Citation Metrics 101
Impact Factor, citation count, h-index, FWCI, Google Scholar metrics … You may have heard about them, but what are they, actually? Join us to demystify citation metrics and the tools available to you. Great for faculty, postgraduates, and researchers!
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Yeo Pin Pin, Head, Research Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. Design and Create Surveys with Qualtrics
This hands-on 90-minute workshop introduces you to Qualtrics - a powerful online survey platform used by researchers and professionals to design, distribute, and analyze surveys with advanced features for data collection and participant management. SMU subscribes to Qualtrics.
In this session, we will learn:
- Essential question types and when to use each for optimal data collection.
- How to implement randomization and question order to mitigate bias in your surveys.
- Best practices for survey design that streamline data cleaning and analysis workflows.
- Setting up automated thank you emails and creating public reports for sharing.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop welcomes participants of all experience levels - no prior Qualtrics experience necessary. The session will be conducted online with hands-on activities, so participants should ideally come prepared with survey questions or a research topic in mind to practice with during the workshop.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Bella Ratmelia, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. Code-free Statistical Data Discovery and Analysis with Jamovi
In this workshop, you will learn how to perform Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), traditional Null Hypothesis Significance Testing (NHST), Bayesian inference, and Modern Statistics methods using jamovi, a free and open-source statistical software.
Designed for users with minimal coding experience, jamovi offers a user-friendly, point-and-click interface. It serves as an alternative to commercial software such as SPSS and JMP Pro, providing a simplified graphical interface built on the R statistical language, which gives access to a wide range of statistical functions.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
Scholarly Literature Review - Going beyond keyword searching - citation chasing, semantic search, and more
Go beyond simple keyword searching! Learn how to enhance your searching with the latest semantic search and citation searching. Discover the unexpected connections between papers in your lit review using latest tools like ResearchRabbit, LitMaps, Consensus and more. Great for students on Capstone Projects, postgraduates, and researchers!
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Aaron Tay, Head Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. Code-free Explanatory Model Building with Jamovi
This workshop demonstrates how jamovi enhances explanatory model building through real-time results visualization, an intuitive user interface with dynamic output, and tools for model development and evaluation.
Features such as hierarchical regression blocks and model comparison statistics allow users to understand and refine models, choose appropriate variables based on theoretical and statistical criteria, and assess model fit using residual plots, all without writing code.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
Can You Escape? Cracking the Code of Information Sources
👋 Calling All First-year Students!
⌛ Overwhelmed by a maze of online information? Work together to beat the clock and escape!
🧩 In this 75-minute educational escape room workshop, you will work in teams to analyze information sources, evaluate and apply them to real-world research scenarios, and identify proper citations to piece together all the clues and unlock your escape.
🪄 Ideal for first-year students tackling COR1100 Writing & Reasoning or COR3001 Big Questions, this experience offers a fun and engaging way to boost your information literacy skills. No prior experience is required - just bring your curiosity and collaborative spirit.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now!
Important Note: Please bring your laptop to the workshop.
Ready to play? Unlock the adventure that awaits ▶️ Watch a teaser. What did our previous participants say about this workshop?"I find it very useful that you’ll be able to gain new insights on finding credible sources and what fits best for…
Speaker Details: Li Zhenyan, Librarian, Samantha Seah, Librarian, and Philip Ho, Associate Librarian, SMU Libraries. RSVP: https://smu-sg.libcal.com/calendar/events/EER-T1AY26. Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Incoming Freshmen. Current Student.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
For more info visit smu-sg.libcal.com. Learning to Learn With AI- Information Literacy in an Age of Fluent Answers
In this workshop, you’ll examine how AI is shaping the way you learn. You’ll practise three essential skills: how to find, evaluate, and use information effectively.
By analyzing with a series of case studies featuring AI-assisted coursework, you'll consider where fluent, polished outputs might be masking gaps in understanding. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a better sense of when AI genuinely supports your learning, and when it doesn't.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Shameem Nilofar Maideen, University Librarian, SMU Libraries. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
Who Is Talking About Your Research? Understanding Altmetrics, Policy Impact, and Online Attention
University rankings such as FT Research Insights are starting to incorporate non-traditional metrics such as policy cites from Overton, mentions in news, blog posts and social media from altmetric.com. Learn how such metrics differ from traditional citation metrics and how to look up your visibility using Overton and the newly SMU subscribed altmetric.com.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Aaron Tay, Head, Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. [What Sets You Apart from AI] Arguing Your Case
Convincing arguments require clear reasoning, credible evidence, and sound judgement, qualities no AI shortcut can replace. Learn the fundamentals of developing persuasive arguments. Great for students taking Writing & Reasoning.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the What Sets You Apart from AI Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Justyn Olby, Head, Centre for English Communication. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library Level 2.
