Department of Chemistry course timetable
October 2012
| Mon 1 |
This course covers important safety procedures and practices for all postgraduates. |
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This course covers important safety procedures and practices for all postgraduates. |
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| Tue 2 |
This course covers safety procedures and practices for experimental chemists. |
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This course covers safety procedures and practices for experimental chemists. |
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| Wed 3 |
This talk introduces the computing services in Chemistry. |
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This talk describes the opportunities and requirements for attending Transferable Skills courses. |
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| Fri 5 |
This talk introduces the principles of scientific computing. |
| Mon 8 |
This talk covers giving undergraduate supervisions. |
| Thu 11 |
This event describes the electronic resources available to Chemists in Cambridge. |
| Fri 12 |
This course covers Chemistry library orientation. |
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This course covers Chemistry library orientation. |
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| Mon 15 |
This course covers Chemistry library orientation. |
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This course covers Chemistry library orientation. |
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| Wed 24 |
Chemistry: SciFinder and Reaxys
Finished
This course introduces the electronic databases SciFinder and Reaxys. SciFinder provides access to biochemical, chemical, chemical engineering, medical and other related information in journal and patent literature. It includes references from more than 10,000 current journals and patent information from 57+ patent issuing authorities. Sources include journals, patents, conference proceedings, dissertations, technical reports and books. Reaxys combines the content of CrossFire Beilstein, Gmelin and the Patent Chemistry Database in one search. Validated reaction and substance data are integrated with synthesis planning. |
November 2012
| Tue 6 |
This event describes the electronic resources available to Chemists in Cambridge. |
| Wed 7 |
This course covers Chemistry library orientation. |
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This course covers Chemistry library orientation. |
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| Mon 12 |
Chemistry: Introduction to LaTeX
Finished
LaTeX is a computer program for automatically typesetting documents. Presentation is separated from content. At the end of the course you will be able to use latex to incorporate graphics, tables, sections, chapters, mathematical and chemical equations, internal cross references, a bibliography and a table of contents into a document. |
| Tue 13 |
Chemistry: Introduction to LaTeX
Finished
LaTeX is a computer program for automatically typesetting documents. Presentation is separated from content. At the end of the course you will be able to use latex to incorporate graphics, tables, sections, chapters, mathematical and chemical equations, internal cross references, a bibliography and a table of contents into a document. |
February 2013
| Thu 7 |
Effective Researchers in Chemistry
Finished
This interactive and intensive one-day course, based on the programme developed by Vitae, is intended for PhD students in their first year. You will look at practical ways to increase your effectiveness and meet the challenges of your PhD. The programme covers:
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March 2013
| Tue 26 |
This course covers the rules and content of writing your thesis, and preparation and conduct for your viva. |
April 2013
| Mon 29 |
Research Data Management
Finished
Over the course of a PhD, students will create and use large amounts of different types of data. This module is designed to help students manage their data effectively, and to make them aware of some of the legal and ethical issues involved in dealing with data. Presenter: Dr Anna Collins, (DSpace@Cambridge Research Data and Digital Curation Officer) |
May 2013
| Wed 8 |
Have you thought about the next step? What do you want to do after you finish your PhD? What are the options open to you post PhD? What are your values and how do they fit in with career choice? Do you have the skills that your dream job requires? How can you identify opportunities? |
| Thu 16 |
This course covers the tips, tricks and techniques necessary to help your application and interview stand out from the crowd. You will be encouraged to step into the selector's shoes, and have your questions answered by a trained careers adviser. Students should consider attending Career Options BEFORE Applications and Selections. |
October 2013
| Mon 7 |
This course covers important safety procedures and practices for all postgraduates. |
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This course covers important safety procedures and practices for all postgraduates. |