Events Discover our events, drop-ins and training sessions designed to support you with your studies, teaching and research. Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://live-uon.cloud.contensis.com/library/events/events.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2026-10-23T03:21:25Z Navigating information on the web Ella Wharton Discover how to search the web more effectively by using advanced search functionality and evaluating online resources. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students in all subjects. 2026-09-22T15:31:00Z 2026-09-22T13:43:00Z /library/events/se/information/navweb/nav-23oct26.aspx Spotlight on Health, Science, and Engineering databases Ella Wharton Looking for scholarly information, such as journal articles, for your assessments or research? Discover some of the key subject databases in our Health, Science, and Engineering collections, and how to search them effectively to find relevant information. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Health, Science, and Engineering subjects. 2026-09-22T09:33:00Z 2026-09-21T14:32:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/healthscieng-23oct26.aspx Referencing Rachel Davies Explore the basic styles of referencing, find out what to do with tricky sources and discover where to find further advice and guidance on how to construct reference lists and bibliographies. 2026-10-06T10:30:00Z 2026-10-01T13:30:00Z /library/events/se/academic/referencing-27oct.aspx Spotlight on Arts and Social Sciences databases Emma Halford-Busby Looking for scholarly information, such as journal articles, for your assessments or research? Discover some of the key subject databases in our Arts and Social Sciences collections, and how to search them effectively to find relevant information. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Arts and Social Sciences subjects. 2026-09-22T15:31:00Z 2026-09-22T15:20:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/artssocialsci-27oct26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Medicine and Health Sciences) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Medicine and Health Sciences subjects. 2026-09-22T09:21:00Z 2026-09-21T14:18:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/mhs-27oct26.aspx Using EndNote Ella Wharton Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-22T09:21:00Z 2026-09-21T14:20:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote28oct26.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-22T09:21:00Z 2026-09-21T14:25:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-28oct26.aspx Researcher Information Skills (Arts) Ella Wharton This webinar will focus on advanced literature searching techniques, using critical evaluation skills, keeping up to date with literature in the field, and using reference management software. This webinar is suitable for Postgraduate Research Students and members of staff in the Arts faculty. Advance booking via Central Short Courses is required. 2026-09-14T13:09:00Z 2026-09-11T15:09:00Z /library/events/se/information/ris/arts-28oct26.aspx Researcher Information Skills (Social Sciences) Ella Wharton This webinar will focus on advanced literature searching techniques, using critical evaluation skills, keeping up to date with literature in the field, and using reference mangement software. This webinar is suitable for Postgraduate Research Students and members of staff in the Social Sciences faculty. Advance booking via Central Short Courses is required. 2026-09-14T09:54:00Z 2026-09-11T15:13:00Z /library/events/se/information/ris/socsci-29oct26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Science and Engineering) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying subjects in Science or Engineering. 2026-09-22T09:33:00Z 2026-09-21T14:45:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/scieng-29oct26.aspx Academic Writing 3 Rachel Davies This webinar completes our look at academic writing to explore the key processes of editing and proofreading. We'll look at editing at text, paragraph and sentence levels and offer practical strategies to help ensure your writing flows. We'll also consider proofreading tips and digital tools that can help make sure your work is polished. 2026-10-05T17:32:00Z 2026-10-01T14:42:00Z /library/events/se/academic/aw3-29oct.aspx Getting started using library resources Ella Wharton Do you want to learn more about using library resources, such as your reading lists, NUsearch and follow up references. This webinar is suitable for all first year undergraduate students in all subjects. 2026-09-22T15:19:00Z 2026-09-22T13:53:00Z /library/events/se/information/getstarted/get-started-29oct26.aspx Researcher Information Skills (Medicine and Health Sciences) Ella Wharton This webinar will focus on advanced literature searching techniques, using critical evaluation skills, keeping up to date with literature in the field, and using reference mangement software. This webinar is suitable for Postgraduate Research Students and members of staff in the Medicine and Health Sciences faculty. Advance booking via Central Short Courses is required. 2026-09-14T13:33:00Z 2026-09-11T15:17:00Z /library/events/se/information/ris/mhs-30oct26.aspx Researcher Information Skills (Engineering) Ella Wharton This webinar will focus on advanced literature searching techniques, using critical evaluation skills, keeping up to date with literature in the field, and using reference mangement software. This webinar is suitable for Postgraduate Research Students and members of staff in the Engineering faculty. Advance booking via Central Short Courses is required. 