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Library Research Support: Training & Events for Researchers

Library Research Support: Training and Events

Thesis essentials: library induction and literature searching; introduction to data management planning; third party copyright for PhDs

Library Induction and subject support for literature searching & referencing

Library Induction and Literature Searching for PGRs

Inductions for new PGRs are delivered as part of the Doctoral College's three PGR Induction Days to which new PGRs will be invited to attend.  A dedicated section on the Researcher Development Programme's DLE (Moodle) page contains the Library's Induction information for new post-graduate research students and researchers:​

Library Induction and Literature Searching for PGRsTraining and support with using the Library resources and services is provided by your subject's Library Information Specialist.  We welcome 1:1 appointments with PGRs and you may also receive scheduled sessions arranged via your school, particularly if you are part of a cohort:

There is also a wealth of online guidance to support you with using the library's resources:

The Library's frontline team run regular Digital Skills introductory sessions on getting started with Endnote plus additional introductory sessions to a range of Microsoft Office tools.  Find out more about these sessions and book a place:

Introduction to Data Management Planning

This practical workshop aims to demystify research data management [RDM] and provide a grounding in writing basic Data Management Plans [DMPs], with a focus on requirements for RDC.1. The session includes real examples and introduces the University services that can assist with Research Data Management. 

This session is for PGRs and ECRs:

This session runs regularly as part of the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme.  Find upcoming dates and booking information on the RDP pages:

Introduction to Data Management Planning

Researcher Skills Framework Mapping:

  • RDF Domain: C [C2, B2]
  • Jisc Digital Capabilities: Data Literacy [Information, data and media Literacies (critical use)]

Third Party Copyright for PhDs

Third Party Copyright for PhDs

This session is best attended at the start of writing your thesis and explores the different ways in which to include 3rd party material in your published thesis.

This session is for PGRs and ECRs:

This session runs regularly as part of the Doctoral College's Researcher Development Programme.  Find upcoming dates and booking information on the RDP pages:

Third Party Copyright for PhDs

Researcher Skills Framework Mapping:

  • RDF Domain: C [C1, B1]
  • Jisc Digital Capabilities: Media Literacy [Information, data and media