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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Using Evidence in your Writing
Friday 10 July 11:00am
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. -
Using Generative AI at University
Friday 10 July 12:30pm
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. -
Planning for a Successful Semester
Friday 10 July 2:00pm
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. -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Thursday 9 July 3:00pm
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions. -
Tips for Online and Independent Study
Wednesday 8 July 4:00pm
New to online learning? Studying in blended or online mode? Come along to this workshop to hear about some tips and tricks for staying motivated and engaged. Discover how many resources are available to help you succeed with online learning. -
Using Assistive Tech in your Studies
Wednesday 8 July 3:00pm
This session will cover how assistive technology can help to make reading, writing, notetaking and executive functioning easier. -
Study Essentials for Postgraduate Students
Tuesday 7 July 5:00pm
This session briefly reviews the language and critical skills needed for postgraduate study and introduces resources to help with academic writing. It is intended for postgraduate coursework students returning to study. -
Study Essentials
Monday 6 July 3:00pm
Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help. -
Writing for Posters
Wednesday 1 July 11:00am
This workshop will explore the key features of effective writing for research posters. It will include practical activities to help with drafting your poster text. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 1 July 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 8 July 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. -
Introduction to Data Presentation in Excel
Tuesday 23 June 12:30pm
This workshop will introduce useful methods of manipulating, visualising and presenting your data for the purpose of research documents. We will also examine some useful data cleaning techniques to prepare your data for visualisation. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Thursday 18 June 11:00am
Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. -
Prompt, pause, publish: AI literacy for researchers
Thursday 18 June 1:00pm
This workshop will guide researchers through the responsible use of AI, with a focus on integrating AI tools into search strategies, documenting AI use and navigating AI in scholarly publishing. -
Systematic Searching
Tuesday 16 June 2:00pm
A hands on session will teach you the search techniques required to comprehensively search literature. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Monday 15 June 12:00pm
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University. -
Endnote for Researchers
Friday 12 June 11:00am
This session is for researchers and graduate researchers wanting to learn how to use EndNote for reference management. -
Database Searching for Researchers - Health
Thursday 11 June 2:00pm
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases in the Health Sciences. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 17 June 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 24 June 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.