Cambridge University Libraries course timetable
May 2025
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Managing your Research Data for Researchers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine)
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This online session is aimed to introduce researchers to research data management. We will go through the 4 key areas of research management: 1. Organising 2. Storage and Backup 3. Sharing 4. Archiving We will also cover topics such as working with sensitive data and have an introduction to Data Management plans. The session is tailored to those working in STEMM and there will be Q&A at the end for any specific questions. This session will cover:
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Reading and note-making may seem like basic academic skills, but these are skills on which researchers often feel they could improve. This session begins by addressing common concerns about reading and note-making then discusses some possible steps you might want to take or techniques to try out in different situations. We also cover techniques to help develop speedier reading, note organising, and the use of relevant AI tools. Good note-making is a useful habit to develop as it not only helps to keep your research organised, but good notes also help you become a better writer. By the end of this session, you should be able to:
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| Thu 22 |
A course to take you through conference poster design, with tips and resources to help with the content and presentation in order to ensure you communicate your research effectively. The course will cover where to source good quality, free graphics, how to include references in your poster, and advice about how best to present it at a conference. The session will NOT involve hands-on creation of a poster. Please note: this session may be recorded. By signing up for the session, you register your consent for recording to take place. Please email librarytraining@medschl.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions about this. |
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This session will cover the basics of UK copyright law and how this impacts what you can use in your work and how you can share the results of your own research. It will introduce concepts such as third-party copyright, fair dealing and rights retention. It will provide guidance on how to seek permission to reuse content from the copyright holder in your thesis and your publications. Finally, it will explain what Creative Commons licences are and how they can be used to protect and share your work. |
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| Tue 27 |
Note Making for Research in STEMM
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This is an interactive online session for anyone engaging in research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). Making notes on the academic literature you read helps you remember what you have read, clarify your own thoughts, and get started with writing. It also makes your life much easier when you come to adding references to your thesis or publication! This session will explore methods, tools, and strategies for making effective and efficient notes for your research. By the end of the session, you will be able to:
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| Wed 28 |
A course designed to take you step-by-step through academic writing and publication, with tips and resources to make writing up as simple as possible. The course will demystify the peer-review process, and help you to improve the precision and clarity of your academic writing. Please note: this session may be recorded. By signing up for the session, you register your consent for recording to take place. Please email librarytraining@medschl.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions about this. |
June 2025
| Mon 2 |
How to Use Metrics Responsibly
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Assessment of research has long focused on metrics as a numeric measure of research quality. Yet these metrics are flawed and often not used for their intended purpose. In this session, we will look at guidelines for using metrics responsibly, including the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and university guidance. We will explain how common metrics, like the H index and Journal Impact Factor, are used and discuss limitations of their use. Finally, we will consider real life examples of where you can use metrics responsibly. This will include examples such as tidying up your online profiles, choosing a journal or recruitment. By the end of this session, you will be aware of the problems of common research metrics and feel confident in using metrics responsibly. |
| Wed 4 |
Academic Writing Workshop
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Academic writing is hard, let us help you find ways to make it easier! Open to academic writers in all disciplines and at any stage of their writing journeys, our academic writing workshops are filled with motivational tips and tricks and offer a safe and supportive environment in which to share experiences with others. In these workshops, we unpack myths about writing and share ways of approaching and thinking about writing that can make it seem less daunting. The emphasis is firmly on crowdsourcing and learning from one another – we can guarantee you'll pick up some new ideas to try out to keep you motivated. This session is part workshop in which we discuss academic writing and try out some new techniques, part practical group writing session. Here's a taste of what to expect at these hands-on writing workshops:
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| Mon 9 |
Do you have a burning question about referencing or third-party copyright? Do you need someone to look at your literature searching strategy or poster design? Then come along to one of our Ask Us Anything drop-in sessions in Easter Term! While we aren't doing any scheduled teaching, we're more than happy to answer questions about anything we would normally cover in our programme. And if we can't solve your issue right then, we can arrange a 1-2-1 to look at it further. Sign up for the Zoom link, and then drop-in at any point over the hour. |