Committee Training Opportunities

Below you will find a list of all of the standard training opportunities currently on offer to committee members, use the below list to help populate your annual plan and identify development requirements for your committee as part of the registration process. Please also include any requirements that aren't listed below as we're always interested to hear about how we can increase our offerings to help develop your groups. If any of your committee have any urgent development needs outside of the registration process then please email dsu.engagement@durham.ac.uk to let us know. 

Session Attendance Method Description Booking
Active Bystander Training Open to all and recommended for welfare exec members. In person Gain an understanding of what harassment is and learn how to challenge and intervene in harassment situations. Thursday 9th November 13:00-15:00 (A04)
Activity Planning and Event Management

Open to all and strongly recommended for those involved with planning, setting up and running activities.

In person Learn how to plan and manage successful events, including what documentation is needed by the SU. This session will cover a range of activites and events, from regular meetings and activity to socials, balls and other large-scale events.  Wednesday 1st November 13:00 (B16)
Thursday 2nd November 13:00 (Online)
Friday 9th November 13:00 (C05 Learning Lounge)
An Introduction to the ASK Service Open to all exec. In person Provides an overview of what advice services we offer at the SU and where you can find help / support. Wednesday 26th October at 15:00
Wednesday 8th November 15:00 (Online)
An Introduction to Campaigns Open to all exec and strongly recommended for Associations and those interested in running a campaign In person An introductory session on how to plan and run effective campaigns. It will focus on power dynamics, the differences between Social and Institutional change, and the most basic tools to get a campaign off the ground. Wednesday 8th November 14:00 (B16)
Friday 10th November 14:00 (Online)
Conflict Resolution / Team Work Open to all exec and recommended that more than one exec attends from the same group. In person This is an introductory session which will teach you the basics of handling difficult conversations, how to resolve tensions within the group and how to work together to have a successful year for the society.  Monday 30th October 14:00 (Vane Tempest)
Wednesday 8th November 13:00 (B16)
Data Protection Open to all exec and strongly recommended for secretaries or those handling any data. Online self-study (Oracle) Gain knowledge of current GDPR regulations. This is mandatory for 1 person from your group to complete to get access to your SG page on our website. Email us to request access.
Data Protection for Student Groups Open to all exec and strongly recommended for secretaries or those handling any data. In person Understand the basics of GDPR regulations. (This session will give an overview of the basics, any groups wanting access to their dashboard on the website will also need 1 member of the exec to complete the above online self-study data protection training) Wednesday 1st November 15:00 (B16) Wednesday 8th November 17:00 (Online)
An Introduction to Decolonisation Recommended for academic groups' exec. In person Understand what decolonising the curriculum means for your student group and how you can get involved in supporting your faculty. Coming soon
Event Ticketing with Native Open to all exec. Online Learn how to set up event ticketing online and get the most out of using our new ticketing provider: Native.fm!

Thursday 2nd November 14:00 (Online)
Tuesday 7th November 15:00 (Online)

Finance Mandatory for treasurers. In person Understand your role as treasurer and how the finance processes of the SU work. This is mandatory in attendance. 

Thursday 2nd November 14:00 (Online) 

Monday 6th November 14:00 (Online) 

Thursday 9th November 16:00 (Online)

Food Safety Essentials Mandatory for groups who provide their own food. Online self-study (Oracle) Understand how to adhere to current food hygiene standards. This training is mandatory for any groups wanting to run events where homemade food is provided, including, but not limited to, bake sales Email us to request access.
Student Group Governance Strongly recommended for core exec members (President, Secretary, Treasurer) In person Learn how to understand your constitution and effectively run your group, how to carry out exec elections and what your groups requirements are under the student group agreement.

Monday 6th November 14:00 (Online)

Health, Safety and Risk Management Open to all and strongly recommended for those involved with planning, setting up and running activities. In person Gain knowledge of how to identify, assess and manage risks associated with student group events and activities.

Risk Management for DSU Societies-Monday 6th November 13:00

Risk Management for DUCK – Tuesday 7th November 13:00

Event Management for Student Organisers – Friday 9th November

(All in C05 Learning Lounge)

Leadership Skills Strongly recommended for presidents. In person Understand your leadership style and how to use this to effectively chair meetings and manage your exec. Coming soon
Marketing Workshop Open to all and strongly recommended for those responsible for branding / publicising your group Online Learn how to increase engagement for your student group and think about the different ways that you can reach out to other students. Includes image copywriting, using social media platforms, design tools, PR and handling negative feedback. Coming soon
Media Law Training Mandatory for those involved in publishing (offline and online content). In person Covers a range of media law topics to help those publishing online or in physical form to safely undertake their roles. The training will cover defamation, contempt of court/lawful reporting of criminal cases, the OFCOM broadcasting code and IPSO editorial code, use of copyrighted materials, privacy, election reporting and what actions to take if a problem arises or you receive a complaint about something you or your group have published. Saturday 14th October at 10:00.
Mental Health First Aid Open to all and recommended for welfare exec members. Online self-study (Oracle) Help empower Durham students to feel confident, equipped and comfortable in talking about and responding to mental health concerns. Email us to request access.
Respect, Values and Behaviours Open to all exec. In person This session will increase your awareness of key aspects of respect, values and behaviours and how to create an inclusive environment for all of your members. Coming soon
Student Group Basics Open to all exec. In person Provides an overview of how to run your student group and the SU processes that our groups need to know about, e.g room bookings, equipment requests and storage, meet the team etc. Tuesday 31st October 15:00 (C05 Learning Lounge)
Unconscious Bias Open to all exec. Online self-study (Oracle) This is designed to raise awareness and develop your understanding of Unconscious or Implicit bias. It also aims to enable improved decision making, ensuring that we try to eliminate irrelevant factors that may influence us. Email us to request access.
Using your Student Group Dashboard Open to all exec and strongly recommended for secretaries or those responsible for sending out group communications Online Learn how to access and use your Student Group pages on our website, including editing your group logo and descriptions and communicating with your members.

Friday 3rd November 14:00 (Online)

Boundaries and Self Care Associations or other welfare related roles Online and in person TBC Wednesday 1st November 14:00 (B16)
Wednesday 8th November 16:00 (Online)