Geoscience Master Seminar 1

To 1st semester Master students!

This is the first of a seminar series for Geoscience master students given by the Department of Geosciences and the Science Library. The series run parallel with your master studies over the course of four semesters.

Please register below (before Monday 13 October if you want lunch)!

Note: a repeat seminar is offered on 24 October (see below for details)

Tid og sted: –, Niels Henrik Abels hus, room 209
Geosciences Master Seminar 1

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The aims of the seminar series are to:

  • develop your professional competencies
  • support you in achieving your goals with your master studies
  • meet your peers 
  • keep you on track to deliver a great thesis! 

Along your master's journey, we will cover topics such as literature search, scientific writing, research data management, presentation strategies, project planning, AI use, and more. The seminars will consist of a combination of lectures, activities, discussions, invited speakers/panels, and socializing. 

In this first workshop, you will be guided through the planning process for your masters thesis, and learn essential research skills to get started with your project. We offer motivation, information, and lunch (only if you register)!  

Time and place:

Thursday 16 October, 12:00 – 16:00  Niels Henrik Abels Hus Room 209

 

Repeat session: Friday 24 October, 12:00 – 16:00 Mellomrommet 102, Geobygningen 

 

This workshop will be held in English. 

 

Tentative Program (with breaks):

12:00-13:00: What it means to do a master's and how to do it right

  • Welcome and introduction to the seminar & Lunch from 12:00 provided by the Department of Geosciences
  • Building science by Tone C. Gadmar
  • Getting the most out of your masters by Mattias Lundmark

13:15-14:00: Your master's project -- the first steps 

  • Picking a master's project and advisor 
  • Filling out the study plan 
  • Planning for your project  

14:15-15:00: Building on the shoulders of giants: sifting through literature  

  • Introduction to find, evaluate, use, and cite scientific literature for your research 
  • Bonus: Guidelines on AI use 

15:15-16:00: All about research data management (with Michael Heeremans)

  • The basics of research data management: what, why and how
  • Working effectively with research data
  • The Research Data Management Plan
  • Fill out your DMP!

 

We hope you will join for parts of or the entire seminar. Bring your laptop if possible. 

Please register here if you plan to attend the seminar on 16 October:  

Sign up for Master Seminar 1 (16 October)  

 

 

Please register here if you plan to attend the repeat session on 24 October:  

Sign up for Master Seminar 1 repeat (24 October)  

 

Arrangør

Department of Geosciences og The Science Library

By Yutong Shan

Emneord: Geosciences, Seminar, Master education, Competence building
Publisert 7. okt. 2025 18:23 - Sist endret 15. okt. 2025 17:43
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