Intellectual Property, also known as IP, is any intangible asset consisting of knowledge and ideas. Like any form of physical property, IP is owned, and it can be bought and sold. It can also be rented out through a process of licensing that can result in significant commercial and financial benefits for individuals, research groups and the organisations employing them. MTU and the research it generates is obliged to meet the requirements of the National IP Protocol (Ireland's framework for research commercialisation) as well as the MTU IP Policy. This talk summarised the key requirements of these policies as well as the importance of keeping a good lab notebook.

"Will you or your students be involved in research during your/their time in MTU? Do your funders require you to make your research outputs available through Open Access? Are you planning to publish articles, conference papers, monographs, book chapters or any related datasets? Are you creating reports, entries for conference proceedings or posters? Will you be hosting a conference in the coming year? Do you have a journal that needs an online home? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you really should watch the recording and view the resources below. The aim of SWORD is to collect, disseminate and preserve all of MTU’s research under one roof. By doing this SWORD can enhance the impact of your research and broaden the scope of the research activities for you and your departments. Those who attending this session learned: What SWORD is and what it does What types of research and scholarly work are suitable for SWORD How SWORD can host conferences and journals Why you should deposit research in SWORD How to deposit your work in SWORD"

"The seminar provided an overview of the new Human Research Ethics processes that came into effect across the University on 01 September (as approved by the Research Council and Academic Council in AY 21/22), including: Human Research Ethics Policy, Human Research Ethics Screening Checklist, Human Research Ethics Application Forms. In parallel with the above mentioned documents, information on a new suite of learning resources to aid in the implementation of the processes will be presented. The seminar should be of interest to colleagues carrying out research studies involving human participants including, but not limited to: Data collection using research methods such as questionnaires, web surveys, interviews, observations, focus groups, etc. Access to, or utilisation of, anonymised datasets or case files/records concerning identifiable individuals. Conducting internet mediated research. "

MAXe is CIT’s new Exam Paper Management System which allows for: - Creation and collaboration of exam papers by internal examiners - Submission of exam papers by internal examiners - Handling, transmission, tracking and storage of exam papers - Dissemination of exam papers to external examiners - Review of exam papers by external examiners - Communication and comments between the internal and external examiners - Digital sign-off of exam papers by internal examiners, prior to printing - Printing of Exam Ready exam papers. This workshop should be of interest to all academic staff, both new and more experienced, as it provided an overview of the functionality the new system and will help to alleviate any fears staff may have in relation to its use.

The aim of this workshop was to emphasise the importance of information literacy for students and to give staff the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the services offered by the library to both students and staff.

This workshop should be of interest to all academic staff but in particular to those lecturing in Accountancy, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Maths & Stats, Mechanics, Physics or Programming. In 2018 CIT Library created subject guides for each of these areas.

"CIT Student Services incorporates: Admissions Careers Counselling Examinations Feedback from staff attending previous TLU workshops and seminars emphasised their need to have a better appreciation of CIT Student Services. Staff want to be better informed so that when encountering students in difficulty they know how to help or to whom to signpost students to. This workshop should be of interest to all academic staff, in particular new and early career academic staff, as it provides an overview of CIT’s Students Services."