Research support trainings

06 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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07 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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IEEE Xplore: Powering Your Research

2026. október 07. (Wednesday) - 6:00 pm (online)

Language: English

Join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST for an insightful look at the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Hosted by Paul Henriques, IEEE Client Services Manager, and Patrick Russoniello, Corporate Business Development Manager, this webinar will showcase new features and content in IEEE Xplore, such as the IEEE AI Research Suite. We will also review tools to assist with competitive intelligence research and provide search tips to streamline your workflow. All end users of IEEE Xplore at your organization are welcome to attend.

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12 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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Publishing Smarter: Tools, Ethics, and Visibility for Today’s Researchers in the age of AI

13 October 2026 (Tuesday)- 11 am - 12 am (online)

Language: English

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how research is discovered, written, reviewed, and shared. But with new opportunities come new questions about responsible use, research integrity, and how to ensure your work remains visible and impactful in an increasingly digital landscape.

Strong Scientific work requires smart use of digital tools, a firm grasp of publishing ethics, and Strategic approaches to enhancing research visibility. This webinar is designed to quip researchers with practical guidance on how to publish more effectively and responsibly while maximizing the reach and impact of their work.

Key topics: Apply ethical work through effective dissemination channels.

Join us for this practical webinar to explore how researchers can navigate the evolving publishing ecosystem with confidence. Whether you are an early-career researcher, experienced author, or student preparing to publish your first paper, this session will provide practical guidance to help you publish smarter and amplify the reach of your research.

Key takeaways: Responsible use of AI • Publishing ethics and research integrity • Research visibility and impact strategies

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Research Communication Lab 9: Increasing the real-world impact of your work

14 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: 

• Types of article extenders and their impact on manuscript metrics
• Types of standalone multimedia and plain language summary articles, and their real-world impact
• The practical aspects of developing and submitting multimedia content

Keywords:

• Plain Language Summary
• Publication extenders
• Multimedia Content

Learning objectives:

• Understand how accessible research communications increases reach and real-world impact of data
• Understand the impact of extenders on manuscript metrics
• Understand the nuances of submitting multimedia content to T&F journals

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 work

14 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: 

• Types of article extenders and their impact on manuscript metrics
• Types of standalone multimedia and plain language summary articles, and their real-world impact
• The practical aspects of developing and submitting multimedia content

Keywords:

• Plain Language Summary
• Publication extenders
• Multimedia Content

Learning objectives:

• Understand how accessible research communications increases reach and real-world impact of data
• Understand the impact of extenders on manuscript metrics
• Understand the nuances of submitting multimedia content to T&F journals

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 MEA

14 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 core components of a research paper: abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion
• Aligning manuscripts with the scope and submission guidelines of target journals or conferences
• Writing a clear and compelling abstract
• Crafting a strong introduction that defines the research problem, objectives, and significance
• Presenting a rigorous and transparent methodology
• Reporting results effectively using tables, figures, and visuals where appropriate
• Developing a critical discussion that connects findings to existing literature
• Writing a concise conclusion with clear contributions and future research directions
• Maintaining appropriate academic tone, style, clarity, and coherence
• Avoiding common pitfalls and strengthening your manuscript for peer review

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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From Submission to Publication: Mastering the Peer Review Journey MEA

24 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.

• The Publishing Process: An Overview of the Peer Review Workflow
• Essential Tips for Navigating the Peer Review Process
• Understanding Revision Requests and How to Respond Effectively
• Common Reasons for Rejection and How to Address Them
• Publication Production Workflow: From Acceptance to Final Publication
• A Comprehensive Understanding of the Publishing Journey

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28 Ocober 2026. (Wednesday) - 4 pm (online)

Language: English

Conducting research with people often involves complex ethical questions that don’t always fit neatly into traditional research ethics frameworks. In the social sciences, researchers may work in sensitive settings, with vulnerable populations, or in contexts where formal ethics approval is not always available or appropriate. Sage’s new research ethics policy recognizes these realities and promotes a more thoughtful, context-sensitive approach to ethical research.

In this webinar, designed for early career researchers and anyone conducting research involving human participants, our expert panel will explore the practical ethical considerations that arise throughout the research process. Through real-world examples and discussion, you'll learn how to identify and address ethical challenges, navigate issues such as consent, privacy and confidentiality, and demonstrate ethical practice in your research and publications. The session will also include an opportunity to ask questions and gain practical guidance for conducting and publishing high-quality, ethical social science research.

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How do Journals Operate: An Editor's Guide to Navigate the Journal Publication Process

29 October 2026. (Thursday) - 10 am - 11 am (online)

Language: English

Are you preparing your first manuscript, looking to increase the impact of your research, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes in academic publishing?

Join us for an exclusive webinar with Ties Nijssen, Executive Publisher at Springer Nature, and gain valuable insights into the journal publishing process from an editor's perspective.

