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eBulletin Staff Development Events
All eBulletin Staff Development events
What is Blackboard?
Provides a 'hands-on' introduction to the features of Blackboard VLE and a basis for using Blackboard to support a range of academic and administrative functions.
How to Shine at Fellowship Interviews (SPR event)
A fellowship interview can have a profound effect on your career. It is vital to prepare as thoroughly as possible, and this course will help you do so through expert communication training and realistic rehearsal.
SSPS - Data Management and Introduction (SPR event)
Introduction to different types of data, sensible data collection, how to enter data into SPSS and basic data management.
Online Communication and Collaboration (Blackboard)
This session will show you how you can use the tools in Blackboard to improve your communication with your students and enable them to collaborate more easily with each other. We will use ‘hands-on’ activities to show you what tools are available, how to use them and how they can help you in your teaching.
Manual Handling Training
Includes practical exercises and group participation. Provides practical knowledge of the principles of safer handling, enabling staff to move objects safely, avoid injury and be able to carry out basic manual handling risk assessments.
Recuitment and Selection
All aspects of the recruitment process will be explored to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to recruit and select the right person for the job. Participants will have the chance for skills practice in the afternoon.
An Introduction to Using NVivo in Qualitative Research (SPR event)
This course provides a practical introduction to the capabilities of NVivo and discusses how it may be used in different types of research projects.
Examining PhD Theses (SPR event)
The course is run by the Academic Practice Unit in conjunction with the Graduate School and explores the main issues to be considered at the three different stages involved in examining a doctoral thesis – preparing for the viva, during the viva and after the viva.
Planning Your Website
Guidance through planning methods to give you practical planning experience and improve your knowledge and confidence in web skills generally. It focuses on the University’s web environment (Plone Content Management System) and best practice guidelines.
Cancelled - MSDP Event: Skills for Effective Staff Reviews
Organised by the Midlands Staff Development Partnership (MSDP) and hosted by University of Leicester.
Information Security training for staff: Information assurance in your department - Compulsory briefing for all Heads of Department
Online training and briefing sessions on information security are provided for all staff. We provided sessions for: New staff; Researchers; Heads of Departments; Information Assurance Co-ordinators.
Introduction to the University of Leicester
This session is to familiarise new or relatively new staff with the University, its structures, strategies and processes. Includes an exhibition by University service providers.
SSPS - Describing and Exploring Data (SPR event)
Participants will use SPSS to describe data using basic statistics such as mean, standard deviation, median and percentiles, and learn how to present their findings clearly using tables and graphs in SPSS.
A Practical Guide to Using NVivo in your Research Project (SPR event)
This workshop guides you through the use of NVivo in your research project.
Information Security training for staff: Departmental Information Assurance Co-Ordinator training
Online training and briefing sessions on information security are provided for all staff. We provided sessions for: New staff; Researchers; Heads of Departments; Information Assurance Co-ordinators.
The Social Web: Tools for Presenting and Sharing Research (SPR event)
Focuses on tools for presenting and sharing research.
Supervising Masters and Undergraduate Dissertations [SPR event]
Most UG and Masters courses include a final individual research project or dissertation. Supervision for these activities is a major factor in students’ effectiveness. This course will explore the role of the supervisor and help to equip participants to undertake such a role.
Job Evaluation Training
A half day course for Managers/Team leaders currently or likely to be involved in the job evaluation process or with extensive involvement in recruitment of staff.
Coaching Skills for Managers
This workshop will give managers basic coaching skills and provide an opportunity to practice these skills.
MSDP Event: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness (External event)
Organised by the Midlands Staff Development Partnership (MSDP) and hosted by University of Lincoln.
