Research support trainings
Invitations to database usage demonstrations, publication methodology trainings, and research support lectures of interest to NKE researchers are displayed.
From Search to Impact: Using Emerald Effectively (MEA)29 April 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 1 hour Ready to elevate your research and teaching experience? Join our exclusive 1-hour workshop and discover how Emerald’s cutting-edge resources can transform the way you learn, teach, and publish. What You’ll Gain:
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Author Journey - How to submit a manuscript and how to use the Elsevier Open Access Platform30 April 2026 (Thursday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English This webinar is for authors who have access to a Read and Publish agreement with Elsevier. It will provide information on how to submit a manuscript and will provide the step-by-step process on how to use the Elsevier Open Access Platform, covering both submission and post-acceptance stages. |
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing M&H day one5 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Medicine & Health. Day one covers:
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 authors5 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English After so much effort into putting together the perfect article, finding the best journal to submit it to becomes the next big challenge. Which one will give your research the attention it deserves? Which one will increase the visibility of your work? Which is the benchmark in your field? Choosing the right journal to publish in can be more complicated than you think. Learn more about strategies and tools that can help authors with this challenge. During this session we will share best practices, discuss strategies for authors and show you how to use Elsevier solutions to your advantage. |
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing M&H day one5 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Medicine & Health. Day one covers:
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing M&H day two6 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Medicine & Health. Day two covers:
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How to Do Research and Get Published: Developing Work-Life Balance and Prioritizing Mental Health in Academia6 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar explores how mental wellness directly impacts the academic publishing journey. From manuscript preparation to navigating peer review, participants will learn how to integrate self-care practices into each stage of the publication process. The session will offer strategies for managing stress, setting realistic timelines, and maintaining emotional resilience—ensuring that productivity and creativity are sustained without compromising well-being. Whether you're drafting your first paper or revising for resubmission, this discussion will help you balance scholarly ambition with personal health. |
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing M&H day two6 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Medicine & Health. Day two covers:
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Becoming the Editor’s Pick11 May 2026 (Monday) - 10 pm – 11 pm (online) Language: English The participants will gain a deeper understanding of how editors evaluate manuscripts and what key elements increase the likelihood of acceptance. By learning how to align the work with the expectations of the target journals, the participants can significantly strengthen their chances of getting published. Why Attend?
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing S&T day one12 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Science & Technology. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts, and understand article types and their purposes. Day one covers:
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IEEE Authorship and Open Access Symposium: Tips and Best Practices to Get Published from IEEE Editors12 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 3.30 pm - 5 pm (online) Language: English Duration:1 hour, 30 minutes This free live webinar will provide authors with best practices in preparing a manuscript, navigating the journal submission process, and important tips to help an author get published. It will also review opportunities for authors and academic institutions to enhance the visibility and impact of their research by publishing in the many open access options available from IEEE. This session will feature the perspective of distinguished author, editor, professor, and research scientist Dr. Björn Schuller, from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, who will provide critical insights on IEEE’s peer review and submission processes and tips on what editors look for in submissions. In addition, presenters from IEEE will be on hand to cover topics such as IEEE open access programs for institutions, research strategies using IEEE Xplore, author tools, and other important resources. Topics to be Covered:
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing S&T day one12 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Science & Technology. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts, and understand article types and their purposes. Day one covers:
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing S&T day two13 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Science & Technology. Day two covers:
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Effective literature searching on Scopus and ScienceDirect13 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 10 am (online) Language: English During the training, participants will learn practical strategies for searching and analyzing scientific literature using two key tools: Scopus and ScienceDirect. The workshop will demonstrate how to formulate effective queries, narrow down results, and make use of platform features to support research, teaching, and publication preparation. Participants will also learn about the differences between Scopus and ScienceDirect, the types of data they provide, and in which situations each database is most effectively used. |
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing S&T day two13 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Science & Technology. Day two covers:
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Guide to Structuring High-Quality Research Papers MEA13 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 2 hours 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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Editors Session with Elsevier14 May 2026 (Thursday) - 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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From Submission to Publication: Mastering the Peer Review Journey MEA20 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 1 Hour 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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Defining entities and working with them in SciVal26 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English This session will show you how to define a research group or research area or publication set and how to work with them in SciVal. |
