Past Library events
The following list displays events that occurred within the previous 30 days. To view events from the last three months, use the calendar view.
If you missed a workshop and there isn't another instance of it scheduled in the near future, you can check whether a recording is available.
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Developing Effective Paragraphs for Research Writing
Wednesday 9 September 10:00am
Paragraphs are the building blocks for argument in research and thesis writing. This workshop will examine common and disciplinary specific structures of paragraphing to help you improve the logic and coherence of your writing. -
3MT Championship & Graduate Research Poster Finale 2026
Friday 4 September 2:00pm
Join us in person or online to watch La Trobe’s 3MT finalists compete for a place at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Competition. Discover exciting new research, support early career researchers, and vote in the People’s Choice Award. Graduate Research Poster Competition winners will also be announced. -
Writing with Style: Developing Elegance and Personal Voice in your Writing
Thursday 3 September 10:00am
This workshop will examine some creative and practical approaches to help you write in clear and precise language and develop more distinctive and elegant prose. -
Database Demo - InfoRMIT
Thursday 3 September 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in InfoRMIT -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Thursday 3 September 9:30am
Learn practical strategies for planning and writing academic essays, including structure, paragraphs, evidence, academic tone, and effective introductions and conclusions. -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Thursday 3 September 11:30am
Learn practical strategies for writing effective academic reports, including purpose and audience, report types, structure, evidence, referencing and the appropriate use of Generative AI. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Thursday 3 September 1:30pm
Learn how to use evidence effectively in academic writing, including quoting, paraphrasing, in-text citations and linking evidence to your claims. -
Getting Back on Track with your Assessments
Thursday 3 September 4:00pm
Learn practical strategies to get back on track with your studies, prioritise tasks, manage your time, take manageable steps and find support when you need it. -
Searching with AI: Possibilities and pitfalls
Wednesday 2 September 2:00pm
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. -
No results found: Building better search strategies
Tuesday 1 September 2:00pm
Learn to build a search strategy using concept maps, keywords and subject headings. The class will include demonstrations in key research databases. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students in all disciplines. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Friday 28 August 10:30am
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Thursday 27 August 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. -
Database Demo - Lexis+
Thursday 27 August 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in Lexis+ -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 27 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Learn How to Reference
Wednesday 26 August 11:00am
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART). -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 26 August 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Writing Thesis Introductions and Conclusions
Tuesday 25 August 10:00am
This workshop focuses on the key elements of the Introduction and Conclusion chapters in a research thesis and offers practical strategies for engaging your readers. -
Assessment Writing Skills
Tuesday 25 August 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. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Tuesday 25 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Improve your Library Search Skills
Monday 24 August 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. -
Writing Literature Reviews for Graduate Research Students 2
Thursday 20 August 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. -
Student-to-Student: How to avoid burnout
Thursday 20 August 4:00pm
When things that once sparked joy become dull and tedious, you might be experiencing burnout. Don't worry - our student-run workshop is here to help. We'll guide you in identifying the signs and symptoms of being overwhelmed and burnt out. Our Peer Learning Advisor presenters will demonstrate effective strategies to recover from burnout and provide practical techniques to prevent it from happening again in the future. -
Database Demo - ProQuest
Thursday 20 August 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in ProQuest -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 20 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Student to Student: Managing your Research
Wednesday 19 August 11:00am
In this workshop, you will learn about strategies and resources for organising your research (from spreadsheets to scrapbooks, to EndNote and Zotero); particularly helpful if you’re doing an honours or minor thesis. We’ll also provide you with further support for reference management. -
[CANCELLED] Writers on Campus - Writing about Art
Wednesday 19 August 12:30pm
Join us at Bundoora Library on Wednesday 19 August for Writers on Campus - Writing About Art. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 19 August 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Write that Assignment: Reflective Writing
Tuesday 18 August 2:00pm
This workshop will look at the process and characteristics of reflective writing and how to support your reflection with evidence from literature. -
Writing Literature Reviews for Graduate Research Students 1
Thursday 13 August 10:00am
Dealing with the scholarly literature is fundamental to any research project. This session examines the role and purpose of the literature in a thesis and important considerations for collecting and managing the literature. -
Zotero 101
Thursday 13 August 10:00am
This session is for students and staff wanting to learn how to use Zotero for reference management. -
Database Demo - Medline
Thursday 13 August 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in Medline -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 13 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Wednesday 12 August 10:00am
Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. This session includes how to avoid article processing charges (APCs) and making use of OPAL, the LTU Institutional Repository. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students. -
Fast-Track your Reading and Note Taking
Wednesday 12 August 11:00am
Master the art of effective academic reading in our practical workshop. Learn proven strategies to tackle complex texts with confidence, read more efficiently, and develop stronger critical analysis skills. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 12 August 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Beyond Keywords: Systematic Searching for Reviews
Tuesday 11 August 1:00pm
A hands on session will teach you the search techniques required to comprehensively search literature. Work through identifying search concepts, constructing your systematic search strategy, appropriate use of databases and sources for your research question, and how to manage results. For graduate research students and La Trobe University staff. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Tuesday 11 August 12:00pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Tuesday 11 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 12 August 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. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 19 August 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. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 26 August 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. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 2 September 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. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 9 September 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.