MONDAY 21st JUNE, 2010
9.45 - 10.15
Opening Session
Professor Carol O’Sullivan, Dean of Graduate Studies
10.30 – 12.30
Parallel Sessions - Morning
Session A:
Facilitator:
Preparing an Article for Publication (Sciences) 
Dr. Ciaran Simms, School of Engineering
This interactive workshop will cover the writing and submission of articles for
publication in the science and technology area. Dr. Simms will explain an
editor’s perspective on the reasons for rejection of articles as well as his own
experience as an author, and will advise on strategies for maximising your
chances of acceptance.
Session B:
Facilitator:
Preparing an Article for Publication (Arts/Humanities) 
To be confirmed
This interactive workshop will cover the writing and submission of articles for
publication in the science and technology area. It will cover an editor’s
perspective on the reasons for rejection of articles and will advise on strategies
for maximising your chances of acceptance.
Session C:
Facilitator:
Systematic Approaches to Literature Reviewing 
Dr. Tamara O’Connor, Student Learning Development
This practical workshop puts forward the suggestion that the early stages of the
systematic review process could be used and adapted as a methodology or
framework for thesis literature reviews. After an initial presentation on the
systematic review process, participants work in cognate disciplinary groups to
explore and discuss the application of systematic approaches to literature
reviewing in their fields.
Session D:
Facilitator:
Creating Posters Using Adobe Photoshop
Ms. Niamh Hopkins, IS Services
This is an introduction to using Photoshop CS3 to create effective conference
posters. This is a practical workshop where students will follow a worked
example using Image editing techniques in Photoshop to create their poster. It
will be held in the IS Services training room, 200 Pearse St. (opposite the rugby
pitch). Courses in Photoshop are offered throughout the year as part of the ISS
Training Course Schedule
12.30 - 14.00
Lunchtime Reception and Exhibition
Please join us for light refreshments in the Atrium. Visit the various services
and supports for postgraduate students at the exhibition stands.
14.00 - 16.00
Parallel Sessions – Afternoon
Session A:
My research – my rules?
Copyright and Intellectual Property for Research
Mr. Garret McMahon, Library
Facilitator:
This workshop gives an overview of intellectual property issues, paying
particular attention to copyright. By the end of this workshop students will be
familiar with the core concepts and be able to apply them to their own research
outputs.
Session B:
Facilitator:
Viva Preparation 
Dr. Tamara O’Connor, Student Learning Development
This workshop aims to prepare students who will be facing a viva in the months
ahead. We will focus on preparation, managing nerves and what key questions
to expect on the day. During the session students will practice writing and
answering questions.
Session C:
Facilitators:
Getting Your Head Around Your PG Experience
Mr. Dermot Coonan, Student Counselling Service
This workshop will explore particular beliefs and issues which arise for students
as they adjust to their postgraduate study. These issues may relate to selfesteem, performance, procrastination, coping with working alone, and fears
around asking for help at ‘stuck points’. It will focus on proactive strategies
aimed at managing stressors more productively such as mindfulness and
resilience. It will also highlight what student supports are available in College
for postgraduates.
Session D:
Facilitator:
Effective Presentations Using MS PowerPoint
Mr. Conor Rapple, IS Services
This workshop covers both the technical aspects of creating a presentation in
Microsoft PowerPoint as well as hints and tips for delivering the presentation in
an effective manner. This workshop is offered throughout the year as part of the
ISS Training Course Schedule
16.15 - 17.00
General Session:
“An Insider's Guide to Getting Published”
Presenter:
To be confirmed
17.00
Reception Drink at the Pavilion
Join us at the Pavilion Bar to discuss, debate and debrief!
 - One clock indicates this session is suitable for students in the earlier stages of
their degree.
 - Two clocks indicate this session is suitable for students in the later stages of
their degree.
TUESDAY 22nd JUNE, 2010
9.30 - 11.30
Parallel Sessions - Morning
Session A:
Facilitators:
EndNote for Beginners 
Ms. Lorna Flannery & Mr. Sean Hughes, Library
EndNote is a software tool for collecting and managing bibliographic
references. It is freely available for all college-owned computers.
