university of southampton - professional development opportunities

Developing our people.Professional development opportunities 2013-14

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Contents4 TheProfessionalDevelopmentUnit

6 Workingwithus–Associates

7 Planningyourdevelopment

8 Topics

13 A-Zlisting

56 TrainingprovidersacrosstheUniversity

58 Booking

60 Howtofindus

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This brochure describes how the University’s training and development providers will work with you and your faculty or professional service to realise this commitment.

We offer many training and development opportunities and resources to support the individual development of staff and postgraduate researchers. These contributes significantly to both personal success and the achievement of the University’s strategic aims. Within these pages you will find an A-Z of workshops, courses and online resources that the Professional Development Unit (PDU) and other University training providers offer. PDU courses can be booked online through Staffbook www.staffbook.soton.ac.uk

We are intending to become more than a central training provider. We wish to work with you, your mentor and your faculty or professional service to help you realise all your development needs, and it may be that these are best understood locally. We want to support you to be at the centre of your own development, identifying your own needs and selecting appropriate developmental resources. For this reason we are happy to develop faculty or unit based events, or indeed to work with associates in your unit to facilitate such events. Supporting this, we will be implementing a coaching and mentoring framework over the next academic year.

We hope that you will engage in some fruitful development, which improves your life and career, and we look forward to working with you.

Professor Hugh Davis Director of Education Director of the Professional Development Unit

The University Strategy 2010-2015 expresses a clear commitment to ‘Developing our People’, enabling each individual to reach their full potential and achieve both individual and collective excellence.

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The Professional Development Unit (PDU), working in partnership with Associates across Faculties and Professional Services, serves all University staff and postgraduate researchers. Our offices and training rooms are located in Building 27 on Highfield Campus ; see ‘How to find us’ on page 60.

We can support you in the development of your knowledge, skills and behaviours to reach your full potential in your current role and career aspirations.

Training and development workshops

We run many face-to-face workshops, courses and seminars to support your development. The A-Z listing in this brochure details the training and development workshops and courses being run in the 2013/14 academic year. See page 8 for a list of topics.

Online resources

In addition to the face-to-face workshops and courses, our website (www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu ) contains a wealth of online resources, including links to useful external resources, pocketbooks, recommended literature and streamed videos. As a member of the university you have access to ‘Your development toolkit’, (https://member.goodpractice.net/uofs/Login.gp) which contains many videos, audio extracts and other useful resources relating to your personal effectiveness, management and leadership skills; and the Scott Bradbury videos (www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/resources_links/online_resources.html) which support your understanding of issues such as performance, feedback, coaching and implementing change.

The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the Researcher Development Framework (RDF)

The University is a signatory to the Concordat to support the career development of researchers through Universities UK. The Concordat is an important national document that details the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. It contains seven key principles and aligns with the principles of the European Charter

for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers. The University is implementing the seven principles throughout the institution as detailed in the University’s Concordat implementation plan. See the Human Resources website (www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/concordat) for more information and to download the implementation plan.

The development opportunities relevant to researchers have been mapped to the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), which describes the knowledge, behaviours and attitudes of researchers and encourages them to aspire to excellence through achieving higher levels of development. For more information about the RDF and the alignment of our workshops with the RDF, please visit our website (www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu).

Nationally accredited courses and Professional Recognition of Educator Practice (PREP) Framework

We have developed the Professional Recognition of Educator Practice (PREP) Framework and run the Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice (PCAP), which are nationally accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). The PREP Framework supports the development of staff educator skills through providing routes for accreditation against the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). It has been accredited to provide recognition against the four descriptors of the UKPSF (Associate Fellow, Fellow, Senior Fellow, Principal Fellow). The UKPSF is a key external reference point for guiding staff in developing and evidencing their continued professional development within Higher Education (www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/Teaching%20&%20Learning/Framework/prepframework.html).

Leadership and Management Development

The realisation of the University’s strategic aims depends on the extent to which our leaders at all levels are supported and facilitated to provide the excellent leadership needed to deliver the required outcomes. The skills, knowledge and behaviours vital to the successful leader are supported via programmes, workshops and resources detailed in this brochure.

The Professional Development Unit

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Bespoke events

As a manager, if you identify a development need for your team, which is not supported by an intervention or resource detailed in this brochure, please contact [email protected] to discuss the possibility of a bespoke event. Please note there may sometimes be a cost associated with bespoke activities.

The Researcher Development and Graduate Centre (RDGC)

The RDGC (www.southampton.ac.uk/rdgc) is a constituent part of the PDU and offers training and support to postgraduate researchers across the University.

Centre for Innovation in Technologies and Education (CITE)

We work closely with CITE (www.southampton.ac.uk/CITE), which provides the university with strategic leadership and support for the use of technology enhanced learning (TEL). CITE aims to connect and foster cross-institutional initiatives and best practice, enabling faculties to engage with a central resource for new ideas as well as institutional, national and international drivers.

Weofferarangeofonlineresourcestohelpwithyourpersonalandprofessionaldevelopment

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Working in partnership with the PDU are Associates from across the Faculties and Professional Services who are committed to continuous development. They excel at teaching, research, enterprise, education development and/or public engagement and are inspirational leaders or managers, technical experts or highly skilled specialists.

Associates can be from any staff group and may support the development of staff across all staff groups as appropriate. Having established high levels of credibility at local or university level, their views and guidance are currently highly valued by the staff they come in contact with. In addition, some Associates may have been publically recognised for their achievement (eg VC teaching awards).

With the agreement of the Dean of Faculty (or designated representative) or Director of Service, Associates work in partnership with us to support the development of colleagues within their Academic Unit, Faculty or Service or across the University as a whole.

The variety of ways in which Associates support the development of colleagues include:

− Coaching

− Mentoring

− Delivery or co-delivery of development workshops

− Design or co-design of online resources, course materials or case studies

− Leading seminars

− Faculty/Service based induction and/or PPDR champion

− Leading Action Learning Sets

− Observation and feedback to course participants

− Enabling attendance of staff at occasional timetabled lectures

− Supervising an apprentice or intern

− Providing work shadowing opportunities

− Marking of assignments

− Acting as an open door expert or system super user

− Inputting into learning and development policy

− Contributing to a skills cloud.

If you are interested in applying to support the development of staff in any of the ways outlined above please speak to your line manager/ Principal Investigator in the first instance. For more information, please visit our website or contact Bridget Wilkinson, Associates and Collaborations Manager at [email protected]

Working with us – Associates

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Creating and updating your professional development plan can take place at any time; at a minimum, it will be discussed as part of your induction, probation and at your annual Personal Performance and Development Review (PPDR) meeting. As part of these discussions, and at any other time, this brochure can be used to help you plan your future development in the following way:

1. Identify and agree your training needs with your line manager or Principal Investigator (PI).

2. Consider for each identified training need the most appropriate approach to meeting that need, eg workshop, background reading, shadowing a senior colleague, on-the-job skills practice, deskside coaching, working with a mentor, etc. Where attendance on a workshop or reference to available information is the chosen method, please look at the ‘Topics’ on page 8 or the A-Z listing in this brochure to view the relevant development opportunities and resources available.

3. If considering attending a workshop, please ensure that you read the course description and learning outcomes carefully by following the appropriate links to ensure they match your requirements.

4. Seek approval from your line manager/Principal Investigator (PI) to attend.

5. Book your place via Staffbook (www.staffbook.soton.ac.uk) or other relevant booking process.

6. Complete any pre- and post-course evaluation questionnaires to assess the impact of the development activity on your success in your role.

7. Discuss and record this impact at your next PPDR discussion.

8. Check out the PDU website on a regular basis (www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu) for any new events or resources.

Planning your development

Thefollowingcoloursareusedthroughoutthisbrochuretoseeataglancewhothetargetaudienceis:

Allstaff

Academicstaff

Researchstaff

Technicalstaff

Newstaff

Leaders/Managers

YourPPDRmeetingwillhelpyoutoplanyourprofessionaldevelopmentgoals

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Topics

Accredited courses

MassiveOpenOnlineCourses(MOOCs)................................ 37

PostgraduateCertificateinAcademicPractice(PCAP)... 41

ProfessionalRecognitionofEducatorPractice(PREP)Framework...........................................................................42

Appraisal

(seePPDR)

Assessment

(seealsoExamining)

Developingassessment................................................................. 20

Improvingfeedbacktostudents.................................................30

Introductiontostudentassessment......................................... 33

Career planning

EarlyCareerResearcher(ECR)talentmanagement..........50

Fellowshipinterviewtraining....................................................... 25



Springboardwomen’sdevelopmentprogramme............. 46

Coaching and mentoring

Coachingpocketbook..................................................................... 16

Coaching:thepowerofquestions(onlinevideo).................17

Feedback:fixingperformanceproblems(onlinevideo)... 25

Mentoringpocketbook.................................................................. 38

Yourdevelopmenttoolkit(GoodPractice)............................ 55

Communication

(seealsopresentationskills)

Communicatingeffectivelywithyourteam............................17

Communicatorspocketbook........................................................17

Customerservicepocketbook.................................................... 19

Dealingwithdifficultconversations.......................................... 19

Improveyourpresentationskills................................................30

Influencingandpersuasionskills................................................31

Influencingpocketbook..................................................................31

Negotiationskills............................................................................... 39

Presentationspocketbook............................................................42

Producingeffectivecommunicationsforinternalaudiences.............................................................................................42

Digital literacies (CITE)

CITEseminarseries.......................................................................... 16

Digichamps......................................................................................... 20

Digitalliteraciesconference........................................................ 20

iPad(andotherdevices)coffeeclub.........................................34

Equality and diversity

Bespokeequalityanddiversitytrainingandseminars........15

Developinganinclusivecurriculum........................................... 19

Equalityanddiversityinpracticeonlinemodule.................. 23


Traininginunconsciousbias......................................................... 53

Ethics

EthicsandResearchGovernanceOnline(ERGO)............... 23

Whattosaywhenyouencounteranethicalbreach(onlinevideo)......................................................................................54

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Examining

Examiningthedoctoralthesis......................................................24

Introductiontoexternalexaminingofprogrammes.......... 32

Finance

Agressofinancesystem.................................................................. 14

Frameworks


ResearcherDevelopmentFramework(RDF).......................... 4

Health and Safety

Elearningdisplayscreenequipment(DSE)trainingandassessment...................................................................................21

Elearningintroductiontohealthandsafety...........................21

Generalmanagers’healthandsafetytraining.......................26

Healthandsafetyforresearchleaders.....................................28

Liftingandmovingawareness...................................................... 35

Officemanagers’/academicteachers’healthandsafetytraining.................................................................................... 40

Riskassessmenttrainingforstaff...............................................45

Seniormanagers’healthandsafetytraining..........................45

Impact

Buildingandleadinghighperformingteams......................... 16

Impactandpresencepocketbook.............................................30

Measuringresearchimpact:bibliometrics............................. 37

Mediainterviews:radioandtelevision..................................... 37

Personalimpactandconfidentnetworking........................... 41

Induction

Coffeeandcake–welcomingnewstafftotheUniversity...............................................................................................17

Inductionpocketbook....................................................................30

Inductionportal..................................................................................31

Managinginduction.........................................................................36


ProfessionalRecognitionofEducatorPractice(PREP)framework............................................................................42

Researchstaffinductionmodule................................................45

Universityinductionday................................................................. 53

Information Management

Copyrightandteaching.................................................................. 18

EndNotebibliographicsoftware................................................ 22

Findingtheneedleinthehaystack:qualityinformationwhenyouneedit...................................................... 25

Librarydesksidetraining................................................................34

