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This is our biannual introductory training series for PhD students and other affiliates of the four federal research institutes Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL. The series covers a whole variety of topics such as basic & advanced searching, scientific publishing, research evaluation, Open Access & copyright, literature management (particularly with Endnote), writing with LaTeX, research data management, and -new- also on data handling using Python, Pandas & Jupyter Notebook.
Useful information
The training series is split into eight modules (3-7h each) that can be booked individually. On request, students attending four or more modules will receive a recommendation for 1 ECTS credit point. Course slides will be available below a couple of days prior to each session.
Course description
In module 1, «Searching Scientific Information», you become skilled in finding relevant scientific information using suitable tools offered by Lib4RI.
Trainers: Stephanie Hofmann, Bobby Neuhold
See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Optional Locations |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Mon, 25.09.2023 |
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PSI Villigen |
Wed, 20.09.2023 |
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WSL Birmensdorf |
Mon, 18.09.2023 |
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In module 2, «Scientific Publishing - From Writing to Sharing», you will be guided through the scientific publication process from start to finish.
Trainers: Nina Helg-Kurmann, Laura Konstantaki
See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Optional Locations |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Thu, 07.12.2023 |
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PSI Villigen |
Thu, 30.11.2023 |
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WSL Birmensdorf |
Tue, 21.11.2023 |
In module 3, «Open Access & Copyright» you gain knowledge on the principles of Open Access (OA) publishing and learn how to deal with copyright questions related to scientific works.
Trainers: Jochen Bihn, Lothar Nunnenmacher
See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Optional Locations |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Thu, 07.12.2023 |
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PSI Villigen |
Thu, 30.11.2023 |
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WSL Birmensdorf |
Tue, 21.11.2023 |
In module 4, «Literature Management with EndNote», you get introduced to scientific literature management with EndNote.
Trainers: Stephanie Hofmann, Bobby Neuhold
See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Optional Sessions |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Tue, 31.10.2023 |
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Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Thu, 09.11.2023 |
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Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Wed, 15.11.2023 |
In module 5, «Getting Started with LaTeX», you are guided in creating your first LaTeX document, with special attention to scientific writing oriented features. The course is for LaTeX beginners.
Note: Please bring your laptop with a working LaTeX installation. Brief instructions for example installations can be found below ca. 1 week prior to the sessions. Please contact us should you require assistance with your installation. See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Trainers: Federico Cantini, Frank Hösli
Optional Locations |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Thu, 19.10.2023 |
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PSI Villigen |
Thu, 12.10.2023 |
In module 6, «Work on Your Own Project», you work on your own literature project receiving individual assistance.
Trainers: Stephanie Hofmann, Bobby Neuhold
See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Optional Locations |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Tue, 05.12.2023 |
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PSI Villigen |
Fri, 01.12.2023 |
In the new module 7, «Research Data Management - The Basics», you learn to identify the relevant strategies and tools to implement research data management in your research practices.
Trainers: Federico Cantini, Fabian Felder (Lib4RI), experts from Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL
See Organisation & Requirements for additional information!
Optional Locations |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Tue, 28.11.2023 |
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PSI Villigen |
Thu, 23.11.2023 |
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WSL Birmensdorf |
Thu, 02.11.2023 |
In the new module 7+, «Load, Work and Plot your Data using Python, Pandas and Jupyter Notebook», you will learn how to treat, explore and analyse your data using Python with the Pandas library. You will learn how to use the JupyterLab environment to work with, but also to publish your data.
Trainers: Antoine Masson (Youmi), Federico Cantini
Note: Please have Anaconda installed on your laptop. Details can be found on the website dedicated to the course material. A 2-hour online session (optional) will be held on 20 Sep 2023, 13.00-15.00 (1 day prior to the actual course) to deal with installation issues. You will receive the corresponding Zoom link via email together with the registration confirmation for module 7+.
Important: This course requires basic knowledge of Python (importing modules, defining variables, defining and calling functions, accessing properties of objects). For newbies, the introductory Python tutorial (by Empa) is highly recommended and should be completed until the section dealing with functions.
Please see Organisation & Requirements and Course Material for more information.
Location |
Date & Time |
Registration Link |
Eawag-Empa Dübendorf |
Thu, 21.09.2023 |
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