Workshops, training and events
The following list displays events that are coming up in the next 30 days. To view all upcoming events, use the calendar view.
If you are interested in a workshop but either missed it or it isn't scheduled in the near future, you can check whether a recording is available.
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Writing Literature Reviews for Graduate Research Students - Session 2
Wednesday 28 October 10:00am
Dealing with the scholarly literature is fundamental to any research project. This session looks at issues around structuring your literature review and the types of language you need to use when writing. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 28 October 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Planning for a Successful Semester
Wednesday 28 October 3:00pm
This session will cover strategies for managing your workload and time effectively, so that you can take charge of your study success. Note: this session is run by the Library Learning Services team and does not cover enrolment, timetabling or admin topics. -
Using Generative AI at University
Friday 30 October 2:00pm
As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) becomes more a part of university life, and with La Trobe's new guidelines on using AI for assessments, it’s essential to understand how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively in your studies. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 4 November 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Zotero 101
Thursday 5 November 10:00am
This session is for students and staff wanting to learn how to use Zotero for reference management. -
Searching with AI: Possibilities and pitfalls
Thursday 5 November 12:00pm
This workshop provides practical guidance on the responsible use of AI in research, including using AI tools to support search strategy development, documenting AI use, and navigating scholarly publishing considerations. -
Improve your Library Search Skills
Monday 9 November 11:00am
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search. -
Assessment Writing Skills
Tuesday 10 November 11:00am
Understand what is expected in academic writing at university, including: academic language, tone, structure, paragraphs, using sources and referencing. And know where to get support for these areas. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Tuesday 10 November 12:00pm
An information session covering the importance of good data management, and the La Trobe research data management policy. Learn about issues surrounding sensitive data, data retention, and the systems, services and options for data storage. For La Trobe University staff and students. -
Beyond Keywords: Systematic Searching for Reviews
Wednesday 11 November 10:00am
This hands on session will teach you the search techniques required to comprehensively search literature. Work through identifying search concepts, constructing a systematic search strategy, appropriate use of databases and sources for your research question, and how to manage results. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 11 November 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Wednesday 11 November 2:00pm
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar. -
Write Short
Thursday 12 November 10:00am
A short practical session that encourages to write less about your research to help your personal voice emerge. For graduate research students. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Thursday 12 November 3:30pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Endnote for Researchers
Friday 13 November 10:00am
Learn the fundamentals of using Endnote for reference management including how to populate your library with references from various sources, attach PDFs, create groups and use Cite While you Write to add and edit citations and generate a reference list. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Monday 16 November 11:00am
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions. -
Write Reader
Tuesday 17 November 10:00am
Thinking about the readership for your research shapes how you communicate it to others. Writing for different readers helps clarify your ideas and introduces greater variety and flexibility to your writing. A short, practical session that focuses on writing for different readers. For graduate research students -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Tuesday 17 November 2:00pm
Learn practical strategies for writing effective academic reports, including purpose and audience, report types, structure, evidence, referencing and the appropriate use of Generative AI. -
Learn How to Reference
Wednesday 18 November 11:00am
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART). -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 18 November 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Finding and Telling your Research Story
Thursday 19 November 10:00am
Framing your research as a story provides a novel way to communicate its significance to others. Experimenting with narrative strategies can open novel ways of enhancing your writing. A practical session full of ideas for storying your research. For graduate research students. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Thursday 19 November 11:00am
Learn how to use evidence effectively in academic writing, including quoting, paraphrasing, in-text citations and linking evidence to your claims. -
Manage your References with Endnote
Friday 20 November 3:00pm
Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. **Please have EndNote installed before the workshop** -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 25 November 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most.