Measuringresearchimpact:bibliometrics............................. 37

Promotingyourwork:openaccesspublications.................43

Intellectual Property (IP)

FacultyResearchSupportOfficers(RSOs)............................ 25

Introductiontointellectualproperty(IP)............................... 32

Introductiontomanagingyourintellectualproperty(IP)33

Interdisciplinary

(seemultidisciplinary)

Internationalisation

Internationalcafe...............................................................................31

PresentingandnetworkingeffectivelyatconferencesthroughthemediumofEnglish........................42

Supportingandenhancingtheinternationalstudentexperience...........................................................................49

Supportinginternationalstudentsintheclassroom.........49

TeachinginUKhighereducationthroughthemediumofEnglish............................................................................50

IT

Agressofinancesystem...................................................................14

Banner....................................................................................................14

Blackboard........................................................................................... 15

ERGO(EthicsandResearchGovernanceOnline)............... 23

Microsoft™Office........................................................................... 38

Panopto................................................................................................ 40

QuestionMarkPerception............................................................44

SitePublisher......................................................................................46

Stonefish............................................................................................... 47

TeamSite................................................................................................ 51

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Knowledge Transfer

Knowledgetransfer..........................................................................34

Language skills

Modernlanguageeveningandlunchtimecourses..............39

PresentingandnetworkingeffectivelyatconferencesthroughthemediumofEnglish........................42

TeachinginUKhighereducationthroughthemediumofEnglish............................................................................50

Voiceandpronunciationfornon-Englishspeakers............ 53

Leadership and Management

(seeManagementskills)

Legal

Bribery:what’sinitforme?.............................................................15

Dataprotectionandfreedomofinformation....................... 19

Doingthedeal–contractsandyou............................................21

Employmentlaw:developmentsyouneedtoknow........... 22

Lifelong learning

ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment(CPD)courses......18

Humanitieseveningcourses........................................................ 28

Modernlanguage:eveningandlunchtimecourses............. 39

Studydays............................................................................................48

Management skills

Apsychologicalapproachtoleadershipandmanagement........................................................................................13

Belbinteamprofiling........................................................................ 14

ConductingaPersonalPerformanceandDevelopmentReview(PPDR)...................................................... 18

Essentialskillsfornewmanagers...............................................24

Feedback:fixingperformanceproblems................................ 25

Generalmanagers’healthandsafetytraining.......................26

Healthandsafetyforresearchleaders.....................................28

Introductiontoperformancemanagement......................... 33

Projectmanagement–anintroduction...................................43

Leadershippocketbook.................................................................34

ManagementandteamworkingskillsforEarlyCareerResearchers......................................................................... 35

Managementpocketbooks...........................................................47

Managinginduction.........................................................................36

Managingupwards............................................................................36

Officemanagers’/academicteachers’healthandsafetytraining.................................................................................... 40

Performanceobjectivesthatwork........................................... 40

Projectmanagementforresearchstaff..................................43

Recruitmentandselection........................................................... 44

Seniormanagershealthandsafetytraining...........................45

Tacklingdifficultconversationspocketbook........................49

TeambuildingactivitieswithSportandWellbeing..............50

Usingcompetenciessuccessfully.............................................. 53

WHAM–teammanagementtool..............................................54

Whattosayinchallengingsituations(onlinevideoseries).........................................................................54

Womenintoleadershipandmanagement–level4EREprogramme.................................................................................54


Meetings, Notes and Reports

Effectiveminutewriting..................................................................21

Introductiontochairingmeetings............................................. 32

Introductiontoreportwriting.................................................... 33

Meetingspocketbook..................................................................... 38


Mentoring

(seeCoachingandmentoring)

Multidisciplinary

Multidisciplinaryresearchexcellence......................................39

New staff

(seeInduction)

Personal Effectiveness

Assertivenesspocketbook............................................................ 14

Buildingassertivenessandresilience.........................................15

Creativityintheworkplace............................................................ 18

Influencingpocketbook..................................................................31

Influencingandpersuasionskills................................................31


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Negotiationskills...............................................................................39

Timemanagement........................................................................... 52

Traininginunconsciousbias......................................................... 53


Personal Performance and Development Review (PPDR)

Agreeingdevelopmentobjectives.............................................13

ConductingaPersonalPerformanceandDevelopmentReview(PPDR)...................................................... 18

Feedback:fixingperformanceproblems................................ 25

Managingyourappraisalpocketbook...................................... 37

Performanceobjectivesthatwork........................................... 40

Usingcompetenciessuccessfully.............................................. 53


Personal tutoring

Coachingpocketbook..................................................................... 16

Dealingwithdifficultconversations.......................................... 19

Equalityanddiversityinpracticeonlinemodule.................. 23

Feedback:fixingperformanceproblems(onlinevideo)... 25


Mentoringpocketbook.................................................................. 38

Motivatingstudentsandkeepingthemmotivated.............39

SupervisingMastersprojectsanddissertations..................48

Supervisingresearchstudents....................................................48

Supportingstudent-centredandindependentlearning..49


Postgraduate Researchers

(SeeRDGC)

Presentation skills

(seealsoCommunication;Teachingskills)

Communicatorspocketbook........................................................17

Improveyourpresentationskills................................................30


Standanddeliver:givingpresentations(researchers)..... 46

Voiceandpronunciationfornon-Englishspeakers............ 53

Project Management


Projectmanagementforresearchstaff...................................43

Projectmanagementpocketbook............................................43

Public Engagement

Mediainterviews:radioandtelevision..................................... 37

Publicengagementwithresearchwebsite............................ 44

Recruitment

Aquestionofevidence–behaviour-basedinterviews.......13

Managingrecruitmentpocketbook..........................................36

Recruitmentandselection.......................................................... 44

Recruitmentandselectionsectionof‘Yourdevelopmenttoolkit’(GoodPractice)...................................... 55

Research

Actingasareviewer...........................................................................13

Engagingstudentsinresearchandinquiry............................. 23


Knowledgetransfer..........................................................................34

Mockfellowshipinterviewpanel............................................... 38


Publicengagementwebsite......................................................... 44

Researchdatamanagementanddatamanagementplans...........................................................................45

ResearcherDevelopmentFramework(RDF)......................... 4

Standanddeliver:givingpresentations(researchers)..... 46

ThinkWritequalitypapers............................................................. 52

Workingasaresearcher................................................................. 55

Writingabook.................................................................................... 55

Research Funding

FacultyResearchSupportOfficers(RSOs)............................ 25


Grantwritingforresearch–bidleaders................................... 27

Grantwritingforresearch–bidpartners................................28

Grantwritingforreturnersfromlong-termleave...............28

Mockfellowshipinterviewpanel................................................ 38

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Researcher Development and Graduate Centre (RDGC)

Introductiontodemonstratorandteachingskillsforpostgraduates(ITSPG1and2)............................................. 32

RDGCtrainingprogramme.......................................................... 44

Thegoodvivavideo...........................................................................51

Three-MinuteThesiscompetition............................................. 52

Retirement

Planningforyourretirement........................................................ 41

Seminar series (CITE)

CITEseminarseries.......................................................................... 16

CITEsystemsseminarseries........................................................ 16

iPad(andotherdevices)coffeeclub.........................................34

Student supervision

SupervisingMastersprojectsanddissertations..................48

Supervisingresearchstudents....................................................48

Thegoodvivavideo...........................................................................51

Talent Management

EarlyCareerResearchers’transitionprogramme................21

Thefutureacademicleadersprogramme(Talentmanagement).....................................................................50

Womenintoleadershipandmanagement–Level4EREprogramme.................................................................................54

Teaching skills

(seealsoCommunicationandPresentationskills)

Developinganinclusivecurriculumforallourstudents... 19

Developingassessment................................................................. 20

Developingteachingskills............................................................. 20

Encouragingengagementinlectures....................................... 22

Engagingstudentsinresearchandinquiry............................. 23

Examiningthedoctoralthesis......................................................24

Facilitatinglearninginsmallgroupteaching..........................24

Facilitatorspocketbook.................................................................24

Gettingstartedinteaching............................................................ 27

Improvingfeedbacktostudents.................................................30

Introductiontoexternalexaminingofprogrammes.......... 32

Introductiontostudentassessment......................................... 33

Linkingdiscipline-basedresearchandteachingtobenefitstudentlearning................................................................. 35

Motivatingstudentsandkeepingthemmotivated.............39




Supportingstudent-centredandindependentlearning..49

Team building

Belbinteamprofiling....................................................................... 14

ManagementandteamworkingskillsforEarlyCareerResearchers.......................................................................... 35

Teambuildingactivities(withSportandWellbeing)...........50

Teambuildingactivitiespocketbook..........................................51

Teamworkingpocketbook.............................................................51

WHAM–teammanagementtool...............................................54

Technical staff

HEaTED(HigherEducationandTechniciansEducationalDevelopment)...........................................................29

HEaTEDRegionalNetworks.........................................................29

Wellbeing

Buildingassertivenessandresilience.........................................15

CounsellingService..........................................................................56

Energyandwell-beingpocketbook........................................... 23

Planningforyourretirement........................................................ 41

Positivementalattitudepocketbook....................................... 41

SportandWellbeingfitnessclasses........................................... 57

Stresspocketbook............................................................................47

Women

Grantwritingforreturnersfromlong-termleave...............28


Womenintoleadershipandmanagement–Level4EREprogramme.................................................................................54

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A-Z listing

Face-to-face

A psychological approach to leadership and management

This course aims to enable managers to become more effective in interpersonal aspects of their role. Participants are taught to reflect on cognitive, emotional and behavioural factors of themselves and others which affect the way that interpersonal interactions play out. Simple models describing these interactions are taught and applied to typical organisational situations which may cause difficulties, eg dealing with conflict, defensiveness, underperformance, absenteeism and bullying. The course makes use of lecture-style materials and interactive exercises, reflecting on individual experience.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/psychological_approach_to%20management_and_leadership.html

Online

A question of evidence

A ScottBradbury StreamLearning video illustrating how to conduct behaviour-based interviews that are effective, objective, transparent and legal. A Question of Evidence illustrates the skills of behaviour-based selection interviewing. Also known as competency-based interviewing, this approach enables interviewers to gather evidence of a candidate’s past performance.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/resources_links/online_resources.html

Face-to-face

Acting as a reviewer

You have published a few papers, and now journal editors have started asking you to help them out by reviewing other people’s submissions. You will be aware that peer review is a critical part of academic life, but also fraught with difficulties. This course evaluates the reviewer’s role and sees how the power given to reviewers varies between publications. It surveys academically cited check-lists that aim to increase a reviewer’s efficiency and confidence, and presents a structured approach to addressing the needs of the journal editor and the authors.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/acting_as_a_reviewer.html

Online

Agreeing development objectives

A ScottBradbury StreamLearning video illustrating how managers can use questioning skills to help learners think through their aspirations. By understanding the learner’s real motivations, managers can agree development goals that are effective, measurable and aligned with the needs of both the organisation and the individual.


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Face-to-face

Agresso finance system

iSolutions run a series of tutor-led training courses, workshops and presentations on the University’s finance system, Agresso. There are also bite-sized online learning modules and quick reference guides available to download.

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/training/tutorled

Online

Assertiveness pocketbook

This text looks at the reasons for non-assertive behaviour and the differences between assertive, aggressive and passive behaviour. It contains advice on how to overcome self-defeating beliefs and how to deal with recurring problems.

https://sharepoint.soton.ac.uk/sites/hr/Online/default.aspx

Face-to-face

Banner

iSolutions IT training and development run a series of tutor-led training courses, workshops and presentations on the University’s student records system, Banner and the reporting tool, Oracle Discoverer. There are also quick reference guides available to download.


