Department of Engineering's Training Programme 2017-2018
(Tue 26 Sep 2017 - Mon 4 Jun 2018)
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February 2018
| Mon 5 |
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 |
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Engineering Research Skills Lecture Series: 'Searching the Literature - Starting Your Search'
Finished
This session, given by the Library's Information Service, will help prepare you to begin your literature search. You will learn how to search for sources in your discipline, how to save your references and how to stay up to date. The following topics will be covered: • Literature searching • Strategies for finding what you need • Tools you can use • Techniques to help you search • Staying up to date with advances in your discipline • Using a reference manager to keep track of what you find Please bring a laptop or web enabled device with you to the session. |
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| Wed 7 |
Engineering: Report Writing
Finished
Learn to identify the characteristics of a good report. From an accurate, concise and persuasive writing style to a well organised, well-presented layout and format. This workshop will help you understand the purpose of a report, how to plan it and how best to structure it in terms of presentation and layout. It will also offer 'good advice' on what you should (and should not) do. There will be a pre-course questionnaire and you will find it helpful to bring along a previously written report Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
| Fri 9 |
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 |
| Mon 12 |
In this popular talk given by Prof. Tim Wilkinson, you will get all the essentials for understanding the full process of getting your papers published from submission to publication. Recommended for all graduates. |
| Tue 13 |
Engineering: Report Writing
Finished
Learn to identify the characteristics of a good report. From an accurate, concise and persuasive writing style to a well organised, well-presented layout and format. This workshop will help you understand the purpose of a report, how to plan it and how best to structure it in terms of presentation and layout. It will also offer 'good advice' on what you should (and should not) do. There will be a pre-course questionnaire and you will find it helpful to bring along a previously written report Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
| Wed 14 |
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 |
| Thu 15 |
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 |
| Fri 16 |
If you are thinking of applying for a career development fellowship – one that pays your salary, as well as supporting costs to set up your own research group – then don’t miss this event. The Department’s Director of Research, Philip Guildford, will give his tips and advice for potential applicants, followed by a number of current fellowship holders (including EPSRC, RAEng, Leverhulme, Marie Curie), who will share their own experiences. Topics include how to apply for, manage and use fellowships, how to be successful and top tips. Lunch will be provided. This event is organised by the Engineering Department Postdoc Committee (http://edpc.eng.cam.ac.uk/) and is open to all postdocs and any PhD students nearing completion and thinking about applying for such fellowships. Please register to confirm your booking for catering purposes: the event will be limited to the first 50 that sign up. |
| Mon 19 |
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 |
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Engineering Research Skills Lecture Series: 'Searching the Literature: Finishing Your Search'
Finished
This session, given by the Library's Information Service, will develop skills that will help you develop your literature search. From a foundation of knowing how to search for academic sources, you will learn about what to do if your search isn’t working out well, when you can stop searching and how to quickly get information from the sources you find. The following topics will be covered: • Troubleshooting your search • Knowing when to stop searching • Using a reference manager • Note-taking techniques • Critical reading Please bring a laptop or web enabled device with you to the session. |
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| Tue 20 |
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 |
| Fri 23 |
Are you a first time author in Engineering? Learn about what's expected of you in terms of Open Access requirements, copyright agreements and having an impact. Note: This session will focus primarily on what you need to do once your paper is accepted for publication, so for questions about where to publish and how to get published, you may be better off attending a different session. |
| Mon 26 |
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 |
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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. |
March 2018
| Mon 5 |
This session, given by the Library's Information Service, will help you understand the ethics and practicalities of managing information and data throughout your PhD or other research project. 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. |
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How do we build up knowledge in Engineering? What is your PhD contributing to? This session will introduce you to where your PhD fits in the context of academic publishing and wider society, considering academic integrity, peer review, open research and having an impact outside of academia. The following topics will be covered:
Please bring a laptop or other web-enabled device with you to the session. A handout for the session is available on Moodle if you would like to bring it with you, but it is not necessary. |
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| Thu 8 |
This course is designed to enable participants to finish their PhD successfully and move on to the next stage of their careers. By the end of this course you will know:
Topics covered:
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| Mon 12 |
Aimed at 1st year PhD students this course is designed to get you thinking and working effectively on your end of first year report. How do you start? What’s expected? How do you make it work for you? These and many other important questions, hints and tips will be addressed in this session. |
| Tue 13 |
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. |
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Do you want to increase the probability of completing your PhD on time and be happier doing it? In this workshop, Dr Sue Jackson will share and discuss these 'secrets' which the aim of allowing you to reflect on what you can easily do to help yourself achieve this aim. If you haven't already been to this workshop as part of your RCC, do come along. |
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| Tue 20 |
Taught by Jean-Luc Doumont in Lecture Theatre 1 - LT 1. |
May 2018
| Tue 1 |
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 |
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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 |
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| Thu 3 |
An RDC Information Skills session for first year PhD students (Division A Energy Group) 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. |