Generative AI Powered Search Engines for Literature Search - When to Use and What to Look Out For
Using Generative AI powered search engines for literature review is the latest thing - even Google Scholar now has Scholar labs and SMU libraries subscribes to Scite assistant and Deep Research tools like Undermind.ai, Consensus and more. Learn how they differ from conventional search engines such as Google Scholar, when to use them, and what to watch out for! Great for students on Capstone Projects, postgraduates, and researchers!
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Aaron Tay, Head Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. Code-free Machine Learning with Orange Data Mining Tool
The CRISP-DM (Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining) framework consists of six iterative phases: Business Understanding, Data Understanding, Data Preparation, Modeling, Evaluation, and Deployment.
This workshop uses a case study approach to demonstrate how the CRISP-DM methodology can be implemented with Orange, a code-free data mining tool. You will learn how to navigate through the entire data mining process using Orange's visual programming environment without writing a single line of code.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library Level 2.
Code-free Predictive Modelling with Orange Data Mining Tool
Orange offers a visual, component-based interface for building predictive models. Users can easily create workflows using widgets for data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation.
This workshop introduces core machine learning methods available in Orange, including algorithms like Random Forest, Logistic Regression, and Support Vector Machines (SVM), as well as ensemble techniques such as bagging, boosting, and stacking. Through a real-world business case, you will learn how to build robust predictive models using Orange’s comprehensive suite of tools without writing a single line of code.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library Level 2.
[Python Series] Python 101: The Basics
Learn the basics of Python such as data types, variable assignment, arithmetic operation, if-else statements, and loops in this hands-on workshop. No prior coding experience is required to attend this workshop.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Python Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Sumita Govindan, Senior Librarian, Instruction and Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library Level 2.
[Research Ready] “Spark to Insight”: Leveraging Tools to Ignite Ideas for Assignments and Projects
This 1-hour course is designed to introduce undergraduates to the concepts and tools of ideation, focusing on generating ideas for assignments, presentations, projects, and research. Participants are able to learn the methods, process, and tools to generate ideas using a combination of traditional tools, AI-powered academic research tools, and Gen AI chatbots. Through hands-on activities participants can engage with tools, discover information, analyze the outputs, evaluate the information, and organize key information to form a topic.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Research Ready Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Wei Xia, Head, Instruction & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Monday, September 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[What Sets You Apart from AI] Presentation Slide Design
Learn to create clear and purposeful slides that strengthen your verbal presentation. That means a clear message, not just generic AI-generated content. Great for students taking Writing & Reasoning.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the What Sets You Apart from AI Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Justyn Olby, Head, Centre for English Communication. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Monday, September 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Research Ready] Scanning the Horizon: Business Environment Research
Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities that shape business decisions. Join us to find resources you can leverage from SMU Libraries.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Research Ready Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Wei Xia, Principal Librarian and Sumita Govindan, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. Now You See It: Interactive Data Visualisation for Data Discovery
Learn how to visualise data from library databases (e.g. CEIC, REALIS) using software like Tableau.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Python Series] Tinkering with Pandas DataFrame
Learn more about using Dataframe to work with data in this hands-on session. A basic understanding of coding (e.g. loops, if-else statements) is required to attend this workshop.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Python Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Bella Ratmelia, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Research Ready] Level Up Your Internet Search
Search smarter in the age of AI! In this hands-on workshop, we will unlock the power of Google search operators for precise, targeted results, deepen information discovery with Google AI Mode to surface nuanced, contextual evidence, and time-travel with the Wayback Machine to uncover hidden web gems.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Research Ready Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Li Zhenyan, Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
GIS Concepts and QGIS Methods
Learn more about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with Prof Kam and its applications for work and play.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library Level 2.