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PhD Program: Choosing Where to Publish: Journals, Metrics, and Integrity26 May 2026 (Tuesday) - 11 am - 12 am (online) Language: English Duration: 1 Hour By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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Ask the Editor27 May 2026 (Wednesday) - 2 pm (online) Language: English Join us for this Editor Q&A session, where you'll have the opportunity to pose your burning editorial questions to our highly experienced guest, Iva Grabarić Andonovski — a distinguished editor we are delighted to welcome. Whether you're an aspiring editor, a new member of an editorial board, or a seasoned professional seeking some words of wisdom, this webinar aims to offer valuable perspectives on the key tasks, challenges, and rewards of being an editor. Iva will share her invaluable insights into the vital role editors play in shaping scholarly publishing. To make the most of our time together, please submit your questions upon registration. This will help us address as many queries as possible and prepare thorough responses during the session. |
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Building reports and working with them in SciVal28 May 2026 (Thursday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English The reporting section in SciVal allows you to create rich reports specifically tailored to support your institution's research needs. This session will help you become more familiar with creating those reports in SciVal. |
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From Search to Impact: Using Emerald Effectively (MEA)29 May 2026 (Friday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 1 hour Ready to elevate your research and teaching experience? Join our exclusive 1-hour workshop and discover how Emerald’s cutting-edge resources can transform the way you learn, teach, and publish. What You’ll Gain:
Why Attend?
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing HSS day one3 June 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Humanities & Social Sciences. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts, and understand article types and their purposes. Day one covers:
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing HSS day one3 June 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Humanities & Social Sciences. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts, and understand article types and their purposes. Day one covers:
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing HSS day two4 June 2026 (Thursday) - 8 am (online) Language: English The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Science & Technology. Day two covers:
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Research Communication Lab 5: Mastering academic article writing HSS day two4 June 2026 (Thursday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Science & Technology. Day two covers:
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Introduction to Scopus16 June 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English Scopus is the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. You have direct online access to content from over 7,000 publishers via discovery & analytical tools. It’s the perfect and easy way to track who is doing what research and where. In this session, we will show you how to use it to track your organization’s progress and impact with confidence with expert-curated affiliation profiles and help researchers showcase accomplishments, explore collaborators and inform funding and promotion proposals with best-in-class researcher profiles. |
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Research Communication Lab 6: Essentials of effective and impactful peer reviewing17 June 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English This workshop provides a comprehensive look at peer review, teaching participants how to assess papers, write reports, and navigate ethical considerations. Attendees will develop strategies for effective reviewing and understand their responsibilities as peer reviewers. |
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Research Communication Lab 6: Essentials of effective and impactful peer reviewing17 June 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English This workshop provides a comprehensive look at peer review, teaching participants how to assess papers, write reports, and navigate ethical considerations. Attendees will develop strategies for effective reviewing and understand their responsibilities as peer reviewers. |
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PhD Program: Building a Researcher Profile & Long-Term Strategy23 June 2026 (Tuesday) - 11 am - 12 am (online) Language: English Duration: 1 hour By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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Getting started with SciVal - An overview!30 June 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English Not sure where to start with SciVal? This online training will introduce an overview and key features of Elsevier’s research intelligence platform SciVal, a tool that provides access to research analytics data. Used in the right context, SciVal can help you track Institutional Performance, track the impact of your Institutions publications and identify potential collaborators. The webinar will be useful for researchers and faculty members, as well as administrative staff members, research managers, and librarians, who would like to start using SciVal or to refresh their knowledge. |
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From Search to Impact: Using Emerald Effectively (MEA)08 July 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 1 hour Ready to elevate your research and teaching experience? Join our exclusive 1-hour workshop and discover how Emerald’s cutting-edge resources can transform the way you learn, teach, and publish. What You’ll Gain:
Why Attend?
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Guide to Structuring High-Quality Research Papers MEA26 August 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 2 hours 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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Guide to Structuring High-Quality Research Papers MEA14 October 2026 (Wednesday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 2 hours 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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From Submission to Publication: Mastering the Peer Review Journey MEA24 October 2026 (Saturday) - 7 pm - 8 pm (online) Language: English Duration: 1 Hour 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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