Face-to-face

Belbin team profiling

Belbin team profiling is used by thousands of organisations across the world to help teams achieve their full potential. This tool is used to ensure that within a team we use our strengths to our advantage and that we manage our weaknesses as best we can. The information gained via profiling can be used to improve productive working relationships; identify areas of weakness thus informing development plans or future recruitment; enhance the performance of the team; raise self-awareness; and build mutual trust and understanding. Delivered by a Belbin accredited facilitator, profiling is offered on a bespoke basis, subject to available resources. For further information, please contact [email protected]. Please note that there may be a cost associated with this activity.


Face-to-face

Bespoke equality and diversity training and seminars

The Diversity Team can provide bespoke briefings on equality and diversity policies, legislation, awareness or specific topics to groups of staff. They are happy to attend departmental meetings, managers’ briefings, team training days, etc to talk on particular topics, or to brief staff on our role in the University. Please contact the team with reasonable notice and an indication of the type of briefing you would like.

www.southampton.ac.uk/diversity

Face-to-face

Blackboard

Training in Blackboard is available to University staff both online and in person. Regular tutor-led training courses are held monthly by iSolutions. Course dates are advertised in the weekly Bulletin magazine. Tutor-led training is only available through an appointment on one of the training courses. Appointments may be arranged by contacting ServiceLine.

An online version of the tutor-led course is available. This covers the same content as the tutor-led course and can be used as an alternative to attending the course. It can also be a useful reminder to those who have attended a previous iSolutions Blackboard Training Course.

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/training.html

Face-to-face

Bribery: what’s in it for me?

The course will discuss why the Bribery Act was introduced and what the effect of the Act is. It will also cover, and provide examples of areas of particular risk for individuals and the University and how to avoid falling foul of the legislation.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/bribery_act_2010.html

“The most useful part of this session was to think about assertiveness and how I can change my behaviour to benefit everyone”Participant2013,Assertiveness

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Face-to-face

Building and leading high performing teams

The course provides insight into proven leadership styles and methods which create the right environment for individuals and teams to flourish. By the end of the course delegates will be able to identify the key characteristics of successful teams; understand and assess the stage of development of their own team; identify different styles of leadership and when to use them; motivate the team towards success; recognise the value of different team roles and have the confidence to apply the methods and techniques in the workplace.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/Building_&_Leading_High_Performing_Teams.html

Face-to-face

Building assertiveness and resilience

Assertiveness is one’s ability to communicate in a confident and effective manner in a variety of situations and with a variety of people. Resilience is an individual’s capacity to adapt positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges and change, in order to achieve and sustain peak performance.

This workshop will help you to achieve both, thus providing you with a strong foundation for increasing your personal effectiveness and your ability to build positive relationships at work.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/building_assertiveness_and_resilience.html

Face-to-face

CITE seminar series

Centre for Innovation in Technologies and Education (CITE) runs a seminar series covering a range of themes and include speakers from outside the University.

www.cite.soton.ac.uk/events

CITE systems seminar series

The CITE systems seminar series is a series of seminars looking at University systems that are the responsibility of the Technology Enhanced Living and Learning Advisory group.


Online

Coaching pocketbook

There are four key stages to coaching, namely assessing current performance levels, setting outcomes for learning, agreeing tactics/initiating action, and giving feedback. The author explains each stage and then moves on to summarise the various skills required.



Online

Coaching: the power of questions

A ScottBradbury StreamLearning video illustrating how to ask ‘Coaching Questions’ to help other people think through problems and tasks for themselves. A good coach knows how to use effective questions to open up people’s thought processes, enabling them to solve problems and achieve goals.


Face-to-face

Coffee and cake – welcoming new staff to the University

If you have joined the University in the last few weeks please come along to one of our informal welcome events, hosted by a member of the University’s executive team. As well as providing an opportunity to meet other new staff from across the University, there will be an informal presentation from the Chief Operating Officer with an opportunity for open discussion and questions.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/New_Staff

Face-to-face

Communicating effectively with your team

This workshop, delivered by a communications specialist, will explore the difference effective communication can make to the way teams work and the skills that managers can use to facilitate effective communication. The course will cover why it is important to get internal communication right and what happens if you don’t; how to communicate university messages in a way that is relevant to your team; how to plan effectively and the importance of understanding your audience (typically for level 5 and 6 staff).

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/workshops_allstaff.html

Online

Communicators pocketbook

Being an effective communicator is perhaps the most important part of a manager’s role. This book covers the dynamics of communication, how to be effective, likely barriers, styles of communication and technology at work.


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Face-to-face

Conducting a Personal Performance and Development Review (PPDR)

This half day course is aimed at managers and supervisors undertaking PPDR discussions with staff, and in particular managers for whom this is a new responsibility. It will provide reviewers with the opportunity to learn about the University’s PPDR process, understand the purpose and benefits of PPDR, assess performance and set appropriate objectives. As well as clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the appraiser and appraisee, the course provides delegates with the opportunity to practice using the key skills of an appraiser within a ‘safe’ environment. Please note: separate sessions are offered for managers of professional services staff and managers of academic staff.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/conduction_a_ppdr.html

Course

Continuing professional development (CPD) courses

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Southampton is spread across all eight faculties covering a huge range of subject areas. The responsibility for developing new professional development courses and maintaining existing ones rests within the faculties rather than being centrally managed, keeping the content and delivery in the hands of our expert academic staff.

Our reputation for academic excellence and world class research means that we are in a strong position to offer development opportunities at the highest level, as well as tailoring bespoke courses to specific business needs.

Our CPD catalogue contains up-to-date information about any professional development opportunities that Southampton is currently offering.

www.southampton.ac.uk/lifelonglearning/cpd/index.page

Face-to-face

Copyright and teaching

This workshop will look at copyright related to teaching in the classroom and the virtual environment, dealing with such questions as, “Can I scan a book chapter and add it to Blackboard?” and “If an image is on the web is it OK to use it in my presentation?” Participants will be able to raise questions in advance. The Library staff who will be leading this session are not lawyers, but will be able to provide guidance on what you (and the Library) can and cannot do.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/copyright_and_teaching.html

Face-to-face

Creativity in the workplace

This workshop encourages delegates to try out creative thinking techniques that they can use in the workplace to enhance personal team creativity and productivity. Examples of techniques covered include Ishakawa diagrams, mind maps, rich pictures and de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/creativity_in_the_workplace.html


Online

Customer service pocketbook

Looks at why customer service matters; how good service is different; effective customer communications; turning complaints into opportunities; empowering great customer service; measuring customer service and personal action planning.


Face-to-face

Data protection and freedom of information – how to avoid fines and reputational loss

This one and a half hour session is aimed at anyone who has to handle requests for personal information or provides information about the University. It will cover protecting personal information and providing access to official information as well as top tips for dealing with information. Legal obligations will be explained with practical advice on protecting information and responding to requests.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/data_protection.html

Face-to-face

Dealing with difficult conversations

This session is aimed at senior staff (levels 6 and above) who may be required to communicate contentious or sensitive information to others which could potentially lead to conflict or a defensive reaction. Professional re-actors facilitate a safe learning environment where participants learn to recognise what makes a difficult conversation; plan and prepare for the exchange and develop their self-awareness, listening and communication skills so that they can deliver the message in an unambiguous but sensitive manner.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/dealing_with_difficult_conversations.html

Face-to-face

Developing an inclusive curriculum

This interactive session argues the need for equity considerations to be mainstreamed across the functions of institutions. It explores the nature of an inclusive curriculum and the ways in which different universities are addressing the issue using evidence from a number of studies of the learning experiences of disabled students, to argue that we should make reasonable adjustments available for all students. Discussion will also take place on effective ways to help domestic students interact with international students. It is suggested that, if we want to achieve equality of opportunity for all students, instead of classifying people by their age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation, we would do better to focus instead on their individual learning needs and entitlements.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/developing_an_inclusive_curriculum_for_all_our_students.html

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Face-to-face

Developing assessment

In Higher Education we are increasingly being asked to assess our students and their work for different purposes: for the development of core skills, knowledge and understanding; to give feedback in formative assessment; and to mark and grade in summative assessment. Traditional forms of assessment, such as the unseen written exam, cannot do all of this for lecturers or students and therefore there is a need to consider a wider range of assessment methods. This session will evaluate approaches that have been used in different institutions across a number of subject areas, with specific reference to the appropriateness of the methods in assessing the stated learning outcomes. Participants will also have an opportunity to share and analyse their own experiences.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/developing_assessment.html

Face-to-face

Developing teaching skills

This session provides a supportive environment for developing teaching skills. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of specific teaching techniques, although underlying principles will be addressed in order to inform skilful practice. Participants practise teaching with an instructional technique of their choice. They also provide and receive feedback to/from one another in order to build confidence. This session requires you to prepare and deliver a short 5-minute teaching session.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/developing_teaching_skills.html

Event

DigiChamps

The DigiChamps are a large network of around 40 digital experts, consisting of 12 active and passionate Champions who promote, publicise and collaborate on events, workshops and projects. They also share, inspire and teach others how to use new digital technologies to provide a more engaging and interactive experience, highlighting safety and responsibility online. The Champions are involved with many different projects covering teaching, projects, events, outreach and marketing, spanning many topics and academic areas. They will be running some workshops on topics which will provisionally include: Flipping the classroom; How we use facebook to communicate; What is a MOOC and why should we care?; Creating a MOOC; Using social media in academia; Creating video; Who do you think you are online?; Big data and how we can use it for education; Digital badges – what are they and how can they be used at Southampton; Free cool tools online; Blogging bootcamps.

http://blog.soton.ac.uk/digichamps

Event

Digital literacies conference

Centre for Innovation in Technologies and Education (CITE) hosts the Digital Literacies Conference every year. Full details can be accessed via

www.cite.soton.ac.uk/activity-areas/digital-literacies-at-the-university-of-southampton


Face-to-face

Doing the deal - contracts and you

This two hour session is aimed at anyone who negotiates contracts and will cover contract pitfalls and consequences, how to get it right covering contract principles, procurement and intellectual property. At the end of the session participants will know how to identify a problem, when to take advice and who to contact.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/contracting_essentials.html

Course

Early Career Researchers’ (ECR) transition programme

This programme enables PGRs to transition to ECR roles, for example the EPSRC Doctoral Prize cohort programme.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/talent_management_programme.html

Face-to-face

Effective minute writing

This highly practical workshop looks at how to organise an agenda, how to take notes effectively during a meeting and different ways of writing them up in the form of a report.

Participants will develop their skills by recording notes from a training film with realistic meeting scenarios.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/effective_minute_writing.html

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eLearning: introduction to health and safety and: display screen equipment (DSE) training and assessment

All staff and PGR 1st years (from 2012) must undertake the Introduction to Health and Safety online module and most staff who use computers should complete the online module on DSE. Certificates can be printed out on completion. You should receive an email from your Academic Unit/Professional Service in the first few months at the University with more details.

The University of Southampton achieved a significant milestone after 5,000 first-year postgraduate researchers and members of academic staff completed Health and Safety training in 2012.

This success, attained through an extensive eLearning initiative, underlines the University’s commitment to well-being and preventing injury and illness at work through straightforward and sensible health and safety systems.

