Events & Updates

Welcome to SLIIT Library Events

Welcome to the SLIIT Library Events and Updates page! Here, you’ll find the latest news on library events, workshops, and resources. Join us for book talks, skill-building sessions, and other engaging activities designed to support your learning and research journey. Stay connected to discover what’s new and to make the most of your library experience!

Previous workshops

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May 08,2025

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis involves using statistical techniques to examine numerical data. It helps in identifying patterns, testing hypotheses, and making data-driven conclusions.

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by Prof Sarath Peiris

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March 25,2025

Qualitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis involves interpreting non-numerical data, such as interviews and observations, to understand concepts, opinions, and experiences. It often uses coding and thematic analysis.

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by Prof. Renuka Herath

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February 13,2025

Data Collection

Data Collection is the process of gathering information for research purposes. It includes various methods like surveys, interviews, and observations to ensure comprehensive and accurate data.

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by Prof. Priyan Dias

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July 04,2024

Reference Management

Reference management involves organising and citing sources accurately in academic work. This session will cover using Zotero to streamline the reference management process, ensuring proper formatting and avoiding plagiarism. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.

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by Dr. Namali Suraweera

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August 08,2024

Literature Search and Review

Writing a literature review involves summarising, analysing, and synthesising existing research on a specific topic to establish context and identify gaps. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.

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by Prof. Meththika Vithanage

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October 14,2024

Research Methodologies

Maximizing visibility and impact involves strategies to increase the reach and influence of research, such as using social media, presenting at conferences, and optimizing search engines. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic.

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by Prof. Saman K. Halgamuge

Register for upcoming workshops

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September 2025

Research Ethics

Research ethics encompass the principles and guidelines that ensure research integrity and ethical conduct. It includes issues like informed consent, confidentiality, and avoiding plagiarism. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic. Planned to be commenced in September 2025.

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October 2025

Writing a Research Paper

Writing a research paper involves structuring and presenting research findings clearly and concisely, following academic standards and guidelines. It includes sections like introduction, methodology, results, and discussion. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic. Planned to be commenced in October 2025.

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November 2025

Publishing Research

Publishing research involves preparing and submitting academic work to journals or conferences. It requires understanding the peer review process, formatting guidelines, and ethical considerations. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic. Planned to be commenced in November 2025.

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December 2025

Use of LaTeX in Academic Writing

LaTeX is a typesetting system used to produce scientific and mathematical documents. It helps create complex documents with precise formatting, especially for equations and references. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic. Planned to be commenced in December 2025.

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January 2026

Managing Intellectual Property

Managing intellectual property involves protecting and utilizing creations of the mind, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, to ensure legal rights and benefits. By joining this session, you will gain expertise on this topic. Planned to be conducted in January 2026.