Department of Chemistry course timetable
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, as well as explain the procedures for preparing/submitting samples for the analysis will also be discussed. |
| 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 |
| Wed 13 |
In this session, ran by Jenny Zhang, will introduce how best to read scientific papers. Note - This course is compulsory for first year PhD 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Tue 26 |
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 PhD 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 PhD students |