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Discover our events, drop-ins and training sessions designed to support you with your studies, teaching and research.

 

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There are 6 events taking place this week
Thursday 12th February 2026

Critically evaluating information (STEM)

Date
12/02/2026 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Discover how to think critically when reading and evaluating information, particularly papers found in published journals. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students.

Note-making

Date
12/02/2026 (12:30-13:30)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Using a range of digital and non-digital examples, this session explores different types of note-making to help you find note-making strategies that suit your learning preferences. We also introduce you to shortcuts for note making, and software that can help you make great notes which you can return to again and again.

Searching for evidence for a systematic review

Date
12/02/2026 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations.
Monday 16th February 2026

Spotlight on Science and Engineering databases

Date
16/02/2026 (12:30-13:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Looking for information across the sciences (biology, agriculture, plant science, food science, bioscience, animal science, psychology) or engineering (aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical)? Discover some of the key databases from our Science and Engineering collections. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Science and Engineering subjects.
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Advancing your literature searching skills (Medicine and Health Sciences)

Date
17/02/2026 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Medicine and Health Sciences subjects.

Group work

Date
17/02/2026 (12:30-13:30)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Group projects can be the most rewarding experiences you have at university. But how can you make sure they are fruitful and not stressful? This session will teach you strategies to communicate, to manage your time effectively as a group, and to consider how to deal with potential challenges, in order to help you build this important skillset which enhances your learning and future employability.
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