Chemistry Postgraduate Training 2024-25
(Thu 10 Oct 2024 - Wed 30 Apr 2025)
October 2024
| Thu 10 |
This session is compulsory for all experimentalists to attend and will provide useful information regarding analytical facilities at this Department including NMR, Mass Spectrometry, X-ray Crystallography, Microanalysis and Electron Microscopy. Short descriptions will be given of all available instruments, whilst the procedures for preparing/submitting samples for analysis will also be discussed. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
| Mon 14 |
In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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| Tue 15 |
In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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| Wed 16 |
In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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| Thu 17 |
In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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In this session, Librarian Sara Wallace will introduce you to the support and services offered by the Chemistry Library. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
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| Tue 22 |
This session is designed to prepare MPhil students who are considering pursuing a PhD here in the Department. A presentation from the Postgraduate Team will highlight key dates and general application advice, additionally there will be a Q&A session with a previous student who successfully progressed from MPhil to PhD. |
November 2024
| Mon 11 |
This hands-on course teaches the basics of Latex including syntax, lists, maths equations, basic chemical equations, tables, graphical figures and internal and external referencing. We also learn how to link documents to help manage large projects. The course manual is presented in the style of a thesis and since you also receive the source code you also receive a template for a thesis. Once booked you will receive a link to a MS Teams Meeting Please make sure you have access to the resources available on the Introduction to LaTeX Moodle page before the first session. |
| Wed 13 |
Jenny Zhang will lead the session on how to read and review scientific papers. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
| Fri 15 |
This hands-on course teaches the basics of Latex including syntax, lists, maths equations, basic chemical equations, tables, graphical figures and internal and external referencing. We also learn how to link documents to help manage large projects. The course manual is presented in the style of a thesis and since you also receive the source code you also receive a template for a thesis. Once booked you will receive a link to a MS Teams Meeting Please make sure you have access to the resources available on the Introduction to LaTeX Moodle page before the first session. |
| Mon 18 |
A thorough awareness of issues relating to research ethics and research integrity are essential to producing excellent research. This session will provide an introduction to the ethical responsibilities of researchers at the University, publication ethics and research integrity. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
| Fri 22 |
This hands-on course teaches the basics of Latex including syntax, lists, maths equations, basic chemical equations, tables, graphical figures and internal and external referencing. We also learn how to link documents to help manage large projects. The course manual is presented in the style of a thesis and since you also receive the source code you also receive a template for a thesis. Once booked you will receive a link to a MS Teams Meeting Please make sure you have access to the resources available on the Introduction to LaTeX Moodle page before the first session. |
| Tue 26 |
December 2024
| Wed 4 |
Join Cambridge Careers Consultant, Raj Sidhu for a discursive and interactive session where you will learn:
All questions will be warmly welcomed throughout. |
March 2025
| Wed 5 |
This session, ran by Alex Forse, will give an introduction on how to give effective research presentations. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |
April 2025
| Wed 30 |
This session, ran by Alex Forse, will give an introduction on how to write scientific papers, reports, and dissertations. Note - This course is compulsory for first year Postgraduate students |