Event Archive

2025

October

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  How to reduce your digital carbon footprint

  29 October 2025, 10:00 - 11:00

  Given the climate emergency, most of us are keen to reduce our impact on the environment. But what can we do to make a difference? Join us for this online workshop to consider the various impacts of our use of digital technologies and explore practical steps you can take to reduce...

• PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Managing References with RefWorks (IN-PERSON)

  29 October 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

  In this two-hour workshop we will look at the bibliographic management software RefWorks and explain how to export references from main academic databases into your RefWorks account, manage your account and create in-text citations using the RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) add-on. There will be hands-on time for students to practise using...

• PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Literature Searching II (IN-PERSON)

  23 October 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

  Join us in this practical workshop where we wil explore search techniques and resources needed for successful literature searching. This workshop follows on from Literature Searching I and covers: Using Primo to identify and link to databases to find journal articles and research-level material in support of your course work and dissertation Using...

• PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Literature Searching I (IN-PERSON)

  22 October 2025, 10:00 - 12:00

  Ensure that you are aware of the resources available to support you in your research. In this workshop, which will be delivered on the Old Aberdeen campus, we will look at planning a search, using Google for support materials, and Primo for scholarly information. The session will be a mix...

• PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Principles of Referencing and Academic Integrity (ONLINE)

  20 October 2025, 10:00 - 11:30

  Join us for an online session exploring principles of referencing across different styles and the broader concept of academic integrity. UG students also welcome!

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  PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: What are Academic Sources? (ONLINE)

  16 October 2025, 14:00 - 14:45

  In this 45-minute session we will speak about different types of academic sources and their importance in Higher Education. Join us online if you have any questions about journal articles or want to know more about how academic databases can support your study or research. In this session we will look...

July

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  PGT Refresher: Getting the most from Microsoft Word for your dissertation

  17 July 2025, 10:30 - 12:00

  During this online workshop for postgraduate taught students you will learn about the tools and techniques within Microsoft Word which will help you when creating your dissertation. In particular, we will focus on features that will not only save time but will also help to give your dissertation a professional polished...

June

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  Introduction to PowerPoint for effective presentations

  10 June 2025, 10:00 - 11:30

  PowerPoint can be a powerful tool for creating effective presentations for assessments, conferences, meetings and more, with its suite of design and editing features for text, images and other media. In this workshop we'll look at the main features of PowerPoint, from the basics of setting up your slides to populating...

May

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  PGT Refresher: Using academic databases for your dissertation and project research

  22 May 2025, 13:00 - 14:30

  Join this session to discover how the correct use of Boolean operators and effective search planning can improve search outcomes.  We will explore Primo Find Databases and its role in accessing specialist databases, e-book collections and other resources. Additionally, we will showcase advanced features within the Scopus database that help refine searches and...

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  PGT Refresher: Getting the most from Microsoft Word for your dissertation

  22 May 2025, 10:00 - 11:30

  During this online workshop you will learn about the tools and techniques within Microsoft Word which will help you when creating your dissertation. In particular, we will focus on features that will not only save time but will also help to give your dissertation a professional polished look. Heading Styles and...