On this page you can browse our full calendar of live workshops (both in-person and online) for the year ahead. Booking is now open through Michaelmas Term.
- "STEMM" indicates Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths & Medicine
- "AHSS" indicates Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
In addition, check out the following programmes:
- Engaged Researcher: helping researchers connect their work with the public, covering effective communication and outreach strategies
- University Libraries: courses on advanced research skills, referencing and navigating Cambridge's extensive library resources
- Bioinformatics: computational tools and methods relevant to bioinformatics, supporting researchers in biological data analysis
- Research Integrity & Ethics: essential topics in responsible research practices, ethical considerations and regulatory compliance
- Cambridge Digital Humanities: tools and methodologies for digital humanities research, including data analysis and digital scholarship
- Cambridge Enterprise: translating research into commercial and social impact, including intellectual property and start-up support
- Cambridge Research Methods: delivering essential skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods for robust academic investigation
January 2025
Event | Date | Time |
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Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat (one-day version) |
Tuesday 21 Jan | 09.30-17.00 |
A practical guide to giving your first lecture | Wednesday 22 Jan | 14.30-16.30 |
Lunch & Learn Tips for getting writing done |
Monday 27 Jan | 12.00-12.45 |
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat (online version) |
Monday 27 Jan-Tuesday 28 Jan | 09.30-17.00 |
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 1 | Wednesday 29 Jan | 09.30-12.00 |
Lunch & Learn Handling Q&A sessions at conferences |
Wednesday 29 Jan | 12.00-12.45 |
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 2 | Thursday 30 Jan | 09.30-12.00 |
An introduction to applying for funding | Friday 31 Jan | 10.00-11.30 |
February: PhD Recharge
March
April
Event | Date | Time |
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(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation | Tuesday 1 Apr | 13.30-15.30 |
(STEMM) Writing your first year report | Thursday 3 Apr | 10.30-12.30 |
Lunch & Learn Resilience in your PhD |
Monday 7 Apr | 12.00-12.45 |
Writing Retreat | Thursday 10 Apr | 09.30-16.00 |
(STEMM) Practicing your presentation skills | Thursday 10 Apr | 10.00-13.00 |
Communicating for impact and self-advocacy | Friday 11 Apr | 10.00-13.00 |
Negotiation and influencing skills | Friday 11 Apr | 14.30-16.30 |
Lunch & Learn Establishing & maintaining effective connections in research |
Tuesday 15 Apr | 12.00-12.45 |
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 1 | Wednesday 16 Apr | 09.30-12.00 |
(AHSS) Becoming interdisciplinary part 2 | Thursday 17 Apr | 09.30-12.00 |
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat | Wednesday 23-Thursday 24 Apr | 09.30-17.00 |
(STEMM) Preparing your first scientific poster | Friday 25 Apr | 10.00-12.00 |
Lunch & Learn Handling Q&A sessions at conferences |
Friday 25 Apr | 12.00-12.45 |
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat (online version) |
Monday 28 Apr-Tuesday 29 Apr | 09.30-17.00 |
Lunch & Learn Handling the mid-PhD slump |
Wednesday 30 Apr | 12.30-13.15 |
May
Event | Date | Time |
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The secrets of storytelling | Thursday 1 May | 09.30-12.30 |
(STEMM) Writing your first year report | Friday 2 May | 10.00-12.30 |
Lunch & Learn Tips for getting writing done |
Thursday 8 May | 12.00-12.45 |
