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***Please do not book onto this session, it is for a training exercise*** You have found Alexis' Training, well done! To continue on in the training you will need to enter the code word 'Essex Spirit'. Why not take some time now to look at the training events available and consider any events you may wish to book. If you have any questions you can contact our team by emailing develop@essex.ac.uk. ***Please do not book onto this session, it is for a training exercise***

The first section of this workshop is an introduction to emotional intelligence, to help you guide your thinking, behaviour and emotions, and better handle interpersonal relationships. The second section looks at cultural intelligence to help you reflect and give you a better understanding and ability to relate to others and interact effectively across cultures.  If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

This course is only for those who manage contractors doing low-risk activities. The session will provide an overview of the University’s policies and procedures for managing contractors doing low-risk work on University premises/property. Low-risk work activities include, but are not limited to, installing signage, cleaning, or locksmithing (where they meet the authority to work criteria). The course also covers reviewing risk assessments provided by third parties and information about our permit management system Pisys. If you are unsure if you require this training, please contact safety@essex.ac.uk.

This event will begin with a brief refresher to the requirements of Associate Fellowship (D1) and Fellowship (D2) CADENZA Direct Entry applications. Colleagues will then (depending on progress made to date) have the opportunity to either develop a plan and work towards a first draft or to continue compiling their application, using this dedicated period of time. A specialist CADENZA Direct Entry advisor will be available to support colleagues with advice and feedback throughout the event. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

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 for an inspiring session featuring several dynamic 5-minute lightning talks! This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from some of this year’s distinguished winners of the Excellence in Education Awards (EEAs). They will be sharing educational insights, innovative approaches to assessment, as well as other impactful teaching strategies, offering valuable takeaways for everyone dedicated to advancing educational practices at Essex. The session will be hybrid. Please note that refreshments will not be served at this session.

Transform your module into a hotbed of student-led discovery! In our drive to move students beyond simple recall towards deep, critical understanding, two robust methodologies are often discussed: Problem-Based and Inquiry-Based Learning. While frequently used interchangeably, they offer distinct pathways for sparking curiosity and fostering both analytical and practical skills. This usually leaves educators with a crucial question: Which is the right approach for my students and my subject? Join us for a practical 90-minute workshop created to demystify these two teaching strategies. We will move past the jargon to provide a clear framework, helping you decide which model best suits your specific needs. Through deep discussion and hands-on exercises, you will leave with the clarity and confidence to choose the right approach for your students and a practical plan to implement your first inquiry or problem-based learning activity. The session will also be hybrid. Refreshments will not be served at this event.

Join us for a practical, jargon-free introduction to artificial intelligence and its growing role in higher education. In this one-hour online workshop, you'll explore the basics of AI—including generative AI and large language models (LLMs)—in a way that's easy to understand, and discover how these technologies are already shaping teaching, research, and student support services. Whether you're an academic or a member of Professional Services, this session will help you build confidence, write more effective prompts, and identify opportunities to leverage AI effectively in your work. No prior experience with AI is needed. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

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.

This session will cover how and when to inspect trolleys, step ladders and kick stools to ensure they are safe to use.

This course is for any employee assigned the role of a Fire Marshal for a department or team. The training session will help explain how fire can be caused and spread, delegates will gain an understanding of what can be done to reduce the risk of a fire starting e.g. sterile areas, electrical management, and control of the use of smoking materials. The Fire Marshal role is explained, with clear instruction given as to where their role starts and finishes. Topics covered within the course also include University rules for Fire Safety, what to do in the event of an emergency and what to do if you see or believe there is a fire.

This course is a refresher only, please do not book if you have not attended the Fire Marshal Training

This workshop will help researchers plan policy impact work by looking into the live priorities that national policymakers are focusing on and the political context that is shaping their thinking. The session is being run by Showrunner Communications - a consultancy that specialises in helping researchers to engage influentially with UK policymakers. Showrunner’s Director, Mark Fuller, will facilitate the session, drawing on 20 years’ experience of working in policy, including advising an MP, at influential think tanks and as a senior lobbyist in a number of major industries. The policy issues that are highest up the Government’s agenda and the factors that are shaping how they are being addressed. The political context that is informing national policymaking, including public opinion. The implications for researchers seeking to inform policy with their expertise and insight.

