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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Database Demo - InfoRMIT
Thursday 21 May 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in InfoRMIT -
Writing with Confidence 2: Critique and Analysis
Tuesday 26 May 10:00am
This session examines language strategies for crafting an analytical and authoritative voice in your research writing. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 27 May 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. -
Launches at the Library with Ilka Tampke
Wednesday 27 May 1:00pm
Join us on Wednesday 27 May to celebrate La Trobe’s award-winning writer and teacher, Ilka Tampke, as we celebrate the launch of her latest novel, How to Love the World. -
Preparing for Exams
Thursday 28 May 4:00pm
The best time to start preparing for exams is right now! Join our Peer Learning Advisors to find out how to organise your notes, plan for the coming weeks and create an exam schedule for success. We’ll also talk about how to get ready on the day and time management tips during the exam itself. -
Prompt, pause, publish: AI literacy for researchers
Monday 1 June 11:30am
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. -
Visual Design for Research Posters
Tuesday 2 June 12:30pm
This workshop introduces the Graduate Research Poster Competition alongside an overview of visual design principles to help you create a compelling, eye-catching poster. Participants will leave with practical tips and tricks to enhance the presentation, accessibility and impact of their research. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 3 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. -
Database Demo - Web of Science
Thursday 4 June 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in Web of Science -
Database Searching for Researchers - Humanities & Education
Wednesday 10 June 10:00am
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases for the Humanities and Education. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 10 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. -
Database Searching for Researchers - Health
Thursday 11 June 2:00pm
Learn to systematically and comprehensively search key research databases in the Health Sciences. -
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. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Monday 15 June 12:00pm
Understand the principles of research data management and your obligations at La Trobe University. -
Introduction to Data Presentation in Excel
Tuesday 16 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. -
Systematic Searching
Tuesday 16 June 2:00pm
A hands on session will teach you the search techniques required to comprehensively search literature. -
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. -
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.