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Library Makerspace Filament 3D Printing Workshop In-Person

This training session is intended for Library Makerspace users who have already completed a general induction and who wish to use the Library Makerspace's Fused Filament 3D Printers. It covers...  More
Date:
Monday, December 9, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Edward Boyle Library Level 9 Maker Space
Categories:
  Digital Capabilities     Digital Capabilities > Creation, problem-solving and innovation     Library Makerspace     Library Makerspace > 3D Print  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 3 seats left

Revise, Edit and Proofread (repeat) In-Person

In this workshop, we will explore different strategies for checking your written work. You will have the opportunity apply different strategies to revise the structure of your writing, edit the...  More
Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Teaching room 1 (Laidlaw Library), Teaching room 2 (Laidlaw Library)
Audience:
  Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Academic Skills > Writing  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

Introduction to programming with Python In-Person

In this workshop for beginners, you will be learning how to get started with coding in Python, including: Using online and desktop development environments for Python; Understanding the components...  More
Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time:
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Teaching room 1 (Laidlaw Library), Teaching room 2 (Laidlaw Library)
Audience:
  Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Digital Capabilities > Creation, problem-solving and innovation     Digital Capabilities > Proficiency and productivity     Digital Capabilities  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 22 seats left

Developing Your Vocabulary in English (repeat) In-Person

In this workshop we will look at common word errors in academic writing, what you need to know to use words precisely in your own work, and how to continue to develop your academic...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Teaching room 1 (Laidlaw Library), Teaching room 2 (Laidlaw Library)
Audience:
  Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Academic Skills > Academic Language     Academic Skills  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 27 seats left

Digital Space: Your Digital Development In-Person

Do you have a question about how you develop your skills and capabilities to help you in your studies, work and personal life, and the ways you can stay on top of developments with technology? This...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Laidlaw Library Skills Space, Ground Floor
Categories:
  Digital Capabilities > Proficiency and productivity     Digital Capabilities  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left

Shut Up and Write (Online) Online

Shut Up and Write! webinars provide a quiet, supportive space to focus on writing, incorporating regular breaks. These webinars do not involve any teaching but offer a framework and supportive...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:50pm
Audience:
  Staff     Postgraduate researcher     Taught postgraduate  
Categories:
  Shut Up and Write  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 83 seats left

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