Research support trainings
(Page last updated: 07 September 2026)
Below are listed invitations to database usage demonstrations, publication methodology trainings, and research support presentations of interest to NKE researchers.
Research Communication Lab 8: Open research and the future of publishing16 September 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am- 9:30 am (online) Language: English This course explores open research models, their adoption by stakeholders, and their impact on publishing workflows. Participants will learn ethical considerations and practices for engaging in open science and speculate on future publishing trends. This session will cover key models of open research, explaining the rationale for why they have been adopted by various stakeholder in the research ecosystem. The session will show how practices are being reflected in the publishing process and speculate how this may evolve in the future. Key considerations around ethical and safe sharing of information will also be covered. Keywords:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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How to Do Research and Get Published - Cross Cultural Collaborations & Networking Across Institutions16 September 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English Explore the benefits and challenges of cross-cultural academic partnerships. Learn how to build meaningful collaborations across institutions, navigate cultural differences, and foster inclusive research environments. The session will highlight real-world examples of successful international projects and offer practical guidance for overcoming common obstacles. Participants will leave with strategies for initiating and sustaining productive relationships that enrich research and broaden scholarly impact. |
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Research Communication Lab 8: Open research and the future of publishing16 September 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online) Language: English This course explores open research models, their adoption by stakeholders, and their impact on publishing workflows. Participants will learn ethical considerations and practices for engaging in open science and speculate on future publishing trends. This session will cover key models of open research, explaining the rationale for why they have been adopted by various stakeholder in the research ecosystem. The session will show how practices are being reflected in the publishing process and speculate how this may evolve in the future. Key considerations around ethical and safe sharing of information will also be covered. Keywords:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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Web of Science Open House Session23 September 2026 (Wednesday) - 3 pm - 4:10 pm (online) Language: English The Web of Science Open House Sessions are a series of webinars where the Web of Science Editorial Team provides an inside view of the journal evaluation process and selection criteria, a robust process that makes the Web of Science Core Collection™ the world’s most trusted publisher-independent global citation database. Our Content Operation Publisher Outreach Team will be joining us to walk through the requirements for the Technical Evaluation and ongoing acquisition of content. As the sessions are public and general in scope, questions regarding specific journals (like status of evaluation, ranking, coverage decisions, etc.) will not be addressed. |
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What's New in SciVal — Join Us for a Live Webinar01 October 2026 (Thursday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English SciVal keeps evolving — and so should your research strategy. Join us for a live walkthrough of the latest updates to SciVal, Elsevier's powerful research performance and benchmarking platform. Whether you use SciVal to track output, benchmark against peers, identify collaboration opportunities, or support funding decisions — this session will show you what's new and how to make the most of it. What to expect: A tour of the latest features and enhancements Practical tips for getting more from your SciVal workflows Q&A No preparation needed. Just show up curious. |
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Navigating Research Data: Exploring Research, Collaboration and Impact with Scopus06 October 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English Scopus is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary abstract and citation database. It covers peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings across the sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and the arts. Scopus enables researchers to discover, analyse, and visualise global research output, track citations, and identify experts across disciplines. In this webinar, you will learn how to use Scopus to identify potential collaborators and funders, as well as analyse how documents, authors, or organisations contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The session is designed for researchers and faculty, as well as administrative staff, research managers, and librarians who support research and institutional strategy. |
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Mastering the Education Publication Journey: From Submitting to Publishing your Research07 October 2026 (Wednesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English Join us for an engaging webinar tailored specifically for educators and education researchers, where you’ll learn essential skills for writing and structuring compelling academic manuscripts and gain insights into the peer review process. This session will break down the manuscript writing process into manageable steps, offering practical tips to enhance clarity and impact. Additionally, you’ll discover how to conduct effective peer reviews, understand journal editors’ expectations, and navigate research ethics. Enhance your professional skills and make a significant impact in the education research community. |
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Scopus and Scopus AI - two powerful solutions in one platform12 October 2026 (Monday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English We invite you to a training session dedicated to Scopus and Scopus AI — two powerful tools that can support your research, literature searching, and academic writing. During this session, we will present the most important functionalities of Scopus and Scopus AI, along with practical search strategies to help you get the most out of both platforms. Participants will learn how to effectively find relevant literature, refine search results, and use advanced tools to identify their own scientific niche within their field of research. This training is designed for researchers, PhD students, and academic staff who want to improve their literature searching skills and make better use of Scopus and Scopus AI in their daily work. |
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Research Communication Lab 9: Increasing the real-world impact of your work14 October 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am - 9:30 am (online) Language: English This workshop highlights how multimedia formats like plain language summaries, infographics, and videos can enhance research impact. You’ll learn practical strategies for creating and submitting impactful content to increase reach and manuscript metrics. Published research now comes in a variety of formats, including plain language summaries, infographics, videos, podcasts and interactive figures. This course focuses on how researchers can increase the reach and impact of their manuscripts using these unique article formats and publication extenders at Taylor & Francis. The training will cover:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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Research Communication Lab 9: Increasing the real-world impact of your work14 October 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online) Language: English This workshop highlights how multimedia formats like plain language summaries, infographics, and videos can enhance research impact. You’ll learn practical strategies for creating and submitting impactful content to increase reach and manuscript metrics. Published research now comes in a variety of formats, including plain language summaries, infographics, videos, podcasts and interactive figures. This course focuses on how researchers can increase the reach and impact of their manuscripts using these unique article formats and publication extenders at Taylor & Francis. The training will cover:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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Guide to Structuring High-Quality Research Papers MEA14 October 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English The workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential skills required to develop a well-structured, publication-ready academic paper. Over the course of two hours, the session will provide practical guidance on organizing research effectively, adhering to scholarly standards, and enhancing clarity, coherence, and academic impact. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to structure a publishable manuscript, including:
The workshop also offers practical strategies for navigating the peer-review process and increasing the likelihood of successful publication. This session is particularly suitable for postgraduate students, early-career researchers, faculty members, and academic professionals seeking to enhance their research writing and publication outcomes. |
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How to Get Published as an Early Career Researcher21 October 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) This foundational workshop is specifically designed for early career researchers, offering a clear introduction to the essential steps of getting published. The session breaks down the basics: identifying suitable journals, crafting compelling submissions, responding thoughtfully to peer review, and building a sustainable publication strategy. Participants will gain practical tools to navigate the often-complex publication process, setting the stage for long-term scholarly success. |
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From Submission to Publication: Mastering the Peer Review Journey MEA24 October 2026 (Saturday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English This workshop is designed to guide researchers through the complete journey from manuscript submission to successful publication. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the peer review process works, what editors and reviewers look for, and how to respond strategically and professionally to reviewer comments. The session will provide practical insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and proven strategies to strengthen revisions and increase publication success. By the end of the workshop, attendees will feel more confident, prepared, and equipped to navigate the peer review process effectively and turn their research into published impact.
