Library Workshops and Events

Library and Cultural Services offer workshops and events throughout the year to support Essex students and researchers. Workshops and events take place across all three campuses, in-person as well as online, so there’s something for everyone! On this page you will find more information about the sessions we offer, as well as links to other training and support provided by Skills for Success and IT Services .

View our ‘Upcoming Events’ below or keep reading to learn more!

Workshops

Our workshops cover a broad range of academic skills and have been designed to help you achieve better assignment and degree outcomes. These include Research Support events, and our open Workshops at Library sessions that are offered as part of the Academic Skills programme available to current Essex students via CareerHub.

Events

Apart from workshops and skills training, we also run engagement events for the Library Advisory Group and other community groups at Essex. The Arts Team within Library and Cultural Services plan regular events that can be found via the Art Exchange and Lakeside Theatre websites.

Upcoming Events

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Using referencing tools (Online) Online

★★★ advanced Overview Referencing properly is something that causes students a lot of stress – but it doesn’t need to be difficult. This session will introduce you to different referencing tools and...  More
Date:
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Location:
Online
Categories:
  SfR     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 44 seats left
Using referencing tools (Online)

Skills at Library Café Hour In-Person

Overview The Skills at Library Café Hour is a supported study session where you can practice information skills and ask us anything about the key areas listed below. Each week will have a different...  More
Date:
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Location:
Library Learning Room, Colchester
Categories:
  SfR     Skills at Library Cafe Hour  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 30 seats left
Skills at Library Café Hour

Making information inclusive (Online) Online

★★★ advanced Overview We all have a part to play when it comes to shaping the information landscape. The way we share content, reference sources, and engage with information impacts on how far it tr...  More
Date:
Monday 9 December 2024
Time:
10:30 - 11:30
Location:
Online
Categories:
  SfR     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 50 seats left
Making information inclusive (Online)

Making information inclusive (In person) In-Person

★★★ advanced Overview We all have a part to play when it comes to shaping the information landscape, and the way we share content, reference sources, or engage with information impacts on how far...  More
Date:
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Location:
The Atrium, Colchester
Categories:
  SfR     Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 76 seats left
Making information inclusive (In person)

SciVal: Collaboration Insights and Opportunities Online

In today’s dynamic research landscape, effective collaboration is the cornerstone of impactful academic work. This webinar explores how SciVal, a powerful research analytics tool, can provide...  More
Date:
Thursday 12 December 2024
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  SfR     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 21 seats left
SciVal: Collaboration Insights and Opportunities

Ethical and legal considerations in data sharing Online

Researchers obtaining data from people are expected to maintain high ethical standards and comply with the relevant legislation specifically when it comes to data sharing for future use. Much research...  More
Date:
Monday 6 January 2025
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 48 seats left
Ethical and legal considerations in data sharing

Accessing digital readings and sources Online

Sometimes there are barriers to accessing information. You might be asked to pay to read the full text of an article, or find a particular online reading platform difficult to use because of the way...  More
Date:
Monday 6 January 2025
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 47 seats left
Accessing digital readings and sources

How to increase your research visibility Online

Increasing research visibility is essential for researchers at all stages of their academic careers to ensure that their work is read and can be built upon by their peers. By following a range of tips...  More
Date:
Monday 6 January 2025
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 42 seats left
How to increase your research visibility

Getting started with secondary analysis Online

Secondary analysis is a method which provides ways for you to expand your research profile and explore new topics without requiring funding or additional time for data collection. Participants of...  More
Date:
Monday 6 January 2025
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 45 seats left
Getting started with secondary analysis

Introduction to Knowledge Exchange Online

This session will introduce you to knowledge exchange opportunities at the University, the support available to you, and the benefits of engaging in these activities. Knowledge exchange (KE)...  More
Date:
Monday 6 January 2025
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 46 seats left
Introduction to Knowledge Exchange

Social media at Essex: understanding platforms and improving research visibility Online

