Thursday 24 April 2014

University of Manchester Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase (UoM-PSRS)


University of Manchester Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase (UoM-PSRS)

 
                                                             Call for Posters
 

Manchester Doctoral College are proud to announce the launch of the inaugural University of Manchester Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase (UoM-PSRS), a unique poster-session that will exhibit the diversity of research conducted by postgraduate researchers across the entire University. The event will provide a great opportunity to network, whilst providing exciting new avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration.

 ·         For postgraduates, UoM-PSRS is a special chance to present your own research before peers and senior research staff, and gain constructive feedback on your presentation skills. The experience will be invaluable in building your academic profile, by both showcasing your research before a non-expert audience and by making key contacts.

 ·         For academic staff, UoM-PSRS is not only a chance to appreciate the vast multitude of research that takes place, but it also presents an opportunity to meet groups from different schools and faculties who may have common areas of interest.

Details
 
UoM-PSRS will be held on Tuesday 24th June 2014 at the Whitworth Hall (number 50 on the campus map), from 12.30pm to 3.00pm.

 A light buffet lunch will be provided.

 Approximately 100 posters will be on show around the hall, and presenters will be present to discuss ideas with.

 How to Participate

 All members of the University (students and staff) are invited to attend.

All postgraduates from the University of Manchester are invited to present a poster. The posters will be judged by senior academic staff from the University, and a cash prize of £150 will be awarded to the best poster from each faculty (EPS, Humanities, MHS, LS).

 For further advice on presenting a poster, please click here.

 The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28th May 2014, and presenters will be given further details by  Thursday 5th June 2014.

 To submit an application for the poster showcase please click here

 

 

Tuesday 15 April 2014

Mendeley Premium


 

Mendeley is a free reference management tool and academic social network that can help you organise your research, collaborate with others online and discover the latest publications in your field. As part of a collaborative project between The University of Manchester Library and Mendeley, the Library is providing access to the Mendeley Premium product to all University of Manchester researchers and students.

 Anyone signing up to use Mendeley during 2014, and any existing users who upgrade during this period, will have access to the enhanced features:

·         5GB of personal storage space (rather than the standard 2GB).
·         Creation of unlimited groups for social networking and collaboration (rather than the standard 1 group)
·         Group team plan of 25 members (rather than the standard 3 members)
·         Plus advanced features such as Mendeley Suggest

 The Library will be providing ongoing support and training so whether you are new to Mendeley or an existing user who wants to explore the enhanced features of the Premium version, you can sign up to our sessions or contact us for further support.

 The sessions will all take place in the Teaching Suite (Blue 4) of the Main Library at the following times:
 
·         Thursday 8 May, 10am – 12pm
·         Wednesday 14 May, 2-4pm
·         Wednesday 21 May, 2-4pm
·         Friday 30 May, 10am – 12pm


For enquiries contact: Library Mendeley Support

Further information on Mendeley, and details of how to access Mendeley Premium, can be found the Library Website:

 ·         About Mendeley Premium
 
Anyone signing up, or upgrading, to Mendeley Premium will be invited to submit comments and feedback to support ongoing product enhancements.