Unless otherwise indicated, any training sessions listed here are available for University of Reading staff, or postgraduate research students (marked as RRDP) only.
Looking after and managing your research data: An advanced training course
Meeting Room MR2, Brettenham House 5 Lancaster Place, London, United KingdomThis in-depth 2-day course will help researchers develop their knowledge and professional skills in handling, managing and sharing the research data they produce. The hands-on workshop will focus on all kinds of data - quantitative and qualitative – covering: Why … Continue reading
Introduction to the SciVal Research Intelligence Tool
University of ReadingWho is it for? All staff involved in conducting, supporting or monitoring research outputs 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 … Continue reading
RRDP: Open Access for research publications: what you need to know
For PhD students (All - year 2 & 3) Find out what open access is, why it is important for research and what funders and universities require of you. Learn about the different open access routes including open access repositories … 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: An Introduction
University of ReadingThe 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
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
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