2026-09-14T13:33:00Z 2026-09-11T15:19:00Z /library/events/se/information/ris/engineering-2nov26.aspx Spotlight On: NUsearch and LibKey Nomad Ella Wharton Want to know more about NUsearch – your one-stop shop for searching and accessing library print and digital collections; and LibKey Nomad, a browser extension that allows easy access to online resources wherever you are? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-22T09:21:00Z 2026-09-21T14:57:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/libkey2nov26.aspx Using EndNote Ella Wharton Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-22T09:08:00Z 2026-09-21T14:52:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote3nov26.aspx Introduction to EndNote Desktop for Researchers Ella Wharton You'll be guided through setting up your own EndNote Desktop library and will discover how to use EndNote's key features to help you import, manage, organise and edit the references you find through your literature searches for your research. 2026-10-15T15:55:00Z 2026-10-15T15:15:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnotedesktop-3nov26.aspx Academic Writing 1 Rachel Davies In this session, we explore how to break down assignment questions, structure an argument, and develop a written paragraph for university-level writing. This is a great starter webinar for those new to university writing, with parts 2 & 3 (for more advanced writing) later in your course. 2026-10-05T08:29:00Z 2026-10-01T14:26:00Z /library/events/se/academic/aw1-3nov.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Arts) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Arts subjects. 2026-09-22T15:31:00Z 2026-09-22T14:16:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/arts-3nov26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Social Sciences) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying subjects in Social Sciences. 2026-09-24T11:47:00Z 2026-09-24T11:28:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/socialsciences-4nov26.aspx Navigating information on the web Ella Wharton Discover how to search the web more effectively by using advanced search functionality and evaluating online resources. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students in all subjects. 2026-09-23T09:37:00Z 2026-09-23T08:33:00Z /library/events/se/information/navweb/nav-5nov26.aspx Note-making Rachel Davies Using a range of digital and non-digital examples, this session explores different types of note-making to help you find note-making strategies that suit your learning preferences. We also introduce you to shortcuts for note making, and software that can help you make great notes which you can return to again and again. 2026-10-08T18:04:00Z 2026-10-08T15:58:00Z /library/events/se/academic/notes-5nov.aspx Researcher Information Skills (Science) Ella Wharton This webinar will focus on advanced literature searching techniques, using critical evaluation skills, keeping up to date with literature in the field, and using reference management software. This webinar is suitable for Postgraduate Research Students and members of staff in the Science faculty. Advance booking via Central Short Courses is required. 2026-09-14T14:11:00Z 2026-09-11T15:22:00Z /library/events/se/information/ris/science-5nov26.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-22T09:33:00Z 2026-09-21T15:00:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-6nov26.aspx Using EndNote Joshua Rodda Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-22T15:31:00Z 2026-10-12T16:01:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote9nov26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Science and Engineering) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying subjects in Science or Engineering. 2026-09-22T09:21:00Z 2026-09-21T15:04:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/scieng-9nov26.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-22T09:33:00Z 2026-09-21T15:07:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-9nov26.aspx Academic Writing 2 Rachel Davies This session builds on Academic Writing 1 to delve into critical writing and building an academic argument. We'll share top tips, paragraph structures, and examples of academic writing to help you write polished and persuasive assignments. 2026-10-05T17:22:00Z 2026-10-01T14:38:00Z /library/events/se/academic/aw2-10nov.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Medicine and Health Sciences) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Medicine and Health Sciences subjects. 2026-09-22T09:21:00Z 2026-09-21T15:57:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/mhs-11nov26.aspx Critically evaluating information (Arts) Emma Halford-Busby Discover how to think critically when reading and evaluating information, particularly papers found in published journals. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Arts subjects. 2026-09-23T15:57:00Z 2026-09-23T15:54:00Z /library/events/se/information/criteval/critevalarts-11nov26.aspx Reading strategies Rachel Davies We spend so much time reading at university, but we hardly ever talk about it! In this session, we offer strategies for developing a critical mindset when reading, and different ways to read with purpose. 2026-10-06T10:22:00Z 2026-10-01T14:11:00Z /library/events/se/academic/readingstrat-12nov.aspx Spotlight on Arts and Social Sciences databases Ella Wharton Looking for scholarly information, such as journal articles, for your assessments or research? Discover some of the key subject databases in our Arts and Social Sciences collections, and how to search them effectively to find relevant information. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Arts and Social Sciences subjects. 