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This is a two hour course for staff members who work with hazardous substances which include chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists, gases and biological agents. This course details what is covered under COSHH, labelling, how to complete a COSHH assessment and the control measures required. Please note this course does not cover DSEAR. For more information on COSHH, please see the Hazardous Substances Safety page on the Staff Directory.

This course is aimed at Departmental DSE Facilitators. This course provides Departmental DSE Facilitators with the necessary knowledge to carry out their duties. Post-course support will be provided by WHSW, to ensure delegates feel confident in supporting DSE assessments. If spaces are available, please click on the white space below. ONLY add yourself to the waiting list if the date/s are not convenient.

Join us on Wednesday, June 18th, at the Education Exchange session for a celebration of excellence in education We're thrilled to honour the outstanding achievements of our recent Excellence in Education Award (EEA) winners across the following categories: 1. Excellent Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Laboratory Assistant 2. Excellent Educator 3. Excellence in Education Leadership This Education Exchange session is a fantastic opportunity for professional colleagues and academics to come together, share their successes, and showcase innovative educational practices. Our diverse panel, featuring Professor Larra Anderson (PVC), will delve into the practices of the EEA winners. You will have the chance to engage in lively discussions, ask questions, and hear first-hand experiences from your colleagues in the field. Don't miss out on this inspiring session

Join us on Wednesday 16 July for a dynamic panel discussion that brings together students, academic experts, and AI innovation leaders to explore how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) might transform how we learn, study, and support academic growth. Our diverse panel will share groundbreaking insights into synthetic teaching assistants, examining their potential to provide round-the-clock personalised academic support, reduce student stress, and make learning more accessible and engaging than ever before. Participants will hear firsthand experiences from students already navigating this technological frontier alongside scholarly perspectives on the ethical and practical implications of GenAI in education. We invite curious minds, sceptical thinkers, and future-focused learners to engage in this critical conversation about the intersection of technology and education. Come prepared to challenge assumptions, discover possibilities, and imagine how artificial intelligence might reshape the student experience. The session will be hybrid. Please note that refreshments will not be served at this session.

This session will help you to be a clear and effective communicator and show you how to communicate more assertively. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

An opportunity to understand how we approach PDR to ensure it can be part of an effective annual cycle of one-to-ones. This session outlines: an approach to PDR’s that ensures performance and development goals are aligned with organisational intent; explores approaches to ensure effective, meaningful PDR meetings and longer term outcomes; and outlines resources available to support the conversations. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

The interface between policy and academic research can be complex and difficult to navigate. You want your research to shape Welsh policy and discourse, but maybe you’re not sure where to start. Sarah Morse, from the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) will help break this down for you. You will also hear from another academic on their experience of engaging with the Senedd, and the impact this had. This session will: Provide a brief overview of devolution in Wales; Explain the Welsh policy landscape, and how the different parts work together; Show you why you should be engaging with the Senedd, including successful examples of engagement and its impact; Help you negotiate the two worlds, and understand the opportunities to engage; Offer practical tips on how to get your research heard and noticed by policy audiences, and provide an overview of the Senedd’s Areas of Research Interest.

Of strategic institutional and departmental importance, this introductory webinar will provide an overview of the REF and how research impact is assessed and present examples of impact case studies from a range of disciplines. The session will also highlight the changes proposed for REF2029, and the implications of these changes. This session is aimed at early career researchers and academics not familiar with how impact is assessed in the REF. Impact was introduced to the Research Excellence Framework (REF), the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, in 2014 and for the 2014 and 2021 assessments, HEIs were required to submit impact case studies demonstrating the impact of their research on wider society. After this session you will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the REF and how impact is assessed; Identify the key components of an impact case study; Recognise the qualities of high scoring impact case studies.

In this hands-on workshop we will explore the essentials of grant writing with colleagues from the Pre-Award, Research Development and Research Impact Teams. This session will cover the grant writing life-cycle from initial idea development, to appropriate costings, engagement and impact pathways to examples of best practice. We will be asking: What makes a well written application? Working with examples, we will identify basic principles of constructing a well written grant application, budgets and costings, pathways to impact and will cover top tips to help increase your chances of grant writing success

This practical training session is aimed at staff who are new to using LEAP and those needing a refresher. Objectives: - To understand what data and information is displayed in LEAP - To gain skills in how to use that data and information to support students - To apply best practise in recording notes and managing information - To understand the ethical use of data - To gain skills in the practical use of LEAP - Q&A session Pre-work Participants are advised to undertake the LEAP training module on Moodle in advance of this practical training session.

