In my experience, advice and courses on how to present one’s research are easy to find but ultimately of limited use to students and postdocs. I will introduce the importance of the “goals” and “audience” concepts, and how these concepts apply when presenting one’s work in any context, from a formal seminar to a chat in the pub. I will explain how to use these concepts to answer your own questions about how to present your work, illustrating this with an examination of what level of information and detail to include when explaining a thesis topic or paper title.

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For many, Linux and its terminal interface may seem unfamiliar, complex, or even intimidating. However, a basic understanding of this powerful operating system can open up a world of flexibility and control for users. This introductory session will equip participants with the foundational knowledge of Linux, covering essential commands and file management techniques that can be applied to everyday tasks. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be capable of navigating the Linux environment with confidence, handling basic software troubleshooting, and resolving minor issues that may arise. Join us as we explore Linux’s potential to streamline workflows and empower users. 

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The talk will introduce Bayesian inference and least-squares and non-linear fitting methods. The aim is to help one understand what these terms mean and how to approach the problems in this regime.

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The Dropbox link contains slides and a few Jupyter notebooks that can be useful for starting to explore these concepts.

In this JACS session, we will explore the variety of data formats that you may come across during your studies. We will look at loading in data tables, fixing corrupted entries, running initial checks and statistics, and interpreting data. We will briefly touch on data visualisation and methods that can be used to effectively depict your results - you will have the opportunity to share your own plots if you wish. Finally, if there is time, we will work through a Jupyter Notebook exercise that requires implementing your knowledge to recover an astronomical image. 

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Is there an art to creating effective figures? In this talk, we will explore the principles from The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte, focusing on how charts, graphs, and tables can be both functional and powerful tools for conveying complex information. We'll highlight common pitfalls and offer strategies for avoiding them, while also incorporating modern approaches to ensure that figures are accessible to diverse audiences. By the end of the talk, you’ll be convinced that the best graphs don’t just inform — they speak for themselves, without shouting.

The link to the slides is here