2026-09-23T16:07:00Z 2026-09-23T14:00:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/artssocialsci-12nov26.aspx Getting started using library resources Ella Wharton Do you want to learn more about using library resources, such as your reading lists, NUsearch and follow up references. This webinar is suitable for all first year undergraduate students in all subjects. 2026-09-24T11:44:00Z 2026-09-24T11:38:00Z /library/events/se/information/getstarted/get-started-13nov26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Arts) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Arts subjects. 2026-09-23T16:07:00Z 2026-09-23T14:02:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/arts-16nov26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Social Sciences) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying subjects in Social Sciences. 2026-09-23T16:07:00Z 2026-09-23T14:06:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/socialsciences-17nov26.aspx Academic Writing 3 Rachel Davies This webinar completes our look at academic writing to explore the key processes of editing and proofreading. We'll look at editing at text, paragraph and sentence levels and offer practical strategies to help ensure your writing flows. We'll also consider proofreading tips and digital tools that can help make sure your work is polished. 2026-10-05T17:32:00Z 2026-10-01T14:43:00Z /library/events/se/academic/aw3-17nov.aspx Navigating information on the web Ella Wharton Discover how to search the web more effectively by using advanced search functionality and social media. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students in all subjects. 2026-09-22T09:33:00Z 2026-09-21T16:09:00Z /library/events/se/information/navweb/nav-17nov26.aspx Referencing Rachel Davies Explore the basic styles of referencing, find out what to do with tricky sources and discover where to find further advice and guidance on how to construct reference lists and bibliographies. 2026-10-06T10:22:00Z 2026-10-01T13:32:00Z /library/events/se/academic/referencing-19nov.aspx Spotlight on Health, Science, and Engineering databases Ella Wharton Looking for scholarly information, such as journal articles, for your assessments or research? Discover some of the key subject databases in our Health, Science, and Engineering collections, and how to search them effectively to find relevant information. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Health, Science, and Engineering subjects. 2026-09-23T16:15:00Z 2026-09-23T14:25:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/healthscieng-19nov26.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-25T16:21:00Z 2026-09-24T11:44:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-20nov26.aspx Using EndNote Ella Wharton Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-23T16:07:00Z 2026-09-23T14:31:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote20nov26.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-23T16:15:00Z 2026-09-23T14:34:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-24nov26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Science and Engineering) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying subjects in Science or Engineering. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T11:50:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/scieng-24nov26.aspx Getting started using library resources Ella Wharton Do you want to learn more about using library resources, such as your reading lists, NUsearch and follow up references. This webinar is suitable for all first year undergraduate students in all subjects. 2026-09-25T14:26:00Z 2026-09-24T11:53:00Z /library/events/se/information/getstarted/get-started-25nov26.aspx Using EndNote Ella Wharton Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-25T14:26:00Z 2026-09-24T13:15:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote26nov26.aspx Journal Articles Rachel Davies What is a?journal?article and why do they seem to matter so much at University? We will explore why journal articles are important for your academic development, how to read?them?effectively, and how to tackle tricky sections of?journal?articles. 2026-10-08T17:56:00Z 2026-10-08T15:59:00Z /library/events/se/academic/journals-26nov.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Medicine and Health Sciences) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Medicine and Health Sciences subjects. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T13:23:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/mhs-27nov26.aspx Spotlight On: NUsearch and LibKey Nomad Ella Wharton Want to know more about NUsearch – your one-stop shop for searching and accessing library print and digital collections; and LibKey Nomad, a browser extension that allows easy access to online resources wherever you are? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-25T16:21:00Z 2026-09-25T15:21:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/libkey27nov26.aspx Navigating information on the web Ella Wharton Discover how to search the web more effectively by using advanced search functionality and social media. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students in all subjects. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T13:34:00Z /library/events/se/information/navweb/nav-30nov26.aspx Spotlight on Health, Science, and Engineering databases Ella Wharton Looking for scholarly information, such as journal articles, for your assessments or research? Discover some of the key subject databases in our Health, Science, and Engineering collections, and how to search them effectively to find relevant information. