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Thu 9 Mar 2023 – Tue 12 Dec 2023

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March 2023

Thu 9
Finding What You Need new (2 of 2) Finished 10:30 - 11:30 West Hub, South Room

Literature searching from the beginning. Perfect for undergraduate students or for anyone who wants a refresher of the initial process of how to plan and do a literature search and why it is important.

Booking not essential, but to guarantee your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-what-you-need-tickets-506524246657

If you have any questions please contact techlib@lib.cam.ac.uk.

Fri 10
Publishing in Journals (Department of Engineering - Division A RDC) Finished 14:15 - 15:15 Department of Engineering, Hopkinson West Meeting Room

Publishing is a key part of any academic career: it is the main way researchers share their research findings with colleagues and the world at large, so that knowledge develops over time and helps to change policy and practice.

Through publishing, you will receive feedback on your work and develop your ideas further. In addition, a strong publication record is also important in developing your reputation and career.

Mon 13
Revise Smart new Finished 12:00 - 13:00 West Hub, South Room

How to revise like a pro. Sharing hints and tips on how to revise effectively and efficiently.

Booking not essential, but to guarantee your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revise-smart-tickets-506535430107

If you have any questions please contact techlib@lib.cam.ac.uk.

Fri 17
Publishing in Journals (Department of Engineering - Division E RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Institute for Manufacturing, Seminar Room 1

Publishing is a key part of any academic career: it is the main way researchers share their research findings with colleagues and the world at large, so that knowledge develops over time and helps to change policy and practice.

Through publishing, you will receive feedback on your work and develop your ideas further. In addition, a strong publication record is also important in developing your reputation and career.

April 2023

Fri 28
Managing Your Online Profile (Department of Engineering - Division E RDC) Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Institute for Manufacturing, Seminar Room 1

This session aims to demonstrate the benefits of investing time in developing your online profile.

May 2023

Mon 1
Publishing in Journals (Department of Engineering - Division C RDC) Finished 16:00 - 17:00 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, Seminar Room

Publishing is a key part of any academic career: it is the main way researchers share their research findings with colleagues and the world at large, so that knowledge develops over time and helps to change policy and practice.

Through publishing, you will receive feedback on your work and develop your ideas further. In addition, a strong publication record is also important in developing your reputation and career.

Fri 5
Managing Your Online Profile (Department of Engineering - Division F RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Department of Engineering, Baker Building, CBL meeting room, BE4-38

This session aims to demonstrate the benefits of investing time in developing your online profile.

Tue 9
Managing Your Online Profile (Department of Engineering - Division D RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Department of Engineering, Civil Engineering Building, Seminar Room (1-33)

This session aims to demonstrate the benefits of investing time in developing your online profile.

Thu 11
Managing Your Data (Department of Engineering - MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 4

Data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time at the end of the project; when preparing your data for a publication or writing up your thesis. Research data takes many forms, ranging from measurements, numbers and images to documents and publications.

This session aims to help you get started with managing your data by introducing you to key principles around organising, storing, archiving and sharing your data. You will also learn how to create your own Data Management Plan.

Thu 25
Designing Conference Posters (Department of Engineering - Division B RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Department of Engineering, Cambridge Graphene Centre Seminar Room

Conference posters are a simple, visual, and effective way of sharing your research. They may be presented at academic or professional conferences, Departmental events, or educational events for the general public. A well-designed poster allows you to communicate information about your work in a concise and appealing manner, and engage with colleagues, peers and others in a conversational setting.

Creating a conference poster is a balancing act between including enough detail to effectively describe your work, and keeping it visually attractive and minimal enough that people can understand at least the main points at a glance.

This session will help you create effective conference posters and introduce key design principles.

Fri 26
Managing Your Online Profile (Department of Engineering - Division A RDC) Finished 14:15 - 15:15 Department of Engineering, Hopkinson West Meeting Room

This session aims to demonstrate the benefits of investing time in developing your online profile.

Mon 29
Managing Your Online Profile (Department of Engineering - Division C RDC) Finished 16:00 - 17:00 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, Seminar Room

This session aims to demonstrate the benefits of investing time in developing your online profile.

June 2023

Tue 13
Designing Conference Posters (Department of Engineering - MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development) (1 of 2) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 5

Conference posters are a simple, visual, and effective way of sharing your research. They may be presented at academic or professional conferences, Departmental events, or educational events for the general public. A well-designed poster allows you to communicate information about your work in a concise and appealing manner, and engage with colleagues, peers and others in a conversational setting.

Creating a conference poster is a balancing act between including enough detail to effectively describe your work, and keeping it visually attractive and minimal enough that people can understand at least the main points at a glance.

This module will help you create effective conference posters and introduce key design principles.

Session 1 - is the workshop on how to make posters Session 2 - peer review session on the posters the students have created.

Tue 27
Designing Conference Posters (Department of Engineering - MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development) (2 of 2) Finished 11:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 4

Conference posters are a simple, visual, and effective way of sharing your research. They may be presented at academic or professional conferences, Departmental events, or educational events for the general public. A well-designed poster allows you to communicate information about your work in a concise and appealing manner, and engage with colleagues, peers and others in a conversational setting.

Creating a conference poster is a balancing act between including enough detail to effectively describe your work, and keeping it visually attractive and minimal enough that people can understand at least the main points at a glance.

This module will help you create effective conference posters and introduce key design principles.

Session 1 - is the workshop on how to make posters Session 2 - peer review session on the posters the students have created.

October 2023

Tue 17
Finding What You Need (Nuclear Energy and Energy Tech MPhil) Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 4

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Tue 24
Finding What You Need (Engineering RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 West Hub, West Room 2

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Thu 26
Finding What You Need (Engineering RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 West Hub, East Room 1

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Mon 30
Finding What You Need (Engineering RDC) Finished 16:00 - 17:00 Department of Engineering, Library, North Room

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

November 2023

Fri 3
Finding What You Need (Engineering RDC) Finished 14:30 - 15:30 Department of Engineering, Library, North Room

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Fri 10
Finding What You Need (Engineering RDC) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 West Hub, East Room 1

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Tue 14
Finding What You Need (Engineering for Sustainable Development MPhil) Finished 09:30 - 10:30 Department of Engineering, James Dyson Building, Seminar Room

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Fri 17
Finding What You Need (Engineering RDC) Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Department of Engineering, Library, North Room

Searching for literature is an important part of the research process - whether you are scoping out a project, or conducting a full literature search.

This session will introduce techniques for planning your searches, places to search for information, and techniques you can use to find the most relevant results.

Wed 22
Introduction to LaTeX (Open Session) new Finished 14:30 - 16:00 West Hub, West Room 2

LaTeX is a typesetting system frequently used in the preparation of scientific and technical documents. This session will introduce participants to the basics of installing and using LaTeX as well as outlining some of its capabilities and suggesting resources for further learning. The session is open to all and no previous experience is assumed. It will be of particular interest to students who need to typeset professional-looking technical documents.

Mon 27
Revise Smart (Open Session) new Finished 14:00 - 15:00 West Hub, East Room 1

Tips and tricks for how to revise effectively and efficicently.

December 2023

Tue 12
Academic Integrity and Ethics (Construction Engineering Masters) Finished 15:30 - 16:30 Institute for Manufacturing, Lecture Room 1

Research ethics and research integrity are serious issues. All researchers should consider the ethical context of the research being carried out and be able to justify decisions to the wider academic community.

This session aims to help you get think about the ethical considerations of your research by introducing you to the Department of Engineering ethical review process and investigating some case study scenarios.