There is a short online competency test at the end of the course.

www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/cbt.htm

“I will now be more confident in taking notes at meetings, knowing that I do not have to record everything verbatim.”Participant2013,Noteandminutetaking

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Event

e-learning symposium

The Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LLAS) runs an annual e-learning symposium. The aim of the 2014 symposium on 23 and 24 January 2014 is to seek to bridge the gap between the ‘techie’ and the teacher, giving educators ideas to help them integrate e-learning into their practice but also to inspire them to see where the online future could lead. The symposium is always well-attended by practitioners from a wide range of disciplines and institutions, and keynote speakers are live-streamed. Following last year’s successful event, the two-day symposium comprises a practical mix of workshops on authoring tools and e-learning techniques and presentations to inspire the mind with exciting ideas about the possibilities that online learning offers. We offer attendees a range of content from areas of more specific interest to our core LLAS community, to topics of wider interest to educators involved in e-learning. We highlight best practice in using e-learning and feature an exciting mixture of research and reports from practice to inspire our community.

https://www.llas.ac.uk/events/6747

Face-to-face

Employment law: developments you need to know

This session provides an update on new developments in employment law and the practical implications for the University that will affect you and the staff that you manage.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/employment_law.html

Face-to-face

Encouraging engagement in lectures

This workshop aims to provide a forum for new and experienced lecturers who wish to develop their lecturing skills and practice and review the form and function of lectures within their courses. Lectures, as a method of teaching and learning, have been criticised for encouraging students to be passive and encourage surface learning; however, this need not be the case. This workshop will explore ways in which lectures can be designed and structured to foster engagement and deeper learning and consider how elements of class interaction can be fostered and managed effectively.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/encouraging_engagement_in_lectures.html

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EndNote bibliographic software

This workshop will look at the key functions of EndNote, a bibliographic management tool which allows you to build and organise a personal database of research resources and include and manage associated material such as pdf files and personal notes. Learn how to cite EndNote library references in your work in the required reference style and automatically create end of document bibliographies. Synchronise your library online to work in different locations, across platforms, and to collaborate with colleagues.

library.soton.ac.uk/endnote


Online

Energy and well-being pocketbook

Tips and techniques on how to boost your energy, drive and enthusiasm at work.


Face-to-face

Engaging students in research and inquiry

The argument of this workshop can be simply stated: all undergraduate students in all higher education institutions should experience learning through and about research. One of the most effective ways to develop students as researchers is to engage them in research and inquiry; in other words, to see them as producers not just consumers of knowledge. Many undergraduate research programmes are for selected students and may well be outside the formal curriculum, eg in summer enrichment programmes. However, here it is suggested that the key to mainstreaming undergraduate research and inquiry is to integrate it into the curriculum. The workshop will explore the variety of ways in which undergraduate research and inquiry based learning are undertaken using numerous mini-case studies from different disciplines, departments and institutions in Australasia, Europe and North America.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/engaging_students_in_research_and_inquiry.html

Online

Equality and diversity in practice

The Diversity team offer an interactive resource to all staff, providing comprehensive training in equality and diversity. The modules can be completed in sections, each taking less than 25 minutes. There are two modules available:

Equality and Diversity Essentials (1hr15) covers the basic training which all staff are expected to know: legislation and our policies; awareness of minority groups and issues; stereotyping, prejudice and unconscious bias; and promoting an inclusive workplace.

Managing Diversity (1hr) provides training relevant to anyone with managerial responsibilities: the business case for diversity; examples of managing staff inclusively; recruiting a diverse team; and supporting flexibility.

www.southampton.ac.uk/diversity/training

Online

ERGO (Ethics and Research Governance Online)

A video is available giving instructions on how to submit a research application to gain ethics and research governance approval within ERGO.

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/training/learning_zone/agresso/

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Course

Essential skills for new managers

Essential skills for new managers is a practical course designed to provide newly appointed supervisors, team leaders and first time managers with a foundation in the skills and behaviours required to be an effective manager. It may also be suitable for staff wishing to progress into a management role.

This programme takes place over two days and participants must be able to attend both days.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/essential_skills_for_new_managers.html

Face-to-face

Examining the doctoral thesis

This workshop aims to explore the ways in which staff can prepare to act as examiners for PhD candidates both at the University of Southampton (in the Internal Examiner role) and elsewhere (as an External Examiner). The session provides input on processes, procedures and approaches and will include inputs from experienced examiners from the University and provide a forum for discussion and sharing practice.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/examining_the_doctoral_thesis.html

Face-to-face

Facilitating learning in small group teaching

Are you faced with a wall of silence from your seminar group? Do all your attempts at facilitating discussions result in reticence? This half day course will equip you with some tools to help you to tackle and respond to the diversity of views in the classroom which can impact on discussions.In seminars and tutorials students are required to communicate with each other and with their tutor. In many cases the specific development of communication skills (presentation, debate, discussion, criticality, problem solving in teams, etc) are explicitly noted as course learning outcomes. However, many students appear to be under-confident and ill at ease in such situations and it can require all the skill of the tutor and application of teaching technique and facilitative methods to encourage participation.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/facilitating_learning-in_small_group_teaching.html

Online

Facilitators pocketbook

A comprehensive guide covering all stages of facilitation, from planning through to implementation. Interpersonal skills, including attitudes and values, and session skills, including energizing and problem solving, are all dealt with at length.



Face-to-face

Faculty Research Support Officers (RSOs)

The University and Research and Innovation Services are committed to helping academics increase revenue from research and related activities whilst maintaining support on a broad range of research and enterprise activities. Through faculty specific support the Research Support Officer (RSO) Team is able to provide assistance in all areas of pre-award non-financial bid support including for example, providing funder intelligence on strategy and funding delivery mechanisms; drafting and arranging letters of support; drafting management structures for large grants; running mock panels which draw relevant expertise from across the University and providing assistance in securing ethical approval. Together with the Collaboration Manager Team the RSOs provide contract support for collaborative and commercial research projects.

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/contact/faculties.html

Online

Feedback: fixing performance problems

A ScottBradbury StreamLearning video illustrating how managers can give negative feedback to someone they believe is not performing to the required standard or to their full potential.


Face-to-face

Fellowship interview training

Fellowships can transform a career. Your performance at interview is crucial, and effective preparation is key. How can you make more of an impact, while remaining true to yourself? How can you perform with confidence? How do you communicate clearly and with authority? Fellowship panels’ demands differ from other grants, requiring candidates to demonstrate qualities of leadership, engagement and accessibility. Your research profile alone won’t ensure success; panels are looking at the person behind the projects. This practical course will enable you to improve your performance in fellowship interviews.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/fellowship_interview_training.html

Face-to-face

Finding the needle in the haystack: quality information when you need it

With so much new information being published, keeping on top of it all is proving increasingly difficult. This session is open to all Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and will provide an introduction to the latest methods for ‘keeping up to date’ where we will look at different tools and techniques for discovering and managing new information quickly and effectively. This will be a chance to meet other ECRs and to share tips and techniques on keeping up to date. We will all be looking at a number of online resources so bring along your laptop or tablet so that you can explore these during the session.

library.soton.ac.uk/research/keepinguptodate

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Course

Fitness classes

Sport and Wellbeing offer a variety of sports courses and fitness classes to fit all levels of fitness and experience, at very competitive prices. Sport and Wellbeing Members are entitled to free fitness classes and up to 20% discount on courses.

www.southampton.ac.uk/sportandwellbeing

Online |

Funding: getting started

This one hour online seminar focuses on the activities prior to writing your grant proposal. It will give you an overview of research funding and support available from the University. This session will cover accessing research funding databases, strategies for getting initial research funding and building a portfolio of funded research as well as signposting to less competitive funding streams.

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/events/seminars/gettingstarted.html

Course

Future academic leaders programme

This programme is for 12 selected/nominated high potential Level 4 Early Career Researchers (ECRs). This year long programme comprises of a development centre, a strategic project, workshops and mentoring.

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/talent_management_programme.html

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General managers’ health and safety training

This course gives general managers or academic teachers with lab and/or field based practical teaching in the University the underpinning knowledge necessary to discharge their health and safety responsibilities. It consists of two days of interactive presentations, discussions and exercises to ensure that attendees either have, or know where they can go to get any health and safety information / support required. In addition, further reading materials will be provided. These will include a range of information on the completion of suitable and sufficient risk assessments, management focused legal responsibilities, contractor management, accident reporting and investigation, and specific hazards encountered within the University.

There is a short competency test at the end of the course.

www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/Gen_managers.html


Face-to-face

Getting started in teaching

This session offers an introduction to the basic concepts and practices of learning and teaching in Higher Education. The workshop includes presentations from the tutor and group based activities. By the end of this session, participants will have the basic tools needed to get started in teaching. These include being able to write acceptable learning outcomes, plan a scheme of work, plan a session, match appropriate learning activities to domains, identify appropriate assessment activities, and evaluate a course.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/getting_started_in_teaching.html

Online

Getting the best from your Personal Performance Development Review (PPDR)

More information to help you get the best from your PPDR (appraisal) can be found in ‘Your Development Toolkit’

https://member.goodpractice.net/uofs/Login.gp

Online |

Grant writing: impact statements

How do you build the case for your impact statement in your Research Council grant applications? This one hour online seminar will review the impact statement requirements from various funders and will give you tips to keep track of the impact of your research.

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/events/seminars/impact.html

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Grant writing for research – bid leaders

This intensive one-day course introduces participants to an established grant writing method and structured supporting approaches that provides useful techniques for a range of funding applications. This course will be excellent preparation for anyone thinking about putting a grant application together within the next 12 months. This course will emphasise more effective management of quality bid partner inputs - of all types - to deadline and in ‘real’ and virtual teams. You will learn more effective ways to devise high-scoring bid content, taking the perspective of the funder, peer reviewer and overall bid panel, and how to respond to emerging funder preferences.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/grant_writing_bid_leaders.html

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Grant writing for research – bid partners

This intensive one-day course introduces participants to an established grant writing method and structured supporting approaches that provides useful technique for a range of funding applications. This course will be excellent preparation for anyone thinking about putting a grant application together within the next 12 months. This course will help maximise the organisational and personal benefit (including budget share negotiation) of the partner/sub-contractor approach, which at times can be a more valid strategy than bid leadership. You will learn more effective ways to devise high-scoring bid content, taking the perspective of the funder, peer reviewer and overall bid panel, and how to respond to emerging funder preferences.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/grant_writing_bid_partner.html

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Grant writing for returners from long-term leave

This programme introduces participants to a useful grant writing method and is delivered via short, flexible workshops designed to fit in with the time commitments of part-time staff, especially those returning from parental leave.

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/women_returners_programme.html

Course

Health and safety for research leaders

Researcher leaders health and safety training (2-days in total) will cover the essential elements of managing health and safety for research projects, students and other associated considerations at this level and is based upon the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) good practice document ‘Managing Health and Safety in Research Projects’ and other similar titles.

It is suitable for those who have day to day responsibility for research health and safety, those who manage research via lab work or similar or coordinate field trips, or supervise several postgraduates researchers (PGRs) and staff.


www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/researchers.html

Course

Humanities evening courses

There is an expanding programme of evening courses, which run for 12 weeks during university term time. These courses are designed to develop your knowledge and interest on a particular theme, and are accessible and open to all regardless of prior level of study - all you need is enthusiasm!

The courses are taught by experts in their field, with a passion and enthusiasm for their chosen subject. We aim to provide a wide variety of courses across the university, and are offering courses from Archaeology, the Confucius Institute, English Literature, Film, History, Jewish Studies and Philosophy.

www.southampton.ac.uk/lifelonglearning/ index.page


Did you know your University is a fully-paid member of HEaTED - an organisation dedicated to supporting your professional development? They provide members with discounted rates on specialist and soft skills professional development and training opportunities.

