ICMS/EMS Postgraduate Training Courses
ICMS, 14 India Street, Edinburgh EH3 6EZ
Wednesday 19 October & Wednesday 26 October 2005
Wednesday 19 October 2005
| 10.20-10.45 | Arrival and tea/coffee |
| 10.45-11.20 | How to manage your supervisor - an introduction to what being a PhD student involves Jim Wright (University of Edinburgh) |
| 11.20-12.20 | Introduction to LaTeX Alison Ramage (University of Strathclyde) |
| 12.20-13.10 | Introduction to Unix Des Johnston (Heriot-Watt University) |
| 13.10-14.30 | Lunch (sandwiches will be provided) |
| 14.30-15.20 | How to use bibliographic databases Dugald Duncan (Heriot-Watt University) |
| 15.20-17.30 | Tutorials and marking Jack Carr (Heriot-Watt University) and Penny Davies (University of Strathclyde) - will include a coffee break |
| 17.30 - 18.30 | Informal discussion and drinks |
Courses for postgraduate students beyond their first year
Wednesday 26 October 2005
| 14.00-14.30 | Arrival and tea/coffee |
| 14.30-15.15 | LaTeX for presentations David Griffiths (University of Dundee) |
| 15.15-16.00 | Skills for giving a good presentation Des Higham (University of Strathclyde) |
| 16.00-16.30 | Tea/coffee |
| 16.30-17.30 | Marking for exams and tutorials Penny Davies (University of Strathclyde) |