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis | Friday 9 May | 10.00-12.30 |
(AHSS) Engaging with your literature | Monday 12 May | 10.00-12.00 |
Public speaking, presentations and pitches | Tuesday 13 May | 09.30-12.30 |
How to project-manage your PhD | Wednesday 14 May | 14.00-16.00 |
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat | Thursday 15-Friday 16 May | 09.30-17.00 |
(STEMM) Preparing your first scientific poster | Thursday 15 May | 14.00-16.00 |
Negotiation skills | Monday 19 May | 09.30-13.00 |
Tools for managing your time effectively | Monday 19 May | 10.00-12.00 |
Teamworking and leadership in research and beyond | Monday 19 May | 13.30-17.00 |
Shut up and write! | Tuesday 20 May | 10.00-12.00 |
(AHSS) Preparing for your viva voce | Tuesday 20 May | 14.00-16.00 |
The key to communicating well | Wednesday 21 May | 13.30-16.30 |
Writing Retreat | Thursday 22 May | 09.30-16.00 |
(STEMM) Preparing for your first conference presentation | Friday 23 May | 10.00-12.30 |
Lunch & Learn Handling Q&A sessions at conferences |
Tuesday 27 May | 12.00-12.45 |
Tools for managing your time effectively | Tuesday 27 May | 14.00-16.00 |
Lunch & Learn Tips for viva revision |
Friday 30 May | 12.00-12.45 |
June
Archive: October 2024
Event | Date | Time |
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An introduction to undergraduate supervision (essay-based subjects) |
Tuesday 1 Oct | 10.00-13.00 |
An introduction to undergraduate supervision (essay-based subjects) |
Wednesday 2 Oct | 14.00-17.00 |
An introduction to undergraduate supervision (essay-based subjects) |
Thursday 3 Oct | 14.00-17.00 |
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat | Wednesday 9-Thursday 10 Oct | 09.30-17.00 |
An introduction to undergraduate supervision (problem sheet-based subjects) |
Thursday 10 Oct | 10.00-13.00 |
Lunch & Learn Handling Q&A sessions at conferences |
Friday 11 Oct | 12.00-12.45 |
An introduction to undergraduate supervision (essay-based subjects) |
Friday 11 Oct | 14.00-17.00 |
An introduction to undergraduate supervision (problem sheet-based subjects) |
Thursday 17 Oct | 10.00-13.00 |
Lunch & Learn Starting to meet with your supervisor |
Friday 18 Oct | 12.00-12.45 |
Lunch & Learn Handling the mid-PhD slump |
Monday 21 Oct | 12.00-12.45 |
An introduction to undergraduate supervision (essay-based subjects) |
Tuesday 22 Oct | 10.00-13.00 |
Lunch & Learn Tips for getting writing done |
Wednesday 23 Oct | 12.00-12.45 |
(STEMM) Starting your PhD | Friday 25 Oct | 10.30-12.30 |
Welcome to your doctorate | Monday 28 Oct | 10.00-13.00 |
Autism- and ADHD-friendly writing retreat (one-day online version) |
Tuesday 29 Oct | 09.30-17.00 |
Lunch & Learn Starting to meet with your supervisor |
Tuesday 29 Oct | 12.00-12.45 |
(AHSS) Get a head start on your PhD | Tuesday 29 Oct | 14.00-16.00 |
Cancelled |
Wednesday 30 Oct | 10.00-12.00 |
November: Academic Writing Month
December
Event | Date | Time |
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Working with your supervisor | Tuesday 3 Dec | 14.00-16.00 |
A practical guide to giving your first lecture | Tuesday 3 Dec | 14.30-16.30 |
Lunch & Learn Handling the mid-PhD slump |
Wednesday 4 Dec | 12.00-12.45 |
(AHSS) Preparing for your viva voce | Thursday 5 Dec | 10.00-12.00 |
(STEMM) Preparing to write your thesis | Friday 6 Dec | 10.00-12.30 |
Lunch & Learn Handling Q&A sessions at conferences |
Friday 6 Dec | 12.00-12.45 |
(AHSS) Turning your thesis into a book | Monday 9 Dec | 10.00-12.00 |
Lunch & Learn Resilience in your PhD |
Monday 9 Dec | 12.00-12.45 |
(AHSS) Teaching seminars | Wednesday 11 Dec | 10.00-12.00 |
(AHSS) The basics of academic presenting | Thursday 12 Dec | 14.00-16.00 |