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Research Communication Lab 10: Smart sharing: Navigating social media as a researcher18 November 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am- 9:30 am (online) Language: English This course helps researchers define social media goals, select platforms, and develop effective strategies. Participants will learn community management, impact measurement, and how to avoid common pitfalls in social media use. Navigating social media as a researcher can be challenging, especially in an ever-evolving landscape. This course offers foundational frameworks to help you define your goals for social media use, select the most suitable platforms, and develop effective strategies tailored to your needs. Key topics this workshop will explore:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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Editors Session with Elsevier18 November 2026 (Wednesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English In this session, learn how the Scopus database selects indexed sources, focusing on trusted, high-quality sources. Learn how to submit a journal for evaluation. Find out more about the journal evaluation criteria and process. We answer questions that are important for editors of scientific journals, such as: How do I submit a journal for inclusion in Scopus? What are the criteria used by Scopus to evaluate journals? How does Scopus ensure quality? Where can I find all the important information for journal editors? |
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Research Communication Lab 10: Smart sharing: Navigating social media as a researcher18 November 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online) Language: English This course helps researchers define social media goals, select platforms, and develop effective strategies. Participants will learn community management, impact measurement, and how to avoid common pitfalls in social media use. Navigating social media as a researcher can be challenging, especially in an ever-evolving landscape. This course offers foundational frameworks to help you define your goals for social media use, select the most suitable platforms, and develop effective strategies tailored to your needs. Key topics this workshop will explore:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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How to find the right journal; strategies and tools that can help authors24 November 2026 (Tuesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online) Language: English We invite you to a training session designed to help researchers navigate one of the most important steps in the publishing process: selecting the right journal for your work. Choosing the right journal to publish in can be more complicated than it seems. During this session, we will share best practices and practical strategies to help you make informed decisions, and show you how to use Elsevier tools and solutions to your advantage in identifying the most suitable journals for your research. This training is ideal for researchers, PhD students, and academic staff looking to improve their publication strategy and increase the impact and visibility of their work. Topics covered:
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Mastering Scopus Advanced Search26 November 2026 (Thursday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English If you're ready to go beyond the basics, this session is for you. Advanced Search gives you access to a wider range of searchable fields — including specialist options like SEQBANK and CONFLOC — and unlocks Proximity Operators such as PRE/n and W/n, enabling you to build highly targeted, nuanced queries that simply aren't possible in Basic Search. We'll also cover how to structure complex searches efficiently, so you get the most out of Scopus without running into timeouts. This session is best suited to researchers, librarians, and information professionals who are already familiar with Scopus and want to sharpen their search skills. |
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Research Communication Lab 11: Creating a book proposal09 December 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am - 9:30 am (online) Language: English This workshop guides participants in shaping book ideas, completing proposal templates, and navigating the review process. Attendees will draft a proposal, learn tips for success, and explore open access options for academic book publishing. Considering publishing your first book? Or not sure how to get your next book published with a top international publisher? This workshop will guide you through everything you need to know to create a strong book proposal for your next (or first) academic book. We will guide you through:
Throughout the workshop, you will be encouraged to draft your own book proposal so that you have a ready draft by the end. You will also be given details on who to submit your proposal to when it’s ready. Key words:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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Research Communication Lab 11: Creating a book proposal09 December 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online) Language: English This workshop guides participants in shaping book ideas, completing proposal templates, and navigating the review process. Attendees will draft a proposal, learn tips for success, and explore open access options for academic book publishing. Considering publishing your first book? Or not sure how to get your next book published with a top international publisher? This workshop will guide you through everything you need to know to create a strong book proposal for your next (or first) academic book. We will guide you through:
Throughout the workshop, you will be encouraged to draft your own book proposal so that you have a ready draft by the end. You will also be given details on who to submit your proposal to when it’s ready. Key words:
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This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility. |
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