This workshop provides managers with an understanding of their responsibilities within the Sickness Absence Management Policy and how to support employees during times of absence. Outcomes: • Explain the correct process when dealing with absence. • Identity effective strategies in supporting employees during times of absence. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

This workshop provides managers with an understanding of their responsibilities in supporting employees to improve and maintain their performance within the Capability Procedure. Outcomes: • Explain the policy guidance for supporting performance. • Identify effective formal and informal strategies in supporting employee performance. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

This two-hour course is open to all staff members, but is aimed at managers and supervisors, particularly those in areas where there are higher risk activities. The course covers the University’s legal responsibilities, as set out in the Health and Safety Policy and Code of Practise, and explains what a health and safety management statement is and how to complete it. Participants are also given an overview of support and resources available within the University. A case study is used to help understand what is required of a manager/health and safety lead in the event of an incident and put into context the legal responsibilities. At the end of the course, you will be assessed with a short multiple choice test. If you will require support for the test, please email safety@essex.ac.uk. Please note that all courses are in person at Colchester campus unless stated otherwise. If you have booked and are unable to attend, please cancel your place or email safety@essex.ac.uk before the training date. If spaces are available, please book yourself onto a course. If you are unable to attend any of the courses listed, please add yourself to the waiting list.

This four-day training programme explores the role of a manager at Essex and provides an opportunity to develop your knowledge on the different aspects of the first line management role. The programme has been designed for new managers, who have had not had any formal training and are new to the role of first line management. If you have any further questions about the programme or would like support with an individual learning need, please don’t hesitate to contact develop@essex.ac.uk prior to session to enable the trainer to support you as best as possible. Please note this programme includes multiple dates and you are required to attend all sessions. The training is delivered as a face-to-face programme. Outcomes: Day 1 - Understanding the role of management and situational leadership to motivate and support employees. Day 2 - Understanding solution-oriented risk management and recruitment essentials. Day 3 - Managing Absence and holding effective performance reviews. Day 4 - Managing difficult conversations and developing a cohesive team. If spaces are available, please click on the white space below. ONLY add yourself to the waiting list if the date/s are not convenient. If attending this event falls outside of your usual working hours, and you incur additional costs due to caring responsibilities, you may be able to claim towards this. One claim per year, of up to £150 is available through the Career Development Fund for Carers. Further information is available on the staff directory or speak to your Line Manager. https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/pay-and-rewards/career-development-fund-for-carers

The session is delivered by a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor and is a low impact walking exercise that involves the use of walking poles. Along with getting your heart rate up, Nordic walking is a full-body exercise that uses special poles to activate your upper body as you walk and great workout for those who have joint issues such as arthritis. These sessions are aimed at all abilities, and you will be taught the correct technique before setting off and enjoying the scenery around campus. Walking poles will be provided but you should ensure you wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes or trainers. The group meets on Square 2, outside the RAB Butler Building, for a prompt 12:10 departure. You must ensure for the first session you have completed a health declaration, which you can access by emailing ohquery@essex.ac.uk or on the Wellbeing Wednesdays page on the Staff Directory. Please bring this with you to your first session.

This two-day programme explores the role of an Operational team leader and those who have responsibility for coordinating operational staff. The programme provides opportunity to develop your knowledge on different aspects of the team leader role. If you have any further questions about the programme or would like support with an individual learning need, please don’t hesitate to contact develop@essex.ac.uk prior to session to enable the trainer to support you as best as possible. The training is delivered as a face-to-face programme. Outcomes: - Understanding the role of a team leader and motivating staff - Understanding solution-oriented decision making and crisis management - Co-ordinating and developing a cohesive team If attending this event falls outside of your usual working hours, and you incur additional costs due to caring responsibilities, you may be able to claim towards this. One claim per year, of up to £150 is available through the Career Development Fund for Carers. Further information is available on the staff directory or speak to your Line Manager. https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/pay-and-rewards/career-development-fund-for-carers ** Please note that this is a 2 day programme**

Risk Assessment Essentials is a three-hour course is designed to introduce staff members to creating useful risk assessments and their importance. This includes identifying what a risk is and how they can be mitigated to keep people safe. Participants use the risk assessment template along with a scenario to practise, and are provided a completed version at the end of the session in addition to resources that are available to help in the future. At the end of the course, you will be assessed with a short multiple choice test. If you will require support for the test, please email safety@essex.ac.uk. Please note that all courses are in person at Colchester campus unless stated otherwise. If you have booked and are unable to attend, please cancel your place or email safety@essex.ac.uk before the training date. If spaces are available, please book yourself onto a course. If you are unable to attend any of the courses listed, please add yourself to the waiting list.

Part 1: Part 1 of this course will focus on introducing participants to legislative and institutional definitions of misogyny, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Participants will be encouraged to think about different forms of misogyny and individual and societal impacts of misogyny. Participants will also discuss what sexual violence is and learn to challenge commonly help myths about what causes sexual violence. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4) Please note this is a two part course. Refreshments will not be provided.

Part 2: Part 2 of this course will focus on the impacts of sexual violence, abuse, and harassment on the survivor. We will explore possible barriers to disclosure, as well as how to overcome these barriers and how to respond to a disclosure. We will also discuss possible ways to intervene safely in case we witness sexual harassment, abuse or violence. This section will also highlight institutional reporting and support mechanisms. (LO5, LO6, LO7) Please note Part 1 must be completed to complete Part 2. Refreshments will not be provided.