LJMU Events and Appointments

Drop by and ask our Maths & Stats tutors for advice on topics in mathematics, statistics, or data analysis — quantitative or qualitative — including use of software, e.g. Excel, R, SPSS, NVivo, Matlab, Python,... Just remember to bring your maths, statistics, or data analysis query with you, as well as any relevant course materials or data.

You may also like to enrol on the Maths & Statistics Canvas NCSKI02 module to find resources and recordings of classes.

EndNote 2025 Desktop 

Do you want to learn how to manage your references more effectively using the referencing management software, EndNote 2025 Desktop?  

This is a live demo showing you how create your own EndNote Desktop Library and import, edit and manage your references and how you can use EndNote to automatically ‘cite while you write’ in Word.  

EndNote Desktop must be installed on a personal device or LJMU Staff device and you should have a good understanding of the referencing system that you will be using.  

There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the session.

This class will take place in Teams and a link will be sent out to attendees on the day of the event.  

Recruitment and Selection with Hireserve

This session is part of the LJMU LEAD Programme – Leadership Enhancement and Development but is for all staff who are to take part in any recruitment and selection of staff at LJMU.

We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset and ensuring that our recruiting managers follow the university's recruitment and selection policy is essential in attracting and retaining the right staff. Getting it wrong can have a lasting impact on the business and the individual leading to problems with staff morale and absence.

This session is aimed at taking recruiters through the recruitment and selection process including:

1. How to use the hiring manager self-service portal (Hireserve) from advertising through to offer

2. Producing a job description and person specification

3. Advertising the position

4. Carrying out a fair selection process at both shortlist and interview, gathering accurate information, interpreting information, and making decisions

5. Equal opportunities, dealing with subjectivity, diversity and good practice

6. Interviewing skills including preparing questions, questioning techniques and structuring the interview

EndNote 2025 Desktop 

Do you want to learn how to manage your references more effectively using the referencing management software, EndNote 2025 Desktop?  

This is a live demo showing you how create your own EndNote Desktop Library and import, edit and manage your references and how you can use EndNote to automatically ‘cite while you write’ in Word.  

EndNote Desktop must be installed on a personal device or LJMU Staff device and you should have a good understanding of the referencing system that you will be using.  

There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the session.

This class will take place in Teams and a link will be sent out to attendees on the day of the event.  

This induction is mandatory for all new supervisors of PhDs and MPhils, and for staff new to LJMU who are intending to supervise. It will:

1. Orientate you to research supervision and support at LJMU

2. Ensure you are familiar with your responsibilities set out in the Research Degrees Framework;

3. Enable you to plan for supervisory meetings and maintain an accurate progression record;

4. Help you to recognise key factors that shape the PGR experience and the ways in which supervision can enhance this experience.

Some of the content may also be of interest to supervisors of Professional Doctorates but the regulatory focus is on PhD programmes.

Teas and coffees provided but please note that lunch is not included.