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June 2018
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Tuesday 12 |
19:30 - TALK - Friends of the UWA Library : Hungary - After the Wall was Over - From Communism to Capitalism
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In 1989 the wall between East and West Berlin came down and the Soviet Union collapsed. Hungary as part of the Soviet block had virtually been occupied by Russia for the previous 40 years.
In 1990 Hungary was economically weak and very quickly they saw their best opportunity for (...)
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Friday 15 |
Searching the grey literature is an essential step in undertaking a systematic review - but what is grey literature, why is it so important and how do you find it? This seminar will provide you with some key tools and tips to assist you. Intended for researchers planning to undertake a systematic (...)
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Wednesday 20 |
18:00 - TALK - Oral Histories of UWA - why bother? : UWA Historical Society presentation by Oral Historian Julia Wallis with Dr Beverley Noakes
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Julia Wallis will look at the value and importance of the UWA Oral History Program, the types of stories that emerged and the end use of the interview material. Dr Beverley Noakes, whose oral history forms part of the UWA Oral Histories Collection will provide insight from an interviewee's (...)
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Monday 25 |
Do you want to ensure that your research data is secure, accessible and reusable into the future? Find out how you can apply research data management best practice in all phases of the research lifecycle to ensure this happens. UWA offers a suite of services which aim to help researchers meet (...)
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July 2018
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Thursday 12 |
10:00 - GUIDED TOUR - Plant the Seed of Knowledge Tour (for ages 8+) : This walking tour is designed for school children (ages 8+) and their families
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Hosted by UWA Friends of the Grounds, this walking tour is designed for school children (ages 8+) and their families and will showcase just a small example of what the University has to offer.
Meet our Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Biggs; be amazed at the history of (...)
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Friday 13 |
11:00 - UWA Research Event - Research Impact Series : Discover how our world-leading researchers are tackling global, national and regional issues to make the world a better place.
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Research Impact Series Events:
Cosmos: Journey Through the Universe Thursday. 9 August, 18 October and 8 November 2018
Germaine Greer On Rape: Monday 3 September 2018
Raising the Bar Perth: 10 bars, 10 topics, 1 night only. Tuesday 11 September 2018
Achiev (...)
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Friday 20 |
Find out how social media can help research engagement and networking. Use social media to stay up to date with the latest developments in your field. Discover tools like Altmetric.com and PlumX which capture and measure online sharing, mentions and engagement with research outputs.
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August 2018
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Thursday 02 |
0:00 - WORKSHOP - EndNote and Mendeley classes : The University Library offers both EndNote and Mendeley classes at a range of times and venues throughout semester.
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Using a citation software program, such as EndNote or Mendeley, makes managing your readings and referencing much easier. Learn how to use these programs in free introductory workshops at a range of times and Library venues throughout semester.
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Tuesday 14 |
19:00 - TALK - A Life of Adventure : Friends of the Library Talk
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Cyril, was a journalist on The West Australian for 36 years, 25 of them as crime reporter.
He has covered assignments in Libya's Sahara Desert, Afghanistan, New Guinea, Central Borneo, Nepal and Japan to name but a few.
He searched for and found a lost tribe of Penans in (...)
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Wednesday 15 |
13:00 - EVENT - Measuring your research performance (humanities and social sciences focus)
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Applying for grants, tenure or promotion? Want to monitor your research performance? Find:
Evidence of quality for journals in which you have published – journal rankings, inclusion on esteemed journals lists.
Citation numbers for individual publications (Google Scholar, Web (...)
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Thursday 30 |
A systematic review requires a rigorous and systematic search of the literature. In this introductory seminar we will overview a comprehensive approach to systematic searching, key sources and tools available to you. This workshop is intended for researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering and (...)
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September 2018
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Tuesday 04 |
12:00 - WORKSHOP - Conducting a comprehensive literature search (HASS) : Overview of search techniques for literature searching with a focus on Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
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Overview of search techniques for literature searching with a focus on Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Includes planning, constructing your search, analysing results and monitoring the literature.
Register here: https://library-uwa.libcal.com/event/4435297
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Wednesday 05 |
18:00 - FREE LECTURE - Annual Ian Constable Lecture 2018 : Speaker: Prof Andrew Dick, Director UCL-Institute of Ophthalmology London
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This annual Ian Constable Lecture presented by the Lions Eye Institute and the UWA IAS, honours the work of Prof Ian Constable who is recognised as one of the world's leading ophthalmic surgeons.
Please join us for the 2018 lecture presented by Professor Andrew Dick: 'Tale of two diseases: (...)
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Tuesday 11 |
19:30 - EVENT - Friends of the Library : Lead Kindly Light - Harold Rowell’s Emergency Landing at Fitzroy Crossing, 31 July 1971
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Harold Rowell was an experienced pilot with MacRobertson Miller Airlines (MMA). He had served as a pilot in the Second World War and joined MMA as a commercial pilot in 1948. The introduction of jet aircraft to service the Pilbara and the North West in the 1970s meant that many of the gravel (...)
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Friday 14 |
Everyone Googles ... but do you really know how to get the best out of Google Scholar for your research?
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Monday 17 |
Researchers conducting systematic reviews in the health and medical sciences require an in-depth understanding of the Medline and Embase databases. This hands-on workshop will ensure you have a strong grasp on the functionality of these databases and how to use them to structure an accurate (...)
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Thursday 20 |
11:00 - SEMINAR - Open Access for Researchers : Find out what Open Access is all about and how you can make your research openly available, where possible.
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Open Access (OA) benefits researchers through the increased collaboration, sharing and potential for engagement and impact that can come about due to the improved access to their research. Find out what OA is all about and how you can make your research openly available, where possible.
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Friday 28 |
11:00 - EVENT - Measuring Your Research Performance (STEM) : This session will be useful for researchers who are applying for grants, tenure or promotion; or who generally wish to monitor their research performance.
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This session will be useful for researchers who are applying for grants, tenure or promotion; or who generally wish to monitor their research performance. It will cover finding:
Evidence of quality for journals in which you have published – journal rankings, inclusion on esteemed (...)
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October 2018
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Tuesday 02 |
Deciding where to publish is an important step in the research process. Ensure that your research reaches the appropriate audience and maximise its discoverability and potential impact. Aim for top journals in your field and have confidence that your research outputs will count in UWA's internal (...)
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Wednesday 03 |
This session will provide an overview of the lifecycle of copyright in a thesis to ensure you understand your copyright obligations and can confidently use copyright material in your thesis.
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