Introduction to FT.Com Webinar: Monday 8 June

An open laptop with Bodleian iSkills on the screen. Next to in on table is a cup of coffee, a phone and notepad and pen.

FT.com is the digital platform of the Financial Times, offering expert coverage of global business, economics and financial frameworks through award-winning journalism, analysis and commentary. Access is available free of charge to University of Oxford students, faculty, and researchers via the Bodleian Libraries’ institutional subscription.

This webinar, led by FT.com specialists, will provide an overview of the platform and showcase features designed to support analysis and teaching. The session will include tailored recommendations for faculty and researchers in Business and Economics, with practical guidance on using FT.com to enhance coursework, classroom discussion and independent research. This will include a review of new features and tools such as:

  • ‘Ask FT’ for AI based topic exploration and discovery
  • ‘MyFT’ for personalised content tracking
  • Curated newsletters for latest insights
  • Article annotation as a methodological aid

There will be an opportunity to discuss development of course and research content and attendees who are librarians, course convenors or staff members will be particularly welcome.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Create an account with FT.Com
  • Make use of new features such as MyFT
  • Understand how AI is shaping access to the insights provided
  • maximise benefots to courses and research

This Webinar, aimed at Oxford University researchers and staff, will take place online via Teams on Monday 8 June, 2pm – 3pm.

Sign up to attend via the iSkills Workshops booking page.

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