Back by popular demand, the University Library will be offering a new program of ‘quick bite’ talks throughout October. These are chiefly targeted at Higher Degree Research students and Early Career Researchers, although all researchers and research support staff are invited to attend!
We welcome attendance in person and via video link (stay tuned for details). All talks will be recorded and uploaded to the University of Sydney Library’s You Tube Channel.
| Increase your research impact: Extend your reach beyond the academy
What does impact mean in the context of university research? This session explores the shift from output to impact, identifies some key indicators of research impact, and considers strategies for increasing your impact outside academia. |
Date: Friday, 7 October
Time: 12:15pm – 12:45pm Location: Carslaw Lecture Room 351
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| Smart social media: Bring your networking A-game to academic work
Twitter, and LinkedIn, and Research Gate – oh my! Are you being strategic in your use of social media to promote yourself and your research? This session looks at strategic approaches to social media, and provides some helpful tips for maximising your presence on networks. |
Date: Wednesday, 12 October
Time: 12:15pm – 12:45pm Location: Carslaw Lecture Room 351
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| Building your research profile: What’s in a name? Get credit for your research from the outset
If you’re a debutante on the research scene, it’s crucial that your research identity is well-maintained. This session will provide an overview of the different types of researcher profiles out there, and introduce you to ORCID IDs. |
Date: Friday, 14 October
Time: 12:15pm – 12:45pm Location: Carslaw Lecture Room 351
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| Copyright and your thesis: Understand Intellectual Property policy and the legal use of third party material
Who owns the copyright on your thesis? How can you use third-party material legally and ethically? What are the copyright implications of thesis-by-publication? Sometimes copyright issues can seem like a headache – so this session is designed to make them much easier to understand. |
Date: Friday, 21 October
Time: 12:15pm – 12:45pm Location: Carslaw Lecture Room 351
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| Authors’ rights and Open Access: Don’t just click ‘agree’ – know what you’re signing!
Don’t fall prey to common publishing pitfalls – know what to consider when signing publisher contracts and understand how Open Access publishing maximises exposure to your research. |
Date: Wednesday, 26 October
Time: 10:40am – 11:10am Location: Seminar Room (218), Fisher Library
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| Open Educational Resources: Find out about learning material for use in the public domain
A quick bite that would appeal to educators! Heard of the term ‘OER’, but unsure what it means? Let us introduce you to the world of Open Educational Resources! This session will explain how to embed learning material from the public domain in your teaching. |
Date: Friday, 28 October
Time: 12:15pm – 12:45pm Location: Carslaw Lecture Room 351
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| Translate your research for industry: Fast track the process of finding industry collaborators
We all know that research doesn’t exist in isolation – it has real-world implications. But have you considered how to pitch your research so that it can be understood by people outside of academia? This session will provide you with some tips and tricks for doing just that! |
Date: Monday, 31 October
Time: 12:15pm – 12:45pm Location: Carslaw Lecture Room 351
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Please direct all enquiries to Pat Norman: pat.norman@sydney.edu.au