Computer & IT Skills

 

UpSkills provides computer and IT skills training UpSkills doesn’t provide training to use software
programs and packages. For this kind of IT training, please see the UpSkills Program FAQs

 

Introduction to SPSS

This short course introduces the statistical package SPSS for Windows. This is an excellent course for those intending to use statistics in their thesis or research work, but it may not be beneficial for people who are not planning to conduct statistical analysis in the immediate future. No prior knowledge of SPSS on any platform is required but an understanding of basic statistical terms is essential. This course concentrates on how to use the package; it is not an introduction to statistics. For courses on statistics, contact the Statistical Consulting Centre.

Topics include:

  • Creating SPSS data files
  • Merging data files
  • Selecting cases
  • Computing and recording variables
  • Reviewined selected procedures

Prerequisites: Windows skills and an understanding of basic statistical concepts are required. This is an intensive course, so it is not suitable for those who do not meet the prerequisites.

Please note that courses 1 and 2 are identical. Each course requires attendance at all four sessions.

For all enquiries please email: msgr-upskills@unimelb.edu.au

DATES AND TIMES:

Course 1

7 October 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

9 Ocotober 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

11 October 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

14 October 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

Percy Baxter, eLearning studio 1

Course 2

4 November 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

6 November 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

8 November 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

11 November 2013, 12.00 - 3.00pm

Percy Baxter, eLearning studio 1
REGISTRATION:

Registration for these sessions will open one month prior to the session date.

 

 

Statistical software and your thesis

This workshop will provide an overview of different statistical software packages available at the University of Melbourne. It is suitable for students intending to perform statistical analysis in their thesis or research work. The session will feature an open question and answer section.

DATES AND TIMES: Wednesday 25 September 2013, 12.00-3.00pm
VENUE: Percy Baxter, eLearning studio 1
REGISTRATION: Registrations for this session will open one month prior to the date of the session.

 

DATES AND TIMES: Monday 21 October 2013, 12.00-3.00pm
VENUE: Percy Baxter, eLearning studio 1
REGISTRATION: Registrations for this session will open one month prior to the date of the session.

 

Taming your thesis with technology

Session Facilitated by Michael McBain

Very few PhD candidates know about the many features of modern word processors which can make writing a 100K-word thesis a much less ominous task, and save untold time and angst. Learn how your word processor can be used strategically to structure a large document, and how you can create a ‘set and forget’ document which formats itself and gives you a sense of organisation in your writing. If you are just starting to realise how difficult it is to manage your words, your thesis and your life, now is the time to see and find the third way.

DATES AND TIMES:

Thursday 27 June 2013, 10:00am-11.30am
VENUE:

Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building (map)
REGISTRATION: Register here.

 

Using Word for your thesis

Session Facilitated by Minn Stewart

Writing a thesis is a daunting task without worrying about whether Word is going to reformat or renumber sections. If you have basic Word skills but you’re not sure how to handle a large document in Word this is the course for you. Find out how to set up your documents at the start to make it easier later on. Topics include formatting and Styles, Tables of Contents, Sections and page numbering, basic tables and objects,  managing a large document or using the Master document function.

DATES AND TIMES:

Thursday 13 June 2013, 10.00am-1.00pm, ERC eLearning Studio. Register here

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 1.30-4.30pm, ERC eLearning Studio. Register here

Wednesday 25 July 2013, 1.30-4.30pm, ERC eLearning Studio. Register here

Resources for quantitative research

Session Facilitated by Sue Finch

The session will cover the resources available to post-graduate researchers from the Statistical Consulting Centre:

  • Help with planning, design, analysis and reporting of data-based research;
  • Courses about quantitative research and analysis;
  • Advice on organising and managing quantitative data;
  • Statistical software available to post-graduate researchers.

You can find out about how to prepare and what to expect when meeting a consultant from the Statistical Consulting Centre.

DATES AND TIMES:

Monday 29 July 2013, 1.00-2.30pm
VENUE: Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building (map)
REGISTRATION: Register here.

 

DATES AND TIMES:

Tuesday 8 October 2013, 1.00-2.30pm
VENUE: Multifunction Room, 1888 Building (map)
REGISTRATION: Register here.

 

Computational Advisory Group (CAG)

‘I wish I knew how to solve this computational problem’.
The Computational Advisory Group can help researchers with computational problems.

The CAG will introduce its new initiative aimed at linking scientific researchers with computing experts with expertise in a range of areas.

The CAG is an initiative that aims to reduce computational barriers for Melbourne Researchers by helping them find efficient solutions to computational problems. By linking up researchers with experts in areas such as High Performance Computing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) computing and practical scientific programming experience, the CAG aims to help researchers formulate the best approach to their research or find a quick solution to a computational problem they are encountering with their research.

DATES AND TIMES:

Monday 15 July 2013, 1.00-2.30pm
VENUE: Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building (map)
REGISTRATION: Register here.

 

Pick it up on-line

Pick it up is free online computer training provided by the University. The University's Pick IT Up Online website has a bunch of online courses on a variety of topics to help you navigate your way around the MS Office Suite and Adobe programs. There's also courses on soft skill development, which you may find useful too.