This session will be divided into two sections. Firstly, we will examine how social media at Essex works, the support available to you, how to best engage with your peers, and the basic policies and...  More
Date:
Monday 6 January 2025
Time:
15:00 - 16:30
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 46 seats left
Social media at Essex: understanding platforms and improving research visibility

How to raise your research profile through the media Online

Do you want to reach new audiences, join wider debates about your areas of expertise and raise your profile outside academia? If so, engaging with the media is probably just what you're looking...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 44 seats left
How to raise your research profile through the media

Introduction to UK Data Service​ Online

The UK Data Service holds the UK's largest collection of research data. This introductory workshop is for anyone with an interest in social research who wants to hear about the vast array of resources...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
11:00 - 11:30
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 47 seats left
Introduction to UK Data Service​

Get organised for research Online

In this session, you will learn how to create a search strategy to keep you organised throughout your research, maximise time, avoid errors, and reduce stress. We'll also give examples of how you...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 44 seats left
Get organised for research

Introduction to intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation Online

This session will introduce you to intellectual property and opportunities to commercialise your research at the University. We will cover the following: What is intellectual property (IP) and why...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 46 seats left
Introduction to intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation

Copyright and your PhD thesis Online

Understanding the copyright considerations around publishing your thesis is crucial to avoid potential legal issues and ensure a smooth publishing process. This session will introduce the basics of...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 45 seats left
Copyright and your PhD thesis

How to achieve impact from your research Online

Building impact into your research requires you to have a clear understanding of what impact is and how to integrate impact practices into the research process. This introductory course provides an...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
15:00 - 16:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 41 seats left
How to achieve impact from your research

Trusted research: an introduction to national security Online

Participants will develop an understanding of the Trusted Research Guidelines. You will hear about legislation that applies to security in international research, learn how to plan research in a safe...  More
Date:
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Time:
16:00 - 16:30
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 48 seats left
Trusted research: an introduction to national security

Drop-in session: understanding consent in data sharing and ethical research Online

This drop-in session aims to assist researchers in navigating the complex issues surrounding consent in data sharing, with a focus on ethical and legal considerations. Prior to attending, please...  More
Date:
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 48 seats left
Drop-in session: understanding consent in data sharing and ethical research

How to write for the Conversation

Have you ever wanted to reach new and broader audiences, promote your research in the media in your own words, or apply your expertise to breaking news stories? If so, why not write for The...  More
Date:
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Time:
11:00 - 12:30
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
How to write for the Conversation

Making information inclusive Online

Have you ever considered whose voices can and cannot be heard in your research? Or what impact referencing has on the people you are citing? This interactive session is designed to demonstrate the...  More
Date:
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 43 seats left
Making information inclusive

Funding opportunities for international research Online

The objectives of this session are: to familiarise yourselves with the sources of funding available to undertake international research; to explain the types of outgoing and incoming...  More
Date:
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 43 seats left
Funding opportunities for international research

Check out what the UK Data Service has to offer Online

The UK Data Service holds the UK's largest collection of research data (9,732 datasets including several hundreds of secure access data) as well as offers a vast array of resources. This training...  More
Date:
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Time:
15:00 - 16:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 48 seats left
Check out what the UK Data Service has to offer

How to approach the peer review process Online

Peer reviewing is an essential part of academic published, so this is key training for PhD students or academic staff looking to publish papers or continue a career in academia. Peer review is a...  More
Date:
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Time:
16:00 - 17:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 39 seats left
How to approach the peer review process

Embodying issues of environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability in your thesis Online

Does your research interest come under one or more of the following sustainability pillars: environment society culture economic If so, then this workshop is for you. This workshop will help...  More
Date:
Thursday 9 January 2025
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Academic Staff     Postgraduate - Research  
Categories:
  Newcomers     SfR  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 47 seats left
Embodying issues of environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability in your thesis

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