LaTeX and Overleaf – just an introduction! (Part 1)
Join PEG for a series of two webinars on LaTeX and Overleaf.
| Thursday, 30 July 2026 | 18:00–20:00 (CAT) | Part 1: Getting started with LaTeX and Overleaf | |
| Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 18:00–20:00 (CAT) | Part 2: More LaTeX techniques and practical tips |
Receive a special discount if you register and pay both webinars (Parts 1 and 2) in advance in one transaction.
Presenter: Anne Denniston
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites/foundational knowledge: An acquaintance with computer languages will be helpful. If you’re comfortable exploring technical tools and structured approaches, you’ll find the content engaging and rewarding.
CPD hours: PEG members will earn CPD hours according to the criteria published on the PEG website. Attendees of the live presentation will receive a certificate confirming their attendance and the duration of the webinar. Those who are unable to attend the webinar live may submit their receipt as proof of having received the recording.
Pre-webinar materials: None
Recording and handouts: Everyone who registers for a webinar will receive a recording of the event and copies of the slides (if applicable) afterwards.
About the webinar
LaTeX is a document preparation system that transforms plain text into professional, perfectly typeset PDFs. Journals and institutions in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics often insist that their authors and students use it, claiming that it is easier to use than Microsoft Word. But their work still needs editing.
These webinars introduce the LaTeX screens and terminology so that you can see past the computer language to the text that needs to be edited in the usual way.
About our facilitator
Anne did a 6-week online course on LaTeX so she could edit a master’s thesis on AI for the daughter of a friend. The daughter introduced her to Overleaf’s overlay so they could collaborate on the LaTeX document, tracking changes and sharing comments. Anne found it fascinating to work in the LaTeX environment and has taken on several other LaTeX projects since then. The STEM side of it she leaves to the clients, but the grammar and punctuation, logic and flow still need her editing skills.
Cost
| Affiliation | Early-bird registration fee1 | FULL Registration fee (one webinar) 2 | TWO-PART SERIES
Early-bird registration fee (see information below)4 |
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| PEG members | R295 | R380 | R500 | |||
| Members of affiliate organisations3 | R400 | R500 | – | |||
| Non-affiliated members | R500 | R600 | – | |||
1 Early-bird registration fee: Before or on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 for Webinar 1. Before or on Friday, 7 August 2026 for Webinar 2
2 Between Thursday, 23 July 2026 and Tuesday, 29 July 2026 for Webinar 1. Between Saturday, 8 August 2026 and Tuesday, 11 August 2026 for Webinar 2.
3 Professional Journalists’ Association of South Africa (ProJourn), Southern African Freelancers’ Association (SAFREA), South African Science Journalists’ Association (SASJA), the South African Translators’ Institute (SATI), Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA), Society of English-language professionals in the Netherlands (SENSE), Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd), Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and Nordic Editors and Translators (NEaT).
4 If you register and pay for both webinars in advance in one transaction, by Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Take advantage of the early-bird special: save money and secure your spot at this webinar by registering early!
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