[Python Series] Data Visualisation with Python and AI
Learn how to create effective and insightful data visualisations using Python and AI-assisted tools. This hands-on workshop will introduce key visualisation libraries (i.e. matplotlib, seaborn) and demonstrate how AI tools can support faster coding, design choices, and interpretation of results. Participants will work with real datasets to explore best practices in data storytelling and visual communication.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Python Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Janna Xu Cong, Senior Research Data Curator, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Hive, Li Ka Shing Library Level 2.
Learning Bloomberg The Fun Way
“Uncover Bloomberg functions with your zodiac signs” is a themed learning experience designed to help learners discover core Bloomberg Terminal functions through an engaging zodiac-based lens. By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify key Bloomberg functions and what they’re used for (e.g. market monitoring, company research, news, and analytics).
Navigate the Terminal efficiently using search, menus, and shortcuts to locate the right function for a task.
Match common workflows to the appropriate Bloomberg functions (e.g. pulling price data, screening securities, comparing peers, and tracking headlines).
Apply selected functions to real scenarios by completing guided, hands-on activities tied to each zodiac sign theme.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Lim Hwee Ming, Senior Librarian, Instructional & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Investment & Data Studio, Li Ka Shing Library Level 3.
[Python Series] Data Extraction from WRDS with Python and SQL
Learn how to extract data from WRDS with Python and SQL.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Python Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Lim Hwee Ming, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services and Tee Lip Hwe, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
Learning Bloomberg The Fun Way
“Uncover Bloomberg functions with your zodiac signs” is a themed learning experience designed to help learners discover core Bloomberg Terminal functions through an engaging zodiac-based lens. By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify key Bloomberg functions and what they’re used for (e.g. market monitoring, company research, news, and analytics).
Navigate the Terminal efficiently using search, menus, and shortcuts to locate the right function for a task.
Match common workflows to the appropriate Bloomberg functions (e.g. pulling price data, screening securities, comparing peers, and tracking headlines).
Apply selected functions to real scenarios by completing guided, hands-on activities tied to each zodiac sign theme.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Lim Hwee Ming, Senior Librarian, Instructional & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Investment & Data Studio, Li Ka Shing Library Level 3.
Understanding Copyright: What Educators and Students Need to Know
This workshop explains how Singapore’s copyright laws apply to students, educators, researchers, and librarians. It covers what can be copied or shared for education, how institutions manage copyright, and common issues involving social media, online platforms, and AI-generated content. Through examples, participants will learn to use and share information responsibly while avoiding infringement.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Nazimah Ram Nath, Principal Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit smu-sg.zoom.us. [What Sets You Apart from AI] Key Presentation Skills
Learn key elements of verbal and non-verbal communication for clear and confident presentations. Explore and practise ways to engage your audience and sustain their interest. Great for students taking Writing & Reasoning.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the What Sets You Apart from AI Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Justyn Olby, Head, Centre for English Communication. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
R Ep.1: Making Your Research Reproducible with Quarto in RStudio
Learn intermediate-level R tools and concepts. (No prior R programming experience is needed as long as you are willing to learn.)
You are recommended to attend R Ep.1 before any other workshops in this R series.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Research Ready] Keep Calm and Read Laterally!
It is easy to go down the rabbit hole of online information when it first hits you. Instead of going deep, let’s go lateral. Learn about lateral reading strategies and media literacy tips, flex your fact-checking muscles and effectively engage with digital information.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Research Ready Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Li Zhenyan, Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
R Ep.2: Creating Awesome Web Slides in Quarto with Revealjs
Heard about reveal.js? Tired of creating PowerPoint slides? Learn how to create awesome web slides using R in this hands-on workshop. A basic understanding of R programming is required for this hands-on workshop.
You are recommended to attend R Ep.1 before attending this workshop.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
R Ep.3: Happy Git and Github with RStudio
Using R for data analysis? Join this workshop which introduces the synergy between R and GitHub and gain practical tips. A basic understanding of R programming is required for this hands-on workshop.
You are recommended to attend R Ep.1 before attending this workshop.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
R Ep.4: Building Website and Blog with Quarto
Starting a Quarto web post? Join us for this hands-on workshop to create one in R from scratch. A basic understanding of R programming is required for this hands-on workshop.
