Whatever form your research takes you will be using, collecting and generating a large volume of data. It is important to have a plan to manage this information, not just to help you work more efficiently but because many funders demand evidence of a plan before you start your project. This session will introduce you to data management plans,…[Read more]

From fair dealing to sharing your research online it seems that nothing with copyright is ever simple. There are few black and white rules about copyright but there can be serious consequences for getting things wrong! This session covers the basics of UK copyright law and how these impact researchers such as dealing with third party materials,…[Read more]

Taking good notes that can be used in a variety of situations is a valuable skill, during your studies and beyond. Done well, good notes can also save you a lot of time. This session will look at the different types of notes you can take, how to take notes from readings, in lectures and from recordings and how to use the resulting resources.

Referencing is an important part of the academic ecosystem. It can showcase the range of sources you have read, allow the reader to follow up on any interesting points and help to avoid the problem of plagiarism. But referencing can also be time consuming. This session will explore reference management tools and how they can support you throughout…[Read more]

Literature reviews are a great way to explore the current thinking on a topic and you will often be asked to conduct one to determine the landscape in your discipline. But where do you start and how do you find results that are actually useful? This session will guide you through the process of thinking about what you want to search for, creating…[Read more]

You have your research topic and access to millions of resources – but how do you find relevant material? This session will help you turn your research idea into a comprehensive search strategy designed to get maximum results. It will cover creating targeted keywords, filtering results, evaluating materials and recording your methods to save you t…[Read more]

Accessible guide covering the basics of the responsible metrics movement. These guides can be printed as leaflets for distribution.

Creating a strong, professional online identity can help to enhance your reputation, grow your network and become part of the wider scholarly conversation. This session will discuss the various tools available to you, how to build a successful online presence and promote yourself and your work for maximum impact.

Peer review – the formal assessment process for published academic research – provides a good opportunity for researchers at any stage to get involved in the wider academic conversation. It helps you to develop skills including critical reading, giving appropriate feedback and can help to enhance your own academic writing to improve your cha…[Read more]

Research posters are a great way to communicate your project to an interested audience, but they are not just an excuse to cram an entire article onto a single sheet of paper! This session will cover what it takes to design and present a research poster including what to include, accessibility concerns, using illustrations to make an impact and…[Read more]

From fair dealing to sharing your research online it seems that nothing with copyright is ever simple. There are few black and white rules about copyright but there can be serious consequences for getting things wrong! This session covers the basics of UK copyright law and how these impact researchers such as dealing with third party materials,…[Read more]

Whatever form your research takes you will be using, collecting and generating a large volume of data. It is important to have a plan to manage this information, not just to help you work more efficiently but because many funders demand evidence of a plan before you start your project. This session will introduce you to data management plans,…[Read more]