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Create an EndNote library
- Populate your EndNote library with manual references and imported
references from library catalogues and databases
- Cite references and create bibliographies in a Word document using the
references stored in an EndNote library.
This workshop is suitable for all postgraduates; it assumes no prior knowledge
of EndNote but participants will need to have basic skills in using Word and
searching online databases. The Library offers EndNote training sessions
throughout the year.
Session B:
Facilitators:
Career Planning for Postgraduate Students 
Careers Advisory Service
During this session, postgraduate students will:
- Learn about the career destinations of postgraduate students and
information on sources of opportunities
- Gain knowledge of strategies that take a creative approach to jobseeking (including networking)
- Begin the process of self-reflection on the skills they have to offer
employers
- Commit to taking the first step on their personal career action plan.
The session will involve practical activities such as group and individual career
planning exercises. The Careers Advisory Service also offers workshops
during the academic year.
Session C:
Facilitator:
Presentation Skills for Postgraduate Students
Dr. Mark Mathews, Student Learning Development
In this practical workshop you will give and receive peer feedback on a two
minute presentation you should pre-prepare either with or without PowerPoint
on a topic of your choice. We will also discuss presentation issues such as
dealing with nerves, using appropriate body language, engaging your audience
and other aspects of delivery. This session is designed for students with limited
presentation experience.
Session D:
Facilitator:
Time Management & Overcoming Procrastination 
Dr. Tamara O’Connor, Student Learning Development
This workshop will look at how to find time in a busy schedule by exploring
techniques for managing time, prioritising tasks, controlling distractions and
building self-discipline. We will also discuss the issue of procrastination and
ways to deal with it. This workshop is offered during the year as part of the
Student Learning Development workshop programme.
11.30 – 12.00
Meet & Mingle Session with Tea, Coffee, Biscuits
An opportunity to meet fellow postgraduate students outside Davis Theatre
12.00 - 13.00
Presenter:
General Session:
“Getting the Most Out of Your Brain”
Professor Ian Robertson, School of Psychology and
Institute of Neuroscience
14.00 - 16.00
Parallel Sessions - Afternoon
Session A:
Facilitator:
Thesis Writing Process 
Dr. Tamara O’Connor, Student Learning Development
Getting started and maintaining the writing of a thesis sometimes seems an
overwhelming task. This session will offer practical guidance to help students
undertake the task and students will practice writing strategies. The workshop
will explore some of the blocks that prevent writing and try to identify some
possible solutions and approaches. This workshop is offered during the year as
part of the Student Learning Development workshop programme.
Session B: Job Hunting Essentials for Postgraduate Students 
Facilitators: Careers Advisory Service
During this session postgraduate students will:
- Learn to recognise the characteristics of an outstanding CV
- Learn how best to prepare and perform at interview
- Practice generating rapport
- Gain strategies to overcome setbacks in the job hunt.
The session will involve practical group activities. The Careers Advisory Service
also offers workshops during the academic year.
Session C:
Facilitators:
Working with Your Supervisor
Dr. Dermot Nestor, Postgraduate Advisory Service
Session D:
Facilitator:
Planning Thesis Production Using MS Word
Ms. Niamh Hopkins, IS Services
This workshop covers the technical skills required to use Microsoft Word to
produce a long document such as a thesis. Topics covered include using
Styles, Footnotes, Table of Contents, Master Document, Page Layout, Page
Numbering, Sections and importing Data and Graphs. This workshop is offered
throughout the year as part of the ISS Training Course Schedule.
16.00 – 16.15
Tea and Coffee Break
16.15 - 17.00
Presenter:
17.00
General Session:
“Life as a Postgraduate Student”
Postgraduate Advisory Service
Graduate Students’ Union Reception at GSU Common Room
 - One clock indicates this session is suitable for students in the earlier
stages of their degree.
 - Two clocks indicate this session is suitable for students in the later stages
of their degree.