Unless otherwise indicated, any training sessions listed here are available for University of Reading staff, or postgraduate research students (marked as RRDP) only.
Writing a Data Management Plan
Many public funders of research require applicants to submit a data management plan (DMP) or technical plan as part of their application, detailing what data will be collected in the proposed project, how data will be managed, and how and … Continue reading
Scholarly Publishing: Requirements and Oppurtunities
This session is intended for early career researchers or for those needing a general overview. We provide practical information about maximizing the visibility of your research publications for the benefit of both you and the University. Following the session you … Continue reading
Research Data Management: An Introduction
The aim of this course is to introduce general principles and practices of research data management that will be applicable to researchers at all stages of their careers working with research data in any discipline, whether in the sciences, social … Continue reading
Introduction to Altmetric Explorer
Who 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 lots … Continue reading
Research Data Management Surgery @ Earley Gate (1-1 Help Session)
These sessions are intended for researchers and research students. There are four slots available. 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 … Continue reading
Writing a Data Management Plan
Many public funders of research require applicants to submit a data management plan (DMP) or technical plan as part of their application, detailing what data will be collected in the proposed project, how data will be managed, and how and … Continue reading
Centaur and Open Access Surgery (1-1 Sessions)
These sessions are intended for researchers and those supporting them. There are three slots available. We can help you with queries about the open access policies that you must comply with, the gold and green options available to you and … Continue reading
Introduction to Bibliometrics
Who 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
Introduction to SciVal Research Division Leaders
Who is it for? Research Division Leaders Brief description of course: SciVal is a powerful research intelligence tool based on bibliometric data from research publications. SciVal enables researchers and those supporting research staff to visualize their institution/group’s research performance and … Continue reading
Research Data Management: An Introduction
The aim of this course is to introduce general principles and practices of research data management that will be applicable to researchers at all stages of their careers working with research data in any discipline, whether in the sciences, social … Continue reading