Technology Libraries course timetable
January 2023
Fri 20 |
Cambridge Library Basics
Finished
An introduction to libraries at Cambridge and how to find what you need from them in a few easy steps. Booking not essential, but to guarantee your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambridge-library-basics-tickets-506519432257 If you have any questions please contact techlib@lib.cam.ac.uk. |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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. |
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Thu 26 |
Finding What You Need
Finished
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 27 |
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. In this session we will introduce how to choose a journal, give an overview of peer review and explore Open Access publishing options. |
Mon 30 |
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. |
Tue 31 |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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. |
February 2023
Fri 3 |
Reference Like a Pro
Finished
An overview of referencing with a focus on the tools and resources available to help and save you time. This sessions is perfect for those want a reminder of the key principles for referencing at Cambridge, with a focus on the tools and resources available to help you capture, organise, record and write your references. The session will aim to give you the confidence to know you are doing referencing right and save you time. Booking not essential, but to guarantee your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/referencing-101-tickets-506525741127 If you have any questions please contact techlib@lib.cam.ac.uk. |
This session aims to demonstrate the benefits of investing time in developing your online profile. |
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Mon 6 |
Poster Like A Pro
Finished
Top Tips for designing an effective conference poster. This session is perfect for STEMM students as we share tips for how to plan, design, edit and present a conference poster. Booking not essential, but to guarantee your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poster-like-a-pro-tickets-506527626767 If you have any questions please contact techlib@lib.cam.ac.uk. |
Fri 10 |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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. |
Tue 14 |
Agenda: 14:00 – 14:45 – Introduction and Overview of Inspec and Inspec Analytics + 14:45 – 15:00 – Q&A Presenters: Keith Trevor – Head of EMEA, IET Tim Aitken – Inspec, Senior Product Manager, IET Location: Virtual MS Teams |
Thu 16 |
Present Like a Pro
Finished
A session on sharing top tips for giving engaging and awesome presentations. This session is perfect for anyone who needs to give a in person presentations as part of their work or study. Booking not essential, but to guarantee your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/present-like-a-pro-tickets-506532551497 If you have any questions please contact techlib@lib.cam.ac.uk. |
We invite you to join a session in which we will show you how to:
In the session we will demonstrate the basics of the following databases, which are currently available to you on trial basis and which you can already start using following the links below:
Location: Zoom |
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Fri 17 |
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 sessioj will help you create effective conference posters and introduce key design principles. |
Tue 21 |
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 24 |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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 sesion 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. |
Tue 28 |
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. In session 1 we will cover how to create an effective conference poster using key design principles. In session 2 and 3 you will have an opportunity to present your poster and receive feedback. |
March 2023
Wed 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 module 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. |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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. |
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Fri 3 |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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. |
Mon 6 |
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. |
There is an increased emphasis on managing and sharing data produced in research. Many of the research funders supporting work at the University of Cambridge require that research data are openly available with as few restrictions as possible. Research data management is a complex issue, but done correctly from the start, could save you a lot of time and hassle 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. |
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Thu 9 |
Finding What You Need
Finished
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 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
Finished
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. |