Need more help?

I need help with study skills?

  • Contact Student Learning Development |
  • The Post-graduate Summer School runs once a year in the summer
  • Podcasts from the sessions are available here:

I’mwriting a literature review?

  • Contact your subject librarian

I need trainingusing Word, Powerpoint, SPSS, Endnote etc.

  • Information Systems Services ( )
  • Other Postgrads may be willing to offer a tutorial service

I need advice on dealing with stress

  • You can contact the Student Counselling Service| Ph:018961407 | email:
  • The services are free and confidential to registered Trinity college students.

I need general advice on being a post-graduate

  • Contact the Postgraduate Advisory Service |
  • Contact the Graduate’s Student Union |
  • The Graduate Students’ Union (GSU) is the representative body for all postgraduate students in TrinityCollege.
  • Contact Student Learning Development | |

I want to know how to get more involved in social events:

  • Get involved in 1 of the many societies on campus |
  • Join the gym |
  • Join one of the 50 sports clubs on campus |

/ Student Learning Development

This service provides academic support (online & face-to-face) for postgraduates including critical thinking, writing and presenting skills. / / Postgraduate Advisory Service

If you require specific advice,you can
make an appointment by phoning 353 1
896 1417, or by e-mailing

/ The Library

The library provides support on many aspects of PG work including literature reviews, database searches and the use of Endnote software. / / Centre for Academic Practice & Student Learning

CAPSL provides support for postgraduates who are teaching assistants. It also supports the development for teaching, research and academic management.
PSG / Post-graduate Summer School

The PSG provides information, skills and self-management strategies to help you work towards successfully completing your postgraduate degree and for planning your future career. / ISS / Information Support Services

IS Services provides support for a range of operating systems and applications used in teaching and learning, research and administration.
/ Trinity Societies

Trinity Societies are open to all postgraduate students. This website provides an overview of the college societies. / / Student Counselling Services

The SCS provides confidential, free of charge support to students who are experiencing personal difficulties or are finding the academic life stressful.

Online Resources

Publishing /

An Insider's Guide to Getting Published in Research Journals by Dr. Martyn Lawrence, Emerald Publishers

This is an informal seminar on how to get published in journals presented by a publisher. It is aimed at students who may be getting to the stage where they are waiting to get published but are confused or concerned about the process.The session is interactive and covers information on:
How to get started, how to target your work more effectively, what editors and reviewers actually look for, the five key questions that make or break a paper, how to peer review your own work and the secrets of revision
Critical Arguments /

Developing Critical Arguments by Dr. Tamara O'Connor, Student LearningIn this session we will explore and practice strategies that help you to communicate your ideas clearly to your reader. Examples and illustrations will be used to demonstrate cohesion,logical analysis and flow.

Presentations /

Effective Presentations Using PowerPoint by Conor Rapple, IS ServicesThis workshop covers both the technical aspects of creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint as well as hints and tips for delivering the presentation in an effective manner. This workshop is offered throughout the year as part of the ISS Training Course Schedule.

Postgraduate Experience /

Getting Your Head Around Postgraduate Experience

by Dermot Coonan, Student Counselling Service
This workshop explores particular beliefs and issues which arise for students as they adjust to their postgraduate
study. These issues may relate to self-esteem, performance,procrastination, coping with working alone, and fears around asking for help at ‘stuck points’. It focuses on proactive strategies aimed at managing stressors more productively such as mindfulness and resilience. It also highlights what student supports are available in College for postgraduates.
Viva Preparation / Viva Preparation
by Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CAPSL

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