You are recommended to attend R Ep.1 before attending this workshop.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Kam Tin Seong, Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice), School of Computing and Information Systems. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff. Alumni.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
Navigating Business & Financial Databases
Unlock and harness business and financial data using two approaches: from the simplest query form in WRDS and the formula builder in Bloomberg. Extract data from industry-leading platforms like Bloomberg, FITCH, Passport and more, empowering your research and data analysis.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Redzuan Abdullah, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Agentic Workflow] Fundamentals: Web vs Code vs Cowork
A practical orientation for anyone who has used ChatGPT or Claude but isn't sure how Claude.ai, Claude Code, Codex, and Cowork actually differ, or what "agentic AI" even means. No technical background required.
Most people have tried a chat-based AI at some point. But the landscape has expanded quickly: there are now chat interfaces, coding agents, and desktop agents, each serving very different purposes. Without a clear mental model, it is hard to know which tool to reach for, or to follow the rest of this workshop series without feeling lost.
This session gives participants a practical map of the AI tool landscape and introduces the core idea of "agentic" AI: systems that don't just respond to a prompt, but plan, act, observe, and iterate. A live comparison demo makes the difference concrete rather than abstract, and a decision framework helps participants immediately apply what they have learned to their own work.
**Participants are highly recommended to attend this workshop first, before the rest of th…
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Aaron Tay, Head (Data Services), Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
[Agentic Workflow] Vibe-coding & Version Control in your Codex/Claude Code
Describe what you want, let AI write the code, and keep your work safe with version control. A practical session on using Codex or Claude Code to generate working scripts for research tasks, paired with just enough Git to make your work reproducible and recoverable.
Most researchers don’t need to become programmers to benefit from code. With Codex CLI and Claude Code, you describe what you want in plain language and the AI produces a working script. The gap between “I have an idea for this analysis” and “I have a running script” has never been smaller, and the barrier to crossing it has never been lower.
But generated code without version control is fragile. This workshop pairs vibe-coding with Git basics so participants leave with a workflow that is reproducible and recoverable. By the end, participants can iterate on AI-generated code confidently, knowing they can roll back if something breaks and share their work with colleagues.
Please note that subscription to Claude/ChatGPT is required if you wan…
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Bella Ratmelia, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
Data for Good: Discovering ESG Databases for Research Success
Gain the essential knowledge and skills to discover and access Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data for impactful research.
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Sumita Govindan, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services, Redzuan Abdullah, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services, and Tee Lip Hwe, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming Freshmen. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Learning Lab 2, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Agentic Workflow] LLM-Assisted Text Analysis: From Open-Ended Responses to Structured Insights
A hands-on workshop on using large language models to classify short text data, such as survey responses, feedback comments, or research abstracts. Participants will learn how to create a simple codebook, use it to guide LLM classification, and check the results through human review. No coding or machine learning background is required.
Researchers and professional staff often work with short, open-ended text that needs to be organised into meaningful categories. Manual coding can be slow, while machine learning approaches may require technical expertise.
This workshop introduces a practical human-in-the-loop workflow: define categories, build a simple codebook, prompt the LLM, review the output, and refine the approach. The focus is on using AI in a structured, transparent, and low-barrier way.
(Complete any 3 workshops in the Agentic Workflow Series to earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile!).
Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Dong Danping, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Learning Lab 1, Li Ka Shing Library Level 5.
[Agentic Workflow] Build your own "advanced" workflow with MCP and Skills
From prompts to pipelines: learn how MCP connects AI to your tools and data, and how skill files turn your best workflows into something repeatable and shareable. By the end of this session, you will have built and tested a skill file for a real task in your own research or professional work.
A standalone chat session ends when you close the window. MCP (Model Context Protocol) changes that: it is the open standard that lets an AI agent connect to external tools, file systems, databases, and services in real time. For researchers, this means an AI that can read your reference manager, pull data from a spreadsheet, or update a shared document, without switching tabs.
Skill files are the other half of this picture. They encode a workflow, its instructions, and its context into a structured, reusable document that any team member can pick up and run. Together, MCP and skills move AI from something you consult to something you configure, turning individual proficiency into a team resource.
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Contact: library@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: Aaron Tay, Head (Data Services) and Bella Ratmelia, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. RSVP: . Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Learning & Professional Development. Audience: Academic Community. Incoming Students. Current Student. Incoming PG Students. SMU Faculty & Staff.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.