Training

We have training sessions taking place throughout the year as well as career services to help you build knowledge, gain opportunities and to connect with organisations.

Bioinformatics Training

These courses aim to familiarise the participants with advanced data analysis methodologies and provide hands-on training on the latest analytical approaches for specific types of biological data.

Biological Sciences Libraries Research Skills

Whether you’re new to the university and wondering how to get started or you just need to upskill in a particular area, the Research Skills training run by the Biological Sciences Libraries and Cambridge University Libraries is here to help.

Careers Service

The University of Cambridge Careers Service hold events to help you build knowledge, learn about opportunities and to connect with organisations. Events range from large careers fairs to sector panels, group discussions and skills workshops. Some events are scheduled to coincide with the recruitment patterns of different sectors and employers, while others take place throughout the year. Full details are published on Handshake. 

Light Microscopy Support

Dr Jon Howe (jdh97) and Dr Ben Sutcliffe (bs553), who are both Microscopy Specialists for the School Of Biological Sciences, provide training and maintenance of the core microscopes in the Department Of Plant Sciences on the Downing site.

For information and assistance please contact Ben and Jon at SBS-microscopy-team@bio.cam.ac.uk, or drop-in to one of their microscopy clinics in the Department of Plant Sciences.

Plant Sciences Library Induction

The Plant Sciences Library is open 24/7 for current members of the Department and undergraduate students taking Part II Plant Sciences. 

Other NST-B students taking Part IB and Part II courses taught by the Department may also be given card access to the Library between the hours of 8am and 9pm after they have attended a Library induction. Please contact the Library <lplant@lib.cam.ac.uk> to arrange this.

All other students and non-members of the Department or the University may visit during staffed hours only. Please contact the Library in advance to discuss arrangements. 

School of Biological Sciences Career Immersion Pilot Scheme

This pilot scheme is designed to facilitate opportunities for professional services staff to experience new roles and ways of working within the School of Biological Sciences

There are two ways to get involved, one is as a host or coach - you would provide a minimum of one hour per week to use for shadowing, discussions, or providing guidance on specific tasks with an observer. Sign up via our form to have your contact details made available to interested observers! The other is as an observer - think about specific areas you’d like to explore and learn more about. Contact a host/coach to see if they’d beable to work with you.

Getting started:

1. Reflect on areas you’d like more experience in and identify an insight coach or host in that area.

2. Reach out to your chosen coach! Schedule an initial half-hour conversation to discuss roles and areas of interest.

3. Make sure you’ve got line manager approval and agree your times and dates to meet.

4. Keep a record of new skills and programs you’ve learned.

The Engaged Researcher Training

The Researcher Development Programme provide a range of workshops to contribute to your development as a researcher.