Secondary Data – taking a sip from someone else’s cup

Funders and publishers encourage us to make our data openly available. But also they encourage us to re-use data that is created elsewhere by others. This can enable greater cost-effectiveness and efficiency in our own research and lead to creating new opportunities. We can only exploit these opportunities with the right skills. Distinct from collecting and … Continue reading Secondary Data – taking a sip from someone else’s cup

Shut Up and Write!

Adsetts 6613 (City) Adsetts Learning Centre, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

Open Access Publishing

City Campus

In this introductory session we will introduce you to the concepts of Open Access and to the advantages of publishing Open Access, for example, to improve the visibility and citation impact of your research.   We will also consider the following aspects of Open Access publication: The two main 'routes' to Open Access publication - green … Continue reading Open Access Publishing

Shut Up and Write!

Adsetts 6613 (City) Adsetts Learning Centre, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

Shut Up and Write!

Adsetts 6613 (City) Adsetts Learning Centre, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

Shut Up and Write!

Cantor 9136 (City) Sheffield

Registration link: Book via Eventbrite If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your … Continue reading Shut Up and Write!

Shut Up and Write! – Collegiate

Heart of the Campus HC.1.47

Shut up and write! sessions are open to Doctoral Researchers and Research-Active staff and provide a dedicated time and space for writing, be it a funding application, project plan, book chapter, or article. Information and booking 30 October 2017 Information and booking 27 November 2017 Information and booking 22 January 2018 Information and booking 19 … Continue reading Shut Up and Write! – Collegiate

Finding sources Practical session

Collegiate Library C106

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. The session will start with a brief overview of search approaches, then move on to a demonstration of some useful tips, followed by a hands-on activity where you will carry out searches relevant to your research. Booking link

Reference management Bite Size session

Oaklands 213 (Collegiate)

This is an introductory session aimed at those starting out in research, or returning to research. It is useful for people who want to know more about reference management software, especially how it fits into managing a research project and how to choose a system. The session covers How to use reference management software as … Continue reading Reference management Bite Size session