Staff Development in October
Dear colleagues,
There are new training sessions to support staff in October. Please see below:
Undertaking ID Checks: Intended for staff looking for a better understanding of how to undertake ID checks and the impact of this on our organisation on the 8th October, 10:00am -11:00am, Room P2.29, Bedford.
Learning materials and DSA: This session explores how to design inclusive learning materials, on the 9th October, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Room A403, Luton campus. This session is aimed at academic staff.
Shortlisting, preparing interview questions et al: Responsible for shortlisting and interviewing then come along to this course and learn about person specifications, questioning techniques and selection tests, on the 10th October, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Room T0.12, Bedford campus. This session is aimed at recruiting Managers.
Identifying training and development needs: To identify the development and training needs for your staff and the various interventions to support in meeting these needs, on the 16th October, 10:00am - 11:00am, Room TBC, Bedford campus. This session is aimed at line Mangers and for other staff who are interested this can be tailored.
Rating Behaviours: A session dedicated to exploring the University’s expected behaviours and understanding how to incorporate them within day-to-day working and the Performance Development Appraisal (PDA) process, on the 17th October, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Room TBC, Luton. This session is aimed at line managers – the session can also be adapted for non-line managers too
Research Supervisor Training: This session explores the students' journey through a research degree and the supervisors' role in it. With a key focus on assessing application for research potential, setting expectations for the student and supervisory team, feedback as a learning/teaching tool and many more, on the 17th October, 10:00am - 13:00pm, P104, Luton Campus. This session is aimed at all supervisors.
Making Offers of Employment: How should you make an offer of employment that is fair, appropriate and legal? Come and find out about best practice at this briefing session, on the 22nd October, 10:00am - 11:00am, Room TBC, Bedford. This session is aimed at line managers.
You can book onto one of the sessions via the iTrent self-service tab on in.beds. Spaces are limited, but sessions will take place on a regular basis across the University’s campuses.
Best wishes,
Staff Development