Courses

View courses specifically provided for the professional development of the technician workforce in education and related fields. Application for courses should be made directly through HEaTED and fees must be met by your academic unit, however the Professional Development Unit (PDU) may be able to make a contribution to these in some circumstances. PDU can also liaise with HEaTED to run a course locally if there are sufficient numbers to make this viable.

www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses

Online course brochures are available on creative media and IT; health and safety – including PAT testing and gas handling; personal development – including teaching and learning skills for technical staff; science and engineering – including microscope training. In addition there are over 40 downloadable Pansophix personal development useful guides available to members.

Regional networks

The regular HEaTED regional network meetings are an invitation for technicians, staff development and other related colleagues to work together, bringing their experiences and expertise to discussions on issues like training and development, models for best technical and strategic planning and practice, proficiency standards, and changes in HE policy and practices. Your local regional network co-ordinators are Pam Morgan [email protected] and Maxine Hart, [email protected]

Online communities

These are designed to link closely to the regional networks. The online communities are where HEaTED members from across the regions can access the HEaTED regional network meeting reports, any associated discussions and resources.

Technical skills and expertise

A database of technical staff willing to share information about their technical expertise with other technical staff within the University of Southampton is available on the PDU website www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/technical_staff/Skills_and_Expertise . If you are interested in arranging training in one of these skills please contact Maxine Hart ([email protected] or 24555).

University of Southampton technical staff forum

The technical staff forum meets once a term and has representatives from all the Faculties. They provide a contact point for information relating to technical staff development.

The National Network of Arts Technicians (NNAT)

The National Network of Arts Technicians is run by HEaTED, and coordinated by Steve Carroll, Faculty Technical Manager for the Faculty of Arts, Plymouth University, [email protected]

www.heated.ac.uk

Online | Course

HEaTED (Higher Education and Technicians Educational Development)

“This event was brilliant, thanks to all the organisers and speakers throughout the day.”Participant2013,HEaTED

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Online

Impact and presence pocketbook

The authors describe how to create leadership presence and maximise your personal impact. They also explain how to create motivation in teams and how to manage difficult situations.


Face-to-face

Improve your presentation skills

Giving a presentation can be nerve wracking. This course will help you to overcome your nerves, plan and deliver confident presentations as well as engage your audience and handle questions. Offering the opportunity to practice your skills within a ‘safe’ environment, this course is ideal for those who are new to giving presentations or those who need to develop skill and confidence in this area.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/Improve_your_presentation_skills.html

Face-to-face

Improving feedback to students

Recent student satisfaction survey results have highlighted the issue of feedback to students in many ‘research-led’ institutions. Students comment that the feedback they have received has sometimes been unhelpful, too little and too late. However, teachers can feel frustrated when students fail to use the feedback they are given and continue to make the same mistakes again. This workshop aims to address the two questions: what does excellent feedback look like? How do we encourage students to make full use of feedback to enhance their learning and achievement?

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/improving_feedback_to_students.html

Online

Induction pocketbook

A pocketful of tips on introducing an induction programme at all levels, that increases motivation and productivity and creates a strong sense of belonging



Online

Induction portal

The Induction Portal is the University’s online induction resource offering a wealth of information and practical guidance for new staff and their managers. The site provides information; links and downloadable planning documents to help you successfully integrate into your new role and the university community.

The Portal can be accessed using your University username and password.

https://sharepoint.soton.ac.uk/sites/hr/induction/default.aspx

Face-to-face

Influencing and persuasion skills

This course is designed to build the skills and confidence of individuals who need to gain support for ideas and to motivate others to advance the objectives of the organisation and influence outcomes. The course will give delegates a greater understanding of relating styles and key influencing skills; how to present the key points of an argument persuasively and influence outcomes, whilst building positive relations with others.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/influencing_and_persuasion_skills.html

Online

Influencing pocketbook

Influencing skills are at the heart of all successful communication. This book examines influencing styles, how to establish rapport, dealing with different personalities, handling resistance and, crucially, getting a decision.


Face-to-face

International café

A monthly meeting for international staff to network and discuss relevant issues, eg pedagogical concerns etc.

www.llas.ac.uk

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Face-to-face

Introduction to chairing meetings

This workshop is aimed at all staff who are required to chair meetings but as yet have limited experience in this area. This workshop mixes theory and practice, to enable delegates to understand the role and responsibilities of the Chair and practice their skills at chairing within a ‘safe’ environment. The workshop will cover how to plan and prepare for meetings, managing and leading meetings and handling difficult situations that may occur.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/chairing_meetings.html

Face-to-face

Introduction to demonstrator and teaching skills for postgraduates (ITSPG 1 and 2)

These are generic workshops for postgraduate researchers who are teaching or demonstrating in their academic unit. They provide an introduction to educational design and practice, primarily for those working in tutorial or problem class facilitation, or demonstrator roles. Workshop based, alongside an overview of wider session design and planning, they look at small group facilitation, class management, giving feedback, approaches to assessment and evaluation of personal practice.

www.southampton.ac.uk/gradschools/graddev/demonstrator.html

Face-to-face

Introduction to external examining of programmes

This workshop will explore how to become an external examiner, the role and responsibilities of the external examiner, practical advice and guidance on the role, the UK Quality Code on external examining, and resources available to help new external examiners.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/introduction_to_external_examining_of_programmes.html

Online |

Introduction to intellectual property (IP)

This one hour online seminar will introduce you to the concept of IP and IP Rights (IPRs). This will include: what is Intellectual Property, how and why we protect IP, the different types of IPRs - including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and know-how, and how you might use IP.

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/events/seminars/introtoip.html


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Introduction to managing your intellectual property (IP)

This one hour online seminar will explore the maze of good practice in relation to IP you generate. This will include: maintenance of notebooks; confidentiality; IP management in collaborative research; considerations before you publish; how to avoid taking on conflicting obligations; and how to ensure you are free to use your IP going forward.

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/events/seminars/introtomanagingyourip.html

Face-to-face

Introduction to performance management

Performance management is about getting the best from every member of your team, helping them to enhance their performance and achieve their potential. This event discusses why it is important to manage performance, when and how it is done and the roles and responsibilities of the employee and manager. Topics covered include how to assess performance, understanding the PPDR process, setting effective objectives, giving effective feedback, what to do if performance is poor and when to seek further advice from HR.

Please note that there is duplication in content between this course and ‘Conducting a Personal Performance and Development Review (PPDR),

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/Performance%20Management.html

Face-to-face

Introduction to report writing

This workshop is aimed at all staff wishing to develop or improve their report writing skills. More often than not a written report forms the basis on which key decisions are made; therefore the ability to write quality reports is essential in many roles. This course will take you through every stage of report writing from initial planning and structuring to drafting, writing and review.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/report_writing.html

Face-to-face

Introduction to student assessment

This workshop aims to introduce the fundamental procedures and processes of UK University assessment. The different purposes for and uses of assessment will be discussed together with the key modes and issues facing examiners and designers of assessment at Southampton. In addition, participants will be invited to produce and use assessment criteria to carry out a small piece of marking with colleagues. This practice opportunity gives a clear insight into some of the challenges faced by those seeking to grade work and then provides constructive feedback to learners.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/introduction_to_student_assessment.html

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Face-to-face

iPad (and other devices) coffee club

The iPad (and other devices) coffee club has become one of the best ways at the University to get together and share ideas and news about the latest apps, developments and happenings in the tablet PC world. These informal sessions are held on a regular basis and on all campuses. Members of CITE are on hand to talk about apps that they have found useful and interesting. Come along and find out the ‘how to’s’ of iPads and other mobile devices.


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Knowledge transfer

Information on schemes through which the University can work with industry and other external partners to transfer expertise including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) and Knowledge Transfer Secondments (KTS) can be found on the Research and Innovation Services website:

www.soton.ac.uk/ris/kt

Online

Leadership pocketbook

Written for leaders at all levels – strategic, organisational and team level – the Leadership pocketbook explains how to inspire, influence, deal with change and achieve objectives.


Face-to-face

Library deskside training

Specialist individual consultations are available for any aspect of library research support. Popular topics are strategies and resources for literature searches, use of reference management software eg EndNote, open access publication options and tracking the impact of your research.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

www.southampton.ac.uk/library/services/deskside/


Face-to-face

Lifting and moving awareness

A one hour session for staff who need basic lifting and moving instruction. This is not designed to replace a manual handling risk assessment and all candidates would have been expected to have been given a manual handling risk assessment by their Safety Officer/line manager before attending.

www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/manual_assessor.html

Face-to-face

Linking discipline-based research and teaching to benefit student learning

In this workshop participants will explore the complexity and contested nature of the research-teaching nexus. It is argued that the relationship between research and teaching depends on how the terms ‘research’ and ‘teaching and learning’ are conceptualised. It is suggested that undergraduate students are likely to gain most benefit from research in terms of depth of learning and understanding when they are involved actively, particularly through various forms of research and inquiry-based learning. These themes will be discussed in this workshop and there will be opportunities for identifying practices which are transferable to your own context.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/Linking_discipline_based_research_and_teaching_to_benefit_student_learning.html

Face-to-face

Making change happen

Middle and junior managers in an organisation are the people who make change happen. A change initiative may be conceived by senior managers but it is the behaviour and actions of managers throughout the organisation which bring about its success - or failure. This video illustrates some of the factors that make change happen.


Course

Management and team working skills for Early Career Researchers

This is an excellent opportunity for early career researchers, teaching fellows and new academic staff to reflect on and improve their management, people management and team working skills by attending a two-day residential course. This programme aims to develop participants’ skills in working as part of a team, which includes effective communication, negotiation, constructive conflict, leadership and development of team cohesion. At the same time, participants are able to practice and develop their management skills, which include setting objectives, decision-making, time management, resource management, creative thinking, risk taking, problem solving, planning and control. These skills are developed through the experience of working in a team on a number of management tasks and through reflective debrief sessions guided by an experienced facilitator.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/management_team_working_skills_residential.html

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Online

Managing customer service pocketbook

This pocketbook uses a 5-stage model to describe how to create and nurture a service brand through the recruitment, training, leadership and motivation of a customer service team that works diligently and passionately for the highest possible standards of service.


Face-to-face

Managing induction

The quality of an individual’s induction has a direct effect on how quickly they settle and become productive in their role. Indeed poor experiences can often be linked with failure to meet expected levels of performance and/or people leaving the organisation. This workshop mixes theory and practice to explore what managers can do to ensure all new members of staff are supported appropriately during early employment.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/managing_induction.html

Online

Managing recruitment pocketbook

The Managing Recruitment Pocketbook explains how to plan recruitment, attract the right candidates, assess CVs and application forms, get the most out of the interview, use different methods of selection and how to make the job offer.


Face-to-face

Managing upwards

This course is designed to assist participants to systematically improve relationships with the people they support in order to achieve agreed goals. Participants will learn to communicate effectively, with impact and influence; assess the status of their current relationship and identify concrete actions they can take to make improvements.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/managing_upwards.html


Online

Managing your appraisal pocketbook

Written from the perspective of the appraisee, this text encourages readers to take charge of their own career development by preparing for, and properly using appraisals. It covers such topics as appraisal structure, how to prepare for them and types of questioning.

https://sharepoint.soton.ac.uk/sites/hr/Online/360%20feedback/Managing%20Your%20Appraisal%20Pbk.pdf

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

The University is a partner with the Open University’s platform called Futurelearn and will be offering one of the first UK MOOCs to be available. There has been much attention given to the launch of this initiative. CITE staff are working with academics to support the creation of these courses.

https://www.cite.soton.ac.uk/moocs

Face-to-face

Measuring research impact: bibliometrics

Bibliometrics is an increasingly important way to measure the quality of journals, researchers and even whole departments or universities. Drawing data mainly from Web of Science, Scopus or Google Scholar these include Impact Factors, the H-index and more complex metrics from SCImago and Eigenfactor. You can expect to learn about why metrics are important to you and the university; how metrics can be used to help decide where to publish; and what tools you can use to track how your work is being cited.

library.soton.ac.uk/bibliometrics

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Media interviews: radio and television

This workshop is intended for staff who would like to use the media to promote their research, teaching, public engagement or enterprise activities, or who may be called on to give media interviews. The session is based around practical experience with ‘radio and TV studio’ work.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/media_interviews_radio_and_tv.html

“I will certainly use the skills I have learnt today. It will influence my publishing strategy”Participant2013,

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Online

Meetings pocketbook

Reveals all the do’s and don’ts needed to make meetings successful. Covers advance preparation, chairing, controlling discussions, effective participation and use of minutes.


