Unless otherwise indicated, any training sessions listed here are available for University of Reading staff, or postgraduate research students (marked as RRDP) only.
Introduction to Altmetric Explorer
University of ReadingWho is it for Primarily research-related staff but also anyone interested in tracking media attention to research publications Brief description of course : Altmetric Explorer helps you track mentions to research outputs from Twitter, Facebook, news outlets, Wikipedia, Mendeley and … Continue reading
RRDP: RCUK policies on Open Access and research data for research students funded by Research Councils
University of ReadingFor first-year PhD students As a doctoral researcher who is funded by a UK Research Council, you need to understand your responsibilities with regards to Open Access publishing and the management of your research data. The purpose of this training … Continue reading
RRDP: Managing data and research material
Palmer 104For PhD students This course will explore different methods of data and research material collection, processing and storage, in particular in life sciences. The course will cover data collection strategies, methods for automated processing and different methods for data storage. … Continue reading
Introduction to Bibliometrics
University of ReadingWho is it for? Researchers who are interested in looking at the citation patterns of research outputs and/or using journal metrics as part of a publication strategy. Brief description of course: Bibliometric data are increasingly used in research assessment exercises … Continue reading
Research Data Management Surgery @ Whiteknights
University of ReadingFor researchers and research students. One-to-one sessions can be booked with the Research Data Manager for advice and practical assistance in managing research data. Book sessions for help with all aspects of research data management, including: grant applications - preparing … Continue reading
ORCID Identifiers – What are they and why do I need one?
University of ReadingWho is it for? Academic staff involved in research Brief description of course This is a 90 minute session, however the last 30 minutes will be reserved for you to create and populate an ORCID record with assistance from the … Continue reading
Introduction to Bibliometrics
University of ReadingWho is it for? Researchers who are interested in looking at the citation patterns of research outputs and/or using journal metrics as part of a publication strategy. Brief description of course: Bibliometric data are increasingly used in research assessment exercises … Continue reading
Research Data Management Surgery @ Earley Gate
University of ReadingFor researchers and research students. One-to-one sessions can be booked with the Research Data Manager for advice and practical assistance in managing research data. Book sessions for help with all aspects of research data management, including: grant applications - preparing … Continue reading
Managing Your Digital Researcher Profile (1-1 Sessions)
University of ReadingTracking the impact and reach of your research outputs is much easier if you have a consistent digital identity. Give your digital identity a health check by looking at your Google Scholar, ResearcherID, Scopus Author ID and ORCiD profiles. In … Continue reading
Research Data Management Surgery @ Whiteknights
University of ReadingFor researchers and research students. One-to-one sessions can be booked with the Research Data Manager for advice and practical assistance in managing research data. Book sessions for help with all aspects of research data management, including: grant applications - preparing … Continue reading