This workshop will help researchers to proactively plan ways to apply their research and expertise to public policy, exploring how to engage directly with policymakers and play a part in policy debates. The session is being run by Showrunner Communications - a consultancy that specialises in helping researchers to engage influentially with UK policymakers. Showrunner’s Director, Mark Fuller, will facilitate the session, drawing on 20 years’ experience of working in policy, including advising an MP, at influential think tanks and as a senior lobbyist in a number of major industries. The session will look at: 1. Ways of building a working familiarity with the relevant policy context Horizon scanning; 2. How to translate research interests and evidence into an overarching ‘policy narrative’; 3. Identifying the right stakeholders and the most effective routes to engage them.

This new course is for employees who carry out incident investigations as part of their job. You will find out what are the three main causes of incidents in the workplace and carry out your own incident investigation using a case study. The course also provides an update on the University incident reporting procedure at the University and what you can do to improve reporting. It will give you a legislation update on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). 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.

This practical training session is aimed at staff who are new to using LEAP and those needing a refresher. - Improve understanding of Student Engagement and how LEAP supports engagement at the University of Essex - Gain practical knowledge of the LEAP system - Understand support available for students and how to refer students to these services using LEAP If you are able, please check your access to LEAP and view the system before attending this session. You should be able to log on to the system using your Essex login details (minus @essex.ac.uk): https://leap.essex.ac.uk. Details will be provided in the session of how to request access if you cannot log on to the system.

This two-hour course is aimed at Heads of Department/Section and Directors as well as Managers and Supervisors in high-hazard areas. It is also open to other supervisors and managers who feel that they may benefit from the training. 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 session will equip you with practical strategies to navigate workplace discussions with confidence, clarity, and impact. Through real-life scenarios and guided exercises, you’ll learn how to build influence, manage difficult conversations, and prepare for and conduct win-win negotiations that lead to mutually beneficial outcomes.

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.

Panel Insights’ is a new series of in-person workshops inviting Essex colleagues with experience on research funding and selection panels to share their insights. The next workshop brings together academics from the humanities, social sciences and the sciences who have recent experience on UKRI standard grant panels to explore the on-going challenges associated with UKRI ‘standard grant’ funding. With competition for research council funding at an all-time high, the session provides an opportunity to better understand what differentiates highly ranked applications, compare experiences across research council panels and identify practical strategies for improving success rates across disciplines. Presenters will share their recent experiences of navigating the Funding Service proposal format as grant panel members. The session will cover: How panel members apply the assessment criteria across the disciplines Reflections on panel dynamics and how this influences funding decisions Addressing EDI and R4RI How to strengthen your proposal and avoid common pitfalls

An online briefing outlining our approach PDR and how to ensure it can be part of an effective annual cycle of one-to-ones. This session sets out organisational expectations of performance and development reviews within the ongoing management relationship; how to ensure 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.

An online opportunity to understand PDR at Essex and the importance of regular, effective one-to-ones in working towards organisational expectations and ensuring personal development. This session will: orientate you to the approach to PDR at the university; explore the link between personal objectives and organisational goals; provide you with approaches to ensure that the PDR conversation and its outcomes are meaningful in the longer term; and outline sources of sources of support and guidance. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

Online academic support hours have been arranged to allow anyone currently undertaking module one or two of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (PG CHEP) to have a discussion with a PG CHEP advisor on any aspect of the programme. You may have questions you wish to ask, or topics you wish to discuss in relation to coursework, the wider programme or any other matter relating to PG CHEP. The academic support hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of ten spaces for any one session. Please be advised you may need to wait in the virtual 'waiting room' until the team member becomes available to start their next meeting with you. Please contact pgchep@essex.ac.uk if you have any questions. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

***INVITE ONLY*** This Zoom support session will contain various information and discussion opportunities relating to your final submission details for your relevant module. The event will also include time for networking with fellow PG CHEP participants and a chance to have a one-to-one meeting with a PG CHEP advisor to talk through any remaining queries. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

***INVITE ONLY*** This Zoom support session will contain various information and discussion opportunities relating to your final submission details for your relevant module. The event will also include time for networking with fellow PG CHEP participants and a chance to have a one-to-one meeting with a PG CHEP advisor to talk through any remaining queries. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

***INVITE ONLY*** This Zoom support session will contain various information and discussion opportunities relating to your final submission details for your relevant module. The event will also include time for networking with fellow PG CHEP participants and a chance to have a one-to-one meeting with a PG CHEP advisor to talk through any remaining queries. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.

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.

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) This session will be delivered via zoom.

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) This session will be delivered via zoom. Note – please ONLY register for Part 2 if you have completed Part 1

This course is targeted at anyone who uses stepladders as part of their day-to-day role, but anyone who works at height is welcome to attend.