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from a Springer Nature Executive Publisher, gain practical tips for navigating the publishing process, and ask your questions during a live Q&A session.

Whether you're preparing your first submission or looking to strengthen your publication strategy, you'll leave with actionable insights to support your research journey

Key takeaways: Editor insights on publishing • Manuscript preparation tips • Understanding peer review • Live Q&A with a Springer Nature Executive Publisher

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04. November 2026. (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online)

Language: English

Discover digital tools and platforms that can streamline your research workflow, from literature reviews and data analysis to citation management and collaboration. This webinar is ideal for researchers looking to boost efficiency and impact. Attendees will be introduced to resources such as reference managers, data visualization software, and collaborative writing platforms, each designed to address specific challenges in the research process.

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Research Communication Lab 10: Smart sharing: Navigating social media as a researcher

18 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:

• Choosing the right social media platform
• Setting goals and measuring success
• Community management
• Avoiding common pitfalls

Key words:

• Social media
• Community building
• Impact

Learning objectives:

• Strategic channel selection
• Community building
• Measuring impact

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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18 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 researcher

18 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:

• Choosing the right social media platform
• Setting goals and measuring success
• Community management
• Avoiding common pitfalls

Key words:

• Social media
• Community building
• Impact

Learning objectives:

• Strategic channel selection
• Community building
• Measuring impact

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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24 November 2026 (Tuesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online)

Language: English

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30mins: Confident discovery in an era of AI: Discover how Web of Science uses AI responsibly to power your search for critical content

25 November 2026. (Wednesday) - 2 pm - 2:30 pm (online)

Language: English

In an age of exponential research publications production and the increase in reliability on AI tools to source information, it is even more important for researchers to invest time wisely in sourcing trustworthy research content for research projects.
In this session we will explain how Web of Science provides trustworthy content and AI powered tools for the discovery of critical research literature in your research topic.

Agenda:

• Find Trusted Research Fast: Learn why curated content and high-quality bibliographic data and are the core substance and foundation of the Web of Science Core Collection
• Smarter Search Options: Use traditional Boolean and new AI-powered Smart Search to find relevant literature
• AI Generated Summaries

Go deeper and broader and focus on the most relevant literature using the power of AI to produce a literature grounded summary of your topic:

• Track Research Trends: See how to monitor trends in your topic with powerful analytical tools
• Find and Connect Key Research: Use industry leading classification, citation networks and enriched references to discover the most relevant studies and uncover hidden links
• See Real-World Impact: Find out how research is used in policies and patents
• Avoid Unreliable Sources: Learn how to spot and avoid questionable publications and adhere to responsible research practice

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26 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 proposal

09 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:

• How to shape your book idea
• How to complete the book proposal template
• Tips and tricks to help you produce the best proposal.
• The book proposal review process
• Open access options

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:

• Book publishing tips
• Writing a book proposal
• Publishing success

Learning objectives:

• You will learn how to shape your book idea and tailor it to the selected readership
• You will learn how to write a strong book proposal
• You will learn how the book proposal process works
• You will learn tips and tricks to maximise your chance of book publishing success.

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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30mins: Confident discovery in an era of AI: Discover how Web of Science uses AI responsibly to power your search for critical content

09 December 2026. (Wednesday) - 2 pm - 2:30 pm (online)

Language: English

In an age of exponential research publications production and the increase in reliability on AI tools to source information, it is even more important for researchers to invest time wisely in sourcing trustworthy research content for research projects.
In this session we will explain how Web of Science provides trustworthy content and AI powered tools for the discovery of critical research literature in your research topic.

Agenda:

• Find Trusted Research Fast: Learn why curated content and high-quality bibliographic data and are the core substance and foundation of the Web of Science Core Collection
• Smarter Search Options: Use traditional Boolean and new AI-powered Smart Search to find relevant literature
• AI Generated Summaries

Go deeper and broader and focus on the most relevant literature using the power of AI to produce a literature grounded summary of your topic:

• Track Research Trends: See how to monitor trends in your topic with powerful analytical tools
• Find and Connect Key Research: Use industry leading classification, citation networks and enriched references to discover the most relevant studies and uncover hidden links
• See Real-World Impact: Find out how research is used in policies and patents
• Avoid Unreliable Sources: Learn how to spot and avoid questionable publications and adhere to responsible research practice

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Research Communication Lab 11: Creating a book proposal

 09 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:

• How to shape your book idea
• How to complete the book proposal template
• Tips and tricks to help you produce the best proposal.
• The book proposal review process
• Open access options

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:

• Book publishing tips
• Writing a book proposal
• Publishing success

Learning objectives:

• You will learn how to shape your book idea and tailor it to the selected readership
• You will learn how to write a strong book proposal
• You will learn how the book proposal process works
• You will learn tips and tricks to maximise your chance of book publishing success.

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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