Office of Scholarly Communication course timetable
November 2023
Fri 17 |
In-person and online bookings for this annual conference from Cambridge University Libraries focusing on Open Research at Cambridge have now closed. This day-long, hybrid conference, to be held on Friday 17 November 2023, has the theme of Open Research for Inclusion: Spotlighting Different Voices in Open Research at Cambridge. This conference will focus on areas of Open Research in under-represented disciplines and contexts which have been at the forefront of recent discussions in Cambridge. These include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums), and research from and about the Global South. We'll be exploring these topics with individual speakers, panels and a workshop. The full programme and further information can be found on our events page. |
For the past few years, Cambridge University Libraries have hosted an annual conference focusing on Open Research at Cambridge. This year, we're pleased to be holding a day-long, hybrid conference on Friday 17 November 2023, with the theme of Open Research for Inclusion: Spotlighting Different Voices in Open Research at Cambridge. This conference will focus on areas of Open Research in under-represented disciplines and contexts which have been at the forefront of recent discussions in Cambridge. These include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums), and research from and about the Global South. We'll be exploring these topics with individual speakers, panels and a workshop. The full programme and further information can be found on our events page. Note: In-person and online bookings for this event have now closed. We shall be sharing materials from this conference shortly via the OSC website. |
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Thu 23 |
Data Champions Forum Nov 2023
Finished
Join us for the Final Data Champion forum of 2023. Please book your place via this form. This forum will be held in person. The venue for this forum is Bryan Matthews Room, 1st Floor, Physiology Building Downing Site CB2 3EG. The most direct access is via the Tennis Court Road entrance. Lunch will be provided so please ensure that you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in the booking form by using the 'special requirements' field. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible if you find that you are no longer able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. You will receive a notification once your booking has been approved. |
January 2024
Thu 25 |
Data Champions Forum Jan 2024
Finished
Please join us for the first forum of 2024. The venue for this forum is The Syndicate Room, Grove Lodge, Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB https://map.cam.ac.uk/Grove+Lodge#52.198977,0.120128,19 Note: Grove Lodge is a separate building located to the south side of the Museum, at the end of Grove Lane, just off Trumpington Street (opposite Browns/Hotel Du Vin). 1. On arrival to the front gates of the Museum, take the road to the south side of the Museum, Grove Lane. There is a red telephone box on the corner. 2. At the end of Grove Lane, take a right. 3. You will see a building to the right beyond the small graveled carpark. This is Grove Lodge. Enter via the Green door Please note that there is no carparking for visitors (unless it has been prior arranged). Lunch will be provided at the forum. Please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
February 2024
Mon 19 |
At the start of this year, UKRI’s open access policy for long-form scholarship came into effect. This policy applies to monographs, edited collections and book chapters under contract from 1 January 2024 that acknowledge funding from any of the UK’s research councils. This session will introduce the policy, how to comply and the broader open access books landscape, allowing plenty of time for questions. |
March 2024
Thu 7 |
Please join us for the first Induction session for new Data Champions (Please note you only need to attend one session). The venue for this session is: Milstein Seminar Room, Cambridge University Library West Road CB3 9DR (entry via Tea Room staircase or lift NOT via the Exhibition centre) Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be provided so please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
Mon 11 |
Please join us for the second Induction session for new Data Champions (Please note you only need to attend one session). The venue for this session is: Meeting Room 1 Digital Services Office, Cambridge University Library West Road CB3 9DR Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be provided so please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
Fri 15 |
Please join us for the third Induction session for new Data Champions (Please note you only need to attend one session). The venue for this session is: Aoi Seminar Room 1, Cambridge University Library West Road CB3 9DR Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be provided so please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
Tue 19 |
Please join us for the fourth Induction session for new Data Champions (Please note you only need to attend one session). The venue for this session is: online via Zoom Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
Mon 25 |
Data Champions Forum March 2024
Finished
Please join us for the second forum of 2024. Please note the change of day - this is our first forum on a Monday The venue for this forum is: Seminar Room 3 - The Triangle Building, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BW Lunch will be provided at the forum. Please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Please note the deadline for booking is Wed 20th March (to allow visitor passes to be prepared) Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
May 2024
Thu 23 |
Please join us for the May forum which is an fully online session. This session is a workshop intended to gather research data storage needs of researchers throughout the University. The venue for this session is: online via Zoom Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Once enrolled, you will be sent the Zoom joining link. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
July 2024
Thu 18 |
Data Champions Forum July 2024
Finished
Please join us for the July forum of 2024. The venue is: West Room 2 - West Hub, J J Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0US Lunch will be provided at the forum. Please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
September 2024
Wed 18 |
Data Champions Forum September 2024
Finished
Please join us for the September 2024 Forum. The theme of this forum is "Research Tools". The venue is: Sanders Hall, PostDoc Academy, 105 Eddington Place Cambridge CB3 1AS . (Diagonally opposite Sainsbury's on Market Square) Lunch will be provided at the forum. Please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Data Champion Programme. |
November 2024
Thu 28 |
Please join us for this 4 hour in-person workshop on Research Data Sustainability. The workshop will aim to introduce awareness of the environmental costs of creating, storing and archiving research data. We will explore options for good research data management with a focus on reducing personal and institutional carbon footprint. The venue is: Room NWG1-G3 Triangle Building, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Shaftesbury Road Cambridge CB2 8EA Lunch will be provided. Please ensure you let us know of any dietary needs or intolerances in this UTBS booking form. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible. Equally, please cancel as soon as possible, should you no longer be able to attend. Bookings for this event need to be approved as it is designed specifically for members of the Research community. |