University Information Services - Staff Learning & Development course timetable
Wednesday 10 May 2023
11:00 |
A workshop exclusively for UIS colleagues who have been nominated to be buddies to support our new joiners. |
Tuesday 16 May 2023
14:00 |
Join us on a captivating journey through the career of our Chief Operating Officer, as we uncover new dimensions of leadership, empathy, and success. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, our COO will share his personal and professional insights, experiences, and challenges, from their early beginnings to their current role at the forefront of our organisation. Whether you are a seasoned executive or a budding professional, this journey will broaden your horizons and reveal new opportunities for growth and impact. |
Thursday 18 May 2023
14:00 |
Join us for an exciting session of discovery and celebration, as we showcase the hidden talents of our colleagues at University Information Services (UIS). In this one-of-a-kind event, we will unveil the diverse and creative talents that often go unnoticed in our day-to-day work and their impact on our workplace culture and the professional development of our colleagues. By recognizing and encouraging these talents, we create a more inclusive and supportive environment that values individual strengths and diverse perspectives. |
Wednesday 24 May 2023
14:15 |
TechLink Community: Elastic Data Search/Analytics/Reporting & Getech Lego, IoT, AI in Education
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Thursday 25 May 2023
13:00 |
This session is a whistle-stop tour of common areas of Google Analytics 4, and the scenarios its data can help you analyse. This session is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to learn the basics of Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Universal Analytics has been replaced by GA4 and uses a whole new interface, those still using UA will need to switch over to GA4. We will introduce you to Google Analytics 4 and how to set it up. We will look at what metrics are tracked for your website and how that is different to old Universal Analytics. We will explore how to use that data when optimising your website. In the second half of the session, we will go through how to get Google Analytics 4 running on your website. This will include, creating a Google Analytics 4 property, sending in the request, and adding additional users. |
Friday 26 May 2023
10:00 |
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Friday 30 June 2023
13:00 |
During this session find out what competitor analysis is, how you can do it, and what the benefits are. Competitor analysis is a technique you can use to research your competitors' strengths and weaknesses. It's a useful way to get ideas for improving your content. You can also use competitor analysis to find gaps in your existing content. |
Monday 31 July 2023
11:00 |
The Content Community is providing four workshops on Monday 31 July to learn new skills or refresh existing ones. During this session find out how to improve engagement with your content by using tactics that account for how people read differently online. Led by content designers Lucy Moore and Eloise Hayes from University Information Services (UIS). See related courses below. |
Content Community: Accessibility
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The Content Community is providing four workshops on Monday 31 July to learn new skills or refresh existing ones. During this session learn how to create accessible content for your users and avoid accessibility common errors. Led by content design team lead Joanne Back from UIS. See related courses below. |
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Content Community: Content audits
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The Content Community is providing four workshops on Monday 31 July to learn new skills or refresh existing ones. During this session discover the most important process for improving and maintaining your site: the content audit. Led by Lauren Parnell, content designer in UIS communications team. See related courses below. |
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Content Community: Top Tasks
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The Content Community is providing four workshops on Monday 31 July to learn new skills or refresh existing ones. During this session find out how you can improve your users' experience by making it easier to find the things they want most. Led by content designers Lana Bozovic and Lizzie Bruce from UIS. See related courses below. |
Wednesday 30 August 2023
11:30 |
My Cambridge Application is a ‘Go’ for launch in September for the 2024 admissions cycle. Join us online for an overview of the project and what to expect from the September release. We'll walk you through the application process and the improvements we've made to make it easier to complete, understand, administer, audit and trust. We'll cover:
Find out more about Digital Admissions and the My Cambridge Application project: https://universityofcambridgecloud.sharepoint.com/sites/UoC_DigitalAdmissions |
Thursday 31 August 2023
13:00 |
Content Community: Content audits
Finished
We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community. During this session discover the most important process for improving and maintaining your site: the content audit. Led by Lauren Parnell, content designer in UIS communications team. See related courses below. |
Content Community: Accessibility
Finished
We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community. During this session learn how to create accessible content for your users and avoid accessibility common errors. Led by content designer Chris Watson and content design team lead Joanne Back from UIS. See related courses below. |
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We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community. During this session find out how to improve engagement with your content by using tactics that account for how people read differently online. Led by content designers Lucy Moore and Eloise Hayes from University Information Services (UIS). See related courses below. |
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Content Community: Top Tasks
Finished
The Content Community is providing four workshops on Monday 31 July to learn new skills or refresh existing ones. During this session find out how you can improve your users' experience by making it easier to find the things they want most. Led by content designers Lana Bozovic and Lizzie Bruce from UIS. See related courses below. |
Monday 4 September 2023
10:30 |
UIS is offering everyone the chance to join a virtual speed mentoring event. This dynamic learning and networking activity will provide the opportunity to speak to some of UIS’ senior leaders and managers from diverse disciplines. UIS mentors involved with the event:
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Tuesday 12 September 2023
11:00 |
A workshop exclusively for UIS colleagues who have been nominated to be buddies to support our new joiners. |
Wednesday 27 September 2023
11:00 |
UIS facilitates a mentoring scheme exclusively for the University's IT community and UIS' internal staff. Mentoring can be a handy tool in supporting colleagues to develop their professional lives and careers, in both roles as a mentor and mentee. This is a welcome event (Unit 3) and part of the UIS' Mentoring learning journey, for all mentees and mentors enrolled in the 20223-24 programme. This interactive workshop is designed to give an overview and introduction to mentoring, practice some essential skills needed for mentors and mentees, mistakes to avoid, and become familiar with some simple models and tools to support the mentoring partnership and maximise its value and impact. |
Friday 13 October 2023
10:00 |
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Monday 30 October 2023
13:00 |
We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community this month. You'll also put knowledge into practice with interactive examples. During this session learn how to create accessible content for your users and avoid accessibility common errors. Led by content design team lead Joanne Back from UIS. See related courses below. |
We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community this month. You'll also put knowledge into practice with interactive examples. During this session find out how to improve engagement with your content by using tactics that account for how people read differently online. Led by content designer Eloise Hayes from University Information Services (UIS). See related courses below. |
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Content Community: Analytics
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We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community this month. You'll also put knowledge into practice with interactive examples. During this session discover how to get the most out of Google Analytics and how you can use the data to make your content even better. Led by content designers Lucy Moore and Lauren Parnell from University Information Services (UIS). See related courses below. |
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We are providing four workshops to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, with the Content Community this month. You'll also put knowledge into practice with interactive examples. During this session find out what Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is, why it is important and how you can use it to make your content more visible in search engines. Led by content designers Lana Bozovic and Chris Watson from UIS. See related courses below. |
Wednesday 1 November 2023
11:00 |
Join us for our monthly 30-minute coffee morning session! It's a safe space for mentees to clarify doubts, share best practices, resources, and receive ongoing support to enhance their mentoring relationships. Grab your coffee or tea, connect with fellow mentees, and let's grow together. |