Department of Engineering course timetable
January 2019
Thu 31 |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
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A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
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A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
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A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
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A 40min discussion with Sue Jackson, to discover which researcher development activities would be best for you whilst at the University of Cambridge. |
February 2019
Fri 1 |
This session will help you understand the ethics and practicalities of managing information and data throughout PhDs and research projects. Whether you are creating your own data through experimental research or reusing data from other sources, we'll tell you what you should think about in order to manage, use and share data responsibly. All slides and notes will be available on the RDC Information Skills Moodle site. |
Mon 4 |
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 |
Wed 6 |
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 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 |
Tue 12 |
Engineering Research Skills Lecture Series: ‘What you need to know about IP (Intellectual Property)’
Finished
This session given by Julian Peck from Cambridge Enterprise, facilitated by Philip Guildford (Director of Research) will provide you with the basics of what you need to know about intellectual property (copyright, patents, confidentiality agreements) in the context of University Research. A useful starting point, which could prevent you making costly mistakes in the future. |
Wed 13 |
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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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. |
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Mon 18 |
A CaRS session for undergraduates. Creating a poster can be a tricky balancing act of what to include and how to present it. This class will take you through the process from beginning to the end and look at:
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Tue 19 |
This session aims to help you develop your literature review. Alongside learning how to find academic sources from the online course "Learning to Search" (https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=74621) in this session you will find out how to transform your sources into a coherent argument and cover:
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Wed 20 |
Engineering UG: Report Writing
CANCELLED
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. |
Tue 26 |
Engineering UG: Report Writing
CANCELLED
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. |
In this popular talk given by Prof. Tim Wilkinson, you will get all the essentials for understanding the full process of getting your papers published from submission to publication. Recommended for all graduates. |
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Wed 27 |
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 |
March 2019
Mon 4 |
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. |
Tue 5 |
Do you want to increase the probability of completing your PhD on time and be happier doing it? In this workshop, Dr Sue Jackson will share and discuss these 'secrets' which the aim of allowing you to reflect on what you can easily do to help yourself achieve this aim. If you haven't already been to this workshop as part of your RCC, do come along. |
Fri 8 |
An RDC session for first year PhD students (Division D) This session will look at key design principles and useful resources for creating a visually appealing conference poster that will stand out from the crowd, engage your audience and tell your story. With real-life examples, you can learn what to do and what not to do when making your conference posters. |
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. |
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Tue 12 |
Have you ever upset/ or been upset by someone and been left wondering why? Culture and background influences both how we behave and communicate. This session will help you to understand why people of different nationalities behave as they do, as well as increasing your own self awareness. |
Thu 14 |
This session will help you understand the ethics and practicalities of managing information and data throughout PhDs and research projects. Whether you are creating your own data through experimental research or reusing data from other sources, we'll tell you what you should think about in order to manage, use and share data responsibly. All slides and notes will be available on the RDC Information Skills Moodle site. |