Other training and events

On this page you will find other training sessions and events that are not facilitated by the Research Support team but will be useful to all researchers. Please check back regularly for updates.

Upcoming events

TBC

Past events

Recordings and general information will be listed here where available.

Elsevier webinar series 2022

How to address some of researchers' most pressing questions with Scopus - Scopus as a tool for research students and researchers

This session will help you to search smarter to reveal more insights, find new topics and track research trends, use Scopus for literature reviews, and more. This live demonstration will introduce Scopus as a tool for researchers who need access to the latest relevant research in their field. It is aimed at beginners and intermediate users.

Date: 15th September 2022, 14:00-15:00

Further information: Scopus LibGuide

Recording link: Please contact the Library Research Support team.

Introduction to ScienceDirect: More than a full text platform

This webinar will cover the advantages of using ScienceDirect as a search platform, as well as useful features and tips and tricks to help you be more efficient in your research. You will learn how to personalise your ScienceDirect experience, search in clever ways, understand the difference content types, and gain in-depth insight into trending and emerging topics.

Date: 29th September 2022, 14:00 - 15:00

Further information: ScienceDirect LibGuide

Recording link: Please contact the Library Research Support team.

Introduction to Mendeley Reference Manager

After attending this session, you will know how to get started with Mendeley, understand how to store all your references in one place, how to log your thoughts using Mendeley Notebook, how to use Mendeley Cite, and know where to find help. NB: this webinar will focus on Mendeley Reference Manager, the new version that replaced Mendeley Web Library in September 2020.

Date: 24th November 2022, 14:00 - 15:00

Further information and recording link: Please contact the Library Research Support team.

Wiley training

Boolean searching on Wiley Online Library

An interactive training session that will include practical exercises on running simple and advanced searches by journal, title, author and affiliation. Open to all researchers and students.

Date: 16th November 2022, 14:00 - 15:00

Further information and recording link: TBC