 - 12:30

Mon 04 July 2011 09:30 - 12:30

This session starts with an overview of the system and how University web pages will look using it. Participants will enter the CMS and work on an existing standard web page within a skeleton external School web area. The work will include adding content, images and links to the page, and publishing the page. There will also be a look at some of the libraries within the CMS and how you can add images, links and common text/sections to them. The session will end with a list of useful resources that people can refer to. Participants are required to attend both Part 1 and 2 of these sessions in order for users to be given access to the new Web CMS.



USING THE NEW UNIVERSITY WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM- PART 2

All

Thu 21 October 2010 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 18 November 2010 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 09 December 2010 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 20 January 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 17 February 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 17 March 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 12 May 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 09 June 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Thu 07 July 2011 14:00 - 16:30

Participants must attend the first/basic session before attending this more advanced session. The advanced session will allow participants to create new Sub-Areas and pages within a skeleton internal School web area. Work on the pages will include linking to an uploaded library file and looking at banner/promotional sections. There will also be time spent on creating menus for navigation through the menu manager, and looking at interactive pages such as forms. Participants are required to attend both Part 1 and 2 of these sessions in order for users to be given access to the new Web CMS.

USS BRIEFING NEW SESSION

A, R & Ad

Tue 16 November 2010 14:30 - 16:30

Wed 17 November 2010 Greenlands 09:30 - 11:30

VAT IN THE UNIVERSITY

All

Wed 10 November 2010 09:30 - 11:30

Fri 18 February 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Mon 23 May 2011 13:00 - 15:00

For staff who have responsibility for the day to day financial transactions and monitoring in their School/Office. This session is suitable for anyone who deals with financial transactions in their work. The aim is to promote understanding of the requirements of VAT legislation and the way these are dealt with in Agresso Backoffice. VAT is constantly changing and these sessions will reflect this by updating procedures as and when necessary. Topics covered will include basic principles of VAT, purchasing of goods and services, sales of goods and services and imports/exports. Attendance on the "Introduction to Finance for Support Staff" course is recommended before attending this course.



VOICE SKILLS FOR PRESENTATIONS

NL & TL

Thu 13 January 2011 13:15 - 16:15

Wed 02 March 2011 14:00 - 17:00

University lecturers are professional voice users whose voices must withstand the demands of prolonged use, frequently in difficult acoustic environments. Usually, they have received no training and so are at risk of developing a range of vocal difficulties. The aim of this workshop is to help participants to produce audible, interesting voices without discomfort. The processes of voice production will be explained as well as the myths and facts concerning taking care of your voice. NB If you have had speech therapy or voice coaching as an adult, you are not required to attend this session.

WEB 2.0 WORKSHOP - ENHANCE YOUR TEACHING WITH THE USE OF 2.0 TOOLS

A & TL

Tue 15 March 2011 14:00 - 16:00

Come along and see how web 2.0 tools such as Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts can be used in your teaching. WELL-BEING AT WORK: MANAGING PRESSURE IN TIMES OF CHANGE

All

Thu 28 October 2010 12:30 - 14:00

Tue 01 March 2011 12:30 - 14:00

When working under pressure demands can seem overwhelming. Stress is the body's response to manage perceived demands, and when it is experienced over a prolonged time it can lead to ill health. The aim of the seminar is to raise awareness of the effects of stress and to increase understanding of how we can maintain our health in times of high demand.

WELL-BEING AT WORK: MBTI AND WORKING UNDER PRESSURE NEW SESSION

All

Tue 31 May 2011 09:30 - 13:30

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a useful personality instrument that provides information about how individuals prefer to gather information, make decisions and relate to the world around them. It is not a 'test' and there are no 'right' and 'wrong' answers. It has been used extensively in the UK to help individuals develop self-awareness and to use their talents more effectively. In this workshop we will explore MBTI and give you a chance to find out which MBTI personality type fits you best. The session will also look at how different types react to pressure.



WELL-BEING AT WORK: STRESS IN OTHERS - A BRIEFING FOR MANAGERS

All

Thu 23 June 2011 09:30 - 13:00

A session specifically to support those with responsibility for managing staff. This session will look at the management aspects of what you should and should not do if a member of staff is suffering with stress and a more preventative approach to stress management modelled on the latest guidance from the Health and Safety Executive.

WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS: A COACHING MODEL

All

Thu 17 March 2011 09:30 - 11:30

Coaching is very different from counselling and offers some simple and powerful tools to develop others, be that students or staff. This introductory session will give you a flavour of the methods and skills used in effectively coaching others to support growth and challenge.

WOULD PLACEMENT LEARNING WORK FOR YOUR STUDENTS? NEW SESSION

A

Wed 24 November 2010 10:00 - 12:00

This session will consider the benefits and challenges, for both students and staff, of introducing academic placements into the curriculum, particularly in those departments which have not previously considered the possibility of placements as part of their teaching spectrum. Successful examples of placement modules will be offered, along with suggestions of how best this type of learning might be initiated and managed. Several models of placement activity within the curriculum will be considered and the advice offered will be resolutely practical and realistic. WRITING FOR PUBLICATION FOR RESEARCH STAFF

R

Thu 07 April 2011 09:30 - 16:30

This session is aimed at those with limited experience of academic publication. It will look at strategies for getting articles or research papers into publication. Participants will gain insights into the process of academic writing for publication and optional individual follow-up support is available.

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