Online

Mentoring pocketbook

The Mentoring Pocketbook - now in its second edition and significantly extended - shows how to design and manage a mentoring scheme, how to prepare to be a mentor, how to conduct mentoring sessions, how to maintain the relationship through the different stages and how to evaluate mentoring.


Face-to-face

Microsoft™ Office 2003 and 2010

iSolutions offer a monthly suite of tutor-led training courses, seminars and power hours, and one-to-one deskside coaching where appropriate. These sessions are designed to focus on specific functionality within the applications. This helps to more efficiently target the training to the features relevant to users at the University.

These training sessions, seminars and power hours are offered on various aspects of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project.

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/training/tutorled/

Face-to-face

Mock fellowship interview panel

Mock fellowship interview panels can be organised by your Faculty Research Support Officer (RSO), if your academic unit does not offer this service internally.

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/contact/team/researchsupportteam.html


Course

Modern languages: evening and lunchtime courses

There is a wide range of evening classes available to suit all abilities - from complete beginner to advanced conversationalist.

Most courses take place in the evening, although some may be available during the day. Classes are normally two hours per week over 12 weeks, and the majority are designed to develop all four language skills - speaking, understanding, reading and writing - with an emphasis on speaking and understanding in the class sessions.

The languages we teach include: Arabic, English as a foreign language, French, German, Greek, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

www.southampton.ac.uk/lifelonglearning/modern_languages/courses.page

Face-to-face

Motivating students and keeping them motivated

How we can motivate our students to want to learn? In this workshop there will be opportunities to consider the most appropriate teaching methods and course designs to maximise the motivation of our learners. The starting point for discussion will be a comparison of how learning theory matches with the experiences and observations of participants to analyse how students in different disciplines approach their studies. What do students enjoy, what enthuses and encourages? What are the sticks and carrots that curriculum designers can employ to draw out the best in their students?

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/motivating_students_and_keeping_them_motivated.html

Face-to-face | Online

Multidisciplinary research excellence

The University of Southampton has established a number of multidisciplinary research groups that we call USRGs (University Strategic Research Groups) to develop cross-faculty, multidisciplinary initiatives. The USRGs address key national and international priority research areas towards understanding and alleviating some of society’s global challenges, including climate change, population growth, ensuring energy and food supply, a healthy ageing of citizens and lifestyle diseases. They organise regular seminars and there is an annual multidisciplinary week.

www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary

Face-to-face

Negotiation skills

Negotiation is a skill that can be learnt. This course is designed to walk you through the key steps of formal negotiation and give you opportunity to practice the skills used by successful negotiators, leaving you feeling more confident and more likely to succeed.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/negotiation_skills.html

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Course

Office managers’ / academic teachers’ health and safety training

The course will give office managers and academic teachers, with no lab and /or field based practical teaching in the University, the underpinning knowledge necessary to discharge their Health and Safety responsibilities. It consists of one day of interactive presentations, discussions and exercises to ensure that attendees either have, or know where they can go to get any Health and Safety information / support required. In addition, further reading materials will be provided. These will include information on the completion of suitable and sufficient risk assessments, accident reporting, investigation and specific hazards encountered within an office/low risk environment.


www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/Off_managers.html

Face-to-face

Panopto

iSolutions run a series of tutor-led training courses, workshops and presentations on the University’s lecture capture system, Panopto.


Online

Performance management pocketbook

Enhancing the performance of individuals and teams is a major contributor to bottom-line results. It demands the use of a range of skills and techniques in the areas of leadership, delegation, coaching, performance review, communication, performance measurement, objective-setting, motivation, empowerment, teamworking and more. This book addresses each in turn.


Online

Performance objectives that work

This ScottBradbury StreamLearning video goes beyond the process of SMART to illustrate the importance of gaining not only agreement but emotional engagement too.



Face-to-face

Personal impact and confident networking

How can you make more of an impact at meetings, interviews and one to ones? During this course you’ll learn what makes personal communication memorable, and how to apply these principles to engage people and hold attention. This course equips you with practical techniques for enhancing your personal impact. This session will help you achieve more at work, by developing your confidence, clarity and influence – while always remaining true to yourself. It is suitable for those wishing to develop a confident and sophisticated communication style; or to overcome discomfort or caution in formal or informal communication contexts.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/personal_impact_confident_networking.html

Face-to-face

Planning for your retirement

This workshop is intended for people who either already know when they wish to retire or who have not yet decided exactly when to retire, but for whom retirement may be an option in the next few years. The workshop is a facilitated one-day workshop which covers all the lifestyle aspects of retirement. The key benefit is that the workshop isn’t just about passing information (not a single PowerPoint slide is used during the day): the exercises and discussions assist you to identify what is important to you personally and to identify the actions you need to take to ensure you enjoy and make the most of the opportunity retirement represents, as well as avoiding the common pitfalls. If you haven’t already decided exactly when to retire, the workshop will help you weigh up the possibilities and decide what is right for you.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/planning_for_your_retirement.html

Online

Positive mental attitude pocketbook

How to release your potential and put new opportunities within reach.


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Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP)

PCAP is a part-time, work-based, 60 CATS, M-Level programme, designed to enable new academic staff with teaching responsibilities (mainly lecturers and teaching fellows) to reach a nationally-recognised standard of competence in teaching and learning support. The programme is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), which means that those who successfully complete the programme can apply to the HEA for Fellow status. Completing PCAP is a probationary requirement for most new lecturers.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/Teaching%20&%20Learning/PCAP

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Online

Presentations pocketbook

This book is packed full of tips and techniques for planning, structuring and delivering a polished presentation.


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Presenting and networking effectively at conferences through the medium of English

This course will help to build confidence in presenting effectively in English at conferences, looking at exploiting your existing skills and considering issues of pronunciation. It will also explore the language needed for effective networking at conferences through the medium of English.

https://www.llas.ac.uk/events

Face-to-face

Producing effective communications for internal audiences

This workshop, delivered by an internal communications specialist, will explore the key skills and underlying principles of effective internal communications planning and delivery (eg newsletters, web pages, posters), through a variety of practical exercises and tools. Topics covered will include why it is important to get internal communication right and what happens if you don’t; how to plan effective communications; understanding your audience; choosing the most effective method of communication and writing positively and effectively for your chosen channels (typically for levels 1-4).

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/workshops_allstaff.html

Course

Professional Recognition of Educator Practice (PREP) framework

The Professional Recognition of Educator Practice Framework (PREP Framework) supports the development of staff educator skills through providing routes for accreditation against the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). It also provides a route for exemption from Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP) for experienced members of staff. The PREP Framework has been accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Portfolio based, the pathways outlined in the framework are open to anyone involved in teaching and/or supporting learning, potentially offering flexible routes to achieve recognition at University level and /or by the HEA, through a mixed portfolio of evidence.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/Teaching%20&%20Learning/Framework/prepframework.html


Face-to-face

Project management – an introduction

This introductory workshop is aimed at staff required to participate in project teams, or lead on small short term projects, who as yet have no or very limited experience in this area (typically levels 2-4). By working through two simple case studies, this practical 3 hour session will demystify ‘jargon’ used in formal project management enabling participants to gain an understanding at a very hands on level of project roles, how to scope a project, identifying and keeping informed interested parties, identifying and minimising potential risks; effective ordering of project activities and use of an excel Gantt chart as a planning and monitoring tool.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/project_management.html

Face-to-face |

Project management for research staff – introduction

Do you sometimes feel that your research would benefit from being more focused? Do you notice that you’re not always as effective as you could be? This full day course will provide researchers and new academics with tips and techniques for managing your research project more successfully. The areas covered will include planning, effective use of time, stakeholder management, staying on track and managing risk. Throughout the day you will be working with your own specific issues as well as with specifically designed case studies and activities; putting into practice each principle as it is shared.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/project_management_for_researchers_and_new_academics.html

Online

Project management pocketbook

A practical, step-by-step guide to managing a project through to completion. It looks at the key stages and identifies the management techniques that can be applied. From objective setting to implementation, the book emphasises the importance of teamwork and communication.


Face-to-face

Promoting your work: open access publications

Did you know that open access publishing makes your research available for free to readers around the world? Research has shown that publishing in open access can increase your citations. RCUK and Wellcome have policies which require you to make your scholarly papers available through open access. Other funders may have their own open access policies. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences of using open access resources and ask any questions they might have about making research available via open access.

library.soton.ac.uk/openaccess

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Online

Public engagement with research website

In joining other signatories to the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) Manifesto for Public Engagement, the University is committed to sharing knowledge, resources and skills with the public, and to listening to and to learning from the expertise and insight of the different communities with which we engage. Southampton has a long tradition of public engagement in many spheres of activity. Within the Public Engagement with Research project, a number of initiatives are now being taken forward which will allow the University to work towards embedding public engagement with research in the wider context of its institutional strategy.

www.southampton.ac.uk/per

Face-to-face | Online

QuestionMark Perception

iSolutions run a series of workshops on how to use QuestionMark Perception, an assessment management system to create surveys, quizzes, tests and exams.

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/training/tutorled/other/

There are many online resources for staff and students on how to use QM Perception

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/CAA/perception5/v5_staff_index.shtml

Face-to-face

RDGC training programme

The Researcher Development and Graduate Centre (RDGC) provides a range of training and development opportunities and resources which will enable postgraduate researchers to: develop both personal and professional skills; communicate the nature and results of their research to specialist and non-specialist audiences; improve their employability and enhance their career prospects.

www.southampton.ac.uk/gradschools/graddev/graduatedevelopment_index.html

Face-to-face

Recruitment and selection

This course is targeted at all those making recruitment decisions on behalf of the University. It is a demanding one day course covering best practice and legislation surrounding the recruitment process from advertising through to making an offer of employment. With theory and case studies in the morning, the afternoon comprises an intensive practical session, providing the opportunity for participants to gain experience at first hand of making shortlisting decisions, preparing for and undertaking panel interviews and reaching an appointment decision.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Leaders_Managers/recruitment_and_selection.html

“I will consider many of the very useful tips and strategies that I have learned for my upcoming interviews. It has been really useful. Thank you!”Participant2013,InterviewSkills


Face-to-face |

Research data management and data management plans (DMPs)

The value and importance of research data as a recognised research output in its own right is growing. The team-led workshop will provide an introduction to research data management, how it links to good research practice and look at the information needed to complete a data management or data sharing plan as required by many funders. Bespoke workshops or seminars can be arranged for Faculty, Research and Doctoral Training Centres by contacting [email protected].

http://library.soton.ac.uk/researchdata

Face-to-face

Research staff induction module

This workshop will introduce staff new to a research role to the context and developments affecting researchers in the UK and at the University of Southampton.

