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Interpreting and Understanding Open Access Policies Online

This session will look at interpreting and understanding the Open Access policies of some of the large external research funding organisations such as Research England, UKRI, Wellcome Trust and others...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: PhD     Level: Staff  
Categories:
  PhD / Doctoral support     Researcher support     Scholarly communications  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 95 seats left

Introduction to Reference Managers Online

Muddled about Mendeley? Confused about EndNote? If you're not sure what reference managers are, or why you should use them, then come along to a beginners workshop to cover setting up an account in...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 139 seats left

Planning and organising your search Online

Intermediate/Advanced Level:  Master your research skills! Join us for an informative workshop on developing effective search strategies for finding reliable sources. Learn how to analyse...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate     Level: Staff  
Categories:
  Finding books and journals  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 134 seats left

Database Focus: Embase (Intermediate) Online

**Please note: Sessions are subject to change if unforeseen circumstances arise. Please register for the session to ensure you receive updates via email.** This 45-minute workshop + Q&A will...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate     Level: PhD     Level: Staff  
Categories:
  Database Focus  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 147 seats left

Writing your First Draft (Academic Writing Series) Online

Intermediate Level: In this session we will cover getting started with academic writing, ways of structuring your assignment and principles that help you keep momentum whilst writing a first draft....  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: FE (all subjects)     Level: Access to HE     Subject: Skills  
Categories:
  Academic writing  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 172 seats left

Board Game Hub Workshops - In Person Kedleston Road In-Person

We have a variety of games to suit your preferences and interests, from strategy and trivia to adventure and role play available in the University of Derby Library Vault (upper ground floor near the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Derby - The Vault Kedleston Road Library, Derby Campus
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate     Level: PhD     Level: Staff     Level: FE (all subjects)     Level: Access to HE     Subject: Skills  
Categories:
  Communication     Group work     Reflection  

FAME and Fortune: Company Research Basics Online

Want to unlock the secrets to company success and failure? Join us for a 30-minute demo introducing FAME, the ultimate insider tool for company research. In this fast-paced session, we'll guide you...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate     Level: PhD     Level: Staff     Level: FE (all subjects)     Level: Access to HE     Subject: Business, Law and Social Sciences  
Categories:
  Business research     Database Focus  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 146 seats left

Notetaking Workshop Online

Beginner/Intermediate Level: Everyone is welcome to this workshop looking at the skill of notetaking. We'll cover taking notes during lectures and seminars, taking notes from online content such...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate     Level: PhD     Level: FE (all subjects)     Level: Access to HE     Subject: Skills  
Categories:
  Academic writing     Critical thinking and reading     Independent learning     Introductory workshops     Notetaking  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 130 seats left

Critical thinking and Reading: Evaluating Your Sources Online

Novice/ Intermediate / Advanced Level: It’s important to evaluate the sources you are going to use in your assignments. In this workshop you will learn how to critically assess and question...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate     Level: Staff  
Categories:
  Critical thinking and reading  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 133 seats left

Introduction to APA Referencing Online

This session will introduce you to the basic principles of APA referencing, including: How to construct a reference list How to do narrative and parenthetical citations How to summarise,...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Level: Undergraduate     Level: Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Referencing  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 147 seats left

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