Welcome

Forthcoming skills sessions

• Sep

  08
  Get started with OpenAthens and Library Resources
  Online - 12:30
  Discover how to make the most of Knowledge & Library Services in this informal lunch-and-learn session. Learn how to access our journals, books and other evidence resources, plus explore the support available for literature searches and professional development. Bring your questions and follow along as we showcase the key tools and services available to you.
  
• Sep

  16
  Introduction to AI and Copilot
  Online - 14:00
  Explore the fundamentals of AI and discover how Microsoft Copilot Chat can support you with everyday admin tasks. This interactive session covers AI concepts, responsible use, effective prompting techniques, and hands-on Copilot activities to help you work more efficiently.
  
• Sep

  22
  Get started with OpenAthens and Library Resources
  Online - 12:30
  Discover how to make the most of Knowledge & Library Services in this informal lunch-and-learn session. Learn how to access our journals, books and other evidence resources, plus explore the support available for literature searches and professional development. Bring your questions and follow along as we showcase the key tools and services available to you.
  
• Oct

  13
  Using Critical Appraisal Tools
  Online - 13:00
  Learn or refresh your memory on how to use a checklist to perform a critical appraisal of a journal article.
  
• Oct

  15
  Health Literacy: communicate better with patients
  Online - 13:00
  Find out how local rates of health literacy affect clinical outcomes and how you can help your patients better understand the health information you give them.
  
• Oct

  21
  Literature Searching Skills
  Online - 14:00
  Learn or refresh your memory on how to build a search strategy and perform an advanced search in Medline database.
  
• Oct

  27
  Health Literacy: communicate better with patients
  Online - 14:00
  Find out how local rates of health literacy affect clinical outcomes and how you can help your patients better understand the health information you give them.
  
• Nov

  03
  Communicate Your Impact with Abstracts and Posters
  Online - 15:00
  Learn how to showcase your work with confidence through clear, compelling abstracts and visually engaging posters. This practical session covers key writing techniques, common pitfalls to avoid, and poster design tips to help you communicate your project’s impact and stand out at conferences, symposiums, and professional events.
  
• Nov

  11
  Writing for publication
  Online - 14:00
  This sessions covers the publishing process from choosing the right journal, effective writing tips, ethics and plagiarism to post-submission dissemination plans.
  
• Nov

  24
  Critical Analysis and Academic Writing Skills
  Online - 13:00
  Develop the skills to read, think and write more critically with confidence. This session will help you evaluate information effectively, build strong evidence-based arguments, and improve your academic writing. You’ll learn how to assess sources and strengthen critical analysis - giving you the tools to produce high quality academic work.