It will include information on the Researcher Development Framework, Statement and Planner; the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the University’s implementation plan; career planning opportunities available to research staff and the opportunity to network and meet fellow research staff.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/research_staff_induction_module.html

Course

Risk assessment training for staff

All staff are required to write and/or work to Health and Safety risk assessments. Also, supervisors, PIs, managers, etc are accountable for risk assessment of the work they direct. The course will facilitate the competence necessary for staff to carry out successful Health and Safety risk assessment, and thereby protect themselves, their colleagues, students and others from harm.


www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/RA.html

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Senior managers’ health and safety training

This course highlights the importance of effective leadership at the highest level to drive health and safety culture and performance in a university strategic context.Legal background to modern health and safety

− developments and implications − core principles - the controlling mind’, reasonable

foreseeability and practicability.Relevant changes/developments in health and safety managment

− related law and implications − ‘all good news’ − how Health and Safety enforcement and civil claims

work.The role of Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS)

− the University HSMS why it’s so vital and how it works.

The need for a supportive and positive safety ‘culture’ to support the HSMS.

www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety/safety/whats_on/training/senior.html

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Face-to-face

SitePublisher

Training session for staff who have been identified by their web site owner as requiring training and access to edit web sites managed in SitePublisher

www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/CAA/perception5/v5_staff_index.shtml

Course

Springboard women’s development programme

Springboard is a programme open to level 5 and 6 academic women. Springboard aims to support you in assessing where you are now, identifying the clear, practical and realistic steps that you want to take next, and develop the skills and confidence to underpin them. The results you experience depend on the objectives you set for yourself; many women have used the programme to in working towards promotion, gaining new skills and qualifications, building confidence and new attitudes. The programme consists of four full-day workshops and a reflective workbook. Participants must attend all four days and work with the workbook (provided) between sessions.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/Springboard_for_Academic_Women.html

Face-to-face

Stand and deliver: giving presentations

The ability to present confidently and effectively can be crucial to individual, team and organisational success - especially in research. Working from the premise that ‘the best presenters speak honestly and as themselves’, VOX Coaching will inspire you to become an outstanding public speaker. During this course you’ll explore practical ways to analyse and develop your own presentation style, address an audience, develop vocal and physical presence, deal with nerves and tackle questions effectively. There is a strict limit of 10 participants so that every participant will get individual feedback and support.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/stand_and_deliver_ecrs.html

Online

Starting in management pocketbook

The army of people who move up into management positions for the first time grows daily. How prepared are they for those first few weeks? This pocketbook aims to help new managers. It looks at the challenge facing modern managers and at the skills they will require.


Face-to-face

Stonefish

iSolutions runs a tutor-led training course on the HR e-Recruitment system (Stonefish), that provides details on raising and managing online staff requests and vacancies


Online

Stress pocketbook

Managing stress at work benefits both the individual and the organization. This book contains practical advice on ways of managing stress, and how to help others.


Learninganddevelopmentonlinemanagementpocketbookshelpyougetuptospeedonasubjectinaremarkablyshortspaceoftime.Coveringawiderangeofmanagementskillsandcompetencies,thesecommendedonlinebookscondenselargeamountsofinformationintobite-sizedchunks,usingkeywords,mnemonics,diagramsandcartoonstomakethemessagebothinterestingandmemorable.https://sharepoint.soton.ac.uk/sites/hr/Online/default.aspx

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Event

Study days

For people who are beginning to explore an interest in a particular topic, we hold regular, one-day cultural events consisting of a series of short talks on a particular theme that are led by experts from within the University.

These days tend to focus on a broad range of topics and issues surrounding a subject or person, and consist of a series of short talks led by experts from within the relevant department. Discussion and debate are a feature of study days, so we like to keep the groups small and informal to encourage interaction. Book early to avoid disappointment!

www.southampton.ac.uk/lifelonglearning/study_days/index.page

Face-to-face

Supervising Masters projects and dissertations

This half day workshop opens with a brief discussion of the current UK Masters and considers how the level/standard expected differs from both the Undergraduate and the Doctoral level qualifications. Participants will then be invited to consider the roles and responsibilities of a Masters supervisor at different stages in the programme and identify key milestones in a successful project. There will also be opportunity to discuss responses to a range of difficult supervisory situations and ways of avoiding some problems. Finally – as many Masters supervisors also then become Masters assessors – the workshop will suggest tactics for balancing these two demands.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/supervising_masters_projects_and_disertations.html

Face-to-face

Supervising research students

One of the most rewarding and, in some cases, demanding academic roles is that of research supervisor. The Harris report and the issued guidelines from several of the Research Councils as well as the University’s own Regulations and Code of Practice talk about the roles and responsibilities of supervisors. In this workshop participants will be able to consider how to translate policies and guidance statements in terms of their own supervisory practice. There will also be the opportunity to discuss guidance on the copyright and intellectual property right issues associated with the submission of e-theses.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/supervising_research_students.html

“I will have greater appreciation of how my role as a supervisor can influence the success, impact and outputs of a PhD and the student experience.”Participant2013,Supervisingresearchstudents


Face-to-face

Supporting and enhancing the international student experience

A half day course for staff across the University who encounter and/or work with international students and staff. This is a practical workshop using case studies and group discussion to look at the area of intercultural communication.


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Supporting international students in the classroom

This one day course considers the needs of international students and ways to support them effectively. The workshop will focus on what affects the learning experience of international students; cultural issues; teaching, learning and assessment practice; language difficulties and distractors.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/supporting_international_students_classroom.html

Face-to-face

Supporting student-centred and independent learning

This workshop will provide a forum for experienced staff and those interested in module design to consider how best to support students to become better able to learn independently. The focus will occupy the middle ground between ‘taught’ and ‘self-study’ in curriculum design. Peer supported learning, resource-based and student-centred learning tactics will be discussed using examples and case studies. Participants will also be invited to share their own experiences of seeking to enhance the learning skills of their students.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/supporting_student-centred_and_independent_learning.html

Online

Tackling difficult conversations pocketbook

Advice to help build your confidence, reduce your anxiety and equip you with the skills to steer emotionally-fuelled conversations towards a successful outcome.


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Face-to-face

Talent management

There are a number of opportunities open to research staff from the very early stages to the more experienced levels of their careers:

− Support is available for Research Staff to develop and deliver initiatives of benefit to fellow researchers and the University. Previous initiatives have included, for example, a Faculty networking event, the TEATime lecture series, interdisciplinary training and Matlab workshops. Please email [email protected] with your ideas.

− Early Career Research (ECR) Transition programme. This enables PGRs to transition to ECR roles, for example the EPSRC Doctoral Prize cohort programme

− The Future Academic Leaders programme. This programme is for 12 selected/nominated high potential Level 4 ECRs. This year long programme comprise: a development centre, strategic project, workshops and mentoring.

− Women into Leadership and Management programme. A year long programme designed for level 4 ERE staff. The programme consists of a development centre, workshops and group mentoring.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/talent_management_programme.html

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Teaching in UK higher education through the medium of English

This is a five-day course designed for academics in universities across the world whose first language is not English and who are delivering degree programmes and presenting research through the medium of English. This course is for academics whose first language is not English but who are teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the University. The focus of the course will be on using English in the lecture theatre and the seminar room; supporting the language needs of your international students; giving papers and presentations at conferences; raising your profile through English and building your confidence to deliver through English.


Face-to-face

Teambuilding activities

Sport and Wellbeing offer a wide range of both land and water based activities for groups of 5 to 25 people, tailoring the day around what you require and what you are looking to gain from it. All our staff are qualified for the specific activities offered, and catering for the day can also be arranged through the university if required.

www.southampton.ac.uk/sportandwellbeing/team_building/teambuildingdays.shtml


Online

Teambuilding activities pocketbook

Featuring activities that are grouped according to their suitability for different stages of team development, this pocketbook also includes activities that address specific team issues. To help readers identify which activities they need to draw on, it contains a questionnaire that identifies at what stage their own team has reached.


Face-to-face

TeamSite

iSolutions run a tutor-led training course on the TeamSite content management system to introduce the user to using TeamSite for the creation and maintenance of University webpages.


Online

Teamworking pocketbook

Focuses on how to maximise team performance. It looks at the differences between groups and teams and between teambuilding and teamworking, and at the types of problems preventing teams from being effective. It also offers practical advice for countering such difficulties.


Online |

The good viva video

A video produced by Birkbeck University of London and Angel Productions about how to prepare for your viva is available via the Researcher Development & Graduate Centre (RDGC).

www.southampton.ac.uk/gradschools/resources/viva.html

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ThinkWrite quality papers

This course gives a fresh look at the task of writing academic papers. It aims to give newcomers the confidence to get started quickly, while showing old hands some new ways of making the process less painful.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/thinkwrite_ecrs.html

Competition

Three Minute Thesis competition

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is coming to Southampton! Postgraduate researchers will be challenged to explain their research in just three minutes and there are prizes to be won.

Following a series of local (Faculty/Academic Unit) heats early in 2014, a University Grand Final will take place on Wednesday 14 May 2014.

Postgraduate researchers enrolled at the University of Southampton, from any discipline, may enter the competition, and those in the later stages of candidature are particularly encouraged to compete.

www.southampton.ac.uk/gradschools/newsevents/3MT.html

Face-to-face

Time management

The time management programme consists of an introductory 2 hour workshop enabling participants to self-assess their time management skills and learn tools and techniques to improve skills. There will then be two follow-up sessions at three week intervals at which participants will be asked to reflect on their progress in using the time management tools, and develop an action plan for the future. Please note that in signing up for this programme participants undertake to practice using the tools and techniques on a daily basis between sessions.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/All_Staff/time_management.html

Online

Time management pocketbook

Effective use of time is not just about making better use of one’s diary. This pocketbook examines time management techniques, including objective setting, decision making, problem solving, managing relationships, effective communications and handling paperwork.



Face-to-face

Training in unconscious bias

Dr Marie Stewart, of Taylor Stewart Associates, delivers an introductory course in ‘unconscious bias’. The objectives of the session include an appraisal of the current situation for Diversity/Equality at University of Southampton; understanding how unconscious processes can influence decision-making and undermine their intention to be ‘fair’; identifying some of the processes through which unconscious bias can occur; learning the potential effects of unconscious bias on the treatment of different groups; and a summary of actions and techniques that you can use to manage these processes and minimise the effects of unconscious bias.

www.southampton.ac.uk/diversity/training

Face-to-face

University induction day

Three times a year the University holds a formal staff induction day to which all new staff are invited. As well as including the chance to hear from a member of the University Executive Group (UEG) about our ambitions and world leading achievements, the day is designed to provide an overview of the University and the benefits and obligations associated with working here. The day provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and form links with colleagues from around the University. An optional tour of one of our world leading research facilities rounds off the day.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/New_Staff

Online

Using competencies successfully

A ScottBradbury StreamLearning video illustrating how to use your competency framework to prepare for appraisals, promotion interviews and for self-development.


Face-to-face

Voice and pronunciation for non-English speakers

The aim of this half day workshop is to enable you to incorporate Standard English pronunciation into your everyday speech, building clarity where necessary while maintaining positive aspects of your natural accent. We will look at the differences and similarities between your natural accent and that of Standard English. The intention is not to change your accent dramatically but to enable you to be easily understood by native English speakers.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Academic%20Practice/voice_and_pronunciation.html

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Online

WHAM

WHAM! This video illustrates how to manage a team that is focussed, committed and high-achieving using the WHAM method. WHAM is a performance management training programme for managers. There are only four reasons why people don’t perform well at work: 1) they don’t know What to do; 2) they don’t know How they are doing; 3) they aren’t Able to do it or 4) they aren’t Motivated to do it.


