Department of Engineering course timetable
May 2019
Wed 8 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Making sure you reference the works of others in your academic writing is an important skill to master early, as it becomes second nature it allows you to focus on your reading and writing. This session will focus on:
You do not need to bring anything with you to the class as everything will be supplied. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Fri 10 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Designing and delivering a presentation or poster is not always something that people are comfortable with. This class will take you through the process from beginning to end and look at:
There is also the option to arrange a session practice your presentation in the future. You do not have to prepare for this session, but we will be tailoring it to the needs of the class, so you will be asked about your experiences and upcoming presenting engagements. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Mon 13 |
Engineering Div A Fluid Dynamics RDC Information Skills: Communicating and Sharing your Research
Finished
This session will introduce you to communicating and sharing your research in the context of academic publication and wider society, considering publishing, peer review, open research, intellectual property and having an impact outside of academia. |
Tue 14 |
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. |
This session will introduce you to communicating and sharing your research in the context of academic publication and wider society, considering publishing, peer review, open research, intellectual property and having an impact outside of academia. |
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Wed 15 |
Engineering UG: Report Writing
Finished
A CaRS session for undergraduates. If you are in need of some guidance on how to create an Engineering Report, this may be for you. This session will focus on:
You do not need to bring anything with you to the class as everything will be supplied. |
Thu 16 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Designing and delivering a presentation or poster is not always something that people are comfortable with. This class will take you through the process from beginning to end and look at:
There is also the option to arrange a session practice your presentation in the future. You do not have to prepare for this session, but we will be tailoring it to the needs of the class, so you will be asked about your experiences and upcoming presenting engagements. Please email any questions to cued-library@eng.cam.ac.uk |
Fri 17 |
This session will introduce you to communicating and sharing your research in the context of academic publication and wider society, considering publishing, peer review, open research, intellectual property and having an impact outside of academia. |
Wed 22 |
The basics of graphic design for engineering researchers - An illustrated talk by Steve Caplin
Finished
This workshop will cover the importance of graphic design, both in general and with reference to presentations and research posters for conferences and display. |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at ways to manage your time and your project during your 4th year project. Topics covered will include time management tips, advice on prioritisation, tools for project management and an introduction to monotasking. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
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Tue 28 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at ways to manage a literature search for your 4th year project. Topics covered will include reading tips, how to get the most out of a database and reference management software advice. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
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:
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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Wed 29 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at the importance of research ethics and good data management for your 4th year project. Topics covered will include departmental guidance on research ethics, advice on good data management and the importance of disaster planning. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
June 2019
Mon 3 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at ways to manage your time and your project during your 4th year project. Topics covered will include time management tips, advice on prioritisation, tools for project management and an introduction to monotasking. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
Tue 4 |
This session will introduce you to communicating and sharing your research in the context of academic publication and wider society, considering publishing, peer review, open research, intellectual property and having an impact outside of academia. |
Fri 7 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. This session will look at ways to manage a literature search for your 4th year project. Topics covered will include reading tips, how to get the most out of a database and reference management software advice. With some mention of the electronic resources available to you over the long vacation and on support provided by the Department of Engineering Library. You may find it useful to bring your own laptop. |
July 2019
Tue 2 |
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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Wed 3 |
Working Effectively
Finished
Too much work and not enough time to do it? This session covers how to prioritise what you do, manage your time better and keep stress levels low. Delivered by Jen Wade a highly experienced trainer who has been leading her own business for more than ten years, working with a diverse range of organisations across the academic, public, and commercial sectors. For PhD students in all years. |
October 2019
Wed 9 |
RDC sessions play a crucial role in helping graduate students develop the skills they need to successfully complete their PhD and prepare them for their future careers. These sessions are a vital opportunity for students to learn about the research of others in related fields and thus gain an awareness of the activities in their own research group and the wider Department. They also play a critical role in improving the students’ ability to write and present their research in English which is essential to success at their first year assessment. All first year students in Div D are expected to participate in all sessions, unless they are attending an RDC run by another division in agreement with their supervisor. Attendance for each session will be logged and recorded as part of students’ individual training records |
Mon 14 |
A session for Part IIB undergraduates in the Department of Engineering. As part of your 4th Year Project, you will be expected to do a literature review surrounding your projects topic. This session will explain what a literature review is and how to do one, looking at how to decide what you should be looking for, where to look for it, how to read it and how to take useful notes. This is a lot to cover in an hour so if you have any follow up question check our Information Skills page on the website and get in touch library@eng.cam.ac.uk. |
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Thu 17 |
Presentation Skills (Engineering)
Finished
A session for undergraduates in the Department of Engineering. Learn how to communicate your key messages clearly and concisely. |
Fri 18 |
Please note that this session takes place in Holger’s Office, BE2-03. |
Mon 21 |
A guide to conferences and giving presentations: What to expect at a conference, how to plan your trip (including risk assessment, insurance), how to present a great talk or poster. |