Department of Engineering course timetable
Tuesday 15 May 2018
13:00 |
Come along to a one to one session where we will talk you through the process of designing and performing a presentation of your work. We will ask you to book a follow up session where you present something to us in a safe space using the tips and techniques discussed in the one to one and we will offer feedback. These sessions are tailored to you and we will cover the issues that are most important to you. Come with all of your questions. By the end of the sessions you will be more confidant on:
Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Thursday 17 May 2018
13:00 |
This workshop will help you understand the purpose of referencing and how to do it easily. By the end of the hour you will be able to:
This is a beginner's class but can be used to refresh your memory on basic referencing. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Tuesday 22 May 2018
15:00 |
An RDC Information Skills session for first year PhD students (Division D) This session will help you understand the ethics and practicalities of managing information and data throughout PhDs and research projects. Whether you are creating your own data through experimental research or reusing data from other sources, we'll tell you what you should think about in order to manage, use and share data responsibly. Please bring a laptop or web enabled device with you to the session. All slides and notes will be available on the RDC Information Skills Moodle site. |
Friday 1 June 2018
13:00 |
This session will look at ways to plan your 4th year project, manage your time, and tips on conducting a literature search. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
Monday 4 June 2018
13:00 |
This session will look at ways to plan your 4th year project, manage your time, and tips on conducting a literature search. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
Monday 8 October 2018
11:00 |
This session will look at ways to manage a literature search. Topics covered will include reading tips, how to get the most out of a database and reference management software advice. |
Friday 12 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at ways to manage your time and your project during your 4th year project. Topics covered will include time management tips, advice on prioritisation, tools for project management and an introduction to monotasking. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
14:30 |
This interactive, in-person session aims to help you develop your literature review. In this session you will find out how to transform your sources into a coherent argument and cover: |
Tuesday 16 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at ways to manage a literature search for your 4th year project. Topics covered will include reading tips, how to get the most out of a database and reference management software advice. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
Thursday 18 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at the importance of research ethics and good data management for your 4th year project. Topics covered will include departmental guidance on research ethics, advice on good data management and the importance of disaster planning. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
Friday 19 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Designing and delivering a presentation or poster is not always something that people are comfortable with. This class will take you through the process from beginning to end and look at:
There is also the option to arrange a session practice your presentation in the future. You do not have to prepare for this session, but we will be tailoring it to the needs of the class, so you will be asked about your experiences and upcoming presenting engagements. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Monday 22 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Designing and delivering a presentation or poster is not always something that people are comfortable with. This class will take you through the process from beginning to end and look at:
There is also the option to arrange a session practice your presentation in the future. You do not have to prepare for this session, but we will be tailoring it to the needs of the class, so you will be asked about your experiences and upcoming presenting engagements. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Wednesday 24 October 2018
09:30 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
10:15 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
11:00 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
11:45 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
13:30 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
14:15 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
15:00 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
15:45 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
Thursday 25 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Designing and delivering a presentation or poster is not always something that people are comfortable with. This class will take you through the process from beginning to end and look at:
There is also the option to arrange a session practice your presentation in the future. You do not have to prepare for this session, but we will be tailoring it to the needs of the class, so you will be asked about your experiences and upcoming presenting engagements. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
16:00 |
This interactive, in-person session aims to help you develop your literature review. Alongside learning how to find academic sources from the online course "Learning to Search" [link], in this session you will find out how to transform your sources into a coherent argument and cover:
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Friday 26 October 2018
11:00 |
This interactive, in-person session aims to help you develop your literature review. Alongside learning how to find academic sources from the online course "Learning to Search" [link], in this session you will find out how to transform your sources into a coherent argument and cover:
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14:00 |
This session will help you understand the ethics and practicalities of managing information and data throughout PhDs and research projects. Whether you are creating your own data through experimental research or reusing data from other sources, we'll tell you what you should think about in order to manage, use and share data responsibly. All slides and notes will be available on the RDC Information Skills Moodle site. |
Monday 29 October 2018
13:00 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Creating a poster can be a tricky balancing act of what to include and how to present it. This class will take you through the process from beginning to the end and look at:
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