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Health, Science, and Engineering subjects. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T13:37:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/healthscieng-30nov26.aspx Critically evaluating information (Social Sciences) Ella Wharton Discover how to think critically when reading and evaluating information, particularly papers found in published journals. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students. 2026-09-25T16:21:00Z 2026-09-25T15:19:00Z /library/events/se/information/criteval/critevalss-30nov26.aspx Dissertations 1 Emma Halford-Busby In this webinar we will explore why you might undertake a dissertation, look at the background to the traditions of research, and identify what an introduction and literature review might look like. 2026-10-06T10:12:00Z 2026-10-06T10:11:00Z /library/events/se/academic/dissertations1-1dec.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-25T14:40:00Z 2026-10-07T08:55:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-2dec26.aspx Using EndNote Ella Wharton Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T13:49:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote2dec26.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Arts) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying Arts subjects. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T14:22:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/arts-3dec26.aspx Revision and exam preparation Rachel Davies Preparation is key for exam confidence. This short session will help you to strengthen your revision planning, consider different ways to boost your memory, and provide you with strategies for ensuring you answer the question when exam time comes. Suitable for all students. 2026-10-06T10:30:00Z 2026-10-01T13:24:00Z /library/events/se/academic/examsprep-3dec.aspx Advancing your literature searching skills (Social Sciences) Ella Wharton Develop your literature searching skills and explore your subject databases to find information for projects and dissertations. This webinar is suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students studying subjects in Social Sciences. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T14:26:00Z /library/events/se/information/litsearch/socialsciences-4dec26.aspx Searching for evidence for a systematic review Ella Wharton Doing a systematic review for a project or dissertation? Expand your knowledge of the literature searching process in this webinar. This webinar is suitable for undergraduate and masters students doing systematic reviews for projects or dissertations. 2026-09-25T14:40:00Z 2026-09-24T14:28:00Z /library/events/se/information/systematic-review/systematicrev-7dec26.aspx Spotlight on Arts and Social Sciences databases Ella Wharton Looking for scholarly information, such as journal articles, for your assessments or research? Discover some of the key subject databases in our Arts and Social Sciences collections, and how to search them effectively to find relevant information. This webinar is suitable for all students studying Arts and Social Sciences subjects. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T14:32:00Z /library/events/se/information/spotlightresource/artssocialsci-7dec26.aspx Dissertations 2 Rachel Davies In the second of this mini series of webinars on dissertations, we explore the characteristics of methodology, results, discussions and conclusions as well as considering your reading and writing habits. 2026-10-06T10:22:00Z 2026-10-01T14:05:00Z /library/events/se/academic/dissertations2-8dec.aspx Reflective Writing Emma Halford-Busby Reflective writing takes many forms including placement or practice logs & portfolios, reflective essays, lab reports and field logs. In this webinar we'll consider the conventions of reflective writing and how reflective models can assist us to reflect in a structured way. We'll also look at how we can use academic literature to support our reflective process. 2026-10-06T10:30:00Z 2026-10-06T10:21:00Z /library/events/se/academic/reflective-10dec.aspx Using EndNote Ella Wharton Want to find out more about using EndNote to keep track of references you find through your literature searches, and reference consistently in your writing? This webinar is suitable for all students. 2026-09-25T14:27:00Z 2026-09-24T14:34:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnote11dec26.aspx Revision and exam preparation Rachel Davies Preparation is key for exam confidence. This short session will help you to strengthen your revision planning, consider different ways to boost your memory, and provide you with strategies for ensuring you answer the question when exam time comes. Suitable for all students. 2026-10-06T10:31:00Z 2026-10-01T13:27:00Z /library/events/se/academic/examsprep-15dec.aspx Introduction to EndNote Desktop for Researchers Ella Wharton You'll be guided through setting up your own EndNote Desktop library and will discover how to use EndNote's key features to help you import, manage, organise and edit the references you find through your literature searches for your research. 2026-10-15T15:55:00Z 2026-10-15T15:18:00Z /library/events/se/information/endnote/endnotedesktop-16dec26.aspx Giving presentations Rachel Davies This session offers tips for the design and delivery of your presentation from considering your audience and accessibility, to good use of voice and body language. Our strategies aim to support you in developing a positive mindset and feeling more confident when giving presentations. 2026-10-06T10:22:00Z 2026-10-01T13:18:00Z /library/events/se/academic/presentations-17dec.aspx