Thursday 12 December 2013

ScHARR News - Thursday 12th & Friday 13th December 2013

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Information Resources videos now on iTunesU
On Monday (9th December) the University of Sheffield launched their own iTunesU platform with over 100 podcasts and videos from across the University. Amongst the many brilliant videos focusing on mathematics, history and dentistry we have two collections of our own. Firstly the series of screencasts Andy Tattersall created for staff and students to teach themselves the benefits of Mendeley. Secondly some of the more recent ScHARR Bite Size series - where academics and students get to learn about something new in 20 minutes (or so) on the topics of research skills, technologies and teaching.A
Reflecting on a selection of the RAT Group's achievements over the past year...
As it's that time of year once again where people are busy preparing for Christmas, racing to get those important work tasks done before the New Year, it;s only too easy to let the past year's achievements pass us by. Therefore we feel it is important to stop for a moment and reflect on what the RAT Group have achieved in 2013. As there have been so many we have decided to include a select few below. Enjoy... JanuaryFebruary - CATCH established their new name and welcomed Corinne Wells, Professor Arlene Astell and Dr Abigail Millings on board.March brought many dissemination events including T

YESTERDAY

Suzie Snowden - The Mental Capacity Act: What every researcher should know
When: Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:30am to 6:30am  PDT Where: Pemberton Lecture Theatre - ScHARR, Regent Court Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Suzie Snowden, Institute of Gerontology, King's College London
Kathryn Oliver - How to make friends and influence policy: understanding networks and strategies
When: Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:30am to 6:30am  PDT Where: Pemberton Lecture Theatre - ScHARR, Regent Court Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Kathryn Oliver, University of Manchester Business School
Professor Nick Allum - Public Attitudes to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Britain
When: Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:30am to 5:30am  PST Where: Pemberton Lecture Theatre - ScHARR, Regent Court Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Professor Nick Allum, Department of Sociology, University of Essex
Professor Alison Marshall - Gathering the right evidence for technology adoption: The Stakeholder Empowered Adoption Model
When: Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:30am to 5:30am  PST Where: Pemberton Lecture Theatre, ScHARR - Regent Court Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Professor Alison Marshall - Cumbrian Centre for Health Technologies, University of Cumbria
New and updated Cochrane Reviews
New and updated Cochrane Reviews highlighted on their website in November/December are:Prophylactic oxytocin for the third stage of labour to prevent postpartum haemorrhageAssisted reproductive technology: an overview of Cochrane ReviewsExercise programs for people with dementiaPimozide for schizophrenia or related psychosesProphylactic antibiotic therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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