Course |

Women into leadership and management programme

A year long programme designed for level 4 ERE staff. The programme consists of a development centre, workshops and group mentoring.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR

Online

What to say when

A series of ScottBradbury StreamLearning videos with tips and advice on what to say in challenging situations. The series comprises: What to say when

− A colleague is negative

− There’s a new team member

− You are asked to host a meeting

− You encounter an ethical breach

− You need someone to help you

− Your personalities clash

− You want to coach someone

− You want to praise someone

− You want to criticise

− Someone is late

− You are too busy to say anything

− Someone criticises you

− A customer complains

− You make someone redundant

− Someone is wrong

− You want someone to listen

− Someone annoys you

− You want someone to do something



Online

Working as a researcher (WAAR)

This is a website which was created as a resource for everyone currently working in a research capacity, managing a research project or team, or hoping to do so. The website has a wealth of information on helping you to make informed choices while working at the University of Southampton; supporting you, or your manager, in managing changes in your circumstances and aspirations; providing reference information on University of Southampton practice and policies; adding in the wider academic, professional or legal framework from authoritative third-party sources.

www.southampton.ac.uk/waar

Face-to-face |

Writing a book

Are you hoping to write a book? You have your basic ideas and loads of information, and now need to organise them so that the book flows well, has no repetition and misses out none of the important points. You should come on the course if you are wanting to write a book, but are unsure where to start; have started writing a book and have got stuck; need help in structuring and writing a book and/or are worried about dealing with book contracts.

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu/Research_Staff/ECR/writing_book.html

Online

Your development toolkit

This award winning generic resource created by GoodPractice has been customised with university specific information. It has been carefully designed to support all members of staff with aspects of their personal development and may be particularly helpful for those with responsibilities for leading/ managing other colleagues. Within it you will find a wealth of material including video, audio, checklists, top tips, how-to guides, best practice, theory and lots more. These will support team development, personal effectiveness, leadership and your own professional development. ‘Your development toolkit’ gives you the freedom to work at your own pace, will inform your day to day work and is always there when you need it.

https://member.goodpractice.net/uofs/Login.gp

The mobile site of ‘Your development toolkit’ is accessible at m.goodpractice.net/uofs-mob/resources

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Professional Development Unit (PDU)

The PDU coordinates University-wide training and development activities for all Academic, Research and Professional Services staff; and for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) via the RDGC.

Main Contact (staff): [email protected] Course bookings: www.staffbook.soton.ac.uk

Main Contact (PGRs): [email protected] Course bookings: www.gradbook.soton.ac.uk

www.southampton.ac.uk/pdu

Centre for Innovation in Technologies and Education (CITE)

The Centre for Innovation in Technologies and Education (CITE) provides the university with strategic leadership and support for the use of technology enhanced learning (TEL). It aims to connect and foster cross-institutional initiatives and best practice, enabling faculties to engage with a central resource for new ideas as well as institutional, national and international drivers. The Centre is actively involved in the development of online learning initiatives, including Distance Learning modules and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) with the Open University’s Futurelearn Platform.

www.southampton.ac.uk/CITE

Counselling

The Counselling Service is provided free for all staff of the University. The Counselling Service offers a range of groups and workshops in addition to one-to-one counselling and consultancy.

www.southampton.ac.uk/edusupport/counselling

Equality and Diversity

The Equality and Diversity team offer programmes specifically designed to develop the talents of our staff from under-represented groups. Our work focuses on supporting women in academia, black and other ethnic minorities, and disabled and lesbian, gay, bisexual

and transgender (LGBandT) people. The team also offer bespoke briefing sessions to meet managers’ requirements to improve staff awareness of equality policies and the importance of diversity. For more information about how we can support you, please contact Kamaljit Kerridge-Poonia, Head of Equality and Diversity ([email protected], x22945).

www.southampton.ac.uk/diversity

Faculties and Professional Services

In addition to PDU workshops, training can also be provided through faculty funding. If you require specialist training for your role i.e. a specific qualification, course or method, please speak to your Line Manager or Principal Investigator (PI) in the first instance.

iSolutions IT Training and Development Service

iSolutions IT Training and Development Service offers training, seminars, power hours and online learning for a range of IT products. The service is available to all staff and aims to increase effectiveness by delivering ‘just in time’ rather than ‘just in case’ IT learning.

www.southampton.ac.uk/iSolutions/training

Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies Centre (LLAS)

LLAS is a research and enterprise group specialising in educational projects and professional development in the area of languages and related studies. We have been providing high quality professional development, resources and information to the higher education sector since 2000, first as part of the Higher Education Academy Subject Network and since 2011 as an independent group. We also engage in research and projects at the level of government policy and activities which promote greater public engagement with languages and related studies. The Centre’s activities extend to working across sectors and internationally. It is led by Professor Mike Kelly and a team of experienced education developers with academic and pedagogic expertise.

www.llas.ac.uk

Training providers across the University

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Library

The University Library offers a wide range of training sessions and workshops. These include:

− Horizon scanning services to aid keeping up to date − Research management tools like Endnote to manage

all your references − Publishing and promoting your work through open

access options − Tracking the impact of your publications − Handling copyright effectively to support learning

through virtual and open research − Research data management and data management

plans

Specialist individual consultations are available for any aspect of library research support. Contact [email protected] for more information.

www.southampton.ac.uk/library

Lifelong Learning

The Lifelong Learning programme moves beyond the immediate University environment to provide engaging learning activities to the wider community. They provide a varied programme of part-time, lunchtime, evening and weekend courses and cultural events to the public in a range of subjects including: Archaeology, Astronomy, Engineering, English Literature, Film, History, Jewish Studies, Maritime, Modern Languages, Music, Oceanography, Philosophy and Politics.

Previous events include free philosophy talks at the City Art Gallery and John Hansard Gallery, study days on Human Origins, the Tudors and Democratic Futures, as well as evening language courses and humanities courses from various disciplines.

www.southampton.ac.uk/lifelonglearning

Research and Innovation Services (RIS)

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) are committed to helping academics increase revenue from research and related activities whilst maintaining support on a broad range of research and enterprise activities. Through faculty specific support the Research Support Officer (RSO) Team is able to provide assistance

in all areas of pre-award non-financial bid support including for example, providing funder intelligence on strategy and funding delivery mechanisms; drafting and arranging letters of support; drafting management structures for large grants; running mock panels which draw relevant expertise from across the University and providing assistance in securing ethical approval. Together with the Collaboration Manager Team the RSOs provide contract support for collaborative and commercial research projects. For details of your RIS faculty team visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/ris/contact/faculties.html

www.southampton.ac.uk/ris

Safety and Occupational Health

All staff and students are required to undertake training to understand their health and safety responsibilities and to ensure they are competent to work safely.

The Central Health and Safety Group (CHSG) is set up and resourced to:

− advise on what health and safety training is required for specific roles

− set the content of core health and safety training

− provide health and safety management training

− provide advanced health and safety skills training within available budgets

− coordinate the provision of core health and safety training at the University level

− manage systems for the delivery of the University wide eLearning (CBT) for an introduction to health and safety and Display Screen Equipment (DSE).

www.southampton.ac.uk/healthandsafety

Sport and Wellbeing

It is important that staff take care of themselves for their wellbeing. Sport and Wellbeing offer staff a subsidised membership scheme which includes a wide range of opportunities, such as fitness classes, sports courses to fit all levels of fitness and experience, and teambuilding activities.

www.southampton.ac.uk/sportandwellbeing

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Staffbook is the online booking system for all development activities managed by the PDU. You can log in with your University user ID and password. You can find it at: www.staffbook.soton.ac.uk

To register

The first time you enter the site, you will need to complete your personal details. After selecting ‘Submit’, you will be taken to the booking screen.

To book

The booking screen lists all courses currently available and is made up of the following columns:

− Course title (click on the course name to see description of the course)

− Theme

− Provider

− For (who the course is designed for)

− Time (date and time of course)

− Takeup (indicating how many have signed up and what the maximum number of participants is)

− Book/unbook (click the box to book a course - if already booked on the course, clicking this box again will unbook you)

− Untitled column ( join the waiting list if applicable)

Please note: The up and down arrows next to the column headings allow you to sort the data.

Other functions are available at the top of the booking screen:

− View my booked courses (to view your current bookings)

− View my waiting lists (to view all courses for which you are on the waiting list)

− View my course history (to view all courses you have attended)

− Edit my details (to amend your personal details)

Once you have booked a place, Staffbook will automatically email you with a booking confirmation. This will contain joining and preparation instructions. You will then receive an email reminder 5 days before the event.

Should you encounter any difficulties using Staffbook, please email [email protected]

Please note: We recommend that attendance on a course is endorsed by your Line Manager; although this is not always possible, it is good practice to make your Line Manager or Principal Investigator (PI) aware that you wish to attend a course. You should be aware that non-attendance may result in a charge being made to your faculty / professional service.

Waiting lists

If a course is fully booked you can add yourself to the waiting list. In joining the waiting list, you undertake to keep this day free in your calendar and agree that a place may be offered to you at any time up to 24 hours prior to the course. Should a place become available, we will contact you via email. If we have not contacted you by the course date you will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in securing a place.

Booking

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Certificates of attendance

Certificates of attendance can be provided on request to support your record of continuing professional development.

Cancellation policy

Should you be unable to attend a booked course, please un-book your place via Staffbook in order that we can notify the trainer and offer your place to someone on the waiting list. In an emergency, please email [email protected].

Costs

Our workshops and development programmes are generally free to University staff. However, we reserve the right to charge for non-attendance – please see ‘non-attendance policy’.

Travel costs: Individuals are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Where travel costs are incurred they should be claimed back through the normal Travel and Subsistence Claims process. The travel claims forms can be found in the Accounts Payable Form Store on the Finance website (www.southampton.ac.uk/finance).

Care Costs: In certain situations we may refund additional care costs incurred by delegates through attending an event; please contact [email protected] for further details.

Non-attendance policy

We reserve the right to charge £75 for failure to attend an internally delivered course. Failure to attend a course delivered off site or by an external trainer will incur a higher charge based on a proportion of the total cost of the event.

Special requirements

We aim to make our events accessible to all staff. Should you have any specific needs please let us know and we will work to accommodate these.

Travel

Pay and display car parks are available on campus. For bus travel visit the uni-link website at www.unilink.co.uk. For further information on journey planning and sustainable travel, visit the University’s transport website www.southampton.ac.uk/transport

Venues

Venue information will be emailed to you in your booking confirmation. The majority of PDU courses are held in Building 27 on Highfield Campus.

Unfortunately, there is currently no step-free access to the PDU facilities in Building 27. Please inform us as soon as possible if you require special access arrangements.

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The Professional Development Unit office and suite of training rooms are on the third floor of Building 27.

Access is via the main entrance to the Chemistry Building (B30) at b on the map. From the foyer of Building 30, go up the stairs, through 2 sets of double doors, turn left (at c on the map) along a corridor into Building 27.

After 3 sets of doors, go up the stairs (at d on the map). Turn right at the top of the stairs and go through the door. Directly ahead is the PDU office (3052), and the training rooms (3056 and 3057) are to the right along the corridor. Do not go over the glass walkway - if you have reached this, you have gone too far!

You can also access the training rooms via the entrance to Building 27 (at f on the map) but only in term-time during office hours (9am–6pm).

There are signs in the buildings for Professional Development Unit and Researcher Development and Graduate Centre Training Rooms and/or PDU & RDGC Training Rooms, which you can follow.

Unfortunately, there is currently no step-free access to the PDU facilities in Building 27. Please inform us as soon as possible if you require special access arrangements.

The University website has information on the location of Highfield Campus and travel directions: www.southampton.ac.uk/visitus/campuses/highfield

How to find us

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BrochureauthoredandcompiledbyKatieAtkins,MaxineHartandMartinaJohnson,PDU

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